Peebles Castle Venlaw

In 12 acres of woodland, this country boutique hotel offers four-poster rooms, free Wi-Fi and an award-winning restaurant. Edinburgh is 22 miles from Castle Venlaw.

Each en suite room at Venlaw hotel has woodland views and features a TV, books, magazines and bathrobes. A full cooked breakfast is provided.

Le Cépage restaurant offers a fine dining menu that includes fresh, local produce. Set in one of the castle's turrets, the Library Bar has a log fire and views over the grounds.

Built in 1742, the Castle Venlaw hotel has private gardens extending onto the Venlaw Woods, offering countryside views and walks.

Hotel Information

Private functions are hosted in the Adam Room which will seat between 25-35 guests.

Surrounding Area

Covering about 1800 square miles, the Scottish Borders stretch from the rolling hills and moorland in the west, through gentle valleys to the rich agricultural plains of the east, and on to the rocky Berwickshire coastline, with its secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages.

Castle Venlaw sits in the hills overlooking the ancient royal town of Peebles which has an array of individual boutiques and offers a great shopping experience.

Edinburgh is just down the road and is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city offering many wonderful attractions.

Transport

Edinburgh, just 22 miles away, is easily accessible by train or air, thereafter car hire is available and can be arranged for you. Peebles can also be reached by coach from any main centre.

Directions:
Peebles is best reached by car - approximate travel times below:
Edinburgh - 40 minutes
Glasgow - one hour
Newcastle - 2 hours
York and Manchester - 3½ hours

From Edinburgh:
Follow the A 703 south to Peebles.
The hotel drive is on the left just after the 30 mph sign and is clearly signposted.

From Carlisle:
- Take the M6 at Carlisle.
- Continue onto the A74 and M74 to Moffat (approx 36 miles).
- Turn off the M74 into Moffat and drive straight through the town centre following signs to Edinburgh A701.
- Stay on this road for 23 miles.
- Turn right, signposted B712 Peebles.
- In 8 miles, at the T junction, turn right, signposted A72 Peebles.
- Follow the road into Peebles.
- Turn left at the roundabout into Peebles High Street.
- At end of High Street, turn left, signposted A703 Edinburgh.
- Follow this road for just under one mile and you will see the Shell petrol station (not BP) on your left.
- The hotel entrance is just after this on your right.
(Please note: don't be tempted to turn up Venlaw Hill before the petrol station as there is no vehicle access from this road).

O.S Grid Reference: NT 25301 41245

Restaurants

The award-winning restaurant, Le Cépage, offers à la carte dining with menus that are changed on a daily basis. For special occasions, the kitchen will be happy to prepare bespoke menus and, of course, can cater to your dietary requirements.

During your stay you are invited to relax in the warm and inviting Library Bar with its log fire and wonderful views over the grounds. The Library Bar is set in one of the Castle's turrets and is truly an enchanting place in which to unwind, spend time with friends and family, indulge in a Scottish whisky or 2 and enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés.

Important

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Please note that children under 5 years of age are not permitted in the public areas of the hotel after 19:00.