Administrative lieutenancy area in Scotland covering former Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire.
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Ploughman's Rest
Ploughman’s Rest is a characterful two-bedroom cottage set in the peaceful grounds of Winkston Farmhouse near Peebles, blending traditional rural charm with modern comforts and ideal for bikers and nature lovers.
An ancient holy site featuring the remains of a 13th-century church known as the Cross Kirk, notable for its historic western doorway and association with St Nicholas.
The Byres is a detached holiday property set on a working farm in the Northumberland National Park, offering rural views and a spacious setting suitable for families or groups seeking a relaxing retreat with an additional mezzanine lounge area.
Black Middens Bastle House is a fortified farmhouse from the 16th century Anglo-Scottish border region, featuring thick stone walls and elevated living quarters. It offers a unique outdoor historic experience in a remote Northumberland setting with access via a walk from a small car park. Entry is free and visitors can explore the traditional bastle architecture and surrounding areas.
Newton Cottage is a cosy and charming single-storey cottage located in the scenic village of Leitholm in the Scottish Borders, offering a peaceful and private retreat with period features and access to a private courtyard overlooking the owner's garden.
Bughtrig is a traditional Scottish family garden featuring a variety of plants including herbaceous plants, shrubs, fruit trees, and fine specimen trees, complemented by scattered sculptures. Visitors can enjoy a mostly wheelchair accessible outdoor garden with a small picnic area. Admission is free for Historic Houses members, with specific garden opening times in the summer.
Cosy two-bedroom cottage in Peebles combining traditional features with modern comforts, set in a peaceful location ideal for couples, friends, or small families with access to bike storage and nearby outdoor activities.
Portmore Gardens is an extensive outdoor garden in Peebles known for its Victorian glasshouses, herbaceous borders, and varied garden areas including water and woodland walks. It offers mostly wheelchair accessible paths and free parking with an entry fee supporting charity.
The End Hoose is a terraced farm cottage located on a working farm in a quiet rural setting with views over fields, ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders and Northumberland countryside.
This is a spacious and comfortable holiday cottage located by the River Tweed in the Border village of Walkerburn, with scenic views and an enclosed garden, suitable for families and groups up to six guests.
Robert Smail's Printing Works is a preserved Victorian-era letterpress printing museum in Innerleithen, Scotland, showcasing historic printing techniques with interactive tours and demonstrations in a fully functional print shop.
Groom’s Bell is a gently contemporary styled, comfortable cottage located quietly yet centrally in a village setting, featuring two ensuite bedrooms and an open plan living space with wood burner, suitable for four guests.
A modern, quiet, and secluded ground-floor cottage in a rural village setting in The Scottish Borders, ideal for small families or couples, featuring open-plan living and a private outdoor deck with lawn.
Greenknowe Tower is a roofless 16th-century tower house ruin in the Scottish Borders, noted for its well-preserved stonework and architectural features, set on a natural mound with historical defensive marshland surroundings.
The Bunkhouse at Tarset Tor is a stylish, eco-friendly group retreat in Northumberland National Park designed for large social stays and outdoor activities, featuring contemporary bunk-style accommodation with shared facilities and spacious social areas.
This stone-built, single-storey semi-detached cottage is situated in a National Park near Falstone Station, blending traditional and contemporary elements in a peaceful rural setting with scenic countryside views.
This semi-detached converted barn set in the Northumberland countryside offers a spacious ground-floor living arrangement with scenic views and a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, ideal for families and groups seeking a rural retreat.
Bellingham is a village in Northumberland popular with walkers and cyclists on the Pennine Way, featuring a local heritage centre, historic church, waterfalls, and traditional bastle houses nearby.
Rowan Cottage is a former shepherd's cottage set in rural Northumberland offering a cosy and homely retreat surrounded by natural scenery and wildlife in an unspoilt part of the Northumberland National Park.
A classic two-storey house in Lauder ideal for couples or small families, positioned for exploring Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders with a homely and scenic rural setting.
Thirlestane Castle is a historic 16th-century castle in Berwickshire, Scotland, offering guided tours of its magnificent interiors and extensive historic collections. Visitors can explore beautifully preserved state rooms, a toy museum, and enjoy various events. The site also includes luxury accommodation and is suitable for special occasions like weddings.
Old Kielder Castle Cottage is a restored stable cottage situated in the village of Kielder, offering a peaceful and homely retreat ideal for families and couples, set in a rural countryside location near various outdoor activities and the Kielder Observatory.
This ground floor holiday property is a spacious end terraced house located in the village of Newcastleton within the scenic and peaceful Liddle Valley near the Scottish border, known for hill walking and cycling routes.
The Tackhouse is a gently contemporary styled, two-bedroom cottage located in the middle of a village with quiet yet central surroundings and a small enclosed garden with a terrace.
Marchmont is an impressive Grade A listed Palladian mansion built in 1750, located in a vast 5,500-acre estate in Berwickshire. The house features original 18th-century interiors and has undergone significant restoration with guided tours and outdoor sculpture tours available for visitors.
This detached historic cottage within Northumberland National Park offers a peaceful and scenic woodland retreat with cosy features and family-friendly amenities.
The Bothy at Caberston is a cosy terrace cottage situated in the small village of Walkerburn near Peebles, offering a peaceful stay close to the River Tweed and surrounded by scenic walks and mountain biking routes on a working farm.
Traquair House is Scotland's oldest inhabited house, lived in by the Stuart family since 1491. Visitors can tour the historic house, explore extensive grounds including a maze, enjoy craft workshops, dine at the 1745 Cottage Restaurant, and visit the famous brewery shop. The venue also hosts events, weddings, and offers luxurious accommodations.
Kielder Cottage Spa is a historic converted stable cottage located near Kielder Reservoir and Kielder Castle, nestled in a rural setting with extensive grounds, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat for families or couples seeking nature immersion and outdoor activities.
Knoppingsholme Stable is a renovated holiday accommodation set on a working farm in the North Tyne Valley, Northumberland National Park, with rural views and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for families and groups.
This 17th-century detached farmhouse is situated in private grounds near Northumberland National Park, offering a spacious countryside setting with large garden and scenic views, ideal for families and nature lovers.
This cottage is set within 200 acres of parkland near Mellerstain House in the Scottish Borders, offering a rural and peaceful setting with extensive grounds and shared gardens, suitable for families and groups.
Mellerstain House & Gardens is a fine Scottish Georgian stately home designed by Robert Adam, featuring exquisite interior decorations and art collections. Visitors can explore guided tours of the house, extensive formal gardens, parkland, a playground, and a cafe in an idyllic countryside setting.
Little Fawn Lodge in Otterburn, Northumberland is a peaceful three-bedroom lodge set in a countryside lodge park with private parking, a deck with hot tub, and access to Northumberland National Park and historic sites nearby.
A detached rural farm cottage set on a quiet lane with views over the Cheviot Hills, offering a peaceful countryside retreat surrounded by rolling green pastures near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. It provides a cosy and homely atmosphere ideal for a family or small group, with access to nature and a traditional farm experience in a private setting.
South Riccalton Farm Cottage is a remote luxury cottage on a working farm in the Scottish Borders, ideal for a peaceful romantic escape with scenic countryside views and outdoor wildlife.
The Granary is a one-bedroom upside-down house located in a quiet countryside setting near Cornhill-on-Tweed, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful rural retreat with nearby attractions in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
The Hirsel is a 500-acre estate with scenic parkland, lake, and river, featuring a historic house, museum, craft shops, and family-friendly facilities. Visitors can enjoy walks, gardens, and a cafe in a mostly wheelchair accessible environment. An entry charge per car applies, but Historic Houses members visit free.
This is a charming two-bedroom cottage in the countryside offering peaceful and scenic surroundings with homely and cosy interiors suitable for small families or romantic escapes.
Foulden Tithe Barn is a rare example of a tithe barn used historically to store agricultural tithes given to the Church. It showcases modern vernacular architecture with distinctive arched openings at the first-floor level, providing insight into traditional agricultural practices.
A former shepherd’s cottage with character located within Northumberland National Park, offering panoramic views and a rural setting on a working sheep farm, ideal for guests seeking a peaceful and homely countryside retreat.
This detached holiday cottage is set in the Scottish Borders on a hillside with views of the Teviot Valley, surrounded by woodland and farmland, offering a peaceful and rural setting for visitors.
Jedburgh Abbey is a historic ruined Augustinian abbey founded in the 12th century, located in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. Visitors can explore extensive abbey ruins showcasing Norman and early English architecture, part of a popular regional walking route.
A detached holiday home in a rural Northumberland village featuring original design elements and accommodation for eight, with easy ground-floor access and countryside views.
A charming terraced stone cottage located in a rural setting near Coldstream in the Scottish Borders, offering peaceful countryside views and a cosy, homely atmosphere suitable for families and pet owners.
This spacious and luxurious ground floor cottage in South Midlothian offers flexible sleeping arrangements and a range of family-friendly features within a scenic setting accessible to nearby activities across Scottish Borders and Edinburgh.
Penicuik Estate is a rural retreat near Edinburgh featuring grand Palladian architecture, historic landscapes, and parkland. Visitors can explore Old Penicuik House and its grounds, with opportunities for exclusive events and enjoying nature.
Auld Kirk House is a historic church conversion located in the tranquil village of Westruther, Scottish Borders, offering a blend of historic charm and modern luxury in a stylish setting with private garden and hot tub.
A private and self-contained wing of a Victorian country house set in a rural area near Yetholm, ideal for family and group gatherings with a peaceful garden and nature surroundings.
The Lodge is a family-friendly holiday cottage in the Scottish Borders featuring a private garden, hot tub, and countryside surroundings with spacious rooms and a scenic setting near Kelso town.
Kelso Abbey is a historic ruined abbey in Kelso, Scottish Borders, dating from the 12th century, featuring impressive Romanesque architecture and significant medieval history. The site is open to the public with free entry and includes notable ruins such as the west tower and crossings, set near the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot.
This single-storey lodge is set in peaceful woodland near the village of Denholm, offering a homely and private retreat surrounded by mature woodland and a small stream, suitable for families and those seeking a tranquil countryside base.
This is a charming barn conversion situated in a quiet courtyard setting by the River Tweed in a Borders village opposite Melrose, known for its peaceful and scenic riverbank atmosphere with countryside views.
Dryburgh Abbey is the historic ruins of a Premonstratensian monastery in the Scottish Borders, notable for its scenic riverside location, significant medieval history, and being the burial place of Sir Walter Scott and Earl Haig. The site forms part of the Borders Abbeys Way walking route.
This accommodation is a spacious contemporary barn conversion with three bedrooms and en-suite facilities, set in a rural location near Northumberland National Park, featuring lovely countryside views and suitable for families or friends.
This holiday property is located in a quiet hamlet in the Scottish Borders, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with countryside views, ideal for a relaxed getaway.
Carolside House & Gardens is a renowned 18th-century mansion set in scenic parkland in the Scottish Borders, famous for its historic roses including a National Collection of Gallica Roses. Visitors can explore series of garden rooms each with distinct themes and enjoy peaceful walks by the river and across an 18th-century bridge.
The Annex at Fernyrig is a peaceful ground-floor semi-detached bungalow in the Scottish Borders offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with scenic garden views and rural surroundings, suitable for couples or small families including pets.
A peaceful and homely cottage located in the quiet village of Leitholm, Scottish Borders, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with scenic country walks nearby and a private enclosed garden.
A rural self-contained cottage in Northumberland National Park with panoramic views over a nature reserve, set on a working farm with characterful features and abundant wildlife.
A spacious detached cottage in the village of Otterburn with four bedrooms, set in a quiet lane featuring an enclosed garden, patio with BBQ, off-road parking for 3 cars, and Wi-Fi.
The Hemmel is a semi-detached two-bedroom cottage located in a small village near the Northumberland countryside, offering a peaceful and rural retreat with exposed stone and woodwork, suitable for families or small groups looking for a cosy and intimate stay with garden access and woodland surroundings.
Etal Castle is a medieval ruined castle in Northumberland, England, featuring a residential tower, gatehouse, and curtain walls. It played a role in the Anglo-Scottish Wars and is now managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a historic ruin.
A cosy single-storey cottage forming part of a disused railway station located on the fringe of the picturesque village of Falstone providing a tranquil retreat for couples with a garden patio and private parking.
The Hive is a charming holiday caravan situated on the banks of the River Teviot near Hawick, offering a peaceful retreat with open plan living and a garden decking area overlooking the river.
Towford Farm Bungalow is a rural bungalow located on a working farm in countryside near Jedburgh, offering panoramic views and an open plan living space with wood burner, suitable for families or small groups up to six guests.
The Bothy at Winkston Farmhouse is a cosy one-bedroom cottage located in the peaceful grounds of Winkston Farmhouse near Peebles, suitable for couples or solo travellers and featuring secure bike storage, drying facilities, and a laid-back atmosphere for outdoor enthusiasts.
A 5-star shepherds cottage in the hamlet of Saughtree, Scotland, near the River Liddel, offering accommodation for four guests with a peaceful rural setting and access to nearby outdoor activities.
A light and airy single-floor home with a private garden in a countryside location near a village with shops and pubs, located on the edge of Northumberland National Park.
Stable Lodge is a spacious two-bedroom holiday cottage situated in a quiet courtyard near the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, offering views across the river and proximity to the village of Melrose and local amenities.
Harmony Garden in Melrose is a high walled garden spanning 3.5 acres featuring various divided garden areas and a large lawn used for events like the Borders Book Festival. The adjacent Harmony Hall is available as a holiday let, while the gardens are freely accessible to the public.
A detached former bothy cottage on the banks of the River Dryfe in Boreland offering a peaceful rural retreat with open plan living, a woodburner, and outdoor garden space.
Elm Croft is a detached holiday home in the village of Falstone, situated within Northumberland National Park, offering a peaceful and homely setting for families and friends to explore the surrounding natural and rural environment.
Harvieston Hall is a grand 17th-century mansion near Edinburgh offering accommodation for large groups in a tranquil and private setting just 30 minutes from the city centre.
Arniston House is a magnificent William Adam Palladian mansion set in a large estate near Edinburgh, offering guided tours, beautiful gardens, and rich historical and family heritage.
Courtyard Cottage is a countryside accommodation with scenic views over the Border country near Kelso and Floors Castle, set within the extensive parkland and gardens surrounding Mellerstain House, a grand historic stately home.
Smailholm Tower is a 15th-century peel tower in the Scottish Borders, now a museum displaying the history of the region and the stories of Sir Walter Scott through detailed model figures. Visitors can explore the four-storey tower house, its historic architecture, and enjoy panoramic views from its dramatic hilltop position.