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The Scottish Borders
This page includes accommodation in Castles, Hotels, B&Bs, Self Catering
and Venues for Weddings
For accommodation in south-west Scotland, see Dumfries & Galloway
(Kirkcudbright, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Moffat, Lockerbie, etc.)
The Scottish Borders is the leading short break destination in Scotland.
The scenic route on the A68 from England goes through the Northumbria hills over the border, through Jedburgh and on to Edinburgh.
Alternatively, take the coastal route from England northwards on the A1 through Berwick-on-Tweed to cross the border into Scotland.
Melrose Abbey (home to the heart of Robert the Bruce) |
In addition to historic abbey towns of Jedburgh, Melrose and Kelso, there are many other picturesque Border towns to visit including Duns, Hawick, Lauder, Selkirk and Peebles.
The countryside is special here too - from the rolling hills (the Cheviots, Lammermuirs, Moorfoots and Pentlands) to the famous River Tweed. One of the most romantic spots is Scott's View from Bemersyde overlooking the River Tweed and Eildon Hills (made famous by Sir Walter Scott whose home Abbotsford is a marvellous place to visit, as is his last resting place in the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey).
There's lots more history to explore from the eeries ruins of Hermitage Castle and mediaeval Neidpath Castle,
to fairytale Floors Castle and Thirlestane.
Not to mention Traquair which is said to be the oldest inhabited house in Scotland.
There are plenty of opportunities for walking (including the Southern Upland Way and St Cuthbert's Way), cycling, horse riding, fishing, golf, etc.
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Scottish Borders accommodation listings:
Self catering - Bed and Breakfast
Castles / Historic Houses / Hotels for accommodation/weddings
Self Catering Accommodation
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Hoscote Estate Office
Roberton
Near Hawick
Roxburghshire TD9 7PN
Tel: 08445 616887
Email: info@hoscote.com
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HOSCOTE HOUSE
Secluded 19th century country house with uninterrupted views.
Set on a 450-acre estate in the valley of Borthwick Water.
Hawick 7 miles. Jedburgh 22 miles. Moffat 40 miles.
Numerous opportunities nearby for walks, fishing,
mountain biking, wildlife watching, clay pigeon shooting.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Star Exclusive Use Venue.
Ideal for weddings & civil partnerships,
house parties, family holidays.
The house sleeps up to 18 in 9 bedrooms (double/twin).
Spacious drawing room & elegant dining room overlooking the lawns.
Tartan snug with Sky TV VCR, DVD. Log fires in winter.
Large kitchen, butler's pantry, utility/drying room.
Facilities include 4-oven Aga, microwave, electric hob, dishwasher,
spacious fridges, freezers, ice-maker, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Full catering and housekeeping can be arranged if required.
Sauna, fitness room & outdoor hot tub.
Pool room with full-sized pool table.
Small office with Broadband computer, printer and fax.
Bright and airy conservatory. Walled garden.
Estate cottages also available for up to 15 more guests.
Click here to visit web site
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Hoscote Estate Office
Roberton
Near Hawick
Roxburghshire TD9 7PN
Tel: 08445 616887
Email: info@hoscote.com
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HOSCOTE ESTATE COTTAGES
Choice of cottages on 450-acre estate in the valley of Borthwick Water.
Hawick 7 miles. Jedburgh 22 miles. Moffat 40 miles.
Numerous opportunities nearby for walks, fishing,
mountain biking, wildlife watching, clay pigeon shooting.
All cottages have full central heating.
All bed linen & towels are provided.
Sauna, fitness room & outdoor hot tub
available in the old dairy on the estate.
Fishing pond, walks, trails and picnic areas.
Pathhead Farmhouse (sleeps 6):
Secluded stone built cottage in a rural setting,
with an open view to the rolling Border hills.
3 bedrooms (2 double & 1 twin).
1 bathroom (bath & shower) & a separate WC.
Sitting room with open fire and satellite TV, DVD.
Kitchen with separate dining area, utility room.
Microwave, electric oven & hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer,
washing machine & tumble dryer.
Free wireless Internet connection.
Gardener's Cottage (sleeps 4):
2 bedrooms (1 twin & 1 double).
1 bathroom (bath & shower) & a separate WC.
Open plan sitting room/kitchen/dining room.
Open fire and Sky TV, VCR/DVD.
Oil fired cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave,
washing machine, tumble dryer.
The Lodge (sleeps 5-6):
Traditional gate lodge - recently extended and fully refurbished.
Ground floor level accommodation (no stairs).
3 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single).
1 bathroom (bath with shower over) & 1 shower room.
Sitting/dining room with satellite TV, DVD,
Kitchen with breakfast bar, and utility room.
Microwave, electric oven & hob, dishwasher,
fridge freezer, washing machine, etc.
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The Spinney
Langlee
Jedburgh TD8 6PB
Tel: +44 (0)1835 863 525
Email: Thespinney@btinternet.com
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THE SPINNEY
Set in mature gardens 2 miles from historic Jedburgh.
3 pine lodges (1 bedroom or 2 bedrooms).
Balcony and patio furniture. Fully equipped.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Open all year.
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.
1-bedroom lodge from £50 per night / from £300 per week
2-bedroom lodge from £68 per night / from £420 per week
Credit cards accepted.
B&B accommodation also available.
Ideal location for visiting historic castles and abbeys
or for fishing on the River Tweed.
Click here to visit web site
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Richard & Debra Hardy
Lazyday Cottages
Strathmore
West Fishwick
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Scottish Borders TD15 1XQ
Tel: 01289 386 279
Email: info@lazydaycottages.co.uk
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LAZYDAY COTTAGES
Luxury log cabin self-catering accommodation
in a secluded and relaxing setting.
10 minutes from Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Kelso 20 miles. Jedburgh 32 miles.
1 hour from Edinburgh or Newcastle.
Ideal for walking, golf, fishing, cycling.
Mountain bikes available (the Tweed Cycleway is nearby).
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Category two assisted wheelchair access.
No smoking.
All with 2 luxury ensuite double bedrooms
(1 with free standing bath tub & large shower
and the other with a walk in shower).
Open plan kitchen and dining area.
Chill out room with huge sofa and plasma TV screen.
Garden and patio with barbeque.
Finnish sauna and hot tub facilities.
360 degree virtual tour on web site.
Rental prices from £820 per week
includes welcome pack with fruit, flowers, biscuits.
Special Romantic Break package:
3 nights from £480 (per couple)
includes collection from Berwick-upon-Tweed train station
plus champagne and chocolates on arrival.
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WEST LODGE AT MELLERSTAIN HOUSE
18th century stone cottage set in the grounds of Mellerstain House
(one of Scotland's great Georgian houses)
Fishing, golf, horse riding, castles, etc. all nearby.
Located 5 miles from Kelso and 15 miles from Melrose.
Edinburgh 40 miles. Berwick-on-Tweed 30 miles.
Easily accessible from the A1 and A68.
Accommodation for up to 4 people:
2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin). Bathroom.
Sitting room with open fire, TV & DVD.
Kitchen and dining room
Enclosed garden with chairs and countryside views.
Dogs welcome.
Prices from £320 per week
includes bed linen, towels, logs, central heating.
Short breaks also available (min 3 nights).
Instant online availability check.
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Booking Hotline: 0845 268 1383
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Cottages at Duns Castle
Choice of 7 self catering properties
on the 1,200-acre estate surrounding Duns Castle.
Near the historic town of Duns.
16 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Golf, fishing, walks, beaches all nearby.
Short breaks often available.
Instant online booking.
Guests may arrange to take dinner in the castle
during their stay in the cottages.
Azalea Cottage (sleeps 4)
Secluded 19th-century gardener's cottage.
Just a short walk from the lake.
1 double bedroom with ensuite shower.
1 twin bedroom. Separate bathroom.
Sitting room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar.
Cloakroom/laundry room.
The Coach House (sleeps 3)
Self-contained accommodation of considerable character.
1 single bedroom & 1 double bedroom.
Bathroom with over-bath shower.
Kitchen/dining room. Sitting room.
Garden area with furniture.
St Mary's House (sleeps 9-11)
Georgian house with a pretty garden above Duns Castle lake.
5 bedrooms (2 double, 1 triple, 1 twin, 1 single).
4 bathrooms. Utility room/cloakroom.
Sitting room. Dining room. Modern fitted kitchen.
Drawing room with with sofa-bed (for 2).
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Booking Hotline: 0845 268 1383
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Cottages in the Scottish Borders
Wide choice of self catering properties ranging from 1 to 8 bedrooms.
Locations including
Jedburgh, Kelso, Lauder, Melrose, Peebles, Selkirk.
Web site with virtual tours and instant online booking.
Short breaks and late deals often available.
Click here to visit web site
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Bed and Breakfast
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The Spinney
Langlee
Jedburgh TD8 6PB
Tel: +44 (0)1835 863 525
Email: Thespinney@btinternet.com
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THE SPINNEY
Set in six acres of garden, woodland and fields.
2 miles from historic Jedburgh.
Friendly hosts with over 25 years experience.
Walkers & Cyclists Welcome.
Ideal location for visiting historic castles and abbeys
or for fishing on the River Tweed.
3 spacious bedrooms furnished to the highest standard
with extra touches.
2 double rooms & 1 twin room.
Facilies include guests' lounge and WiFi.
Off road parking.
B&B prices from £35 per person.
Credit cards accepted.
Open April - November.
Accommodation in 4 star self catering pine lodges also available.
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Jill & Johan Hensens
Ancrum Craig
Ancrum
Jedburgh TD8 6UN
Tel: +44 (0)1835 830280
Fax: +44 (0)1835 830259
Email: jill@ancrumcraig.co.uk
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ANCRUM CRAIG
Peaceful Victorian country home with large garden and magnificent views.
Situated between Melrose and Jedburgh.
Recommended by Which?, Frommer's Guide
and Alistair Sawday's Special Places.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star B&B.
Frequent bus service to Edinburgh (47 miles)
Berwick upon Tweed (35 miles)
12 golf courses within 30 minutes
Near the start of St Cuthbert's Way.
Walkers and Cyclists welcome.
Generous breakfast menu. Drawing room with log fire.
3 ensuite bedrooms (double/twin) all with hairdryer, TV, etc.
King-size beds available. Ideal for romantic breaks!
No smoking. Pets by arrangement.
German spoken. Internet available for guests.
B&B prices from £30 per person (2 sharing).
Single occupancy from £45.
Discounts for stays of 2 nights or more.
Credit cards accepted.
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SCOTLAND'S BEST B&Bs
Scotland's Best B&Bs is an organisation
with 96 members throughout Scotland.
All graded 4 or 5 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board (Visit Scotland).
Members in the Scottish Borders & Dumfries and Galloway.
Ideal for touring southern Scotland and/or northern England,
or for an overnight stop when crossing the border.
To see members of Scotland's Best B&Bs
please click here to visit their web site
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Castles & Historic Houses
(Hotels & Weddings)
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De Veres Barony Castle Hotel
Eddleston
by Peebles
Scottish Borders EH45 8QW
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BARONY CASTLE HOTEL
Beautiful mansion house built in 1536.
5 minutes from Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
Only 40 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre.
Set in 25 acres of mature gardens and woodlands
with splendid views of the surrounding Moorfoot Hills.
Ideal location for mountain biking, walking, fishing,
golf, horse riding, historic houses & gardens.
Leisure facilities include indoor heated swimming pool,
multi gym, sauna & spa bath.
Restaurant, conservatory and courtyard garden.
Full Scottish buffet style breakfast.
Optional dinner (3 course table d'hote menu).
Choice of 78 bedrooms with ensuite bathroom,
satellite TV, telephone, trouser press, hairdryer, etc.
All bedrooms are non smoking.
Laundry service. Bicycle hire available.
Rooms from £32.50 per person (2 sharing)
Click here for instant online booking
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
St Boswells
Melrose
Scottish Borders TD6 0RQ
Tel: 01835 822261
Fax: 01835 823945
Email: enquiries@dryburgh.co.uk
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Dryburgh Abbey Country House Hotel
Splendid red sandstone 19th century baronial country house.
Set in a 10 acre estate on the banks of the River Tweed
overlooking the atmospheric ruins of the Abbey.
Melrose 7 miles. Jedburgh 12 miles.
Edinburgh 45 miles. Glasgow 85 miles.
Ideal for fishing, golf, walking, etc.
Recommended by Scotland the Best, Michelin Red Guide,
Which? Hotel Guide, AA Hotel Guide, Good Food Of Scotland Guide.
Country Sports Hotel of the Year in The Scottish Hotel Awards 2010, 2011 & 2012.
The Scottish Fishing Hotel 2007.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction.
Award-winning standards of hospitality and food.
Restaurant overlooking the river. AA Red Rosette.
Chef Médaille d’Or for Dinner Excellence 2009
in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Indoor heated swimming pool.
Choice of 38 bedrooms - most with views of the River Tweed
and/or the abbey ruins.
All bedrooms have private bathroom, telephone, TV, radio,
hairdryer, trouser press, iron, toiletries, tea/coffee.
Deluxe rooms available with half-tester or four-poster beds.
2 Tower Suites with separate sitting rooms.
B&B prices from £70 per person.
Child rates available. Single supplement.
Numerous short breaks available including golf, fishing, etc.
Open for Christmas & New Year.
Dogs welcome by arrangement.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
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The Roxburghe
Kelso
Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ
Free wedding coordination service.
Maximum guest numbers are 120 in the main house
or in a marquee on the lawns.
Also available:
Corporate entertainment, facilities for meetings.
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THE ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE
Country house hotel nestling in woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot.
On 50,000 acre estate (owned by the Duke of Roxburghe)
with 18 hole Championship Golf Course.
Only 1 hour's drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Winner of the Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2005.
AA 3 Stars.
Health & Beauty salon (aromatherapy, steam room, etc.)
Spacious public rooms: Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Conservatory
with luxurious furnishings with traditional antiques.
22 luxury bedrooms including suites with 4 poster beds and log fires.
All include bathrobes and slippers, mineral water and a daily newspaper.
Many bedrooms individually designed by the Duchess herself.
Choice of double, twin and single rooms
(16 in the main house, 6 in the courtyard).
B&B prices from £72.50 per person.
Outdoor activities can be arranged including:
shooting for pheasant, partridge and grouse, golf,
clay pigeon shooting, archery, croquet, mountain biking.
Fly-fishing on the hotel's trout pond.
Salmon fishing on the River Tweed, Upper and Lower Floors.
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Compare prices for hotel rates in Peebles, Jedburgh, etc.
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SELF DRIVE TOURS
Scotland Made Easy can plan a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. They will book you into recommended accommodation where you are assured of quality, comfort and hospitality - usually in 4 or 5 star B&Bs in Scottish homes. Optional 'specials' include a night in a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc.
Whether you have already decided which places you want to visit
or if you haven't a clue where to start,
Scotland Made Easy
will advise and take care of all the planning for you.
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ACTIVITY SCOTLAND
The country's association of activity holiday providers has several members in
The Borders offering a wide range of activities including hiking, watersports, cycling and horse riding.
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Videos of local castles including:
Floors Castle - the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. Used in the movie 'Greystoke'.
Thirlestane - fine 16th century castle in the Scottish Borders.
Caerlaverock Castle - spectacular ruined fortress near Dumfries.
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Check out more Scottish castles
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