Shining hospitality in small Borders hotel

Innerleithen is near Peebles in the rolling landscape of the Tweed Valley. It's a great area for a break – much to see and do, all seasons; Edinburgh 45 mins by car. Caddon View is on the edge of the village; classified as a guest house, it’s nothing like Mrs McGinty’s B&B. It's a haven of hospitality, a big Victorian house with a light, contemporary character, a place with great food and immaculately-maintained bedrooms (kudos, Joyce). Owners are lovely, Lisa and Steve Davies; he's one of those men who seem to just naturally know how to cook. Lisa's also qualified in catering. Heaps of info on what to do locally, including a guest book of ideas. Bedrooms are constantly upgraded – see below for update. A pine-floored lounge with real log stove and big neutral-coloured sofas is perfect for a pre-dinner drink or a curl up with a book. The high-ceilinged restaurant is smart, airy, with a dash of sophistication. Cool music plays. Local, often organic food is dependably good; just delicious. It's all great value; a worthy winner of Scottish Guest House of the Year 2009. A happy place.

E S S E N T I A L   I N F O
> Of the 8 bedrooms one is on the ground floor, Ettrick, a double with nicely tiled shower-room
> Yarrow is the new-look superior double with gorgeous silk curtains, sofabed, super big bathroom
> Traquair is a corner front-facing superior in reds and gold, nice, with a roomy loo with shower
> Leithen is another front-facing superior double with sleigh bed, bath with overshower
> Moorfoot is a favourite, a rear corner room in gold tones, airy, with excellent loo with shower
> Glentress has twin sleigh beds, rear corner site, and its own stylish bath and shower room adjacent
> Rooms all have new flat TVs, Borders biscuits, mineral water, great Arran Aromatics toiletries
> Dinner offers 4 individually-priced choices at each of the four courses; about £22 for 3 courses
> Breakfast is done well and offers quality items presented well, served in a cheerful atmosphere
> Free wi-fi is offered to guests; not available in all rooms (yet) so do check first if important

R A T I N G
Highly Recommended
BreakfastStar™ Silver

L O C A T I O N   Map
Innerleithen is about 10 minutes’ drive from Peebles, which is itself about 30 minutes from the southern edge of Edinburgh. Caddon View is at the ‘far end’ of Innerleithen, on the right. Easy parking.

T I P S   &   H I N T S
Steve and Lisa are great hosts and if you value a kind welcome then you’ll fit here. Their hotel is rather stylish, gets better every year, has received much praise. Restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday evenings. Dogs are welcomed – Ettrick on the ground floor is the dog-friendly room. Mountain-biking and castles nearby. If you love trees, you'll love Dawyck Botanic Garden nearby.