The Best South of Scotland Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout Southern Scotland


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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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this stylish hotel is situated 2 minutes walk from the ferry terminal, it offers elegant and spacious rooms and a bistro serving Scottish cuisine

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with extensive gardens on the banks of the River Tweed, this elegantly furnished hotel retains period features and offers home-produced food

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dating from 1892, but with updated and contemporary interiors, guest rooms are individual in style reflecting the heritage of the building

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enjoy award-winning cuisine at this elegant, town-centre hotel, featuring sumptuous, stylish rooms; ideally placed for exploring Galloway

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a traditional hotel with relaxing leisure facilities that include a curling ice rink, indoor pool, sauna and a restaurant with a resident pianist

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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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enjoys a seafront location and panoramic views to the Isle of Arran, yet it is only a short walk to the town centre; guest rooms are well-appointed

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boasting contemporarily furnished rooms, this updated hotel sits in a quiet, seaside village and boasts a stylish restaurant with sea views

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a former coaching inn that has retained its period charm whilst having been modernised to offer stylish rooms and facilities expected

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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 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

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traditionally decorated rooms are a feature of this relaxed hotel, close to the local attractions and conveniently placed for an en-route stopover

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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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Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott frequented this hotel during its 300 year existence, today it is a most contemporary and stylish place to stay

Caddon View

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beautifully kept Victorian house with individually decorated rooms, a drawing room with a fireplace and a café in the restored conservatory

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ideally located hotel moments from town centre shops and restaurants, a short stroll from the beach and easy access to the racecourse

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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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dating back to the 18th century, this imposing hotel overlooks the attractive cobbled market square and offers well-appointed rooms

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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

The Park

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relaxed hotel with quirky and imaginative décor, guest rooms that are unique in character and a choice of dining and drinking venues

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a former coaching inn situated on the market square offering spacious, en suite accommodation in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere

The Imperial Hotel

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this traditional hotel is ideally situated to discover the many outdoor activities available in the local area such as fishing, golf and walking

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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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enjoy an award-winning breakfast, including haggis, at this friendly B&B, set in a charming Victorian villa, within an easy stroll of the town centre

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sitting on the High Street, with a number of rooms overlooking the sea, this cosy, well-appointed B&B is just metres from the sandy beach

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situated in the heart of this Tweed Valley town, this friendly inn provides brightly furnished rooms, a relaxed restaurant and is close to the Abbey

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regular buses to Galashiels and Melrose stop outside this welcoming inn, set in a tranquil village and boasting a restaurant, lounge and bars

St Ronans Hotel

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offers bright, simple style, but comfy, bedrooms, public and lounge bars serving real ales, beers and wines and a large, private beer garden

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offers simple style rooms in a handy location for both the railway station, which is moments away, and the shops and restaurants in the centre

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found ideally placed between the railway station and the restaurants, bars and shops in the town centre, start the day with a full Scottish breakfast

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enjoying a prime location amongst the shops and bars of this lively market town, this friendly inn offers simple rooms traditionally styled

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with just a 10 minute stroll to the habour, this neatly presented hotel makes an ideal base from which to explore the Borders region and coast

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this popular local inn offers simply furnished accommodation above a lively bar and is ideally located as a value Ayrshire exploring base

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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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offers a handy location being just 5 minutes walk from the station as well as simple style, no fuss rooms and a bar serving bar meals

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