Built as a wedding present for a local mill owner, this striking Edwardian country house is now a romantic getaway destination in the heart of the Borders countryside. The hotel looks out across the Traquair and Elibank Forests, with views over the majestic Tweed Valley added to the impressive outlook.

Meals generally begin with a little cup of deliciously flavoured soup - perhaps organic leek, spinach and basil espresso. A choice of three starters might include breast of woodpigeon with black pudding and crisp pancetta on roasted apple and Madeira sauce, while mains might feature saddle of local estate roe deer on pearl barley risotto or seared fillets of wild sea bass on spiced tomato, basil and spring onion salsa. To conclude, you might opt for garden rhubarb and stem ginger crème brûlée.

Windlestraw Lodge is also featured in: Michelin Guide

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Modern Scottish

Stu Waterston

Dinner: 7.00 - 9.00pm Mon-Sun

Visa, Master Card

• Private parties
• Vegetarian menu

Accomodation is available, (6 rooms)

Private parking is possible at a location nearby