Chirnside Hall
Chirnside, Scottish Borders
Good Hotel Guide Review
Whether you shoot with a 12-bore or a telephoto lens, the gently undulating countryside around this dramatic, Tudor Gothic-style mansion is an irresistible draw. Some bedrooms are huge, with a modern four-poster, a comfy sofa, views across the Tweed valley. ‘Our bedroom was spacious, with a lovely view to the Cheviots,’ writes a reader. ‘There was always plenty of hot water so you could relax in the bath after long walks.’ Proud stag heads snoot above you as you descend the grand staircase to peruse a nightly changing, four-course menu over drinks and nibbles by the fire. New chef Kirsty Duff creates dishes such as langoustine tortelloni; roe deer from the estate with girolles and thyme jus; and a vegetarian risotto. ‘The menu was always interesting. Soups were excellent, sea bass delicious.’ Proprietor Christian Korsten runs the famous Chirnside shoots, while anglers head for the Tweed. Guests say the hotel is ‘the perfect base for a perfect walk’.The staff are ‘always cheerful’ and helpful. ‘The kitchen was happy to make us sandwiches on our final morning for the long drive home.’ (Sarah Thomas, Bob and Jean Henry)
Hotel details
Address
Chirnside
Duns
Scottish Borders
TD11 3LD
Scotland
Telephone
01890 818219
Bedrooms
10.
Open
all year except early Mar to start of Apr (ring to check Christmas/New Year opening).
Facilities
2 lounges, dining room, private dining room/library/conference rooms, in-room TV (Freeview), billiard room, wedding facilities, 1½-acre grounds, lounges and restaurant wheelchair accessible.
Background music
‘easy listening’ in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed, under-5s free, extra bed £60.
Dogs
allowed in some bedrooms (£25 per dog per night), not in public rooms.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £210, singles from £115. 4-course set-price dinner £54.
Good Hotel Guide articles about
Chirnside Hall
- Scottish Field: Nine hotels in Scotland for country pursuits