Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Philipburn Country House Hotel ££
(
01750-20747;
www.philipburnhousehotel.co.uk
; s/d £100/130, luxury s/d £140/170;
)
On the edge of town, this former dower house has a jazzy 21st-century look that
hasn't ruined its historic features, as well as neat rooms and a snug bar and restaurant. The
luxury rooms are great - some have a jacuzzi, while another is a split-level affair with a
double balcony. There are room-only rates available and self-catering facilities in the sep-
arate
lodge
(single/double £100/130).
HOTEL
County Hotel££
(
01750-721233;
www.countyhotelselkirk.co.uk
;
1 High St; s/d £49/96; )
Located in the centre of town, this is a former coaching inn with the odd Norwegian touch
that has comfortable, modernized rooms. There's a stylish restaurant and lounge with ori-
ginal art and upmarket bar meals (£10 to £16). Room-only rates are also available for
£7.50 less per person.
INN
Getting There & Away
First buses 95 and X95 run at least hourly between Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels and Edin-
burgh (£7, two hours).
Hawick
POP 14,573
Straddling the River Teviot, Hawick (pronounced 'hoik') is the largest town in the
Borders and has long been a major production centre for knitwear. There are several large
outlets to buy jumpers and other woollens around town.
Sights
Heart of Hawick
(
www.heartofhawick.co.uk
;
Kirkstile)
In the centre of town, three buildings form what is
known as 'The Heart of Hawick'. A former mill now holds the
tourist office
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