Cringletie House, Peebles
Why it is great
Peaceful, Relaxing & Tranquillity
Cringletie House is a beautiful former Scottish
Baronial Castle, located on the Scottish Borders and only ½ an hour from
Edinburgh. The house is set deep the
countryside near the pleasant border town of Peebles, where beautifully
landscaped parkland melts into the nearby hills.
As you approach Cringletie House for the first
time, you will get a foretaste of its beautiful grounds and gardens – sweeping
manicured lawns, 28 acres of mature woodland, grazing sheep, watchful horses
and pitch and putt course.
There is also a walled garden with its
400-year-old yew hedge, reputed to the oldest in Scotland. Guests can play boules or outdoor chess.
The first thing that strikes you on entry is
how warmly decorated the house is with welcoming log fires and service bells
which are connected to the original butler panel. Each room retains its original antique
furniture which makes you feel like you are being transported back in time.
The check-in is met with a warm welcome with
what seems like your own personal butler.
The Food bit
The Cringletie dining room is the perfect
dining experience with high quality which is locally sourced or even grown
within the walled garden.
We were spoilt for choice with the menu but
eventually managed to decide. My fiancé
and I started the meal with a selection of breads,
For our starters we opted for the charred line
caught mackerel with spiced puffed wheat, beetroot infused apple and dill
pickled vegetables. We also tried the
Marbled roulade of chicken with goats’ cheese and roast red pepper.
For our mains we had glazed breast of Gartmorn Farm
duck with a confit leg croquette. We
also tried the grilled fillet of prime Scottish beef with chunky fries.
For our desserts we tried the Cringletie gardens
rhubarb crumble and textures of chocolate and cherries.
The whole meal was outstanding, the flavours
delivered, the cooking was deft and you could tell it was locally sourced.
For our breakfast we both chose the traditional
Scottish breakfast with locally sourced ingredients.
The staff were attentive, discrete and very
welcoming. We had the opportunity to
test the Scottish sense of humour which was excellent.
The Rooms
They have every comfort, from a beautiful
bathroom full of every product you could need on an overnight stay. The rooms featured a four-poster bed,
fantastic views of the gardens and rolling hills and very spacious. Due to its location it was incredibly
peaceful. Our room featured a Nespresso
machine and a flask of whisky for a nightcap.
What’s Nearby
If you feel need to leave the wonderful
property and gardens then there are a number of experiences at your disposal e.g. bagpipe making, highland dancing, fly fishing,
whisky tasting and kilt making.
The Royal Borough of Peebles
in Tweed Valley is one of Scotland’s royal and ancient boroughs and only 2
miles away. The town is surrounded on
all sides by beautiful countryside. The
main street is very attractive. with many buildings of historical interest.
The wonderful capital city of
Edinburgh is also within easy reach. We
spent the day in Edinburgh exploring the Royal mile, Edinburgh’s magnificent
castle and a walk-up Arthurs Seat which is steeper than looks from a distance 😊
In summary
If
you’re looking to escape the hectic pace of life for a few days then a stay at Cringletie
House is just what the Doctor ordered.
In a nutshell, peace, relaxation & tranquillity in bucket loads.
