A warm welcome awaits you at the Lodge at Carfraemill…read more They have lovely, comfortable, well appointed rooms with ensuite bathroom. The food is wonderful, proper Scottish locally sourced Border fare which is truly scrumptious. Breakfast is generous with large portions. Very good value. Parking is in front of the hotel but is across the main road meaning a short walk.

Great restaurant pub with nice scottish decor. The restaurant serves breakfast, morning tea, lunch,…read moreafternoon tea and dinner. So always open when you are travelling down the A68. I have had several meals at this pub and every one has tasted great.

We collected vouchers from the Sun newspaper last year and went to Haggerston in October last…read moreyear.What a bargain!!! Although when we arrived we noticed our caravan was directly opposite the entertainment suite - we didnt think there would be a problem (- it being slightly out of season). Then the karaoke started!! After absolutely no sleep the first night, we were ready to pack up and come home if we couldnt be moved. We went to complain and were upgraded and moved automatically! We wer moved to the opposite end of the park beside the river - opposite the swan pond with the rowing boats on it. After a weekend of golfing, walking, boating and the usual playing games at the amusement arcade - I would definatley recommend this park - in fact we are going back this year with our year old son.

Since 2004 friends and I try to go here for a weekend break at least once a year for a catch up…read more You get some great deals booking online in advance. I would avoid the 'cheap' newspaper offers as these usually end of quite expensive once all the extras are added and accommodation is basic. The caravan site itself has so much to offer including stables, a boating pond, golf course, chinese buffet restaurant, fast food takeaways, pub style restaurant, a few different bars, amusement arcade and supermarket. Id recommend getting your supplies before you go though as most things on the park are fairly pricey.

I've been meaning to visit the Barn at Beal for several years now. I keep getting recommendations…read morefrom people to go and try their restaurant apparently it's very good. I wouldn't know I didn't have more than a tea and scone there. The food did LOOK good, but it was a bit pricey, and we weren't there for lunch. Instead, we went for the birds. Please, please go, first and foremost, for the birds. They are truly wonderful, and are sorely overlooked. For a mere £5 (£3 for kids), you can have a good look around at the birds themselves, but also have unlimited access to the several flight displays the centre hosts throughout the day. The staff are great fun, very friendly and very knowledgeable, and we even got a chance to get hands on ourselves, holding Dudley the 5-week old Little Owl, and looking right into the eyes of a Harris Hawk. A worthwhile day out. Beautiful birds.

Fabulous place for a bite to eat and a coffee en route to or from Holy Island, the Barn at Beal is…read morea real gem. Good breakfast menu with vegetarian options (their veggie full breakfast is great but I opted for scrambled eggs on wholemeal toast today which came with either tea or coffee). There is a restaurant menu in the evenings but we've not tried that so I can't comment other than to say they make a point of using local and seasonal produce. Worth stopping and calling in for the stunning views across the causeway to Holy Island alone. Oh, and the Border Tart is to die for!

The food in the cafe is decent with a good, friendly service. The sticky sausage sandwich is…read moresomething else and well worth trying though larger meals are available. The trail itself is fun for children to go around especially when you get to feed the ducks and fish. Plenty of goats, sheep, pigs, etc. to see as you go around and don't worry if the goats are out, they like a wander and don't seem to be put off by mere fences in their way. There's an adventure playground half way round so that the parents can take a break though I think rules are still in place against bringing your own food for picnics (Foot and Mouth regulations) but maybe worth ringing ahead in case this has changed.

The Grapes has something for everyone .With 5 guest rooms its a fairly small hotel but this adds to…read moreits charm and the personal service provided courtesy of the owners Trevor and Glynis is faultless and clearly instilled in the staff who are attentive and helpful while still managing to maintain a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.I have stayed twice at the Grapes which has a great bar where guests and locals hang out together,and a formal dining room for evening meals or Sunday lunches from an a la carte menu which is wholesome and nicely prepared by a very good chef.A good place to hideaway and chill out for a weekend.

The Grapes is one of those places that when you find it you want go back time and time again. The…read morefood is fantastic, the staff are friendly and very accomodating, the rooms are comfitable You just feel like its home from home and you dont want to leave. Newcastleton is very quiet but there are some lovely walks. Its the perfect place to relax.

Tapestry Cottage is a fantastic place to stay, extremely clean and welcoming, I have no hesitation…read morerecommending this place

Visited today for lunch. I would recommend to all;…read more we had a rather unusual starter Black Pudding and Banana, it works!! Mains of a large, well cooked Gammon steak, with home made coleslaw as part of the salad too much for my wife to manage, and a well packed and very tender Steak and ale pie for me with a nice selection of delicious vegetables and a healthy (or perhaps unhealthy) bowl of home made chips. A couple of drinks brought the bill to a very reasonable £30, which I regard as money well spent.

I've never stayed in the hotel but the restaurant is wonderful. The food is real british food such…read morea cooked meats with sauces and a selection of vegetables and the desserts are amazing. The place is reasonably priced, very worth the money for the food. It's a nice environment and the staff are very friendly and really helpful.

We haven't actually stayed here but have eaten in the restaurant a couple of times since their…read morerefurb and have had good experiences. The restaurant space is fantastic, it's like a grand ballroom and is just a lovely place to sit and have a meal. With social distancing measures in place, there are fewer tables than they probably would have, so you are practically guaranteed a peaceful evening. We found the menu, although not extensive, had enough variety to cope with most diets, and they are always willing to adapt to your particular needs. Portions were just right - meaning we could manage the full three courses! Staff were courteous, friendly and chatty, and made us feel very welcome.

Had a high tea today for 6 of us. Great value and delicious food. The Edinburgh bramble cocktail…read morewas very good too.