In The Area

The Scottish Borders has a wealth of activites packed into a small geographical area and it's steeped in fascinating history.

Places of interest (20 mile radius)

Country Houses

Manderston House and Grounds
Paxton House and Grounds

Castles

Norham Castle
Floors Castle, Kelso
Ayton Castle
Duns Castle
Lindsfarne Castle

Places of interest

Flodden Battle Field
Chain Bridge Honey Farm
St Abb's Nature Resevre
Heatherslaw Mill & Light Railway to Etal Castle
Holy Island

Towns

Berwick-upon-Tweed – Town Hall, historic walls and barracks, beach, lighthouse
Duns – market square and the Jim Clark Room
Eyemouth – harbour, beach and Gunsgreen House
Coldstream – Hirsel Country Park
Kelso – race course, market square and ice rink

Slightly further a field and worth a visit are:

Bamburgh Castle
Alnwick Castle and Gardens
Seahouses & Farne Islands
East Links Family Park, Dunbar
East Fortune Museum of Flight
Sealife Centre at North Berwick
Border Abbey Towns – Jedburgh and Melrose

Local Activities

Walking

There are several well established walking routes in the area; these include:

Southern Upland Way
St Cuthbert’s Way
St Abb's Head
Walking in the Cheviot and Lammermuir Hills
The Northumbrian and Berwickshire Coastal Paths.

Golfing

The Allanton Inn is in a central position of the Borders which boasts a variety of golf courses. The parkland courses at Coldstream (The Hirsel) and at Duns are a short drive away. Eyemouth Golf Course overlooks the North Sea and is 15 minutes drive. At Kelso there is the course on the Duke of Roxburgh Estate. The course at Goswick, South of Berwick is a magnificent links course used as a qualifying course for the British open.

Links for the above courses are as follows:

Horse riding and racing

There are numerous stables in the locality offering good facilities for riders of all standards. Mill House Stables near Chirnside is a BHS approved riding school. Racing at Kelso is 25 minutes away and meetings there can be found at www.kelso-races.co.uk

Diving and surfing

Diving can be arranged at St Abb's. Surfing is available at Coldingham.

Cycling

The lovely rolling landscape of the Scottish Borders makes it a perfect area to explore by bike. There are many signposted routes such as The Border Loop, the 4 Abbeys Cycle Route & the Tweed Cycle Way.

Fishing

In addition to the local River Whiteadder, we can offer, through the family farm, the use of 3 rods on the River Tweed at the Boathouse in Norham, located just 5 miles from the hotel. Visit the following link to find out more information.
Fishing Deals

Eating & Drinking

We offer a changing menu of fresh, local, seasonal food, served in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The well stocked bar includes real ales, and an interesting selection of fine quality wines and our home made ginger beer.
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Fishing

Through the family farm we have the opportunity to use 3 rods on the River Tweed at the Boathouse in Norham, only 5 miles from the hotel. Visit the link below to find out more information.

Fishing Deals

Eating & Drinking

Our menu offers fresh, local and seasonal food served in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The well stocked bar includes real ales, fabulous wines and homemade ginger beer.

Our Menus