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Schloss Roxburghe suits a country break centered on the Scottish Borders, where estate grounds give you room to slow the pace.

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The historic Manor House and contemporary Estate House bring two interior moods to the same estate, giving this Borders retreat its character.

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Check the room layout and available living space before booking, particularly when you want somewhere to sit apart from the bed.

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Reserve spa treatments before arrival, so the appointment you want can shape your plans for the rest of the country break.

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Schloss Roxburghe

Schloss Roxburghe sits on a 300-acre estate in the Scottish Borders, close to Kelso and the village of Heiton. The hotel brings together a historic country house, a modern Estate House, self-catering cottages, a spa, golf, country sports, and wide rural views. It is a Scottish retreat with space, heritage, and a strong outdoor rhythm, set a little more than an hour by car from Edinburgh and Newcastle.

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Rooms

  • 58 58

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Romantic Romantic
  • Golf Golf

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Schloss Roxburghe

Courtyard Room
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Courtyard Room

248 sqft
From 401 USD

The Courtyard Room is set in a cobbled courtyard at Schloss Roxburghe. This category starts at 23 square meters and has a king bed, with...

Estate Room
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Estate Room

258 sqft
From 448 USD

The Estate Room measures 24 square meters and has a king bed. Floor-to-ceiling windows look over the estate, with the golf course or surrounding parkland...

Estate Park View Room
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Estate Park View Room

258 sqft
From 481 USD

The Estate Park View Room has a four-poster king bed and views of the estate grounds and surrounding countryside. The room is in Estate House....

2 Bedroom Cottage
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2 Bedroom Cottage

883 sqft
From 513 USD

The 2 Bedroom Cottage has 82 square meters, with two bedrooms and a large lounge. The bedrooms have king-size bedding and premium linen. Elegant furniture...

2 Bedroom Golf Cottage
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2 Bedroom Golf Cottage

883 sqft
From 526 USD

Views over the championship golf course distinguish the 2 Bedroom Golf Cottage. Large windows frame the outlook from an 82-square-meter interior with two bedrooms and...

Castle Room
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Castle Room

215 sqft
From 527 USD

The Castle Room is in the Historic Manor at Schloss Roxburghe. This category starts at 20 square meters and has a king bed. Classic furniture...

Courtyard Deluxe Room
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Courtyard Deluxe Room

388 sqft
From 567 USD

The Courtyard Deluxe Room occupies 36 square meters at Schloss Roxburghe. A king bed furnishes this double room. Its furniture and fabrics follow the Scottish...

1 Bedroom Cottage
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1 Bedroom Cottage

538 sqft
From 606 USD

The 1 Bedroom Cottage has 50 square meters on one level, with a king bed in the bedroom. Its parkland setting and self-catering layout make...

Castle Deluxe Room
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Castle Deluxe Room

301 sqft
From 607 USD

Castle Deluxe Rooms are in the Historic Manor and start at 28 square meters. A king bed forms the center of the sleeping area. Twenty...

Castle Junior Suites
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Castle Junior Suites

355 sqft
From 611 USD

Castle Junior Suites are on the first floor of the Historic Manor. They have a four-poster king bed. This category starts at 33 square meters....

Courtyard Duplex Suite
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Courtyard Duplex Suite

560 sqft
From 745 USD

The Courtyard Duplex Suite has 52 square meters over two storeys. It is set around the cobbled courtyard beside the manor. There is a king...

Castle Balcony Suite
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Castle Balcony Suite

398 sqft
From 842 USD

A private balcony and an open fireplace define the Castle Balcony Suite in the Historic Manor. High ceilings rise above its 37-square-meter interior, where a...

2 Bedroom Sauna Cottage
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2 Bedroom Sauna Cottage

883 sqft
From 860 USD

An in-built private sauna distinguishes the 2 Bedroom Sauna Cottage. It has 82 square meters, with two bedrooms, king-size bedding and a shared lounge and...

2 Bedroom Chefs Cottage
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2 Bedroom Chefs Cottage

1,033 sqft
From 1’027 USD

The 2 Bedroom Chefs Cottage has a split-level layout across 96 square meters. Both bedrooms are upstairs, including a main bedroom with its own en-suite...

Estate Suite
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Estate Suite

517 sqft
From 1’048 USD

The Estate Suite has 48 square meters and a four-poster bed. There is a separate living area. Large windows and a private balcony are part...

Castle Suite
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Castle Suite

818 sqft
From 1’181 USD

The Castle Suite has 76 square meters in the Historic Manor. A historic canopy bed furnishes the sleeping area, and a sitting area is also...

2 Bedroom Gardeners Cottage
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2 Bedroom Gardeners Cottage

1,087 sqft
From 1’371 USD

The 2 Bedroom Gardeners Cottage is a detached historic cottage with stone walls and 101 square meters. Two bedrooms are upstairs, with king-size bedding, while...

The estate setting gives the hotel its character. Rolling lawns, mature trees, open fields, and quiet drives surround the main buildings. The landscape feels softer than the Highlands, but still deeply Scottish, with big skies and a sense of privacy. Kelso, Floors Castle, abbeys, fishing rivers, and Border towns are nearby, so the hotel works both as a country retreat and as a base for exploring the region.

Arrival at Schloss Roxburghe feels measured and unhurried. The hotel is not hidden in a village street or pressed against a city center. It sits in its own grounds, with enough land for golf, cottages, garden walks, outdoor pursuits, and long views. That scale changes the pace of a stay. Guests can spend the day on the estate, then drive into Kelso for local history, shops, or riverside walks.

The historic manor is the emotional heart of the property. Once known as Sunlaws House, the building carries a long Borders story, with links to old estate life, rebuilding, fires, and local legend. Its rooms bring the classic country-house mood: carved detail, patterned fabrics, fireplaces, high ceilings, and windows toward the grounds. It feels intimate, layered, and rooted in place.

The newer Estate House adds a more contemporary layer. It brings modern bedrooms and suites, direct links to the spa, and a lighter design language. Together, the manor and Estate House give the hotel two clear moods. One is traditional and atmospheric. The other is clean, spacious, and quietly modern. The contrast works well because both are tied to the same landscape and estate life.

Schloss Roxburghe has 78 rooms and suites across the Historic Manor and Estate House. Twenty are in the manor, where each room has its own character and stronger historic detail. The Estate House has 58 modern rooms and suites with a calmer, more contemporary look. Views may reach across the estate, lawns, golf course, or countryside, depending on the category and position.

The cottages add a different kind of stay. Set apart across the grounds, the 51 self-catering cottages suit families, groups, golfers, longer stays, and guests who want more independence. They keep the country-estate feeling but give more privacy and space. This range of accommodation makes Schloss Roxburghe flexible. A couple can choose a manor room for atmosphere, while a family may prefer a cottage with a home-like rhythm.

The spa is one of the main reasons to stay on the estate. It brings a modern wellness world to the country-house setting, with treatment rooms, thermal areas, a gym, relaxation spaces, and a heated outdoor swimming pool. The design uses natural light and quiet tones, so the spa feels connected to the landscape rather than separate from it. After golf, country sports, or a long drive, it gives the hotel a softer pace.

The pool and relaxation areas are especially important in a destination hotel like this. They make the property feel useful in every season. In summer, the outdoor water and terraces draw guests outside. In colder months, the warmth of the spa, sauna, and treatment rooms gives the stay a slower, more sheltered mood. The spa also helps Schloss Roxburghe reach beyond the classic golf-hotel idea.

Golf is central to the estate. The championship course moves through parkland and mature woodland, with changes in view, texture, and pace across the round. It gives the hotel a strong sporting identity without making the property feel only for golfers. The course is part of the landscape, not an add-on, and it helps guests spend full days outside without leaving the grounds.

Country sports broaden that outdoor life. Clay pigeon shooting, archery, fishing, estate walks, and seasonal activities connect the hotel to the traditions of the Borders. These pursuits suit the setting: open land, rivers nearby, and a rural pace that invites guests to be outside. The best stays here often move between activity and rest: a round of golf, time in the spa, dinner in the manor, then a quiet evening by the fire.

The dining style reflects the estate setting. Sunlaws gives the property its more refined restaurant mood, with Scottish ingredients and a polished country-house atmosphere. Charlie's brings a more relaxed bistro character, suited to longer stays, families, and guests returning from the course or spa. The wider bar and lounge spaces add whisky, tea, fireside seats, and slower evening moments.

Local and estate-grown produce help ground the food in the Borders. The kitchen garden, regional suppliers, and seasonal cooking keep the dining connected to the land around the hotel. The result is not a single formal dining script. Schloss Roxburghe can move from a careful dinner to a casual lunch, from afternoon tea to a whisky by the fire, without losing its sense of place.

The hotel is well suited to families because the estate has space to spread out. Cottages, outdoor activities, nature trails, golf, and relaxed dining all help. The property has enough structure for a planned country break, but enough open ground for days to feel loose. Children can be outside, adults can use the spa or course, and groups can meet again for meals.

Longer stays also make sense here. The Scottish Borders reward time, especially for guests who want castles, abbeys, river walks, market towns, and quiet roads rather than a rushed itinerary. Schloss Roxburghe gives that kind of trip a comfortable base. It has the scale of a resort, but the atmosphere of a country estate. That mix suits guests who want both privacy and activity.

Schloss Roxburghe is strongest when understood as a complete estate experience. The historic manor gives it depth. The Estate House gives it modern comfort. The cottages add independence. The spa, golf course, country sports, and dining rooms create reasons to stay close. Around it, the Borders add landscape, history, and easy drives.

The hotel feels less like a simple overnight stop and more like a place for a proper Scottish country stay. It can be romantic, active, family-friendly, quiet, or social depending on how the day is shaped. Its character comes from that range: old stone and new rooms, fireplaces and spa pools, golf greens and garden paths, all set within the soft countryside near Kelso.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The heated outdoor infinity pool keeps swimming connected to the surrounding landscape, giving spa time a distinctly open-air setting on the estate.

Sunlaws is worth setting aside an evening for if you enjoy a tasting menu centered on locally sourced ingredients.

Even complete beginners can take part in archery sessions with qualified instructors, so country sports need not depend on previous experience.

Location of SCHLOSS ROXBURGHE

Schloss Roxburghe, Heiton, Kelso, TD5 8JZ, United Kingdom

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Weather at Schloss Roxburghe

Heiton

What to Know About Schloss Roxburghe

Is Schloss Roxburghe worth it?

Yes. Schloss Roxburghe is worth it for travelers who want a Scottish country estate with spa, golf, dining, and outdoor activities. The hotel suits guests who prefer countryside calm, historic character, and resort facilities over a city-center stay.

Where is Schloss Roxburghe located?

Schloss Roxburghe is located near Heiton and Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The estate setting places guests within easy reach of countryside drives, border towns, golf, fishing, and historic houses.

How many rooms does Schloss Roxburghe have?

PrivateUpgrades lists Schloss Roxburghe with 58 bedrooms and suites. The accommodation includes country-house style rooms and more contemporary options, giving guests a choice of traditional or modern comfort.

What room should I book at Schloss Roxburghe?

Book a castle or estate-style room if you want the most traditional country-house atmosphere. Choose a suite or larger modern room if you want more space, easier relaxation, and a stronger resort-style feel.

What is special about Schloss Roxburghe?

Schloss Roxburghe combines a historic Scottish estate with golf, spa facilities, fine dining, country sports, and open rural scenery. It works well for guests who want one property to cover rest, food, outdoor time, and a sense of place.

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