Food and eating out.

Some of our favourite places for coffee, lunch or dinner should you want to explore a little. Everywhere is at least a 20 minute drive away!

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Shopping

Hawick is known throughout the world as ‘home of cashmere’ and has amazing outlet shops from Hawico, William Lockie and Pringle. Also in the town is Johnstons of Elgin which also has a lovely cafe.

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Whisky

Borders Distillery is in Hawick, offers tours and of course whisky!

Several large wooden barrels with metal hoops stacked on a rack in a distillery or brewery setting.

Hermitage Castle

An incredible broody remote castle just down the road and around the corner (about 15 minutes drive away)

Kielder Lake

A huge lake that you can cycle around (about 25 miles), a beautiful forest and sculpture park.

Panoramic view of a forested lakeside with tall pines, rocky shoreline, and calm blue water, under a clear blue sky.

Jedburgh

A lovely Scottish town with a beautiful old abbey, Mary Queen of Scots house (that you can go into), a castle jail and museum and a high street with small independent shops.

A historic stone building with arched windows and architectural details under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by greenery.

Kelso

Kelso is a lovely historic market town, famous for its large market square, ruined Kelso Abbey, and nearby Floors Castle, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot.

A Guided Tour

With a really lovely local man called Stewart. He knows his stuff and is very friendly. Have a chat with him and let him know your interests - he will make a tour. Or book one of his online..

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Big Houses

Many beautiful big houses that you can explore

Map of a historical site with castles, a train, and various landmarks, including Neidpath Castle, Traquair, Bowhill, Abbotsford, Floors Castle, and other locations, with icons for biking, walking, and train routes.

Do nothing

Many of our guests come with great plans and actually end up ‘just’ relaxing. Alpnhaus gives you the opportunity to completely switch of and let your mind and body heal and recharge.