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The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
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Swinton
Borders

TD11 3JJ
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A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in Berwickshire from husband and wife owners Chris & Jan Winson. Open seven days a week Situated near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Coldstream, Duns and Kelso the Wheatsheaf Scottish Borders Accommodation provides comfortable and peaceful accommodation and is among the best value Scottish Borders accommodation in the region.

All ten bedrooms are graded 4* by the Tourist board and offer superior en-suite bathrooms, central heating, television, coffee/tea making facilities and are comfortably furnished for guests to relax in. Superior rooms include plasma screen televisions and dvd/freeview facilities.

The award winning Wheatsheaf kitchen has achieved 4 Gold Medallions for outstanding standards in food service and ambience from VisitScotland and once again being awarded the coveted 2 AA Rosettes, for the 6th year in succession. We source fresh seafood from Eyemouth harbour just 12 miles away, Scottish Borders beef, lamb and organic pork from local traditional butchers. All our Beef purchases are Prime Scottish Beef and are fully traceable as members of The Scottish Beef Club. Fresh fruit and vegetables come from local growers. We source the finest wild mushrooms, organic vegetables, cheese and a variety of exotic ingredients from around the world. The Wheatsheaf Restaurant has an eclectic and exclusive wine list with 150 selections from around the world. Why not relax by the open log fireside with your favourite out of 48 malt whiskies and share your stories of the day.

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Best Eating Place in The Scottish Borders
The Macallan Taste of Scotland Hotel of the Year
The Good Pub Guide Dining Pub of the Year
UK Pub Food Awards 2000 Best Accommodation.
2 AA Rosettes
WINNER of The Best Borders Touch Hospitality award (Best Tastes Competition 2005).

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Ratings/Awards: 4 Star Restaurant with Rooms
2 AA Rosettes
STB Special Award for Consistent Excellence
Winner Best Borders Touch Hospitality Award 2005
Number of Rooms: 10
Number Ensuite: 10
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Restaurant

Name: Wheatsheaf
Cuisine: Scottish/Mediterranean
Chef: John Keir
Awards: 2 AA Rosettes
4 Medallions - Taste of Scotland
Best Eating Place in the Scottish Borders - 6 times winner since 1995

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Parking
Credit Cards Accepted
Children Welcome
Evening Meal Provided
Special Diets Catered For
Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
No Smoking Rooms
Open All Year
TV in Rooms
Conference/Business Facilities
Garden

Special Offers

Winter DB&B Package
1 Night £69 pppn
2 Nights £59 pppn
1st Dec - 22nd Dec, 5th Jan - 28th Feb

Twixmas
£79 pppn Dinner Bed & Breakfast
£290 2 Night DBB package based on 2 sharing
Includes afternoon tea and cake with sparkling wine on arrival
27th, 28th, 29, 30th December

Hogmanay
£320 - 2 night break for 2, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Includes afternoon tea and cake with sparkling wine on arrival
31st December - 1st January

Xmas Day Lunch
£59.00 per person
Sit back and enjoy a 5 course meal

Offers posted Thu 27th Oct 2011

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Sample Menu:

DINNER

Additional Vegetarian dishes on request
Today’s extra dishes are displayed on the blackboard

Roast Sweet Potato, Coconut & Sweet Paprika Soup with Goats Cheese Wonton £4.70

Sautéed Paris Brown Mushrooms with Bacon in a Filo Pastry Case
With Glazed Tobermory Cheddar £5.65

Grilled Buffalo Mozzarella Wrapped in Parma Ham on Roasted Vegetables £5.70

Eyemouth Crab, Pak Choi & Shitake Mushroom Spring Roll on a Sweet Chili Sauce £6.15

Pork Fillet & Chicken Liver Terrine on a Warm Red Onion Marmalade £5.95

Hot Smoked Salmon with Prawns & Avocado on a Mango & Chili Salsa £6.25

Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg with Curried Mango Mayonnaise £5.90

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Passion Fruit Sorbet £2.95
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Pan Fried Fillet of Salmon on a Basil, Avocado & Plum Tomato Salad £13.85

Wild Mushroom & Spinach Risotto with Parmesan Shavings £10.65

Breast of Gressingham Duck on a Parsnip Mash with a Fresh Plum & Port Sauce £15.85

Roast Chicken Breast Filled with Mozzarella with Parma Ham
On a Fresh Tomato Sauce £13.85

Roast Rack of Border Lamb with a Basil & Mustard Crust
On a Rosemary Scented Sauce £15.75

Peppered Fillet of Wild Venison on Creamed Celeriac
With a Juniper & Redcurrant Sauce £16.95

Char-Grilled Scotch Fillet on a Wild Mushroom, Roast Shallot
& White Truffle Oil Sauce £18.95

DESSERTS

Vanilla Pod Crème Brulee with a Compote of Rhubarb £4.95

Trio of Homemade Sorbets with Blackberry Coulis £4.75

Sticky Ginger & Pear Pudding with Hot Fudge Sauce &
Vanilla Pod Ice-Cream £4.95

Chocolate Brownie with Malteser Ice-Cream and Chocolate Sauce £5.25

Toffee & Honeycomb Parfait with Chocolate Sauce & Brandy Snap £4.95

Warm Coconut Tart with a Chocolate Sorbet and a Raspberry Coulis £5.25

Selection of Farmhouse Cheeses with Homemade Oatcakes &
Water Biscuits £5.95


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