We had the most amazing two nights at Hawthornbank - our thanks to Helen, Ian and Michelle for making our stay so comfortable and luxurious. What a beautiful home - everything was perfect and we were made to feel very very welcome. As said in other reviews, nothing was too much trouble for the Calders to make our stay so... More

You can consider the beautiful house, the excellent bedrooms and facilities and food but thats easy for many places to deal with. What is extra special is the feeling of being family or close friends from Helen and Ian. Daughter Michelle took over on Saturday night to look after us and I will let mother and daughter fight it out... More

We stayed two nights at the Hawthornbank Guest House and were very pleasantly surprised by the luxury of the room and by the hospitality of the proprietor, Helen Calder. She and her husband, Ian, also run The Salmon Inn pub in Galashiels and were most gracious and solicitous hosts. They made our stay in the Borders area a very memorable... More

Thank you Helen for the most incredibly luxurious, relaxing stay.. we felt chilled out and utterly pampered. The rooms are better, bigger, cleaner, more luxurious, with more facilities, than virtually all the 5 star hotels we've stayed in. We were late for a wedding in the area when we arrived.. & when we couldn't get a taxi to the venue,... More

We stayed with Helen and Ian for a second time on our way up to Scotland for our holiday knowing we would be treated like family ane well lookedafter and have a fantastic breakfast to send us on our way. On arriving Helen was the perfect hostess in asking if we would like a table booking at the Salmon Inn... More

Couldn't fault a single thing, everything is done to make you welcome and very at home. The finishing touches in the rooms were superb. The weekend was a Christmas Pressie from my Mum who had stayed there last year, a BIG THANK YOU to my Mum for such a wonderful treat. Would have no hesitations in recommending and would love... More

Helen and Ian couldn't have done more to make our stay so wonderful. They both made us feel so welcome and at home. Relaxing outside in the hot tub overlooking the hills with a glass of wine just added to the experience. The bedroom was exceptional. Helen has even offered to send us details of their recent trip to Italy,... More

If you want a real treat, stay here. My wife and I had the time of our life. The house has great beds,views,and hosts. The Calder's have great knowledge of the area as well as golf courses etc. Helen can also help you with contacts for your family history. Ta Ta Jerry & Phyllis Bacon Vancouver, Wa. USA (PS. stop... More

We could not fault anything in this exceptional B&B. Wonderful hosts, who really could not do enough for you and superb room with first class facilities. Already planning another trip next year to include this B&B More