You can’t go wrong with Afternoon Tea and its savoury sandwiches, piping hot tea and sweet treats but where are the best places to go in the Scottish Borders?

If you’re looking for a way to spoil the maternal figure in your life this Mother’s Day or you have another special occasion in mind, here are the top spots that you can savour the afternoon treat on your doorstep.

We have rounded up the best eateries that offer the luxurious experience to help you spend more time stuffing your face with scones and less on the stressful organising.

Here are the top 5 places that offer afternoon teas in your area based on their Tripadvisor ratings and reviews.

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Best places for afternoon tea in the Scottish Borders

Windlestraw

Where: Windlestraw Lodge Galashiels Road, Walkerburn EH43 6AA Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 5.0

Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 252

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SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course

Where: Roxburghshire, Heiton, Kelso TD5 8JZ Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 353

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T-4-2

Where: 25 High Street, Galashiels TD1 1RY Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 92

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Carfraemill

Where: Carfraemill, Lauder TD2 6RA Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 90

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Old Melrose Tea Rooms & Bookshop

Where: Ravenswood Estate, Old Melrose Off the A68 just south of the A6091 Ravenswood Roundabout, Melrose TD6 9DF Scotland

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5

Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 57

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