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Sleeping
Maplebank£
(
01835-862051; maplebank3@btinternet.com; 3 Smiths Wynd; s/d £25/40; )
It's
very pleasing to come across places like this, where it really feels like you're staying in
someone's home. In this case, that someone is a bit like your favourite aunt: friendly,
chaotic and generous. There's lots of clutter and it's very informal. The rooms are com-
fortable and large, and share a good bathroom. Breakfast (particularly if you like fruit,
yoghurts, homemade jams and a selection of everything) is much better than you get at
most posher places.
B&B
Willow Court££
(
01835-863702;
www.willowcourtjedburgh.co.uk
; The Friars; d £80-86; )
It
seems inadequate to call this impressive option a B&B; it's more like a boutique hotel.
Three impeccable rooms with elegant wallpaper, showroom bathrooms and great beds are
complemented by a courteous professional welcome. Breakfast can include a grapefruit
medley or smoked salmon, and you could spend hours in the conservatory lounge admir-
ing the views over the garden and town.
B&B
Eating
The Clock Tower££
(
01835-869788;
www.clocktowerbistro.co.uk
; Abbey Pl; mains £9-15; Tue-Sat)
Op-
posite the skeleton of the abbey, this place will put meat on your bones with its eclectic
menu of upmarket bistro fare, drizzling truffle oil or Rioja jus over ingredients like tuna
steaks, duck confit or west coast scallops. Prices are good for this level of food, though
some of the flavours could be more adventurous.
BISTRO
Carters Rest££
(Abbey Pl; mains £9-12; )
Right opposite the abbey, here you'll find upmarket pub
grub in an attractive lounge bar. The standard fare is fleshed out with an evening dinner
menu featuring local lamb and other goodies. Portions are generous and served with a
smile.
PUB
