Mansfield House Hotel Scottish Borders
Hawick, Borders

Each of the hotels 12 bedrooms has their own unique personal characteristics. The gardens are gradually being restored to their former glory. The Mansfield House Hotel which is situated in approximately 10 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Hawick, the largest Border town. The house was originally the private home of a well established local family who tastefully influenced the many distinctive architectural features. Current owners the MacKinnon family have been at the hotel since 1985 and have over the time loving restored the hotel, and added a few more features to make the Mansfield what it is today. A warm and homely welcome awaits you.

HAWICK is the biggest town in the Scottish Borders . It lies on the River Teviot where it is joined by the Slitrig Water . The power its rivers provided was central to the growth of the town. Hawick dates back to a settlement founded by the Angles in the 600s. In the 1100s the Lovells, a Norman family, built a large motte here as the base for their wooden castle. These days, most visitors come to Hawick while travelling the A7 from Carlisle to Edinburgh, or to take advantage of the deals in the various textile factory shops in the town. Given its industrial background, it is easy to approach Hawick with low expectations. The reality turns out to be a very pleasant surprise. What you find is an interesting and attractive town with an imposing High Street, a spectacular Town Hall, and a collection of paths and wynds that more.