Stobo Castle Health Spa, Peeblesshire

A crucial part of the Stobo experience is that your time is completely your own. Your bedroom is your special place - warm and inviting, a private sanctuary in which you are free to spend as many or as few hours as you wish. Each of the Castle's 50 bedrooms has it's own individual personality. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, radio, satellite television, direct-dial telephones and tea and coffee making facilities. Many have superb views over peaceful countryside. Hailed as the ultimate in luxury guest accommodation, the magnificent Cashmere Suite was launched in February 2004. The suite pays homage to one of Scotland's oldest industries - Cashmere and sets out to depict the uses this opulent fabric can have in interior design. The bedroom and living room walls are adorned with rich claret and camel coloured cashmere and two 7x5 ft hand-painted beds from Italy are covered with this special fabric. A handcrafted limestone bath is the focal point of the luxurious bathroom, including underfloor heating and an integrated flat-screen television.

We believe that healthy food doesn't have to be boring. Each menu at Stobo offers superb quality and choice satisfying even the heartiest appetite. Not surprising when you consider the wealth of local produce to which we have access - salmon and trout, quality beef, game, lamb and venison as well as the freshest of vegetables and fruit. From this abundance our chefs create mouth-watering and imaginative dishes. Meals are not only delicious, they're also nutritious with a low-fat choice on every menu. You start the day with a filling breakfast to give you energy for the morning's activities. Lunch is a buffet in one of our plush dining rooms where you can help yourself to a fantastic choice of salads, meat and fish. Dinner is truly an occasion to look forward to, with a variety of tempting dishes on offer and wine to accompany your meal should you wish. Whatever you choose, you'll be enjoying fresh, natural produce beautifully cooked and stylishly presented.

The best way to approach physical well-being is through a personal programme tailored to your individual needs. Your programme will almost certainly start with treatments to relax and tone the body. The new Ladies Health Suite, including the Laconium, Aromatic Steam Room and Crystal Steam Room, will rid the body of toxins leaving you feeling utterly warm and relaxed. Massage is also an extremely effective way to relax and tone. At Stobo there is a wide choice of facial treatments for men and ladies - we would suggest booking a Skin Analysis with one of our therapists who will advise on which are right for your skin type. Stobo Castle will be the only establishment in Scotland to carry out the Vie Collection of treatments in the new "Secret Garden" treatment room which was completed in late 2004. Experience a journey to the heart of five continents with Vie's unique face and body treatment using massage techniques from exotic cultures to leave your mind, body and soul in harmony.

Within the new spa is the only 25m ozone-treated swimming pool in Scotland offering fantastic views of the countryside - a delightful setting for a swim or an aqua aerobics class. Our hydrospa is one of the most advanced of its kind. Experience an air massage along the full length of your body, an invigorating and refreshing standing massage or an excellent neck and shoulder massage from the two giant water fountains. Then there is our new state-of-the-art gymnasium with the latest equipment supplied by top fitness experts Matrix and the spacious, air-conditioned aerobic studio where you can take part in a variety of exercise, dance, movement and relaxation classes.

Relax by the pool on one of the loungers to admire the view, or enjoy refreshments from the Coffee Shop in the spa reception area, previously the stable courtyard but now transformed into a peaceful setting with a conservatory feel. The magnificent Drawing room is the ideal place to read a book or one of the magazines or newspapers provided

Outdoor pursuits are very much part of the Stobo experience. We organise daily guided walks in and around the estate to make the most of our unique landscape. Or you can take a mountain bike and explore further afield. We have our own tennis court while golf, riding and fishing can easily be arranged locally

- 25m ozone-treated swimming pool - Hydrospa - Air-conditioned aerobics/dance studio - High-tech gymnasium - Aromatic steam room - Crystal steam room - Laconium - Experience showers - Ice fountain - Hairdressing suite - Luxury treatment rooms - Japanese water gardens - Coffee/juice bar - Serailbad mud chamber - Tennis court