My husband took me here for my birthday this year…read more There is a hotel as well as the restaurant - we stayed over. The rooms were lush - there are virtual tours on the website of the rooms. Our room had a huge bathroom with free standing roll top bath and a walk in shower with dinner plate sized shower head. Anyway - the meal, was just amazing. The chef specialises in freshly cooked local produce. I had smoked salmon for starter - very simply presented and tasted just great. My main was chicken breast with wild muchrooms and dessert was a pineapple carpaccio with home made vanilla icecream. Was all wonderful. Best thing though was the steak that my husband ordered - has to have been the best steak I have ever tasted. Restaurant is small and cosy and you move through into the lounge for coffee and petit four. The lodge is set on the edge of Walkerburn, near Peebles - wonderful views out across the tweed valley. I would recommend this place to anyone. Dinner, B+B starts at £210 for 2 people - I think it is well worth it.

The Peebles Hydro Hotel is minutes walk from the town centre of Peebles and has a lovely long drive…read moreup to it. The outside of the hotel is very beautiful and inside, the hotel is being refurbished. I stayed in a family room which we got at a reduced price because the room was quite outdated and due to be refurbished. The room was large and had a very comfy bed. The room had a great layout; the two single beds were further down the room and were separated by a curtain giving more privacy. Our deal included breakfast and I enjoyed the choice; fry-ups, toast, cereal, fruit, yoghurt and pastries. Unfortunately the croissants I had were warm on the outside and a tad soggy in the middle. Breakfast was good but the quality wasn't amazing. At night, you could buy a drink at the bar and sit beside the cosy fire on comfy sofas and chairs which made the hotel a winner in my eyes as I hate being stuck in a hotel room all night. Gin lovers will be happy to know that they have a huge list of gins - there's a little greenhouse in the bar area where they show all the gins they have on offer. Outside the hotel, they had chickens and a bee hive as well as an outdoor giant chess board and small golf area. In the hotel, they have a kids play group and you can hire bikes. If the quality of breakfast had been better, I would've given it 5 stars.

Beautiful, old place in good shape. It gives the true feeling of a historic spa hotel, and has…read moresuperb food. We had a group BBQ dinner and I was impressed about the simplicity and yet perfection of all the dishes they prepared for us. The lamb, especially, was delicious.

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

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.

Peaceful, relaxing and endulgent!…read more Anita A. and I went there to retrieve the benefits of a Spa and afternoon tea voucher and were not disappointed. The hotel is hidden away in the hills of the Scottish Lowlands. It is amazingly quiet there. You will see cows, dogs and rabbits and much more. It was the perfect summers day afternoon strolling around the grassland and woodland area until we finally were ready for our afternoon tea in the backyard whilst sunbathing. About the afternoon tea...... It was ok. Not much on the trier plates but plenty to leave with a happy face and full belly. Or was it the bubblies that came along with the cakes and egg/tuna sandwiches? The scones were excellent. They did not fall apart. I found them soft and juicy. They offered tea or coffee with the afternoon tea and on this occasion we got clotted cream, strawberry and raspberry jam. The service was slow on the off take. Tea came fast, but the sandwiches took half an hour. Still, it was worth the wait. The weather was so nice that we missed out on the spa facilities. Why would you want to ensure inside on a sunny day like this? Anyway, next time...... The hotel seems quite popular. Lots of guests arriving. No wonder, as the location and the hotel surroundings are perfect, if you plan to hide away from the world.......

Visiting Scotland, we obviously spent time in Glasgow and Edinburgh. But we really needed a few…read morequiet days in the countryside away from the big city for a more authentic Scottish experience. And we found it at Traquair! Coming here was one of the best decisions we made. Just south of the charming town of Peebles, you'll find the oldest continually-inhabited residence in all of Scotland. The left side of the home dates to the 1100s! There are only three rooms to rent and we ended up having the whole property to ourselves! From April to September, the home can be toured by the public from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing at 4:00 p.m. in October and 3:00 p.m. in November before winter thoroughly sets in. Within the house are some fascinating artifacts, including the bed in which Mary Queen of Scots stayed, the crib where she kept her son, future King James VI, the oldest mural outside of a church in all of Europe, and one of the world's first calculators attributed to mathematician John Napier. You'll find a restaurant on the grounds open during the day, and a complex hedge maze in the backyard. Certainly a highlight is the miles of pathways covering the grounds in the forest, offering stunning views of the mountains, river, and woods. There is even a chapel, a gift shop, and a brewery. Each day at closing time, the employees depart and the few remaining tourists are asked to leave. The restaurant and museum are closed and your family has the entire grounds to themselves, with only the adorable housekeeper Katie staying behind. You select your breakfast on a paper menu and submit the response in the evening. You're free to roam the entire grounds, watching the grazing sheep and the resident peacock, and simply enjoying total peace. They do have free Wi-Fi and television and a sitting room with a fireplace open to guests. The rooms maintain that old world charm, but the remodeled bathrooms have all the modern conveniences with a wonderful shower. Driving into the town of Peebles is necessary for dinner, although the best restaurant in town Coltman's requires reservations. Returning to the quiet countryside for the night, you'll enjoy isolation and the ultimate getaway. Our family highly recommends this stay!

Lovely old family house to visit, steeped in History and plenty of local tales attached, gardens…read morebeautiful set in a fantastic setting

On a sunny Sunday afternoon my husband and mother in-law visited the pub for drinkies and snackies…read more We sat outside in the back area, which was decorated with large umbrellas, café tables, and artificial grass for what was at least an admirable attempt at a "lawn patio" feel. The area was about half-full when we arrived. We waited for a while for a server to come, then discovered there was none. No servers on a Sunday afternoon? My husband went inside and placed our orders for wine and nachos at the bar. He forgot to ask for a glass of ice for my wine (yes, I drink it old-lady style. It makes your wine last longer and helps prevent hangovers... those old ladies have the right idea!) I popped back in to the bar to ask for a glass of ice and had to wait in the queue for a while as the bar staff were not terribly energetic. When I finally made my request, the bartender generously offered not to charge me for the ice. Um... thanks? Seriously? Is ice in a glass something that they normally charge you extra for? Anyway, glass of ice in hand, I returned to our table. The nachos were plentiful but very bland and uninspired. No spices, no guacamole. I think it would be a great place to go, if I went back with my expectations lowered by a pitcher of margaritas, a gift certificate, and group of drag queens.

Macdonald Cardrona hotel is the location of my work annual retreat. Only an hours drive from…read moreEdinburgh, it has everything - beautiful rooms, good food, stunning scenery and super helpful and accommodating staff. As a conference venue they are ideal. There is a big hall ideal for lectures which they are happy to do a quick change over into an event 3 course dinner and band venue. There is also a separate restaurant area downstairs where, buffet style, 140+ can be served in less than 20 mins. The food this year.

We recently stayed at this hotel using a Groupon voucher deal and it was a very good deal for what…read moreyou got. The hotel is located about 10 min drive, outside of Peebles, towards Galashiels and just beside the main road. Also, only 40 min from Edinburgh. You won't be able to miss that large white building, when passing, in the middle of nowhere! It might need a bit of colour on the the outside or at least some flowers to pep it up a bit, so that it's appearance is not only one of a boring pile of stone. Inside it's quite comfortable. Anyway, plenty of parking. Best to upgrade your room to a superior room with views towards the golf course. This will definitely guarantee you a peaceful sleep :-) The interior of the hotel is modern and the rooms and public areas clean. I think there are about 99 rooms. It's main attractions/appeal are the spa/ swimming pool and golf course with a putting green and small driving range. Having said this, I was very much impressed by the 3 course dinner, which normally would cost you £35. You have several menu choices and all ingredients are mainly locally sourced and fresh. My gnocchi in cheese sauce was delicious, not too strong. As a dessert I went for the 3 scoops of creamy ice cream. There are 2 bars, one restaurant and a lounge area where you can relax and enjoy your afternoon tea that's also included in the Groupon voucher, if offered. The staff was very friendly. The bedrooms are very bright with large windows. Mainly, the beds are double beds, but can be divided into twins on request. If there is no water in the room, ask for it. The tea and coffee accessories are stored in the cupboard. It's a lovely relaxing place within a peaceful area of the Borderlands with lots to discover in its surroundings, be it with car or on foot. I will be back!

I went away with my family wanting a nice weekend, but this place is so tired and run down. Was…read morereally dissapointed. Needs a lot of updating in my opinion.

I would say Peebles hydro (http://www.europevoyage.net/peebles-hydro-a-luxury-treat.html) hotel is…read moreone of the most wonderful hotel in Edinburgh, whenever we went in Edinburgh we stayed at this hotel. The hotel is large; rooms are warm, comfortable and clean. The food is amazing from the breakfast to the evening meals. The leisure facilities are very well set!! Staff is very helpful and friendly.