Tweed Tales & Border Trails
Tweed Tales & Border Trails
Book NowJoin us as we head to Peebles for our Tweed Tales and Border Trails Tour. Only a short distance from Edinburgh this gorgeous little town that straddles the River Tweed renowned for its salmon fishing is no ordinary town with its magnificent scenery, café culture and little shops, meander around its alleyways and medieval closes. Discover connections to Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scotts on our visit to Thirlestane, an imposing 16th century castle set within the beautiful Lauderdale Estate in the Scottish Borders. Uncover 900 years of history at Traquair House, a former royal hunting lodge and Scotland’s oldest inhabited house, walk in the footsteps of 27 Scottish Kings and Queens. For fans of the Da Vinci Code and magnificent architecture our visit to Rosslyn Chapel will not disappoint, founded in 1446, the sheer beauty and mysterious symbolism of the chapel’s ornate stonework along with its wonderful rural Midlothian setting will take your breath away. Visit the colourful border town of Jedburgh with a history of national battles and cross-border raids. Don’t miss out on this great tour filled with wonderful Scottish history surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-Suite Bedrooms
Free Use of leisure facilities (indoor swimming pool and gym)
Admission to Thirlestane Castle
Admission to Traquair House
Admission to Rosslyn Chapel
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement - £120.00
Itinerary
Monday
Depart Leyland at 09.00hrs for our journey to the Scottish Borders and our 4-star hotel the Peebles Hydro with a suitable lunch stop en-route
Tuesday - Thursday
Leisure time in the resort including the following excursions:
Full Day - Visit to Thirlestane Castle and the town of Jedburgh, a colourful frontier town on the Scottish Border once in the midst of national battles and cross-border raids. Perhaps take a riverside walk, visit Jedburgh Abbey or The Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre in your free time here, all within a couple of minutes' walk from the town centre.
Half Day Excursion- Visit to nearby Traquair House with free time spent in the resort today to enjoy the hotel and leisure facilities.
Full Day - Visit to Rosslyn Chapel with free time in our host town Peebles, returning to the hotel mid-afternoon.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for our journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
| Hotel | Peebles Hydro Innerleithen Road Peebles EH45 8LX |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01764 651846 |
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| About the hotel | The Peebles Hydro is an imposing 19th century hotel set within beautiful gardens, surrounded by forest on the edge of the Border town of Peebles. Originally a centre for hydropathic treatments due to healthy properties in the water of the surrounding area. This historic hotel features indoor swimming pool, gym and a spa. Rooms are elegant featuring classic décor and are decorated in lightly coloured tones. N.B Spa treatments will incur additional charges which are not included in the cost of your holiday, these must be booked and paid for locally by the customer. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Safety Deposit Box |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
| Name | Address |
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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