Self catering mansion house to rent in Southern Scotland and Borders

002 19th Century Townhouse, Borders

Sleeps 12

With a colonial feel throughout, due to the original owner designing it based on his house in Jamaica, gives this seemingly traditional house a surprising Caribbean twist.

This magnificent Georgian townhouse, built in 1807, is situated in the centre of Melrose and is owned and run by the National Trust for Scotland. Situated within its own walled enclosure, the grounds are open to the public, whilst there is a private garden available to the rear of the house. Bookings can be for weekly rentals, weekends Friday – Monday or for mid-week options Monday – Friday.

Whilst there is an impressive flight of steps flanked by pillars to the front of the house, most access the house from the rear, where there is enclosed secure parking. Starting from upper ground level, there is the impressive drawing room with its fine cedar wood panelling, with open fire. Next door can be found the dining room, with main table that can seat 10 people, whilst additional numbers can be added with a further table. Additionally a kitchen and library/TV room are situated on this floor. The accommodation can be found on the two floors above. With secure parking for up to 4 cars to the rear of the house, there is also a private garden available to the residents for those wishing a more private space. The main gardens are generally open to the public from April to November each year and are a beautiful asset to the house. Situated in the centre of Melrose and only an hour from Edinburgh, this property provides a comfortable escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and is perfect for family and groups of friends to gather and enjoy the Borders.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
The Borders region is known throughout Scotland as the ideal location for a short break destination. Perfect for those wishing to go into the countryside and be active. There are excellent golf courses nearby including Melrose and St Boswells. For those who enjoy fishing, this is renowned in this area, famed for the salmon on the river Tweed. There are good hill walks and mountain biking tracks in the area. There are historic abbeys at Melrose, Selkirk and Dryburgh. Floors Castle can be found at Kelso. Those looking for city life, then Edinburgh and all its attractions are only one hour away.

At a glance

Sleeps: 12
7 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

Books:
Friday - Friday

Travel:
18 Miles Hawick
40 Miles Edinburgh

Price (per week):
£1,400 to £2,625

Accommodation Upper Ground floor - Entrance hall; hallway; cedar panelled drawing room, with open fire; dining room, with dining table that can seat 10 people, with a further table added to seat 12 people, with open fire; kitchen, with gas cooker; store room, for dry goods; back stairs to basement level and back door; small library with TV and DVD player; main stairs.

First floor - Main stairs; double room, with double bed, with en-suite bathroom and adjoining dressing room, which can be used as a cot room; shower room and w.c; twin room, with two single beds; bathroom; w.c; single room, with single bed; twin room, with two single beds.

Second floor - Main stairs; twin room, with two single beds; single room, with single bed; twin room, with two single beds.

2 single bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 double bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

4 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom

Features

2 Open Fires

Beautiful Gardens

Central Heating

Walled Garden

Facilities and Services

Linen; towels; electricity and oil central heating are included within the rental.

DVD Player

Dishwasher

Fridge/Freezer

Gas Hob & Oven

Highchair

Microwave

Washer Dryer

Visitors please note the main gardens are open to the public from April to November, however there is a private garden available to those who let the property.

Local activities & area

Peebles Hydro - Horse Riding

Bailey Mill Trekking Centre

Craik Forest, Walking & Mountain Biking

Golf locally at Melrose and Hawick

Jedburgh Abbey

Melrose Abbey

Mill Shops

Edinburgh Castle

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Off Roading

Area: Scottish Borders, Type of Location: Town, Nearest shop: 1 Mile, Nearest supermarket: 1 Mile, Nearest pub: 1 Mile.

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Edinburgh 43 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Edinburgh-Waverley 41 miles

Use of a car is essential to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airport to this property is Edinburgh 43 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD could not be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies situated within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Edinburgh. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. The closest station with car hire facilities available on site (or within short taxi/walking distance) would be Edinburgh-Waverley, approximately 41 miles from the property. This station is on the East Coast mainline and trains from London will take approximately four and a half hours.