The Hotel

Situated about an hour’s drive from both Edinburgh and Newcastle, the four-star Roxburghe Hotel, being a part of ICMI Scottish Luxury Collection, is an award-winning resort that offers its guests 22 bedrooms, a championship golf course, as well as numerous sporting pursuits. While staying at this castle-hotel, guests can explore Scottish countryside full of rolling hills, green fields and legends woven into the land. For those keen on marvelling at Mother Nature, The Northumberland National Park is just a 25-minute drive away. 

The bedrooms feature the touches of the hotel’s aristocratic past. Four-poster beds, log fires and ornate cloths, all combined with modern facilities, make for a unique hotel experience. The rooms are individually decorated and come fitted out with flat-screen TVs and tea- and coffee-making equipment.

Hearty dinners, as well as some lighter bites, can be enjoyed at an on-site restaurant that offers Scottish cuisine classics based on locally-sourced produce. At The Drawing Room and Library Bar, guests can sip on a cup of coffee or a drink and relax. Apart from dining experiences, the resort provides plenty of leisure activities, such as golfing, salmon fishing, and pigeon shooting.

Groupon’s Guide To The Scottish Borders

Covering miles upon miles of rolling hills, moorland, valleys and forests, the Scottish Borders is a suitable place for travellers to enjoy holidays packed with both action and relaxation. Cycling enthusiasts can make the most of quiet country lanes or clifftop paths, while further activities including horse riding, fishing and golfing are also available in area.

This region is home to a variety of historic homes and buildings, including the four Borders Abbeys and many castles such as the 18th-century Floors Castle and the 16th-century Thirlestane Castle. Colourful villages allure with plenty of events and festivals, cafes and bars offering a hearty selection of local produce, and quaint shops filled with a wide range of handmade textiles and handicrafts.