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Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in Scottish Borders


Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in Scottish Borders? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in Scottish Borders to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.


Abbotsford (Historic House)  

Melrose, Scottish Borders

There are three garden areas: the Entrance Courts, the Morris Garden and the Walled Kitchen Garden. Spring sees Abbotsford displaying swathes of daffodils, followed by bluebells... more

Abbotsford (Garden)  

Melrose, Scottish Borders

There are three garden areas: the Entrance Courts, the Morris Garden and the Walled Kitchen Garden. Spring sees Abbotsford displaying swathes of daffidils, followed by bluebells... more

Blackadder Cottage (Self Catering)  

Allanton, Duns, Scottish Borders

Edinburgh is within an hours drive, as are the Lammermuir hills and the Northumbrian coastline, together with many market towns of interest to lovers of history.... more

Bowhill House & Country Estate (Historic House)  

Bowhill, Selkirk, Scottish Borders

Historic relics include Monmouth´s saddle and execution shirt, Sir Walter Scott´s plaid and some proof editions, Queen Victoria´s letters and gifts to successive Duchesses of Buccleuch,... more

Burt's Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Melrose, Scottish Borders

There's nothing better than relaxing in front of the log fire in Winter, sampling one of the 90 single malt whiskies on offer... more

Butterlaw Farm Steading (Bed & Breakfast)  

Coldstream, Scottish Borders

Located in a stunning rural setting with luxury accommodation and breakfast. Dating back over 150 years, Butterlaw has recently been converted... more

Castle Venlaw Hotel (Hotel)  

Edinburgh Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders

A perfect combination of relaxed informality and the elegance of another age. All bedrooms including the four-poster rooms and the romantic suite, are individually designed offering... more

Chirnside Hall Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Chirnside, Duns, Scottish Borders

The ten bedrooms are well equipped and luxuriously appointed all being different shapes and sizes which add to their individual character and charm. The restaurant offers... more

Cringletie House (Hotel)  

Edinburgh Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders

The lounge bar provides a nice and homely atmosphere. Here you can enjoy your pre-dinner drinks or your after-dinner coffee... more

Dawyck Botanic Garden (Garden)  

Stobo, Scottish Borders

Find fungi, mosses and lichens in the world´s first-ever Cryptogamic Reserve for non-flowering plants. Carpets of bulbs and drifts of snowdrops mark the arrival of spring... more

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel (Hotel)  

St Boswells, Melrose, Scottish Borders

Dryburgh has a total of thirty eight bedrooms including two Tower Suites all furnished to the highest of standards and decorated with care and attention to... more

Edenwater House (Restaurant)  

Ednam, Kelso, Scottish Borders

Alternatively, you may encounter Borders lamb with a redcurrant sauce, local Eyemouth halibut or a bitter chocolate tart with a surprisingly different ginger and avocado ice... more

Ednam House Hotel (Hotel)  

Bridge Street, Kelso, Scottish Borders

Boasting thirty two individually decorated rooms and suites, some have stunning views of the River, offering very high standards of comfort with efficient and friendly service.... more

Fauhope Country House (Bed & Breakfast)  

Gattonside, Melrose, Scottish Borders

The guest rooms are spacious and have en-suite facilities. All have been individually furnished with comfort and luxury in mind... more

The Firs (Bed & Breakfast)  

Philiphaugh, Selkirk, Scottish Borders

Fine local produce is used in all home cooked meals. Dinner £25 pp, supper £14 pp, (7-8... more

Floors Castle (Historic House)  

Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso, Scottish Borders

The interiors are filled with outstanding collections of French 17th and 18th century furniture, magnificent tapestries, Chinese and European porcelain and many other fine works of... more

Floors Castle (Garden)  

Roxburghe Estate Office, Kelso, Scottish Borders

The spring borders, peach and vine houses, soft fruit cages, all add to the year round interest. Also well worth exploring are the Millennium Parterre designed... more

Harmony Garden (Garden)  

St Mary's Road, Melrose, Scottish Borders

Stroll across the lush green lawns and admire the herbaceous and mixed borders, the vegetable and fruit areas, and, in spring, the rich display of bulbs.... more

Jedforest Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Camptown, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

The restaurant is renowned for its fine bistro food created by a team of dedicated & imaginative Chefs. Situated in exquisite surroundings, this beautiful hotel offers... more

Kailzie Gardens (Garden)  

Kailzie, Peebles, Scottish Borders

Winding lawns and more formal herbaceous borders, punctuated with sculpture and inviting places to sit especially during the spring when drifts of snowdrops carpet the ground.... more

Manderston (Historic House)  

Duns, Scottish Borders

The furniture is French in style and the kitchens have every modern convenience of its day. A special feature of the house is its silver staircase,... more

Manderston (Garden)  

Duns, Scottish Borders

To the north lies the formal walled gardens, immaculately kept by two gardeners. Stroll through the guilded gates into an oasis of colour, planted on different... more

Mellerstain (Garden)  

Gordon, Scottish Borders

The smaller third terrace includes a fishpond. Other attractions include the Tea Cottage gardens, a rhododendron walk and a wooded glen with a collection of unusual... more

Mellerstain House (Historic House)  

Gordon, Scottish Borders

The Library features some fine detailed plasterwork, and marble busts by Roubiliac. On display are original pieces of period furniture and an art collection that includes... more

Monteviot House Gardens (Garden)  

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

Curved borders, bulbs and roses lead to a broad stone landing stage above the Teviot itself. Stroll through the water garden fed by a natural spring... more

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park (Attraction)  

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders

The Georgian kitchen has recently been restored to working order and the magnificent Picture Gallery, the largest in a Scottish country house, contains over 70 paintings... more

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park (Historic House)  

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders

The Georgian kitchen has recently been restored to working order and the magnificent Picture Gallery, the largest in a Scottish country house, contains over 70 paintings... more

Philipburn Country House Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Linglie Road, Selkirk, Scottish Borders

There are five Luxury rooms and seven Standard rooms located in the main hotel. Each of these high quality en-suite bedrooms is individually designed and tastefully... more

Priorwood Garden (Garden)  

Melrose, Scottish Borders

You can also learn more about this fascinating craft as there is ongoing drying most of the time. Otherwise you can simply enjoy the blossoms, especially... more

The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course (Hotel)  

Heiton, Kelso, Scottish Borders

As the hotel was initially a country house home, the public rooms are still presented in their traditional manner and used as such by guests. Eating... more

Stobo Castle Health Spa (Spa)  

Stobo, Scottish Borders

Working with you to construct a schedule of treatments and exercise, which meets your goals, enabling you to get the maximum benefit from your visit. Whether... more

Thirlestane Castle (Historic House)  

Lauder, Scottish Borders

It was rebuilt as the Maitland family home in 1590 and greatly enhanced by the Duke of Lauderdale in the 1670s. In 1840, it was extended... more

Traquair House (Historic House)  

Innerleithen, Scottish Borders

The state bed is a memorial to the time Mary Queen of Scots and her husband Lord Darnley stayed here in 1566 along with their son,... more

The Vital Spa (Spa)  

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Cardrona, Peebles, Scottish Borders

For head to toe indulgence plump for a Beauty Day programme, and if you really want to chill stay the night in one of the peaceful... more

Towns in Scottish Borders with Luxury Break listings:   Berwick-upon-Tweed | Coldstream | Duns | Gordon | Innerleithen | Jedburgh | Kelso | Lauder | Melrose | Peebles | Selkirk | Stobo