"The perfect first stop in Scotland"

Peaceful country home in the beautiful Scottish Borders

Peaceful country home that everyone loves from the first visit with all the character of its Victorian past and all the comforts of today. Large garden with inviting seats and magnificent views.

Ample car parking. Generous breakfast menu.
WI-FI Internet facility available for guests.

There is a variety of excellent eating places in the local area. Central for visiting Jedburgh, Kelso and Melrose Abbeys, Abbotsford, Floors castle and numerous stately homes and gardens.

Four star Bed and Breakfast in the beautiful Scottish Borders

The House

The Rooms

All guest rooms are en-suite with central heating, TV, Hairdryer & tea/coffee making tray. We operate a no-smoking policy in all bedrooms and the dining room.
	Blue Room - A large south facing room full of character, with grand window facing the garden and valley. King size or twin beds with en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC.
	Gold Room - A large south facing room with bay window making the most of the views across the garden and valley. King Size bed, en- suite bathroom with tub, shower and WC.
	Heather Room - Pretty room with picturesque view into the courtyard. Standard size double bed and deluxe en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC.
	Facilities - An example of one of our en-suite bathrooms.
	Drawing Room - A welcoming cup of tea is served in the drawing room, with a log fire on cooler days. Guests are welcome to use the lounge at any time.
	Dining Room - A la carte breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9 am, or by arrangement.

How to Get Here

Our Tariff

Please note that, due to the pressure of enquiries, we may have to decline one-night bookings. We accept payment by cash (sterling or euro), UK bank cheque, Debit card or Sterling Travellers cheques. We accept all major Credit cards with £3 surcharge per transaction. We reserve the right to charge 50% of the first night charge for cancellations within 2 months and to charge for the first night for cancellations within 1 week.
Prices are per person per night including breakfast
		1 night	2+ nights
King size rooms (Blue room & Gold room)	Double occupancy: Single occupancy:	£40.00 n/a	£35.00 n/a
Standard rooms (Heather room)	Double occupancy: Single occupancy	£35.00 £50.00	£30.00 £45.00
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Scottish Borders - Things to do and see

The Scottish Borders may rightly be called the" forgotten" land. In the rush to the Highlands most people hardly give it a glance or a chance. Yet there is so much to see and do, all in a terrific landscape. A mere 100,000 people live in the whole of the Borders area, so you have plenty of room, quiet roads and no parking problems! Here is a small personal selection of the "best bits".

Gardens

Monteviot Gardens (3 miles) offer walks through riverside gardens and ancient woods.
Teviot Water Gardens (5 miles) are a delightful experience.
Mertoun Gardens open Saturday and Sundays, with walks along the river Tweed.

Walking

Three miles from Ancrum Craig is Harestanes Visitor Centre where a variety of walks is available through woods, along the river, over hill and through dales.
You can walk the first leg of St Cuthbert's Way (14 miles of country and river walks) by taking the bus from Ancrum which brings you in 10 minutes to Melrose, just follow the signs back from there.

Golf

Within 30 minutes drive you will find some 12 golf courses where you can play almost whenever you wish.. Amongst them is a championship course at The Roxburghe.
Half price green fees are available through: Green Fee Savers or try the Freedom of the Fairways scheme ScotBorders Golf Freedom.

Fishing

Fishing is available on The Monteviot beat of the Teviot on Lothian Estates. Book on 01835 862201.

Woollens and Crafts

For years the woollen industry was the main-stay of the Borders economy.
Lambs wool, Cashmere and Tweeds can be bought in Mill shops at very reasonable prices.
There is a large group of excellent craftspeople in the Borders, among the best of which are Cuero Leather at Monteviot and Lilliesleaf Pottery at Smailholm.

Historic Houses & Abbeys

There are too many to mention but Traquair, Thirlestane, Mellerstain, Floors and Abbotsford stand out.
The Border Abbeys are within easy reach.

Dog's Charter