Country hotels near Edinburgh
Country Hotel Breaks Near Edinburgh
9 country houses, estates, inns, and rural retreats that deliver the classic british weekend away. within 150km of Edinburgh, chosen for short breaks where travel time still leaves room for dinner, walks, and a proper reset.
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For short breaks, the best country hotels combine walks, food, fires, gardens, and easy arrival times.
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choose between coastal boltholes, Highland-edge retreats, and grand country hotels with enough drama to justify the journey.
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Edinburgh
Prestonfield House
Five-star historic estate on 20 acres near Arthur's Seat with glamorous rooms and Rhubarb restaurant.
3km from Edinburgh · approx. 25 mins · Easy overnight escape
Peebles, Scottish Borders
Cringletie House
Baronial mansion in the rolling Scottish Borders
30km from Edinburgh · approx. 32 mins · Easy overnight escape
Walkerburn, Scottish Borders
Windlestraw
Edwardian arts and crafts house overlooking the Tweed
38km from Edinburgh · approx. 42 mins · Easy overnight escape
Auchterarder, Perthshire
Gleneagles
Legendary Scottish estate with championship golf, falconry and Highland grandeur.
51km from Edinburgh · approx. 55 mins · Easy overnight escape
Kelso, Scottish Borders
Schloss Roxburghe
Destination by Hyatt luxury resort on historic estate with championship golf, spa and infinity pool.
63km from Edinburgh · approx. 69 mins · Easy overnight escape
Alston, Cumbria
Lovelady Shield
Riverside retreat in England's highest market town
137km from Edinburgh · approx. 2 hr 30 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Glencoe, Highlands
Glencoe House
Top-ranked Highland luxury with private balconies and stunning mountain views.
143km from Edinburgh · approx. 2 hr 35 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Consett, Northumberland
Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel
Luxury country hotel in 20 acres overlooking Derwent Valley with boutique cottages.
148km from Edinburgh · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break
Nethy Bridge, Highlands
The Nethybridge Hotel
Classic Highland hotel with mountain views
149km from Edinburgh · approx. 2 hr 40 mins · Worth-the-journey break
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For short breaks, the best country hotels combine walks, food, fires, gardens, and easy arrival times.