Peebles Hotel

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Described as one of Scotland's hidden treasures, lying just 23 miles south of the city of Edinburgh, straddling the River Tweed is Peebles. Finding a Peebles hotel is easy with plenty of options available in the area. The only hard part is deciding which of the many hotels available is right for you.

Whatever the focus of your stay in Peebles, there are hotels to suit every style and budget, from the luxurious 4-star hotels to the cosy family run Bed and Breakfasts. Peebles makes a great setting for corporate events and business conferences, with many hotels offering excellent facilities for all types of meeting, from exhibitions and conferencing to smaller business gatherings. Team building events are also popular here with many venues in close proximity to plenty of outdoor pursuits. Right on your doorstep you will find fishing, cycling and horse-riding opportunities, with more activities easily organised within the surrounding countryside. Most hotels in the area have a hotel bar or restaurant onsite offering tasty dishes made from fresh local produce. However, if you do want to head out the staff at your Peebles hotel will be able to point you in the direction of one of the award winning restaurants in the area.

Golf lovers will also love all that Peebles has to offer, with 3 fantastic courses in the local area. It is easy to organise your hotel accommodation within the golf course itself, making it easy to be the first on the fairway in the morning. If you like the best of both worlds then choose a hotel away from the green, as you really won't have to travel far to find the perfect

18 holes. Head to Peebles Golf Course, a championship course offering a challenging 18 holes within a well maintained green with stunning views. The course has a varied 18, with the back nine offering up more of a challenge.

Once you have mastered this head to Innerleithen Golf Club in the nearby Leithen Valley where you will find a beautifully picturesque nine-hole course.

Your choice of Peebles hotel can also open up more indulgent pleasures, with many of the larger hotels offering health spas and pampering beauty treatments. Enjoy a day lying by the pool and sauna, taking the chance to relax and unwind in your own hotel. Or take advantage of a spa day package and find the perfect room elsewhere.

The market town of Peebles is steeped in historic beauty and still remains picturesque and unspoilt. You will love the character of the town itself and the friendliness of the locals. Enjoy some fine shopping in the many quaint local businesses, spend time watching the world go by at quirky café or bistro or head out to discover the beautiful countryside. The River Tweed is famous for its salmon fishing and there are plenty of places where you can have a go at casting off for yourself. The river also offers some stunning walkways to experience nature at its best. Whichever Peebles hotel you choose your friendly reception staff will be able to help you organise a great day out whether you fancy an afternoon cycling or want to take the kids for a horse ride.

A lot goes on here and depending on what time of year you visit you might be able to experience one of the many annual events held in the area. The famous Beltane Festival showcases local legends, traditions and history giving you the chance to learn more about the town and how life used to be.

If you do miss the hustle and bustle of city life then the city of Edinburgh isn't very far away. Take in the stunning Edinburgh Castle or wander down The Royal Mile enjoying the unique shops and on street cafés and bars. You will also find art galleries and museums, theatres, comedy houses and the famous University.

Peebles is just a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh and is easily found off the main routes. There is something quite refreshing about leaving the motorways behind and experiencing a drive through the picturesque countryside. Enjoying the journey down the enchanting country lanes that take you to Peebles is where your holiday begins.

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