ROOMS When you arrive at Allerton House, you are met with a warm welcome by your hosts, Brian and Val Leask. A complementary glass of port sherry is on offer in the Macallan lounge where the warmth of a traditional log fire greets you on a cold day. The Macallan Lounge is also where you can find a film to watch in our extensive DVD library or just relax reading the daily papers or a book from our library. Allerton House has six spacious, uniquely furnished bedrooms, each with its own character. All rooms have the following facilties and little extra touches - television and DVD/CD player, alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, mini bars, a hot drink selection and a fresh fruit plate. All the en-suite, newly refurbished bathrooms have luxurious Egyptian cotton towels and Neutrogena toiletries for you to enjoy. To see more of each room click on the the name of the suite: a king size 4-poster double bed with seating area and beautiful views of the garden. a french pine king size double bed is accompanied by a comfy sofa and great views. family room with a king size double bed with separate adjoining room for the children offering full size bunkbeds, a playstation consul with a selection of games, their own tv/video/playstation consul with a selection of games as well as children;s books and videos. A superior single room with full size single bed which has just been fully refurbished. It has a beautifully tiled ensuite bathroom with modern walk-in sports shower and all other in room facilities. * The Fernihurst Room. lots of room with seating area and full size twin beds. located on the ground floor with full size twin beds, very spacious and meeting all disability requirements. In-room Dining Service is served between 6 pm - 8 pm or earlier later upon request. In accordance with Scottish legislation, Allerton House is now completely non-smoking. Due to the allergies of some of our customers, we do not accept pets inside of Allerton House. Coming Soon - A detached stable flat on the grounds of Allerton House! This self-catering unit meets all disability requirements and is pet friendly.

Allerton House Wins Best Breakfast Award! Excellent breakfast with interesting, original choices - Judges. Brian and Val Leask are delighted to receive their award for Best Breakfast for a BB or Guest House as part of the Borders Best Eating Awards. A great breakfast is just one of the reasons Allerton House is more than just a place to stay! Welcome to Allerton House in the Beautiful Scottish Borders Allerton House is a 4 Star guest house located in the historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh. Whether you are staying for business or pleasure, the graciously appointed rooms, full range of facilities and warm hospitality will be sure to make your stay a memorable one. We strive to meet all of your wishes and needs with special facilities catering to children, complimentary indoor swimming just steps down the road, in-room dining services, accommodation meeting all disability requirements, wireless email and internet access throughout the hotel, and countless ways to pamper yourself for that special get-away. Situated only five minutes' walk from Jedburgh's town centre as well as from a host of lovely Border country walks, Allerton House offers elegant accomodation at competitive prices. Your hosts, Val and Brian Leask, have provided award-winning hospitality with combined experience of 25 years. Their friendly personalities and attention to detail assure that Allerton House is always more than just a place to stay. Explore the site to learn more about Allerton House. We look forward to meeting you. Telephone: 01835 869633 (UK). +44 1835 869633 (INTNL)

THINGS TO DO Jedburgh The historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh lies 10 mile north of the English border. Its red sandstone abbey on the banks of the Jed water was founded in 1138 by David I and was many times sacked and rebuilt. An award-winning Abbey Visitors Centre portrays its troubled past. In 1566, Mary Queen of Scots stayed in Jedburgh in a house that now tells the story of her tragic life. A winner of the beautiful Scotland in Bloom prize, Jedburgh offers an attractive setting to explore the town trail, take a riverside walk or browse around the shops in its colourful market place. Golf- with over 20 golf courses to choose from why not try the freedom of the fairways. Walking - St Cuthberts Way, Deer Street, and the Eildons offer some of the most spectacular scenery. Contact the Tourist Information Office in Jedburgh to learn more about other wonderful area walks. Cycling- with the introduction of the Border pathways, the Borders have some of the best cycling routes in Scotland. Fishing- why not try the famous Junction Pool on the river Tweed where the best Scottish salmon can be caught. The area also provides many other activities even if it is just visiting the Border towns to see the history or sample some of the fine Scottish cuisine and beverages. Attractions: Monteviot House Gardens, Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Jedburgh Abbey, Mellerstain House, Floors Castle, Paxton House, Jedforest Deer Park, FernieHirst Castle, Abbotsford House, Melrose Abbey. Visit the Tourist Information Office in Jedburgh to find out more!

BREAKFAST AT ALLERTON HOUSE We use only Scottish produce to make your delicious breakfast. Free range eggs, sausages from a local champion butcher, Kelso mushrooms and locally made black pudding are just some of the choices you will have. We can cater to any special food requirements. We also offer a special children's menu. To Start: A selection of cereals including Scottish Porridge Oats Chilled Fruit Juices. Your Choice Of: Full Scottish Breakfast - pork leek and beef tomato sausages, Ayrshire bacon, black pudding, haggis, Kelso mushrooms, grilled tomato and fried egg or Your choice of eggs - scrambled, poached or boiled or Continental Platter or The Breakfast Special of the Day - something a little different such as Scrambled Eggs Smoked Salmon or Kippers or Finnan Haddock. All breakfasts are served in the Macallan Lounge with your choice of breakfast tea or freshly brewed coffee and mixed toast. A great way to start the day!

Our prices are as follows: Nov - February -- £37.50 per person (Twin/Double Suite), £35 (Family Room), £37.50 (Single Room) March - June -- £40 per person (Twin/Double Suite), £37.50 (Family Room), £40 (Single Room) July - August -- £42.50 per person (Twin/Double Suite), £40 (Family Room), £42.50 (Single Room) September - October -- £40 per person (Twin/Double Suite), £37.50 (Family Room), £40 (Single Room) Please note that rates for double rooms are based on double occupancy. Single occupancy in a double, twin or family room will incur a £20 occupancy supplement. Children are charged at: Up to 2 years -- £10 (in a travel cot or fold down bed) 3 - 15 Years -- £20 when sharing the Family Room. All prices include breakfast and all taxes. Pamper Yourself withChampagne from £25; Flowers from £10; Robes £5 each; Luxury Toiletries £10. A Special Romantic Double Room Package - either of our suites specially priced according to the custom features you would like added. Kelso Racing Break - with 1 night double accommodation for £100 or 2 nights accommodation for £170. Click here for details. To book your accommodation please contact us at Allerton House - Tel: 01835 869633(UK) or +44 1835 869633 (INTNL). Fax: 01835 869885(UK) or +44 1835 869885 (INTNL) or. If you would prefer to book online you can visit Active Hotels below. Please note that if Active Hotels indicate there is no availability, please contact us directly by phone or email as there may be vacancies that are not offered by them. Click here to book online at Active Hotels

The Capon Family Suite The Capon Suite is named after the local Capon Tree, one of only 50 named trees in all of Britain. It is the last surviving tree of the once extensive Jed Forest, which covered the Teviot Valley in past centuries. Our Capon Family Suite is unique to Jedburgh. In one room you have a king size feature bed, a separate small kitchen area and a separate room with full size bunk beds for the kids. It has a beautifully tiled open shower room. The kids have their own tv/video/playstation consul and a selection of books videos so all of you can have some time to yourselves. Back to the Rooms Page

Queen Mary Suite The Queen Mary Suite is named after Mary Queen of Scots who stayed in Jedburgh in 1566. It has a king size four poster double bed, a comfy sofa area and a fully tiled ensuite bathroom with shower. The Queen Mary Suite commands beautiful views over the gardens and of the town of Jedburgh.

Read the comments below from our guests about their time at Allerton House. Click on to read more reviews of Allerton House at these independent review sites. I am delighted to pass on a verbal compliment we received in person from someone we booked into Allerton House for 2 nights. She was very impressed with both the accommodation and the service. She was particularly pleased that her elderly mother was given the downstairs room. Quote, It meant that we could relax knowing that my mother was so comfortable. On behalf of Visitscotland Borders 'Thank You' for being such great ambassadors and giving such a great impression of Jedburgh, the Borders and indeed Scotland. - Customer Advisor, National Scottish Tourist Board Wonderful accommodations, great food, great service, a beautiful hostess and the best chef. We will be back. - Muriel and Syl Ford, Chicago, USA Great accommodation, good food, good service and wonderful place. We will be back. - B. King, Australia We've had such a good time. You've made us so welcome and looked after us wonderfully. The house is gorgeous.- Jenny Saunders, England What a fantastic home. Super catering, and most importantly, a lovely, lovely family all helping towards a happy time here in the Borders. - Lynda McCarthy, England Lovely house and gardens. The hospitality has been fantastic. Food is first class. - Morna Allen, England Super accommodation and super hosts. Everything 5 Star. - Rosemarie Hannan, England. We just wanted to say a big thank-you for making us feel so welcome during our stay with you. Your accommodation is outstanding, hospitality A1 and scrambled eggs to die for. We can't wait to come back and visit you again. - Sarah Cousins and Terry Edwards, England. Beautiful, warm and friendly. Highly recommended! - Margaret Tony Burns, Sydney Australia Beautiful setting, rooms very comfortable and well furnished, breakfast excellent. We shall return!! - M. G. Wardle, Ireland Wonderful house. Rooms first class. Lovely end of our holiday. M. P. Elst, Holland Thank you for such warm hospitality. This has been a wonderful end to our Scottish holiday. I hope we get a chance to return. - The Duvang's, Norway A pleasure to stay in this beautiful home and country with lovely hosts - Thank you! - Betty Peter Slater, Queensland, Australia Excellent hospitality and service. I shall definitely be staying here again in the future. Many thanks! - G. Stead, Zimbabwe What a lovely place to stay and lovely people to stay with! Thank you for the hospitality. - The Stevensons, Ireland Very nice place and excellent hospitality. All the rooms were nice and very clean. I will definitely be back here and I will send other friends of mine. Many thanks! - Elena Zoggia, Vicenza, Italy

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