Chesters Travel Guide

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Southdean Law Quarry on the side of Southdean Law.
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Southdean Law Quarry on the side of Southdean Law.
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White Burn White Burn beneath Bents Plantation.
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Southdean (Chesters) Parish Church and Churchyard The church was built in 1690 to replace an earlier building at Southdean. The west gable wall and part of the south wall are all that remain today of the original building that was superseded in 1874 by Southdean Parish Church 743319. There are some interesting 18th and 19th century gravestones in the churchyard.
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Southdean Parish Church Constructed in the Early English style in red rock-faced masonry and a Westmorland slate roof, this church stands on the east side of the road leading north from the crossroads in Chesters hamlet. It has an open belfry complete with weather cock at the north end and a cross at the south gable. The bell is inscribed "John C. Wilson & Co Founders AD 1876". No regular services have been held in the church since union with Hobkirk Church in 1988. The church was opened in 1876, although 1874 is embossed above the entrance to the lobby. (Source: The Churches and Graveyards of Roxburghshire by G.A.C. Binnie).
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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
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is AU$494 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$494
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (299 reviews)
Wonderful stay!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Ednam House Hotel

Ednam House Hotel

3 out of 5
Bridge St Kelso Scotland
The price is AU$161 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$161
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (505 reviews)
Lovely

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Ednam House Hotel
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Larkhall Burn

Larkhall Burn

3.5 out of 5
Burn Wynd Jedburgh Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Jedburgh. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Jedburgh Castle & Jail Museum and Jedburgh Abbey ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Larkhall Burn
A beautiful cottage, very clean and comfortable. Margaret was an excellent host, couldn’t have been more helpful and quick response to any communication.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Larkhall Burn
Broken-sky Lodge

Broken-sky Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this golf holiday home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attraction Northumberland National Park is ...
Broken-sky Lodge
Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep

Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep

Kelso SCT
Stay at this cottage in Kelso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mellerstain House and Floors Castle are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Lovely

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep
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Popular places to visit

Heart of Hawick

Enjoy an outing to Heart of Hawick during your stay in Hawick. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Heart of Hawick

Borders Textile Towerhouse

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Borders Textile Towerhouse in Hawick. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Borders Textile Towerhouse

Hermitage Castle

Hermitage Castle is just one of the places to see in Hawick, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's countryside and restaurants.

Hermitage Castle

Cross Borders Drove Road

You can take time to visit Cross Borders Drove Road during your travels to Hawick. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Cross Borders Drove Road

The Borders Distillery

You can take time to visit The Borders Distillery during your travels to Hawick. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

The Borders Distillery

Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery during your travels in Hawick. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery

Activities

The Kelpies

New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

AU$679
per adult
New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
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