Schloss Roxburghe secures AA five-star hotel rating

Schloss Roxburghe, a house hotel in Scottish Borders, has announced that it has been officially awarded a AA five-star rating, achieving an overall Quality Score of 91%

Alongside this, the hotel has been awarded recognition of its spa as an AA Recommended Spa.

This achievement follows on the heels of Schloss Roxburghe becoming a Forbes Global Partner earlier this year, undergoing a signature training programme led by Forbes with the ultimate goal of achieving their coveted star rating.

The estate has undergone an ambitious programme of investment since being sold by the Duke of Roxburghe in 2018, including the opening of its state-of-the-art Schloss Spa.

The spa which features the first outdoor spa suite in the Scottish Borders complete with an outdoor infinity pool, Finnish sauna, and holistic wellness treatments – all now recognised by the AA as being of Recommended Spa standard.

Euan Davidson, AA Inspector, said in the report: “A pleasure to visit Schloss Roxburghe for this assessment under AA Quality Standards. This is an impressive property which has clearly undergone significant improvements in the past few years. The footprint, range of facilities, lounge space and impression is that of a Five Star environment.”

Bruno De Schuyter, general manager at Schloss Roxburghe, added: “We are honoured to receive the prestigious AA Five Star Hotel classification and delighted that our spa has been awarded AA Recommended Spa status.

“These accolades are a testament to the dedication of our team, who work tirelessly to ensure every guest enjoys a memorable and relaxing stay. The recognition reflects the vision and investment that has transformed Schloss Roxburghe into one of Scotland’s leading luxury destinations, and we look forward to welcoming guests to experience the very best of Scottish hospitality.”