Scotland’s Best B&Bs Staying in a bed and breakfast, a stranger's home, can be a daunting experience. Will it be clean? Will they be friendly? What will the food be like? These are a few of the questions you ask when choosing where to stay. Stay in a Scotland’s Best B&B home and forget your worries. All of our B&Bs have been assessed for quality and service and have been awarded 4 or 5 stars by VisitScotland's exacting advisors. You can be confident of their expert assessments. You will find excellent standards when choosing to stay with any of our B&B’s. Membership is limited to those taking not more than 8 guests which means you’ll receive a very personal, warm Scottish welcome. You’re sure to feel immediately at home. Scotlands Best B&Bs were established in 1996 Four & Five Star and all our members aim to make your visit truly Scottish Bed & Breakfast memorable. It’s an experience you’ll certainly Homes wish to repeat. Your host will also be pleased to help you choose and book your next destination. Choose with confidence facebook.com/Scotlandsbestbandbs 2 0 1 6 1 2-28 INSIDE BACK COVER OUTSIDE BACK COVER How To Use This Guide The entries are arranged numerically in an anti-clockwise progression around Scotland. Each B&B has a number corresponding to its number on the map. Map The map is in the centre pages of this booklet. Different areas are colour coded to match the entries for that area. Entry Information Entries are numbered and include the name of the B&B, address, telephone, fax/mobile where applicable, web site and e-mail addresses. You will also find your host/ hostesses name(s), months when open and room ratesper person, per night based on two people sharing. Please check, when booking, the exact rate, as prices may vary according to type of room, time of year and length of stay. The symbols represent some of the facilities available and a key to these symbols is conveniently placed on the Back Inside Cover. Visitscotland Quality Assurance B&Bs participating in the QA scheme are visited annually, usually on an incognito overnight stay, by the very demanding Quality Assurance Advisors. During their visit they sample the warmth of welcome, the food and the accommodation and the general efficiency with which their requirements are met. The Advisors award marks in over 40 different categories and only if the establishment achieves between 70- 84% are they awarded the 4 star grading and B&B owners can be proud of having received this Excellent rating. A 5 Star Grading is only given to truly exceptional establishments who achieve over 85% in their assessment. A New Gold Award was introduced in 2009 for establishments who provide exceptionally high standards of hospitality. Be A Popular Guest! Please remember that B&Bs are private homes, not hotels. Your hosts have to do all those things that we take for granted – go shopping, visit the doctor, have a haircut etc. Access to your B&B may be restricted during the day and your hostess will appreciate your consideration, especially with regard to arrival and departure times. Cancellation Or Changing Of A Booking Making a booking, either verbally, by e-mail or in writing, is a legal contract, which both parties must honour. Different establishments may have different cancellation policies, so check when booking. If you cancel, then the establishment is legally entitled to charge you for the whole of the accommodation you booked, unless it is re-let. We advise that you take out holiday cancellation insurance and that you only make a reservation if you intend to turn up. 1 THE SCHOOL HOUSE B&B Edgerston School House, Camptown, Jedburgh TD8 6PW Tel: 01835 840627 HOSTS: Margaret & Tony Robinson ROOMS: 1 Dbl (en-suite) 1 Twin (priv.facs) OPEN: APR - DEC RATES: B&B from £45 Sgl. Occ. £65 DB&B from £64.50 [email protected] www.theschoolhousebedandbreakfast.com JEDBURGH 7 miles Jedburgh’s first and longest established 5 star B&B in the Scottish Borders. Awarded VisitScotland’s Prestigious Thistle Award in 2005, and their Gold Award in 2009. The School House provides a unique standard of accommodation and fine dining in a rural setting. BOOK (pG /. HSVR? , Wi Fi ONLINE 2 MILL HOUSE Kirk Yetholm, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 8PE Tel: 01573 420604 Fax: 01573 420644 HOSTS: David & Clare Edgar ROOMS: 2 Dbl / Tw (en-suite) 1 Dbl / Sgl (en-suite) OPEN: JAN - DEC RATES: B&B £37.50 - £50 [email protected] www.millhouseyetholm.co.uk KELSO 7 miles Our prime location in the Cheviot foot hills is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, but can equally be enjoyed with a book by our large open fires. Our delicious breakfasts are locally sourced or homemade especially for you by Clare on her Aga cooker in her family kitchen. ( pmG/.$ H SV? , Wi Fi 3 STRAWBERRYBANK 13 Avon Place, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6BL Tel/Fax: 01506 848372 Mob: 07957 815806 HOSTS: Gillian & John Caddle ROOMS: 2 Dbl/Tw (en-suite) miles 1 Fam/Dbl (en-suite) OPEN: ALL YEAR RATES: B&B From £45 Sgl. Occ. £50 [email protected] www.strawberrybank-scotland.co.uk Situated in the heart of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, Strawberry Bank House is the perfect location for exploring Central Scotland and LINLITHOGOW 0 beyond. The B&B is only a few minutes walk from the train station and the town centre where you have access to all the local amenities. (pm# .$ H SV? , Wi Fi ONLINE 2 4 ARDEN COUNTRY HOUSE Belsyde, Linlithgow EH49 6QE Tel/Fax: 01506 670172 HOSTS: Beth Cruickshank ROOMS: 1 King (en-suite) 2 Sup. King (en-suite) OPEN: JAN - DEC RATES: B&B from £44 [email protected] www.ardencountryhouse.com Experience true Scottish hospitality at this multiple award winning country house. Surrounded by beautiful farmland yet close to LINLITHGOW 2 miles Linlithgow, birth place of Mary Queen of Scots, Edinburgh airport/Stirling/Glasgow. Award winning breakfasts, complimentary afternoon tea /home baking on arrival, free parking, free Wi-Fi. BOOK ( pmG#/. H SV? Wi Fi ONLINE 5 BELSYDE HOUSE & FARM Lanark Road, Linlithgow EH49 6QE Tel: 01506 842098 Fax: 01506 243143 HOSTS: Tom & Nan Hay ROOMS: 2 Dbl (en-suite) 1 Twin (en-suite) OPEN: JAN - DEC (Excl Xmas) RATES: B&B from £42 [email protected] www.belsyde.com Attractive 18th Century farmhouse in large secluded gardens on 100 acre sheep farm, with panoramic views over Forth estuary to LINLITHGOW 2 miles the Ochil Hills. Ideally situated for business or pleasure. Edinburgh airport (25 mins), M8, M9, M90 within easy access. AA 4 Star Gold, Highly Commended. BOOK ( pmG#/ H SV?J , Wi Fi ONLINE 6 BUNREE B&B Craigluscar Lane, Dunfermline KY12 9JB Tel: 01383 738827 Fax: 01383 630006 HOSTS: Una & Hamish Donaldson ROOMS: 1 Dbl (priv. facs) 1.5 mls 2 Tw/K.Dbl (en-suite) OPEN: JAN- DEC RATES: B&B £37.50 Sgl. Occ. from £55 [email protected] www.bunreebandb.co.uk Our family home offers you our warmest welcome and hospitality. "Bunree"is a chalet bungalow set in the countryside only a 5 minute drive from Dunfermline. It is ideally situated for touring Central Scotland. Our award winning "Taste our Best" breakfast will set you up for the day and will ensure your stay becomes a happy memorable experience. DUNFERMLINE CC (pmG# . H SV? Wi Fi ONLINE 3 7 GRUINARD GUEST HOUSE 148 Kinghorn Rd., Burntisland KY3 9JU Tel: 01592 873877 HOSTS: Angus & Jean Bowman ROOMS: 1 Dbl (en-suite) 1 Twin (en-suite) OPEN: MAR - NOV RATES: B&B £40 - £55 [email protected] www.gruinardguesthouse.co.uk BURNTISLAND Charming, spacious, tastefully decorated home. Downstairs bedroom and dining room overlooking interesting and colourful garden. Upstairs bedroom with open views across Firth of Forth to Edinburgh skyline. Renowned for hospitality, fine food and comfort. (G#. HmSV? , Wi Fi ONLINE 8 BAYVIEW Drumeldrie, Upper Largo, Fife KY8 6JD Tel: 01333 360454 Mob: 07958 593685 HOSTS: Paul & Margaret Kelly ROOMS: 1 Dbl / Tw (en-suite) 1 Dbl / Tw / Trp (en-suite) OPEN: JAN - DEC RATES: B&B from £45 [email protected] www.bayviewfife.com You are assured a warm welcome at this delightful 19th century cottage. Situated in an idyllic location between Upper Largo and Elie on coastal ST. ANDREWS 10 miles path, it has been renovated and furnished to a high standard. Luxury en- suite accommodation, superb sea views, sumptuous breakfasts a speciality and golf breaks arranged. BOOK (pmG# .$ H SV? Wi Fi ONLINE 7 9 DUNTRUNE HOUSE Main Wing, Duntrune House, Duntrune, Dundee DD4 0PJ Tel: 01382 350239 HOSTS: Olwyn & Barrie Jack ROOMS: 1 Fam/Trip (en-suite) 1 Twin (en-suite) 1 S.King/Twin (en-suite) OPEN: MAR - OCT RATES: B&B from £45 S/S £15 [email protected] www.duntrunehouse.co.uk DUNDEE 5 miles Superior accommodation in 1820s country house offering superb views and spacious, well-maintained grounds in a quiet, rural area close to the city. Well located for touring the east of Scotland. Minimum stay 2 nights, discounts for longer stays. BOOK (p G# /. H? , Wi Fi ONLINE © 4 10 PARK HOUSE 12 Park Avenue, Carnoustie DD7 7JA Tel: 01241 852101 HOSTS: Robin Reyner ROOMS: 4 Dbl/Tw (en-suite) OPEN: JAN - DEC RATES: B&B from £50 Sgl. Occ from £75 [email protected] www.bbcarnoustie.co.uk CARNOUSTIE Beautiful Victorian villa, 3 minutes walk from Carnoustie's Championship golf course.