Peebles Hydro Hotel  

In the heart of the Tweed Valley in Peebles, Scottish Borders — about 22 miles from Edinburgh and 50 miles from Glasgow. This family-friendly, pet-friendly hotel puts you minutes from Peebles Golf Club, Haylodge Park, Neidpath Castle, Kailzie Gardens and the mountain biking at 7stanes Glentress.

Stay in one of 132 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi‑Fi, private bathrooms (bathtub or shower), desks, safes and coffee/tea makers with daily housekeeping. The hotel pairs relaxed town-hotel style with a full-service spa, indoor pool and leisure facilities that appeal to families and active visitors.

Pamper at the spa (massages, body treatments and facials), use the health club, swim in the indoor pool or hit the outdoor tennis court; there’s also an arcade/game room, mini-golf and kids’ play areas. Onsite perks include concierge services and free self-parking — and Tweed Valley mornings to enjoy between activities.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel, dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Free on-site self-parking is available.

The hotel restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, a coffee shop/café is on site, and a bar/lounge pours drinks; a complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily and limited room service is available.