Kelso’s Queens Head Hotel, a ‘substantial Victorian-built property’ in the heart of the prosperous Borders town, is up for sale through Bruce and Co.
The family-run hotel, bar and restaurant is said to have been successfully operated by its current owners since 2008, when they purchased the freehold property. It is now being sold as those proprietors wish to retire.
The Queen’s Head has 15 en-suite bedrooms, described as ‘tastefully refurbished’ in a neutral colour scheme, with many rooms offering scenic views over Kelso and the surrounding hills.
The hotel’s ‘highly regarded’ restaurant and bar offers freshly prepared, locally sourced food and a relaxed, intimate dining experience, while its courtyard bar provides a comfortable setting for drinks or casual meals.
The property has benefited from significant investment in recent years, including refurbishments to bedrooms, bathrooms, bar, restaurant, kitchen, lounge areas, and the beer garden.
These upgrades include new roofing, plumbing, wiring, guttering, and double glazing, leading Bruce and Co to describe the Queen’s Head as a ‘turnkey business ‘ready for immediate operation.
Spread over four floors, the property comprises a public bar, restaurant, fully fitted commercial kitchen, laundry and storage facilities on the ground floor, with letting rooms and additional facilities on the upper floors.
Kelso itself is a vibrant Borders market town, with good transport links to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Carlisle. Local attractions include Floors Castle, Kelso Racecourse, the Borders Events Centre, and a calendar of cultural and sporting events.
“Guests enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and homely accommodation, with repeat visitors drawn to the hotel’s reputation for comfort and quality,” said Bruce and Co.
“This is a genuinely turnkey opportunity for any purchaser seeking a well-established hotel business with outstanding growth potential in a highly sought-after location.”
The Queen’s Head is on the market at an asking price of £1,250,000.
