Villages in the Borders don’t come much prettier than Chirnside, and sitting amid its history and hills is the Waterloo Arms Hotel – a perfect place to rest awhile and refuel with hearty, wholesome fare. You can choose to eat in the cosy bar with its roaring fire, or in the relaxed, bistro-style restaurant. When the weather is warmer, dine alfresco on the beautiful patio. The menu is crammed with fresh, home-cooked dishes, all made on the premises. Perhaps choose the homemade steak and ale pie or the breaded Eyemouth haddock, both served with chips and peas. After dinner, retire to one of the cosily furnished rooms: there are three large rooms with en-suite facilities and two smaller single ones, perfect for the lone traveller or for older children to have their own space. Whatever your reasons for visiting the area, make sure your passage through the Scottish Borders is complemented by a stay at the Waterloo Arms Hotel.