Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
The
Borders Abbeys Way
(
www.bordersabbeysway.com
)
links the great abbeys of Kel-
so, Jedburgh, Melrose and Dryburgh in a 65-mile circuit. The Kelso-Jedburgh section (12
miles) is a fairly easy walk, largely following the River Teviot between the towns. The
tourist office has a free leaflet with a map and description of the route.
Less-ambitious walkers should leave the Square by Roxburgh St and take the signpos-
ted alley to
Cobby Riverside Walk
, a pleasant ramble along the river to Floors Castle
(you have to rejoin Roxburgh St to gain admission to the castle).
Sleeping
B&B
Old Priory££
(
01573-223030;
www.theoldpriorykelso.com
;
33 Woodmarket St; s/d £50/80; )
The doubles in this atmospheric place are fantastic and the family room has to be seen to
be believed; rooms are both sumptuous and debonair with gorgeous dark polished wood
pieces. The good news extends to the garden - perfect for a coffee in the morning - and a
comfortable sitting room. The huge windows flood the rooms with natural light.
B&B
Edenbank House££
(
01573-226734;
www.edenbank.co.uk
;
Stichill Rd; s/d £40/80; )
Half a mile
down the road to Stichill, this grand Victorian house (no sign) sits in spacious grounds
where only the bleating of lambs in the green fields and birds in the garden break the si-
lence. It's a fabulous place, with huge opulent rooms, lovely views over the fields, and in-
credibly warm, generous hospitality. Breakfast features homemade produce, and a laissez-
faire attitude makes for an utterly relaxing stay. Call ahead.
Ednam House Hotel££
(
01573-224168;
www.ednamhouse.com
; Bridge St; s/d from £85/125; )
The
genteel, Georgian Ednam House, touched with a quiet dignity, contains many of its origin-
al features, with fine gardens overlooking the river and an excellent restaurant, as well as
a deli-bistro by the gates. It's very popular with fisher folk; during salmon season, from
the end of August until November, the hotel is very busy. Rooms have charming old fur-
niture; those with a river view cost more.
HOTEL
