Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course in Kelso, Scotland

This hotel reflects the warm, friendly country house atmosphere to be expected when staying with friends in a beautiful home rather than merely checking into a hotel. If in favour of tranquillity and a bit of up-market sophistication this is the place to stay.

Decorated in a traditional country house hotel style all rooms have garden views, luxury ensuite bathrooms with both bath and shower and exclusive toiletries. Fabrics, antique furnishings and fine linens and fluffy towels and robes are used throughout.

The hotel lies on an excellent golf course and further leisure options on offer include archery and clay pigeon shooting. The hotel is the ideal starting point for those wishing to go hiking or cycling in the surrounding area.

Kelso with its famous Silvery Tweed running through is one of the central Borders prettiest towns. There are many things to see and do in Kelso for instance there is the famous Kelso Races, Britain's Friendliest course, during mid July there is Kelso Civic Week steeped in history and tradition, the end of July sees the famous Border Union Show attracting visitors and competitors from all over, Kelso Abbey is another famous landmark, stood right in the centre of the cobbled market town. The town of Kelso is the largest Market Square in Scotland and further up the street is the embedded horseshoe, which according to local legend, was cast by Bonnie Prince Charlie's horse when he passed through in 1745 on his way to Derby.

From Kelso Town centre, from the town square, take the road south to the old stone bridge over the river Tweed and continue along this road, veering to the left at the JET petrol station until the T junction by the new bypass. Turn right onto the A698. Follow the road for 4.8 km. Once going through the village of Heiton will see signage for the hotel on right.

Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet; lunch and the evening meal may be taken à la carte. Special dietary requirements and individual-specific dishes can be catered for.