PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro

PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro frequently asked questions

Who owns PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro?

PURE Spa was founded in 2002 by Becky Lumsden, and now has multiple locations across the UK. A chartered accountant, she always had an avid interest in the beauty industry, and noticed a gap in the market for urban professionals wanting to take care of their health, wellbeing and beauty essentials.

How do you get to PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro?

PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro is nestled into the Scottish Borders just 22 miles from Edinburgh. The nearest train station is Galashiels, which is 18 miles away, while Edinburgh Airport is 27 miles from the hotel. For those who are driving there's plenty of parking on site.

What is included in a spa day at PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro?

What is included in a spa day at PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro depends on the experience that you book. Facilities include saunas, steam rooms and spa baths, a 20 metre indoor pool and a gym, while the grounds offer plenty of space for walking and cycling. There are five treatment rooms where therapists use the spa's own PURE Spa Skincare products across a range of facials and massages.

What is near PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro?

Nestled into the Scottish Borders just 22 miles from Edinburgh, PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro is in a great location for exploring the magic of the surrounding area, from a stroll along the River Tweed to walking trails, golf, quads, fishing, and mountain biking to visiting Edinburgh and Glasgow. Nearby attractions include:

• Tour the 1881 Gin Distillery
• Go Alpaca trekking on the estate
• Try archery or axe throwing
• Visit Glentress Forest
• Cycle Janet's Brae trail
• Explore Peebles High Street
• Visit historic houses from Abbotsford House to Dawyck Gardens
• Go to Edinburgh Zoo

When was PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro built?

PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro is located within a historic hotel with spa heritage dating back over 100 years, having first opened its doors in 1878 as the “Peebles Hydropathic Institute”.

What amenities does PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro have?

Within the Peebles Hydro hotel and estate, guests can stay in the hotel's 132 rooms and suites, enjoying contemporary style and historic architecture, surrounded by magnificent grounds. The hotel is home to the popular restaurant, Tiffin in the Sun Lounge, which brings Asian flavours to Scotland, while the main restaurant is open for evening meals. ‘Not the Cocktail Bar’ is the cocktail bar, and there’s the Gin Palace serving a variety of gins, including their very own.

Spa facilities include saunas, steam rooms and spa baths, a 20 metre indoor pool and a gym, while the grounds offer plenty of space for walking and cycling. There are five treatment rooms where therapists use the spa's own PURE Spa Skincare products across a range of facials and massages.

Accessible facilities include:

• Accessible parking with a lift to reception
• Large front facing rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms – including handrails and a seat
• Accessible toilets
• Lift to the spa
• Wheelchair accessible restaurant
• The pool has changing/shower facilities and is accessible by wheelchair
• At the moment they don’t have a hoist for lifts into the water
• Guide dogs are welcome

What are the food and drink options at PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro?

The hotel is home to the popular restaurant, Tiffin in the Sun Lounge, which brings Asian flavours to Scotland, while the main restaurant is open for evening meals. ‘Not the Cocktail Bar’ is the cocktail bar, and there’s the Gin Palace serving a variety of gins, including their very own.

How many treatment rooms are there at PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro?

PURE Spa & Beauty Peebles Hydro has five luxury treatment rooms. Therapists use the spa’s own PURE Spa Skincare products across a range of facials and massages.

What time is check in/check out?

Check in from 3:00pm on your day of arrival and checkout by 11:00am on your day of departure. The spa is open from 9am to 9pm every day. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.