Who owns Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel was originally part of the Macdonald Hotels Group owned by hotel industry veteran, Donald Macdonald and his family. In 2019 the hotel was sold to an unnamed investor along with other destinations within the group as part of a consolidation process.

How do you get to Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?

Located near the town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders, Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is easy to get to by road, rail and air. If you're driving, they are three miles from Peebles along the A72. It is a 40-minute train journey from Edinburgh Waverley, and Edinburgh Airport is just 40 minutes away by car.

What is included in a Macdonald Cardrona Hotel spa day?

What's included in a spa day at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel depends on the experience that you book. It is complete with a range of facilities including a pool, gym, sauna and steam room. They also offer treatments using Elemis and Jessica Nails products.

What is near Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?

In addition to the hotel's own amenities, Macdonald Cardrona Hotel has a number of attractions close by to explore. Head into Pebbles itself for boutique shopping, hike and GoApe in the Glentress Forest, go mountain biking in the Tweed Valley, visit Kailzie Gardens, explore Traquair House & Brewery and visit the Cocoa Black Chocolate & Pastry School.

When was Macdonald Cardrona Hotel built?

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel was purpose-built in 2003, surrounded by its own 18-hole golf course, which preceded the building itself. It has since enjoyed renovations and refurbishments to keep it up to date.

What amenities does Macdonald Cardrona Hotel have?

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is a four-star destination located in 200 acres of grounds extending to the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside. The hotel has its own 18-hole golf course, 99 rooms and suites, and is home to a restaurant, lounge bar and sports bar. There's a dedicated leisure area, complete with a pool, gym, sauna and steam room and spa treatments from Elemis. Welcoming all guests, their accessible facilities include one wet room and three accessible rooms (shower over bath), there's a lift in the hotel, the spa and treatment rooms are designed to be accessible, there is a pool hoist available, disabled parking and a disabled entrance.

What are the food and drink options at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?

The main restaurant at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is Renwicks, which serves all meals inspired by Scottish favourites. The lounge and cocktail bar is open throughout the day for drinks and afternoon tea, and Spikes Bar is a less formal setting beloved by golfers for drinks and snacks throughout the day.

How many treatment rooms are there at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel has five spa treatment rooms, where therapists use Elemis products in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is from 3pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.

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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel

from £37

per person

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With impressive greens to tee off from, salmon fishing and a gym and swimming pool to utilise, leisure is all at your fingertips in this Scottish countryside hotel. Nearby, the picturesque town of Peebles is meant for meandering, but if relaxation and indulgement are your motivation, the spa is where to head. Here, you can treat yourself to luxurious spa therapies, a gym and swimming pool, all of which can be enjoyed while watching your loved ones out on the golf course.

Spa and hotel facilities

Pool
Sauna
Steam Room
Relax Room
Gym
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Spa breaks for any nights

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Up to 30% off

One Night Simply Escape Hotel Break

from £60 per person

One night bed and breakfast
Use of the facilities

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Up to 20% off

The Spa Break

from £100 £80 per person

One night bed and breakfast
Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Up to 30% off

One Night Deluxe Simply Escape Hotel Break

from £85 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Use of the facilities

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Up to 20% off

The Essential Spa Break

from £125 £100 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Up to 20% off

The Indulgent Spa Break

from £155 £124 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of two 25 minute spa treatments per person
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

The Sunday Spa Retreat

from £132 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Bottle of Prosecco
Use of the facilities
Late check-out on Monday
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment must be taken on Monday. Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

The Ultimate Spa Break

from £248 per person

Two nights bed and breakfast
£30 allowance per person towards dinner on the 1st night (food only)
Choice of one 55 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea
Bottle of Prosecco
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Couture Touch - Facial and Deep Tissue Body Massage Combo
Deluxe Manicure
Deluxe Pedicure

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

The Signature Spa Break

from £381 per person

Three nights bed and breakfast
£30 allowance per person towards dinner on the 1st night (food only)
Choice of two 55 minute spa treatments per person
Afternoon Tea on the 2nd day
Bottle of Prosecco
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Couture Touch - Facial and Deep Tissue Body Massage Combo
Deluxe Manicure
Deluxe Pedicure

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

One Night Golf & Spa Break for Two

from £129.50 per person

One night dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
One round of 18-hole golf
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Two Night Golf and Spa Break for Two

from £229.50 per person

Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast
Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
One round of 18-hole golf
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Meal: £30 allowance per person towards dinner on both nights (food only)

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage
File and Polish on hands
File and Polish on feet

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Complimentary room upgrade - subject to availability

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

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Purchase a monetary voucher that can be redeemed at a later date.

Valid for 12 months
Redeemable against any spa experience
Schedule eVoucher

Spa days

7 packages found

My Rest and Reset Spa Day

from £37 per person

Lunch
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

My Morning Retreat

from £67 per person

Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Lunch
Use of the facilities between 9am - 12pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

My Afternoon Escape

from £77 per person

Choice of one 25 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the facilities between 12pm - 3pm
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
ELEMIS Best Foot Forward - Lower Legs and Feet Exfoliation and Massage

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

My Perfect Treat Spa Day

from £99 per person

Choice of one 55 minute spa treatment per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

ELEMIS Pro-Glow Brilliance Facial
ELEMIS Biotec Facial
ELEMIS Couture Touch - Facial and Deep Tissue Body Massage Combo

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Men's Detox Spa Day

from £99 per person

Choice of one 55 minute spa treatment per person
Lunch
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Spa treatment choices:

Men's ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage
Men's ELEMIS Skin Energiser Facial
Men's ELEMIS Biotec Facial

Spa treatment choices may be subject to change

My Signature Spa Day

from £151 per person

55 minute Deep Tissue Massage plus 25 minute Facial per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

My Total Time Out Spa Day

from £193 per person

55 minute Deep Tissue Massage plus 55 minute Facial per person
Afternoon Tea
Use of the facilities
Robe, towel and slippers provided

Special group offers available for 10 or more people

Can’t find what you are looking for?

Purchase a monetary voucher that can be redeemed at a later date.

Valid for 12 months
Redeemable against any spa experience
Schedule eVoucher

Enhance your experience

Here are some upgrades you can add when selecting a package above. More can be found during checkout.

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Afternoon Tea
Glass of Prosecco
Room Upgrade to a Deluxe Room
Room Upgrade to a Super Deluxe Room

Why people visit here

Leisure Break Venue

Cadrona Hotel offers a range of leisure facilities and treatments, but is not a specialised spa.
Pre-Natal

The spa provides a number of treatments tailored for mums-to-be.
Golf Resort

The hotel’s 18-hole golf course was designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas.
Accessible Spa

The spa is accessible with a pool hoist and lift, and carers are invited to use the facilities free of charge when accompanying disabled guests.

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel frequently asked questions

Who owns Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?: Macdonald Cardrona Hotel was originally part of the Macdonald Hotels Group owned by hotel industry veteran, Donald Macdonald and his family. In 2019 the hotel was sold to an unnamed investor along with other destinations within the group as part of a consolidation process.
How do you get to Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?: Located near the town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders, Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is easy to get to by road, rail and air. If you're driving, they are three miles from Peebles along the A72. It is a 40-minute train journey from Edinburgh Waverley, and Edinburgh Airport is just 40 minutes away by car.
What is included in a Macdonald Cardrona Hotel spa day?: What's included in a spa day at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel depends on the experience that you book. It is complete with a range of facilities including a pool, gym, sauna and steam room. They also offer treatments using Elemis and Jessica Nails products.
What is near Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?: In addition to the hotel's own amenities, Macdonald Cardrona Hotel has a number of attractions close by to explore. Head into Pebbles itself for boutique shopping, hike and GoApe in the Glentress Forest, go mountain biking in the Tweed Valley, visit Kailzie Gardens, explore Traquair House & Brewery and visit the Cocoa Black Chocolate & Pastry School.
When was Macdonald Cardrona Hotel built?: Macdonald Cardrona Hotel was purpose-built in 2003, surrounded by its own 18-hole golf course, which preceded the building itself. It has since enjoyed renovations and refurbishments to keep it up to date.
What amenities does Macdonald Cardrona Hotel have?: Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is a four-star destination located in 200 acres of grounds extending to the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside. The hotel has its own 18-hole golf course, 99 rooms and suites, and is home to a restaurant, lounge bar and sports bar. There's a dedicated leisure area, complete with a pool, gym, sauna and steam room and spa treatments from Elemis.

Welcoming all guests, their accessible facilities include one wet room and three accessible rooms (shower over bath), there's a lift in the hotel, the spa and treatment rooms are designed to be accessible, there is a pool hoist available, disabled parking and a disabled entrance.
What are the food and drink options at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?: The main restaurant at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is Renwicks, which serves all meals inspired by Scottish favourites. The lounge and cocktail bar is open throughout the day for drinks and afternoon tea, and Spikes Bar is a less formal setting beloved by golfers for drinks and snacks throughout the day.
How many treatment rooms are there at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel?: Macdonald Cardrona Hotel has five spa treatment rooms, where therapists use Elemis products in a range of face and body treatments.
What time is check in/check out?: Check-in at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is from 3pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.

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