Nestled deep within the magnificent greenness of the Scottish countryside, the pretty Borders town of Peebles sits straddling the majestic River Tweed...
We're offering you an
overnight stay for two people including cream tea, a bottle of wine and a full Scottish breakfast for
£59, saving you
up to 52% off The Tontine Hotel's price of up to £124.
The Tontine Hotel is a gorgeous Georgian townhouse, built between 1806 and 1808 and winner of a TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence. The hotel is the only building on the High Street to have its own courtyard, complete with early 19th century cobblestones, while the interior still has a minstrel’s gallery and a working Adam fireplace. The stunning property has been lovingly refurbished to maintain the period splendour alongside essential modern-day amenities, including a TV and Wi-Fi access in each of the elegantly decorated twin and double rooms. Some rooms even feature lovely views out over the river and Tweed Green!
You'll be welcomed with a bottle of wine in your room to toast your stay, as well as a delicious cream tea with scones, cream, jam and tea or coffee to keep hunger at bay in the afternoon. The morning will see you tuck in to a delicious Scottish breakfast, including pork sausages from Shaws of Lauder, Scottish smoked back bacon, tomatoes, East Lothian sautéed mushrooms, haggis, black pudding, tattie scones, baked beans and your choice of fried, poached or scrambled organic Bonnington Farm eggs. Yum!
Not sure how to spend your stay? The countryside that surrounds Peebles is spectacularly beautiful, featuring plenty of rolling hills, mountain bike trails and wooded valleys to explore by foot or bike. With walled rose gardens, colourful greenhouses and a stunning snowdrop field, the Kailzie Gardens are just 2.5 miles from the centre of Peebles and offer a calm escape if you fancy a tranquil afternoon wandering amongst the flowers - make sure you keep an eye out for ospreys, pheasants and even roe deer! Hop on the new Borders Railway train (the route follows the old Waverley Line, which once linked Edinburgh to Carlisle through the Scottish Borders) to travel anywhere between Edinburgh and Tweedbank - why not stop off at the latter and visit Abbotsford House, the historic country house that was home to Sir Walter Scott? If you're also a fan of
The Thirty Nine Steps, the John Buchan Museum in Peebles is well worth a visit, focusing on his writing, literary inspiration and family life. Don't worry if you're more inclined to indoor activities, as you can while away the hours curled up by one of the real coal fires with a book, or enjoy dinner in the on-site restaurant with 10% off your meal. Perfect!
