Spinney Guest House, Jedburgh

THE SPINNEY – Bed and Breakfast. Set in six acres of garden, woodland and fields, The Spinney enjoys an excellent location in the heart of the countryside but with easy access to the main road and is two miles south of Jedburgh on the A68. This family run guesthouse was remodelled from two farm workers cottages thirty years ago. The spacious bedrooms are furnished to the highest standard with extra touches we know you will appreciate to make your stay an experience to remember. A wide variety of breakfast choices are available in the luxurious dining room (with separate table) providing the perfect start to the day.

The town of Jedburgh is rich in history with The Abbey, Queen Mary’s House and The Castle Jail open to the public. Local amenities offer swimming, fitness centre and craft and gift shops.

The surrounding border towns of Melrose, Hawick Galashiels and Kelso have ancestral homes such as Abbotsford (home of Sir Walter Scott), Mellerstain , Floors Castle, and many more. There are historical sites , Borders Abbeys , grand houses and beautiful gardens to visit. The local shops offer cashmere, woollens, crafts and gifts

Activities such as cycling, walking, fishing and golf are available. Keen cyclists can try the purpose built Abbey’s Way and walkers can explore The Pennine Way, The Abbey Way and the St Cuthbert Way as well as many other beautiful country walks.

There are 21 golf courses in the Scottish borders and all participate in the Freedom of the Fairways golf passport scheme which offers reduced rates
Permits for salmon fishing in the Tweed, and trout fishing in the Teviot and Jed Water are available

Futher afield just an hour’s drive away is Alnwick (castle and gardens) Lindisfarne, Hadrians Wall and St Abb’s Head The cities of Edinburgh, Carlisle and Newcastle are also only an hour’s drive away and have railway and airport links.