Dumfries & Galloway
This is a great guesthouse that does Scottish hospitality proud, with excellent facilities, tidy en-suite rooms and a smashing breakfast. Nothing is too…
Must-see hotels in Southern Scotland
Borders Region
Above a restaurant on the main drag, this B&B has acceptable modern rooms (some with shared bathroom) with muted tones. It is positioned right on the…
Dumfries & Galloway
If you thought the views harbourside were good, stroll up the hill to this hotel and they're even better. You can see Northern Ireland on a good day, or…
Dumfries & Galloway
The flower-decked Buchan Guest House is in a quiet street just a short walk north of the town centre. Room No 5 is a good choice, as it has a lovely…
Borders Region
Right by St Abbs' harbour, this is run by a friendly dive skipper and family; you can almost roll out of bed onto the boat. The bunkhouse (usually booked…
Borders Region
Located in the centre of town, this is a former coaching inn. It has the odd Norwegian touch and comfortable, modernised rooms that vary in size…
Borders Region
A reasonable cheaper option in sometimes pricey Kelso and just on the central square. The owners live off site, so call ahead first. The rooms are fine:…
Culzean Camping & Caravanning Club
Southern Scotland
At the entrance to the Culzean country park, this offers grassy pitches with great views. Non-UK residents can grab various temporary membership offers…
Borders Region
This lovely old building has modernised, comfortable rooms – some of which are rather compact – shiny contemporary bathrooms, and nice views over the town…
Borders Region
The Northumbrian owners here are welcoming and very cordial but also leave you space for yourself, giving this spot behind the main street an appealing…
Silvercraigs Caravan & Camping Site
Dumfries & Galloway
There are brilliant views from this year-round campsite; you feel like you’re sleeping on top of the town. It's great for stargazing on clear nights, and…
Dumfries & Galloway
This high-quality guesthouse has beautifully presented bedrooms with big windows, elegant bedsteads and generously sized en suites (and a single without);…
Dumfries & Galloway
The quayside Steam Packet Inn is a popular pub with real ales, scrumptious bar meals (mains £7 to £11) and comfy-enough lodgings with no single supplement…
Borders Region
Very close to Melrose Abbey, this place offers a genuinely warm welcome and comfortable, flowery rooms in classic B&B style. It's very walker- and cyclist…
Dumfries & Galloway
This smart modernisation of a sturdy sandstone former day hospital offers high-standard B&B in four attractive, very commodious rooms with good modern…
Southern Scotland
If you’re staying overnight on the island, this modernised guesthouse is run by a religious college and is part of the cathedral complex. It's a quiet,…
Dumfries & Galloway
Right in the middle of town, this is a real home away from home. It has a variety of spacious, well-appointed rooms with good en-suite bathrooms. The…
Borders Region
This campsite, about 800m north of the town centre, has an appealing green setting with lots of trees and grass. There are plenty of amusements for the…
Borders Region
Once a police station, this solid house offers five comfortable B&B rooms decked out in wood. There's a pleasant garden with a games room and a genuine…
Dumfries & Galloway
The Moffat House Hotel is a noble creeper-covered 18th-century mansion in the centre of town, offering comfortable beds in spacious rooms in the main…
Borders Region
Alan runs a relaxed and cheerful ship at this six-room B&B near the river. Room 1 is especially lovely with a wraparound outlook and upmarket bathroom…
Dumfries & Galloway
This hotel wasn't quite open when we last passed by but should be well worth a look. It's a noble Georgian town house with eight spacious, light rooms…
Borders Region
Set above a high-quality interior-design shop, this is an excellent self-catering option with two stylish apartments blessed with great views and…
Dumfries & Galloway
Cheerful Jacqui has a light and pleasant place just behind the church/museum. There's a nice outlook over hillscapes from here and six compact, well-kept…
Dumfries & Galloway
Pleasantly genteel, this main-street Victorian hotel has light, modernised rooms and bathrooms as well as a decent restaurant and a small bar. A courteous…
Southern Scotland
On the main road through town, but excellently soundproofed, this spot offers a cordial welcome and spotless, well-decorated rooms, two of which share a…
Borders Region
This compact and sociable hostel is popular with walkers and cyclists. It has a decent kitchen and tiny living room. HI members get a discount.
Lochside Caravan & Camping Site
Dumfries & Galloway
Very central campsite attractively situated beside Carlingwark Loch; there's plenty of grass and fine trees provide shade.
Dumfries & Galloway
On the town's edge, accessed through a wood and sitting in substantial grounds that include a rather decent private golf course, this 18th-century mansion…
Dumfries & Galloway
Showing its age but still an enjoyable time-warp experience, this was formerly the home of Arctic explorer Sir John Ross. Rooms are quaint but comfortable…
Borders Region
Genteel, Georgian Ednam House, touched with a quiet dignity, contains many of its original features, with fine gardens overlooking the river. The old…
Borders Region
This popular option near Melrose Abbey is solid and comfortable. The bright rooms have a well-cared-for feel, and the twin room has great views. Breakfast…
Dumfries & Galloway
On the main road, this central accommodation option has large rooms, a friendly owner and big sink-in-and-smile beds. There's a good room if you're…
Borders Region
A restored Victorian inn situated in the heart of town, the Station makes a solid base. Rooms are spacious and have some stylish decorative touches and…
Borders Region
The Wetherspoon chain has done a makeover on this large, handsome black-and-white Peebles pub. It's a place with some character and makes a handy place to…
Dumfries & Galloway
Formerly the customs house, this is now a popular, solid old pub. Some of the tastefully furnished, refurbished rooms have brilliant views over the…
Southern Scotland
This caravan park is in a lovely, quiet location close to the beach. There are various caravans and chalets available to rent by the week or for a few…
