Peebles Hydro Hotel

4-star historic spa hotel with on-site gin distillery in Peebles

Spa & Wellness

The spa at Peebles Hydro is managed by PURE Spa & Beauty and draws on the hotel's 19th-century hydropathic heritage. Treatments use Comfort Zone's sustainable, plant-based skincare and include body treatments, facials, and massages in serene treatment rooms. The spa complex also has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a hot tub, and a fitness centre with fitness classes.

Dining & Gin Experience

Peebles Hydro Hotel operates its own on-site gin distillery, offering distillery tours and a 3-hour gin school where guests create a personalised 70cl bottle. The restaurant serves dinner and breakfast using locally sourced Scottish produce, and the cocktail bar offers bar meals and a selection of wines and champagnes. Afternoon tea is also available, and the hotel can accommodate special diet menus and kids' meals.

Activities & Family

The hotel grounds include a children's playground, a games room, a mini golf course, tennis courts, and a pitch and putt area. Guests can try archery, axe throwing, rifle shooting, or alpaca walking, and the hotel also organises evening entertainment. For younger guests, there is a kids' club, babysitting services, and family rooms with bunk beds.

Accommodation

Room categories include guest doubles, feature double or twin rooms, and a signature balcony room with extra couch seating and views over the Tweed Valley. Each room has free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The hotel also has allergy-free rooms and accessible rooms for guests with mobility needs.

Location & Grounds

Peebles Hydro sits in landscaped gardens on a hillside overlooking Peebles and the River Tweed. The Go Ape Adventure Park is a 10-minute drive away in Glentress Forest, and historic Abbotsford House and Neidpath Castle are within easy reach. The hotel provides free on-site parking, a garden with sun terrace, and outdoor furniture for guests to enjoy the countryside.

• Location: Tweed Valley hillside, 45 min from Edinburgh
• Rooms: Feature and signature balcony rooms with valley views
• Dining: Restaurant serving locally sourced Scottish cuisine
• Wellness: PURE Spa & Beauty with hydropathic heritage treatments
• Activity: On-site gin distillery with tastings and gin school
• Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with welcome pack and dedicated dining area
• Ideal for: Families, couples, history and wellness travellers