Perfect escape in the Borders
We spent a week over Christmas at Five Turrets and couldn't imagine a better place to spend it.
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Jan 3, 2019
Amazed by the main space
All of us were just amazed by the main space which is just the best place to entertain or relax
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Dec 14, 2018
Tales of the riverbank: Scott's View and the River Tweed
That perfect moment when you reach the best viewpoint on the walk just as the light comes good. Scott’s View, a few miles east of Melrose...
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Nov 3, 2018
Enjoy!
What will undoubtedly be one of the best self catering properties in the Scottish Borders.
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Nov 1, 2018
Go-Where
Guided, self-guided and bespoke bike adventures. They know their stuff and the best rides in Scotland.
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Oct 18, 2018
Three Hills Coffee | Selkirk
Top notch roastery and coffee shop What we like: This warm and welcoming cafe is the perfect place to start the day. Great coffee, lovely...
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Oct 16, 2018
Seasons Restaurant | Gattonside
Highly recommended restaurant concentrating on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus and offering a personal chef service What...
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Oct 15, 2018
Monte Cassino | Melrose
Award-winning Italian restaurant What we like: Award winning chef Antonio Caterino and his team know their way around a traditional...
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Oct 12, 2018
A Taste of Spice | Selkirk
Popular Indian restaurant in Selkirk town centre What we like: Fans of Indian cooking are in luck, with the Taste of Spice winning itself...
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Oct 3, 2018
Its simply superb
The attention to detail is second to none, the design and layout bang on, and our friends left thanking us for such a fantastic trip.
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May 19, 2018
Glentress | 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
World class mountain biking routes from easy to extreme. With added ospreys. What we like: There's something for everyone here (and an...
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May 19, 2018
Eskrigg Reserve | Red squirrels
Wonderful little wildlife reserve with great chances of seeing red squirrels. What we like: Everything. The squirrels, obviously....
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May 17, 2018
Edinburgh Zoo
Family-friendly zoo on the west of Edinburgh. What we like: The pandas are the star attraction, but the penguins are great fun and there...
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Apr 18, 2018
Beirhope Alpacas |Trekking
Alpaca trekking in the Cheviot Hills. What we like: It's just a lot of fun. You lead an alpaca round the hillside. There's scenery....
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Apr 17, 2018
Kielder Water Birds of Prey Centre
Owls, eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures. What we like: This is a great day out. The staff take a genuine interest in their work and...
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Mar 19, 2018
Selkirk Distillers | Reiver's Gin
Gin tasting with one of Scotland's newest distilleries. What we like: It's a great new business run by two Selkirk couples. Their...
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Mar 19, 2018
Wild Eskdale | Wildlife safari
Golden eagles, hen harriers, red squirrels. What we like: This charity run by wildlife experts offers full and half day wildlife safaris...
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Feb 20, 2018
Hermitage Castle | Newcastelton
Intimidating, brooding and forbidding: "Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason." What we like: This lonely...
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Feb 20, 2018
The Forest Bookstore | Selkirk
Independent bookseller What we like: Excellent independent book store with an intelligent selection of books, including a good range of...
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