Castlehill Knowe Bed and Breakfast, near Peebles, Scotland. Welcome to Castlehill Knowe. 4 star bed and breakfast. Castlehill Knowe Bed and Breakfast near Peebles in the Scottish Borders is a modern bungalow set in an acre of garden enjoying spectacular views over the stunning setting of the Manor Valley in the south of Scotland. The house's tranquil location is an ideal base for golfers, walkers, cyclists, anglers, falconers and shooters (or for someone who simply wants to unwind!) - yet is only 5 miles from Peebles. There is ample parking space here, and a secure garage for motor cycles and bicycles. We have workshop facilities and power hoses available. for guests, 2 doubles and one twin. SInce the year 2000, Sue and Roger have extended a warm welcome to Castlehill Knowe; where guests can relax and enjoy a stay in a happy environment with personal, friendly attention. Castlehill Knowe Bed and Breakfast, Kirkton Manor, Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland EH45 9JN Tel: +44 (0) 1721 740218    Fax: + 44 (0) 1721 740218 E-mail

Castlehill Knowe Bed and Breakfast, near Peebles. Castlehill Knowe Bed and Breakfast offers 3 well-appointed bedrooms - one twin, and two doubles. They have all been recently decorated and are light and airy. All offer en-suite facilities. And all 3 rooms also offer a colour television, a radio/alarm clock, a hair dryer and an electric shaver point - plus your own tea and coffee-making facilities. We would also emphasise that all rooms are on the ground-floor, and the views around the valley when you wake up can be breathtaking!

Castlehill Knowe Bed and Breakfast nestles in the beautiful Manor Valley among some of the highest hills in the Scottish Borders, where the Manor Water flows down to meet the River Tweed just above Neidpath Castle. From the lounge you can watch as the local wildlife comes into view - a lazy heron, a circling buzzard, perhaps a sika or roe deer... The lounge is for your use at any time - it is centrally heated but also has an open log fire. There are wonderful views over the countryside and this fine room is a perfect place to relax after a strenuous day and while away the evening planning the next day's activities. We also have a sunroom with views towards Canada Hill where you can hear the cackling of the Red Grouse, or just browse through the maps and books. Outside, enjoy the freedom of the garden's herbaceous and seasonal flowers, or watch the birds at the bird table. Breakfast is served in the relaxed ambience of the dining room, with a selection of starters including grapefruit, yoghurt, cereal and porridge. This can be followed with the traditional Scottish Breakfast (choice of egg fried, scrambled, poached or boiled; bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom, haggis and hash browns) or a choice to suit e.g. a fresh fruit platter, or croissant with cheese. All bread is home-baked and we serve freshly brewed coffee and home-made preserves. Packed lunches can be supplied on request. Home-cooked evening meals can be offered if booked in advance.

The Manor Valley is one of the most beautiful in southern Scotland. Mostly sheep grazing land, the hills are a patchwork of grasses, woodland, bracken and heather. The Manor Water rises among some of the highest Borders hills, flows past sheltered winter grazing and stands of Scots pine and reaches the River Tweed just upstream from Neidpath Castle. The Scottish Borders offer a wide variety of walks for varying skill levels. One of our favorites locally is Peebles - Cademuir - Kirkton Manor - Tweed Walkway. A climb up from the centre of Peebles takes you up to the ridge along the top of Cademuir hill. See the famous defensive chevaux de frise and the views up the Manor Valley. The route takes you down to the Tweed and back into Peebles along the Tweed Walkway, crossing the impressive old Caledonian railway viaduct (the Royal Train was hidden in a tunnel here 1939-45) and past the spectacular Neidpath Castle. Within Peebles are the Peebles Hydro Stables which offer pony trekking and trail riding in Glentress Forest, also children's half-hour forest rides (from age 4 upwards). No road work, free loan of riding hats, open all year round. And just the other side of Peebles is Kailzie Equestrian Centre which has a riding arena and offers treks through Cardrona forest. The mountain biking trails available both at Glentress (about 7 miles) and at Innerleithen (about 12 miles) have a world-wide reputation for cyclists of all levels of MTB experience, from novice to extreme. Suggested cycle route: http://www3.clearlight.com/bikeroutes/ routes/manor.htm. Start: Peebles Distance: 36 miles OS map: 72, 73. This is a superb route, right in the heart of the Southern Uplands. Manor Water threads its way down a quiet valley to the south of Peebles and we take an old right of way that follows a track from Megget Reservoir up to a height of over 570m and then drops down into the Manor Valley giving stunning views of Dollar Law, one of the highest points in southern Scotland. Click on the link above for more details. We have workshop facilities and power hoses available. Trout fishing, clay target shooting and falconing can also be arranged, with instruction available if required. Castlehill, or Castle Hill of Manor, was built by the Lowis family who held the property from the early 15th century. They sold it 1637 to the Vietches, it then passed to the Baillies of Jerviswood in 1672. Next it passed to the Earl of March, William Douglas, in 1703, and was sold 26 years later to the Burnets of Barns. Finally, the Tweedies of Quarter acquired it in 1838 but abandoned it two years later. The arched entrance leads straight into the two vaulted cellars, while a stair to the right, which was in the thickness of the wall, led up to the hall on the 1st floor. The hall was also vaulted and there are traces of a turnpike stair in the N-W corner.

From 25 per person per night for bed breakfast based on sharing a double/twin room. Special short break offers may be available on request. Please contact us for availability and confirmation of prices.

 Dinner may be served in the room
 Garage places
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms