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Cringletie House
Peebles, Scottish Borders
It's worth the expense to stay and eat in this 'lovely and historic house with delightful staff', conclude readers. Relaxed and easygoing, the Victorian Scottish baronial hotel on a 28-acre estate has plenty of comfy seating around log fires in bar and lounges.
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It's worth the expense to stay and eat in this 'lovely and historic house with delightful staff', conclude readers. Relaxed and easygoing, the Victorian Scottish baronial hotel on a 28-acre estate has plenty of comfy seating around log fires in bar and lounges. Bedrooms are individually styled, with contemporary comforts that respect the building's history. They range from very good classic rooms to the Selkirk Suite, which has a spa bath and walk-in jet shower; all are supplied with Scottish-made toiletries. 'Our room was very sizeable with two armchairs, and so was the bathroom.' In the restaurant, under a painted ceiling depicting a heavenly classical scene, either a seven or nine-course tasting menu is served. It changes daily to reflect the best seasonal and local produce. Highlights for one reader included pea risotto with crème fraîche and aged parmesan; a quails egg Scotch egg and avocado; Orkney scallop with langoustine, samphire and fennel. In the grounds you find a walled kitchen garden, dovecote and sundial, modern sculpture, games, a nature trail and woodland that is home to a badger colony. (Frances Thomas, and others)
'Winter in the Scottish Borders' Special Offer
Come and enjoy a Winter break in the Scottish Borders. Couples overnighting sharing a twin/double Classic room get…Full room amenities including Nespresso coffee machines, homemade shortbread and complimentary whisky. 2 AA Rosette dining in the hotel's Sutherland Restaurant. Full Scottish breakfast. Only £195 per person per night in a Classic room; UPGRADE to a Luxury room for only £20 pppn or to a Junior Suite for only £30 pppn. Stay 2 Nights and the hotel will add cream tea on arrival or whenever preferred and a bottle of house wine at dinner. Stay 3 Nights and the hotel will also add complimentary admission for two to one of the following unique Borders attractions…Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin – featured in Dan Brown’s movie The Da Vinci Code. Abbotsford, Melrose – Sir Walter Scott’s conundrum castle. The Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels – 160 hand stitched panels depicting 12,000 years of Scottish history. Glenkinchie Distillery, East Lothian – 1½ tour and tutored whisky tasting at “The Lowland Home of Johnnie Walker”. Winter in the Borders package available from 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, subject to availability. Excluded dates: 24th – 26th December 2025, 30th December 2025 – 1st January 2026 2nd – 16th January 2026. Bookings must be made direct by calling 01721 725 750 or email enquiries@cringletie.com. Please quote reference 'Winter in the Scottish Borders package' when booking. Please also mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
Hotel Details
Address
Off Edinburgh Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 8PL, Scotland
Telephone
Bedroom
14, including 2-bed cottage with hot tub. 1 room suitable for wheelchair user.
Openings
all year except 2–3 weeks Jan.
Background Music
in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £47, children's menu.
Dogs
allowed in most bedrooms (no charge), not in public rooms.
Prices
B&B doubles from £238. Dinner £85/£105 (5/7 courses).
Facilities
lift, bar, lounge, conservatory, garden room, restaurant, in-room TV, wedding facilities, 28-acre grounds (nature trail, walled garden, woodland), EV charging, hotel fully wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Location
IN THE MEDIA
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