PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro

When Peebles Hydro first opened its doors in 1878, it did so as “Peebles Hydropathic Institute”. So it has a longstanding heritage as a destination for wellbeing. Today, that tradition continues, with a leisure club and spa that offers time and space to relax and unwind. The area is beautiful, so make sure you explore on walks, bikes or even quads in the surrounding area. Meanwhile, the leisure club itself includes saunas, steam rooms and spa baths, a 20 metre indoor pool and a gym.

Spa treatments remain a key focus of the relaxation experience. Experienced therapists tailor a variety of face and body therapies, from aromatherapy back massages, to soft feet treatments and manicure. This is a space that’s all about pampering.

A stone’s throw from the River Tweed on the Scottish borders, Peebles Hydro is a magnificent hotel on the Scottish Borders, surrounded by the pretty market town of Peebles. The epitome of a relaxing environment, it’s also just 22 miles from Edinburgh should you want to head out and explore. At the hotel itself, it’s all about relaxation in a beautiful environment, where a choice of rooms all have spectacular views and come with a warm welcome. Contemporary style sits harmoniously with historic architecture, with rooms and suites that cater to romantic breaks, family weekends and getaways that even include four legged friends.

There’s a variety of options when it comes to food and drink. The emphasis is always on fresh local ingredients, enjoyed over fantastic views. Tiffin in the Sun Lounge brings Asian flavours to Scotland every evening while you gaze upon the Tweed Valley. The main restaurant is open for evening meals and is a feast wrought from Scotland’s larder including vegetables from their own gardens. ‘Not the Cocktail Bar’ is in fact a cocktail bar, but they also serve lots of other things, and have a log fire to snuggle by in the winter. Then there’s the Gin Palace, where they serve a catalogue of gins including all the Scottish favourites and their very own 1881 gin. For sunny days, there’s also a picnic shop complete with tartan blankets, and of course, afternoon tea is always a good idea.