The Best South of Scotland Bed & Breakfasts

recommended B&Bs and guest houses in Southern Scotland


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a modern house set within an acre of well-tended gardens with spacious, bright guest rooms and have views of the surrounding hills

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find comfy bedrooms with little extra touches and enjoy a breakfast prepared using local produce at this traditional, Georgian house

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with a cosy, lounge bar, this beautifully presented guest house sits in a quiet part of town, within easy reach of the beach and bustling centre

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a small and friendly inn, located within walking distance of the town centre and station, with modern, comfy, well-equipped guest rooms

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high review scores have been given to this Edwardian house, updated to offer contemporary facilities, including a smart shared kitchen

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highly rated by previous guests, this traditional, Victorian B&B offers well-appointed rooms, all within a short drive of numerous historic sites

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full of character and period features, including a Chinese-style staircase, this elegant Georgian townhouse offers bright and spacious rooms

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this elegant Edwardian villa is ideally placed with the beach just 7 minutes walk away and the town centre and station are even closer

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a family-run inn, dating back to the early 1600's but with rooms suitably updated in a contemporary style, with a lively bar and large restaurant

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with fine views towards Lamlash Pier and the Holy Isle, this modern house offers a relaxing stay, with a tasty plant-based breakfast menu

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this fully refurbished, traditional guest house offers elegant, good-value accommodation in tastefully decorated rooms, close to amenities

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enjoy locally sourced seafood and renowned Galloway meat at the relaxed restaurant of this welcoming, central, inn close to the harbour

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located a short walk from the High Street and harbour, this homely B&B offers individually decorated rooms and a generous, cooked breakfast

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a beautifully presented, highly-commended B&B, in an elegant Victorian villa, within easy reach of both the station and town centre

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close to the Gateway Outlet Village, this well-appointed B&B provides stylish rooms, full cooked breakfasts and a relaxing sun terrace

Brewery House B&B

Newton Stewart

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a former brewers house converted to a welcoming B&B offering stylish rooms, some with river views, and serving a hearty breakfast

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set in a conservation area featuring elegant, period townhouses, this well-presented B&B offers bright rooms, a relaxing lounge and patio

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once frequented by Robert Burns, this charming inn has been recently updated to provide modern facilities in all its rooms and bar restaurant

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close to Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum, a family run, 19th Century villa featuring modern, comfortable accommodation in a pretty location

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an imposing Victorian villa set in an attractive garden, it offers modern comforts and facilities whilst retaining many delightful character features

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a cosy and comfortable guest house enjoying a prominent position of Brodick's seafront, take a sea view room for an extra special treat

The Salmon Inn

Galashiels

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a stylish inn, set in the heart of this bustling town, offering boutique-style rooms and an on-site restaurant serving tempting, contemporary dishes

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Georgian townhouse dating from 1827, featuring a blend of period features and modern facilities, well-presented rooms and a patio garden

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enjoy panoramic views across the village and over the Irish Sea whilst enjoying your breakfast, the harbour is 5 minutes away on foot

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enjoy the use of your own patio area, at this comfortable, peaceful accommodation which is within easy reach of all the local attractions

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a terraced Victorian property, retains some of its original features, located close to the beach and offering well-equipped guest rooms

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owned and managed by the same family for over 40 years with a tradition of offering comfortable accommodation and fine food and wine

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set overlooking public gardens in Scotland's National Book Town, it has a book-themed dining room where a traditional breakfast is served

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featuring a sun-trap beer garden, this town-centre pub offers pleasant, light and airy rooms with all the town's amenities within a short walk

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enjoy the 'cosy cottage' experience at this delightful B&B, nestling in a quaint Borders village and offering comfy rooms and a buffet breakfast

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with parts dating back to 1693, this respectfully updated inn, set in the heart of this vibrant town, offers spacious, contemporarily styled rooms

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featuring well presented rooms in a comfortable, conveniently located guest house with fine harbour views and easy access to the town

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with a choice of elegant restaurant or informal brasserie, this centrally placed hotel is within easy reach of Kielder Forest and Jedburgh Abbey

The Crown Hotel

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original features have been retained in many of the comfortable rooms at this popular inn, live acoustic music is occasionally hosted

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features stylish and contemporary interiors and well-presented rooms, there is also a terrace ideal for relaxing with a drink in warmer weather

Crown Hotel

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overlooking the pretty harbour, this welcoming seafront inn boasts a convivial bar and informal restaurant serving locally-caught seafood

Selkirk Arms Hotel

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an historic, 18th-century townhouse, featuring bright, warmly furnished rooms, and a choice of dining in the relaxed bistro or formal restaurant

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with parts dating from the 18th century, this charming hotel sits in the central market square making an ideal base for exploring The Borders

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close to the town centre and 10 minutes on foot to the beach, this small, private hotel is ideally placed, it offers homely rooms and evening meals

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commands fabulous views across the Irish Sea, the terrace is the ideal place to relax in summer whilst the fireside in the bar is best in winter

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a friendly and welcoming hotel, set in the heart of town and offering contemporary decor and a 1st-floor restaurant overlooking the river

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a stylish hotel offering light and airy rooms with contemporary styling, in the elegant lounge bar you can enjoy local malt whiskeys and beers

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in the heart of the majestic Tweed Valley this friendly restaurant, serving both Chinese and Scottish cuisine, offers light and airy, value rooms

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a handsome Victorian villa set back off of the A780, it provides a handy location for accessing the town centre on foot and a relaxed atmosphere

Waterfront Hotel

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enjoying stunning views across the Irish Sea, this delightful harbourside hotel has been sympathetically updated to provide contemporary rooms

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a traditional, town-centre hotel, providing contemporarily styled rooms and a modern restaurant serving a menu of locally sourced produce

The Market Inn Hotel

Castle Douglas

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features comfortable guest rooms decorated in a modern style, a cosy lounge bar and a function room where frequent entertainment is held

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enjoys an unbeatable location in this pretty seaside village overlooking the small beach, rooms are contemporary and some have sea views

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18th century former coaching inn welcoming guests for over 250 years, it offers a blend of character features and modern facilities

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welcoming family-run accommodation with a relaxed restaurant, lively bar and cosy rooms, just metres from the seafront and sandy beach

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