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Welcome to Peebles Hydro: Your Dream Wedding Venue in the Scottish Borders
Since 1881, Peebles Hydro has been a beloved landmark nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Combining timeless charm with modern elegance, it offers the perfect setting for couples planning their wedding day. Set on a beautiful 30-acre estate overlooking the scenic Tweed Valley, this historic hotel provides breathtaking views that will make your celebration truly unforgettable. Conveniently located just 22 miles from Edinburgh and 50 miles from Glasgow, it’s an ideal escape that balances accessibility with peaceful surroundings for you and your guests.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces Tailored to Your Wedding
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Peebles Hydro offers versatile spaces designed to fit your style and guest list. With a dedicated “one wedding, one day” policy, their expert team focuses solely on your event, ensuring every detail is flawless. The venue is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and features several elegant function rooms:
- The Ballroom: Perfect for larger weddings, this stunning room is bathed in natural light from a feature-length skylight. It includes a traditional wooden dancefloor, a built-in bar, and a stage. The Ballroom comfortably hosts ceremonies and wedding breakfasts for 70+ guests, with evening receptions up to 200.
- The Bannockburn Suite: Ideal for more intimate weddings of 60-70 guests, this bright, traditional ballroom showcases beautiful murals, classic wooden panelling, and elegant tartan accents.
- The Regency Room: A versatile space for ceremonies, seating up to 100 guests in style.
Flexible Wedding Packages and Exceptional Catering
Peebles Hydro offers a range of wedding packages designed to suit every couple—from cozy elopements for two to lavish celebrations. Packages for 2025 and 2026 include key essentials such as a welcome drink, a delicious three-course wedding breakfast, wine served with the meal, and a toast drink to celebrate your union. Plus, you and your partner will enjoy a complimentary menu tasting to tailor the cuisine perfectly to your tastes.
Comfortable Accommodation for You and Your Guests
With 132 fully renovated guest bedrooms, Peebles Hydro can comfortably host your entire wedding party. Many rooms offer panoramic views of the rolling Tweed Valley hills, creating a relaxing retreat after your big day. Your wedding package includes a signature room for the couple on the wedding night, and guests receive a 20% discount on accommodation, making it easy and affordable for everyone to stay close.
Unique Features to Make Your Day Extra Special
One of Peebles Hydro’s standout features is the 1881 Gin Distillery, where you can create personalised gin favours for your guests—a memorable keepsake from your celebration. The hotel also offers a swimming pool and spa facilities, perfect for unwinding before or after your wedding. Plus, the extensive grounds and gardens provide stunning backdrops for your wedding photos, capturing the magic of your day in every shot.
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- KKirsty & Bruce12/07/2023We felt a part of the "Family"We felt a part of the "Family"What made you choose Peebles Hydro for your big day? 1. We wanted somewhere our guests could stay the weekend with us, we didn’t want a one day wedding and it all being over. We wanted to make it a full weekend. 2. The venue location is ideal, not too far for family & friends to travel. And the views and grounds are amazing for photos 3. The team at the Hydro were not sales pitching and made us feel fully flexible and our wedding would be how we wanted it. Photo credit:Chic Photo by JacquiWhat made you choose Peebles Hydro for your big day? 1. We wanted somewhere our guests could stay the weekend with us, we didn’t want a one day wedding and it all being over. We wanted to make it a full weekend. 2. The venue location is ideal, not too far for family & friends to travel. And the views and grounds are amazing for photos 3. The team at the Hydro were not sales pitching and made us feel fully flexible and our wedding would be how we wanted it. Photo credit:Chic Photo by Jacqui
- SScott & Shona03/03/2021When we pulled up at the venue, and looked at the scenery, we fell in love.When we pulled up at the venue, and looked at the scenery, we fell in love.How did you come to choose us as your venue? We love Peebles as a town and will often go a drive there at the weekend. We both remember Peebles Hydro from when we were younger but hadn’t visited in a while and when we pulled up at the venue and looked at the scenery we fell in love. How did you choose your flowers and colour scheme? Our flowers and colours scheme were based on having more of a colour palette for our wedding rather than a set colour, we decided on winter pastels. We felt this would work well and allowed us to bring in different shades to the bridal party. Where did you get your dress from, and how did you choose it? I am so lucky that my sister is a bridal designer – Susanne Christyne Bridal. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her, she designed the dress of my dreams and made my most perfect dress. My dress was everything I wanted and more. What was your favourite part of the day? The actual ceremony, walking down and seeing Scott for the first time was so special and the full ceremony felt very personal and special. Did you have any pre-wedding jitters, if so what helped you get past them? I loved the whole run up to the wedding and the night before we had a lovely night with friends and family which helped relax us. Would you ever have trusted the groom to organise the whole thing – ‘Don’t Tell the Bride’ style? Yes 100%, we planned the wedding together and I know that he could have planned it on his own and everything would have been perfect. What made you choose December to get married? We got engaged in New York the year before and we wanted to get married on the same date the year later, we were just a day out. We love Christmas as well and loved the idea of getting married at this time of year. How did you feel on the wedding morning? I was excited and loved the morning with my mum & sisters, I just couldn’t wait to go and get married. What song did you choose for your first dance? We chose A Million Dreams from the Greatest Showman, we love the words and the sentiment of the song so much and it was perfect on the day. What was the most romantic thing about the day? For me, I loved the moment in the morning when I took a moment to read Scott’s card he had given me and my wonderful wedding gift. Did anything funny happen/unexpected on the day? My Dads speech had a few adlib moments which added to the day and gave us all a laugh. What was the most memorable part of the day? The amount of love we both felt throughout the day is unforgettable. How did you come to choose us as your venue? We love Peebles as a town and will often go a drive there at the weekend. We both remember Peebles Hydro from when we were younger but hadn’t visited in a while and when we pulled up at the venue and looked at the scenery we fell in love. How did you choose your flowers and colour scheme? Our flowers and colours scheme were based on having more of a colour palette for our wedding rather than a set colour, we decided on winter pastels. We felt this would work well and allowed us to bring in different shades to the bridal party. Where did you get your dress from, and how did you choose it? I am so lucky that my sister is a bridal designer – Susanne Christyne Bridal. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her, she designed the dress of my dreams and made my most perfect dress. My dress was everything I wanted and more. What was your favourite part of the day? The actual ceremony, walking down and seeing Scott for the first time was so special and the full ceremony felt very personal and special. Did you have any pre-wedding jitters, if so what helped you get past them? I loved the whole run up to the wedding and the night before we had a lovely night with friends and family which helped relax us. Would you ever have trusted the groom to organise the whole thing – ‘Don’t Tell the Bride’ style? Yes 100%, we planned the wedding together and I know that he could have planned it on his own and everything would have been perfect. What made you choose December to get married? We got engaged in New York the year before and we wanted to get married on the same date the year later, we were just a day out. We love Christmas as well and loved the idea of getting married at this time of year. How did you feel on the wedding morning? I was excited and loved the morning with my mum & sisters, I just couldn’t wait to go and get married. What song did you choose for your first dance? We chose A Million Dreams from the Greatest Showman, we love the words and the sentiment of the song so much and it was perfect on the day. What was the most romantic thing about the day? For me, I loved the moment in the morning when I took a moment to read Scott’s card he had given me and my wonderful wedding gift. Did anything funny happen/unexpected on the day? My Dads speech had a few adlib moments which added to the day and gave us all a laugh. What was the most memorable part of the day? The amount of love we both felt throughout the day is unforgettable.
Location & Contact Details for Peebles Hydro
Where is Peebles Hydro located?
Peebles Hydro is located in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, with the postal code EH45 8LX. It is nestled on a beautiful 30-acre estate overlooking the scenic Tweed Valley.
What types of wedding ceremony spaces does Peebles Hydro offer?
Peebles Hydro offers several elegant function rooms for weddings:
- The Ballroom: Suitable for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts for 70+ guests, with evening receptions up to 200 guests.
- The Bannockburn Suite: Ideal for intimate weddings of 60-70 guests.
- The Regency Room: A versatile space seating up to 100 guests for ceremonies.
Is Peebles Hydro licensed for civil ceremonies?
Yes, Peebles Hydro is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, allowing you to hold your wedding ceremony and reception all at one beautiful venue.
What wedding packages are available at Peebles Hydro?
Peebles Hydro offers flexible wedding packages tailored to suit different styles and sizes of weddings, including small elopements and lavish celebrations. Packages for 2025 and 2026 include:
- Welcome drink
- A three-course wedding breakfast
- Wine served with the meal
- A toast drink
- Complimentary menu tasting for the couple
Does Peebles Hydro provide accommodation for wedding guests?
Yes, Peebles Hydro has 132 fully renovated guest bedrooms, many with panoramic views of the Tweed Valley. Wedding couples receive a complimentary signature room for their wedding night, and guests enjoy a 20% discount on accommodation, ensuring everyone can stay comfortably on-site.
What unique features does Peebles Hydro offer to make weddings extra special?
Unique features include the 1881 Gin Distillery where couples can create personalised gin favours for their guests. Additionally, the hotel offers a swimming pool and spa facilities, as well as extensive grounds and gardens providing stunning backdrops for wedding photos.
How accessible is Peebles Hydro for wedding guests traveling from major cities?
Peebles Hydro is conveniently located just 22 miles from Edinburgh and 50 miles from Glasgow, offering a peaceful escape that remains accessible for guests traveling from these major cities.
What is the "one wedding, one day" policy at Peebles Hydro?
Peebles Hydro enforces a "one wedding, one day" policy where their expert team focuses solely on your event, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed without distractions from other functions.
Can Peebles Hydro accommodate both intimate and large wedding celebrations?
Yes, Peebles Hydro offers versatile spaces to accommodate intimate gatherings as well as grand celebrations. For example, the Bannockburn Suite accommodates 60-70 guests, while The Ballroom hosts over 70 guests for ceremonies and up to 200 for evening receptions.
Does Peebles Hydro offer outdoor spaces for wedding photography?
Yes, Peebles Hydro’s extensive grounds and gardens provide stunning scenic backdrops that capture the magic of your wedding day perfectly in photography.
