Hotels in Kelso, Scottish Borders

The present hotel was built in 1769, but in other forms a Cross Keys hotel has occupied this site since the earliest days of Scottish coaching inns. Recently modernised throughout to the very highest standard, the Cross Keys today provides a warm and friendly welcome to its guests and excellent service from attentive, courteous staff. The hotel is an ideal centre for business or pleasure - situated in a peaceful corner of Scotland, yet still within easy reach of Edinburgh and Newcastle. The Cross Keys is owned and run by the Becattelli family who provide that personal touch that makes all the difference to their guests. Originally horse-drawn carriages used to drive through the centre of the hotel to stables behind. Now this entrance is the reception area. An imaginative menu of light meals is available all day in the Oak Room. The Cross Keys restaurant, like other rooms on the ground floor, has recently been completely refurbished taking inspiration from the great Scottish Art Nouveau architect Charles MacIntosh. It provides a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with la carte and table d'hte dinner menus offering an excellent choice of traditional Scottish and International cuisine. The finest local produce is used wherever possible, and many dishes are prepared from ingredients for which the Scottish Borders is famous, such as Tweed salmon and lamb. Next to the restaurant is the stylish Nr 36 Bar...and beyond you can relax in the informality of the comfortable lounge.

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The Roxburghe was converted by its owners, the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, into one of Scotland's finest country house hotels, and have established the Roxburghe Golf Course as the 5th top inland golf course in Scotland. Set amongst mature woodland and rolling parkland on the banks of the River Teviot, this 22 bedroom hotel (some of which are four poster) were all individually designed by the Duchess herself. With its warm and friendly atmosphere the Dining Room reflects the hotel's position at the source of some of the finest fish, meat and game - salmon and trout from the waters of the Tweed, or grouse, pheasant and venison from the Estate - complimented with wines from the Duke's own cellar. Fine whiskys are served in the Library Bar, with its log fire and leather bound books and the Drawing Room is the perfect place to relax. There are a variety of leisure facilities, including the Health and Beauty Suite, the Roxburghe Championship Golf Course, Shooting, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Fly Fishing etc....

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