Published on 21st August 2023
Accommodation, Caravan Park

Perfect Paxton Picked for Prize

Logo of the European Travel Awards; a trapezium in mid blue with white title reversed outPaxton House wins the 2023 EU Business News Award for Best Country House Visitor Attraction and Caravan Park – Scottish Borders

We are thrilled that Paxton House has won the prestigious European Business News Award against stiff competition.  The European Travel Awards serve to highlight those whose work accentuates Europe’s rich abundance of history, culture and iconic cuisines, and those who enable international tourists to experience the best that Europe has to offer.  It is a highly inclusive awards programme with nominations open to any candidates who operate within the Travel, Leisure, Tourism or Hospitality sectors in Europe.

So much to offer

Paxton House has much to offer both local and international tourists.  The elegant Adam designed mansion has a nationally Recognised collection of Chippendale and Trotter furniture and one of the largest private picture galleries in Scotland, displaying works on loan from the National Galleries of Scotland.  It also has a spectacular collection of men’s 18th century costume, brought back by Patrick Home, the original owner, from his time at the court of Frederick the Great.

Walled Garden Caravan Park

A dark haired girl sits reading on a rug on a rich sward of green lawn. She is dressed in a navy top, soaking up the sun just beyond the shade cast by a simple awning supported by a pole and attached to the side of a white camper van. Behind her are pillows and she is clearly relaxed and at ease. Under the awning are camping chairs and a table. The camper van stands in a walled garden, the walls behind are old and scarred, with mellow brickwork randomly splashed with old lime wash and ivy.The caravan park is secluded within the walled garden and provides visitors with an oasis of peace. With only 30 well-spaced pitches, it is a great place from which to explore the beautiful Borders countryside.  Guests are free to enjoy the 80 acres of manicured gardens and woodland walks that sweep down to the banks of the River Tweed.  From there you can walk along to the recently re-opened Union Chain Bridge, the world’s oldest vehicular suspension bridge.

Commercial Manager Belinda Don comments  “We are thrilled to receive this award.  Paxton is a beautiful place and visitors can be assured of a warm welcome from all our staff, whether on a guided tour, in the tearoom, shop or caravan park.  It is wonderful to have the team’s hard work recognised and we hope that this prize will inspire even more people to come and visit us here at Paxton.”