The Scottish Borders is an area steeped
in history from the time of the Romans. Many a battle has been fought
over the centuries across this area, where definitive boundaries
have often changed. The remains of border abbeys can be visited
at Kelso, Jedburgh, Dryburgh and Melrose, the latter also being
famous for the site of one of the largest Roman forts, built at
the nearby village of Newstead.
A softer landscape than further North,
the Borders in particular is popular with both walkers and cyclists,
and many accommodation establishments at all levels offer suitable
specialised packages.
Chirnside
Chirnside Hall Country House Hotel
19th century country house set in 5 acres
of grounds. Delightfully refurbished with atmospheric candlelit
restaurant serving fine food
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Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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£££
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Coldingham Bay (nr. Eyemouth)
Dunlaverock Country House
De-luxe guest house overlooking the sands
of Coldingham Bay. Friendly and attentive service, with
fresh local produce used to produce innovative home cooking
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Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star (guest house)
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£
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Hawick
Kirklands
Charming small hotel set in an ideal base
for touring the Borders. Choice of bar or restaurant dining,
offering good freshly-prepared food
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AA 2 star (69%)
STB 3 star
Les Routiers cuisine award
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££
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Tel 01450 372263
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Hawick
Mansfield House Hotel
Small country house set in 10 acres. Reputation
for excellent food, whether taken in the bar or restaurant
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Taste of Scotland
STB 3 star
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££
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Tel 01450 373988
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Innerleithen
Traquair Arms Hotel
Originally a Victorian village inn, now
a friendly and welcoming hotel run personally by the proprietors.
Traditional Scottish food - winner of 1997 Best bar food
in the Borders competition
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Taste of Scotland
STB 3 star
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Tel 01896 830229
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Jedburgh
Jedforest Hotel
Newly refurbished country house hotel set
in 35 acres of grounds. Modern innovative cuisine is served
in the formal restaurant
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AA 3 star (72%)
Two rosettes
STB 4 star
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£££
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Tel 01835 840222
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Kelso
Ednam House Hotel
A fine Georgian mansion set in its own grounds
on the banks of the River Tweed. Traditional Scottish cuisine
with a modern twist, using local obtained fresh ingredients
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Taste of Scotland
STB 3 star
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££ £££
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Tel 01573 224168
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Kelso
The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course
Outstanding Jacobean country house hotel
set in 200 acres of park and woodland with its own championship
golf course. Modern Scottish cuisine is served in the restaurant,
using local produce including game and fish from the Roxburghe
estate
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AA 3 star (73%)
Two rosettes
Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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££££
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Tel 01573 450331
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Lauder
The Lodge at Carfraemill
Recently renovated former coaching inn,
now a delightful hotel offering a warm welcome and first
class food
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Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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Tel 01578 750750
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Melrose
Burts Hotel
18th century former coaching inn set in
the market square of Melrose. Food is available in the bar
with its open fire, or the candlelit restaurant for a more
formal dinner at night, using an interesting array of local
game and other local produce
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AA 3 star (65%)
Two rosettes
Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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£££
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Tel 01896 822285
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Melrose
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
A Scottish baronial mansion set on the banks
of the Tweed overlooking the ancient abbey. Now a spacious
luxury hotel offering daily changing first class cuisine
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Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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£££
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Tel 01835 822261
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Peebles
Cringletie House Hotel
A turreted baronial mansion set in 28 acres
of gardens. A relaxing atmosphere and good service complement
the well-presented quality food
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AA 3 star (77%)
One rosette
Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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££££
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Tel 01721 730233
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Peebles
Peebles Hotel Hydro
Large custom-built hotel dating back to 1907.
Many sporting facilities available for all ages. Traditional
Scottish hospitality and contemporary cooking
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Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star
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£££
££££
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Swinton
Wheatsheaf Hotel
Small family-run inn set on the village green.
Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, with an extensive menu
offering an excellent choice of freshly-prepared food
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AA One rosette
Taste of Scotland
STB 4 star (restaurant with rooms)
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££
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Tel 01890 860257
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