Cardrona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cardrona Tower
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Cardrona Tower
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The Woodend Cutting On the old Peebles, Galashiels Railway Line
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Dirt Pot corner and the Tweed. The service 62 Galashiels - Edinburgh bus approaches Dirt Pot corner on a narrow stretch of the A72 road where the road is squeezed between a bend in the River Tweed and a steep hillside. It takes its name from Dirt Pot, a pool in... more
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In Cardrona Village A new development of predominantly detached houses on the south side of the Tweed.
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3 out of 5
St Boswells Melrose Scotland
The price is AU$202 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$202
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Melrose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Dryburgh ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (857 reviews)
Great location and relaxed atmosphere.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Melville Castle

Melville Castle

4 out of 5
Melville Castle Lasswade Scotland
Stay at this castle in Lasswade. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
Amazing.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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Melville Castle
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Cardrona, Peebles near Edinburgh Peebles Scotland
The price is AU$160 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$160
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Peebles. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (926 reviews)
Restrant food and service second too none brilliant

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Dalkeith Aparthotel

Dalkeith Aparthotel

2 out of 5
152 High Street Dalkeith Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Dalkeith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Palace of Holyroodhouse and National Museum of Scotland are located ...
6.2/10 (37 reviews)
The Hotel is an apartment hotel, they have a WhatsApp but they communicate via email so it is super inconvenient. I suggest they communicate via WhatsApp it is more efficient. I met the owner, not a very nice and accommodating guy for someone who owns a hotel and works in hospitality. Hotel is located ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Dalkeith Aparthotel
Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P

Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P

Dalkeith Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Dalkeith. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Palace of Holyroodhouse and National Museum ...
Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P
Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre

Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre

Lasswade Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Lasswade. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Edinburgh Castle and National Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Lovely cottage, great location

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre
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Popular places to visit

Lovely walk west along the historic River Tweed from Peebles leads to Neidpath Castle. This Castle is still being used as a residence. It's has a long history of seige, bankruptcy, famous visitors, starring in TV and Film and of course inevtable haunting by a young heartbroken maiden.

Neidpath Castle

Neidpath Castle is just one of the places to see in Peebles, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Neidpath Castle

Traquair House

Find out about the history of Traquair when you spend time at Traquair House. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Traquair House

Kailzie Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Kailzie Gardens, a lovely green space in Peebles. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Kailzie Gardens

Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel

You can take time to visit Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel during your travels to Cardrona. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel

7stanes - Glentress

You can take time to visit 7stanes - Glentress during your travels to Glentress. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

7stanes - Glentress

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Dawyck Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Peebles. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Activities

Rosslyn Chapel

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

AU$92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Run Tours Lothian

Run Tours Lothian

AU$57
per adult
Run Tours Lothian
Beyond Edinburgh

Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)

AU$860
per traveller
Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)
The Kelpies

New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

AU$679
per adult
New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose & the Borders: Day Trip from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel & Melrose: Private Day Trip from Edinburgh

AU$2,181
per adult
Rosslyn Chapel & Melrose: Private Day Trip from Edinburgh
Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour

Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Private Day Guided Tour

AU$1,309
per traveller
Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Private Day Guided Tour
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