Exterior (1 of 20) Hall (2 of 20) Drawing room (3 of 20) Dining room (4 of 20) Detail of dining table (5 of 20) Kitchen (6 of 20) Sitting room (7 of 20) Ballroom - charged as extra (8 of 20) Stairs (9 of 20) Double room (10 of 20) Family bedroom (11 of 20) Bathroom (12 of 20) Double room (13 of 20) Double room (14 of 20) Bathroom (15 of 20) Double room, with daybed (16 of 20) Double room (17 of 20) Twin room (18 of 20) South facing section of the house (19 of 20) South facing garden (20 of 20)
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This gorgeous old fashioned house with lots of charm is only an hour away from Edinburgh and with easy access to the English border, is an ideal location to be based with a big group of people
This Palladian style Georgian mansion, is a large country house situated in its own grounds, with a westerly aspect. Located in the countryside near Melrose, this charming country house has recently been refurbished, yet still feels like a family home.

On entering, there is a large L-shaped entrance hall with an impressive pitch pine staircase, an elegant drawing room with open fire, a secondary sitting room, a dining room that can seat up to 24 adults and a kitchen. All the accommodation is situated on the first and second floors and includes twelve bedrooms and five bathrooms. (There is also a ballroom in the closed-off section of the house which is available as extra if required)

This delightful country house is ideal for a family holiday, an event or occasion including a wedding, or for those wishing to base themselves within this popular short break destination.
Ground floor - Entrance porch; entrance hall, with sweeping stairs to floor above; dining room, with dining table that can seat up to 24 people, with open fire; drawing room, with open fire; secondary sitting room, with open fire and TV with full Sky package and DVD player; cloakroom, with w.c and wash hand basin; kitchen, with table that can seat 6 people; (rear access to ballroom, which includes a very large room, with bar area, open fire, wood burning stove, a ladies and gents cloakroom, and access to a patio outside – charged as extra).

First floor - Stairs;  master double room, with double bed, with access only via the en-suite bathroom, with bath, separate shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin, and separate en-suite dressing room; triple room, with three single beds, with adjoining door to double room next door; bathroom, with bath with shower over, w,c and wash hand basin, with access to double room next door; double room, with access only via triple room or bathroom, with double bed; family bedroom, with double bed and bunk bed, with adjoining door to twin room next door; twin room, with two single beds, with adjoining door to family room next door; bathroom, with bath only, separate shower cabinet, traditional wooden w.c and wash hand basin; stairs to floor above.

Second Floor - Stairs; bathroom, with bath only, separate shower cabinet, traditional wooden w.c and wash hand basin; double room, with double bed, with adjoining door to double room next door; large double room, with double bed, with adjoining door to double room next door; smaller double room, with double bed, with adjoining door to double room next door; double room, with double bed and day bed, with adjoining doors to both double rooms next door; double room, with double bed, with adjoining door to double room next door; twin room, with two single beds, with adjoining door to double room next door; double room, with double bed, with adjoining door to twin room next door, and access to bathroom; bathroom, with bath with shower over and wash hand basin; separate w.c, with w.c only.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
  • 1 double bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom
  • 7 double bedroom/s with shared bathroom
  • 2 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom
  • 1 Family Room shared Bathroom
  • 1 Triple bedroom with 3 single beds and shared shower room
Features, Facilities & Services
Linen, towels, electricity and oil central heating included within the rental. An initial supply of logs for the open fires is provided.
  • 2 dishwashers
  • Aga
  • Central Heating
  • DVD Player
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Gas Hob & 2 Ovens
  • Internet Access
  • Microwave
  • Parking for 20 cars
  • Satellite TV
  • Washer Dryer
  • Wood burning stove
Please note the owners live in the rear section of the house, which is self-contained, whilst the main section of the house including all the grounds to the front and the side are included with the let.
Special Features
  • Grand Piano
  • Open fires
  • SKY TV
  • Upright Piano
  • Wireless Broadband
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Nearest Attractions
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    Melrose Abbey

  2. 2  

    Scotts View

  3. 3  

    Horse riding locally

  4. 4  

    Golfing at Melrose

  5. 5  

    Fishing on the Tweed and Teviot

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    Mountain biking areas

  7. 7  

    Floors Castle

  8. 8  

    Game shooting locally

  9. 9  

    Trips to Edinburgh

  10. 10  

    Jedburgh Abbey

Area: Southern Scotland & Borders
Type of Location: Countryside
Nearest shop: 2 miles
Nearest supermarket: 4 miles
Nearest pub: 2 miles

Transport
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Nearest Airport:
  • Edinburgh 48 miles
  • Newcastle 68 miles
Nearest Train Station:
  • Berwick upon Tweed 38 miles
  • Edinburgh 41 miles
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This property books: Friday - Friday
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Pricing Information
Short break pricing displayed is a guideline only, based on bookings taken from Friday to Monday. Prices may fluctuate for breaks taken across seasons or for short breaks taken mid week. Accurate pricing will be provided on request.
Additional information:
Short breaks in High Season (Easter, July/August) are only accepted for late availability
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A £500 GHD is required to act as security when booking this property. Having met the terms of the lease the deposit will be returned.
At A Glance ...
Accepts pets Allows smoking
Sleeps: 24+4
12 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
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Books:
Friday - Friday
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Travel:
Melrose 4 miles
Edinburgh 41 miles ...
Price (per week):
£3,000 to £6,000
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