Situated on the edge of the first village to be built in the Borders for over 200 years, this lovely new hotel is set in a wide wooded glen with magnificent views of the hills in the peaceful Tweed Valley. It is only half an hour from the centre of Edinburgh and lies at the heart of a superb 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course, designed by former Ryder Cup player, Dave Thomas.


Suitable for the corporate market and the independent traveller alike, the Cardrona has terrific facilities, including an airy 18-metre pool, sauna, steam room, techno gym, beauty treatment rooms, a tranquil room and sunshower. Outdoor pursuits offered include fishing, shooting, canoeing, kayaking, archery, riding, cycling, quad-biking, and 4x4 off-road driving in addition to golf, for which there is a r esident professional.


The public rooms are open-plan with plush modern furniture, and display the airy feel of the contemporary design. Private accommodation is luxurious; the best of the 100 rooms are those with patio windows opening out onto the golf course. Non-smoking rooms are available.


The hotel has a free car park for 120 cars and 24-hour concierge which offers porter service, a dry-cleaning and laundry service, express check-out, left luggage and storage facilities, currency exchange, safety deposit boxes and a post and parcel service. The hotel seems to have recovered from some difficulties in staffing when it first opened, and guests are now generally pleased with the establishment.

To book your accommodation at the Cardrona Hotel, please contact us or call the e-travelguide reservations hotline on 0118 971 4700.