Auld Kirk House
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.
Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
Administrative lieutenancy area in Scotland covering former Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire.
Lochside Garden House
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.
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The Tackhouse
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.
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The Bothy
The Bothy is a couples-only, boutique-style cottage set privately beside a farmhouse in the countryside near Kelso, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat with scenic rural surroundings and access to outdoor activities.
Springwood Holiday Park
Springwood Holiday Park is a newly renovated holiday park near Kelso in the borders with a stylish bar, outdoor fire pits, and luxury lodges featuring private hot tubs, set in a peaceful countryside environment.
2 miles from Floors Castle
Floors Castle is Scotland's largest inhabited castle offering visitors architectural beauty, fine art, and expansive gardens including a walled garden and woodland trails. The venue provides indoor castle tours and outdoor parkland exploration, child-friendly facilities, food services, and welcomes dogs on leads in the grounds. It offers a rich cultural experience with accessibility features for all.
Pentland Pod
A peaceful luxury pod set in a private field with scenic countryside surroundings, featuring an open plan ground floor layout and a private wood-fired hot tub, ideal for a romantic and tranquil retreat close to Edinburgh.
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2 miles from Penicuik Estate
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.
South Riccalton Farm Cottage
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.
Fairview
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.
East Learmouth Farmstays - Stewards Granary
Stewards Granary is a tranquil holiday let situated on East Learmouth Farm in Cornhill-on-Tweed offering a peaceful rural retreat surrounded by nature and outdoor activities at the doorstep, including fishing, walking, and horse riding.
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2 miles from The Hirsel
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.
Woodland Pod
A stylish and modern pod located in a countryside setting for couples seeking a peaceful, private retreat with a private hot tub, featuring ground floor open plan living and an elevated decking area.
Little Fawn
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.
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Groom's Bell
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.
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2 miles from Marchmont
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.
Clear Sky Lodge Park
A rural lodge park set in 45 acres of woodland within Northumberland National Park, near Kielder village and close to natural attractions like Kielder Water and Kielder Castle, offering a tranquil setting surrounded by nature and woodland trails.
Keppel Gate
This five-bedroom holiday home near Heriot offers a peaceful countryside setting with spacious accommodation for groups, combining modern conveniences with rustic charm and easy access to outdoor activities in the Moorfoot Hills and nearby Edinburgh.
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Stable Yard Cottage
A traditional-style cottage ideal for families and friends, located in a scenic countryside setting with private garden space and woodburner heating.
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Thirlestane Woodland Lodges
Thirlestane Woodland Lodges are nestled within the Lauderdale Estate in the South of Scotland, surrounded by mature woodland and views over the Leader Water. The setting offers a tranquil countryside retreat with access to outdoor activities such as walking, golf, and fishing, set near the Scottish Borders town of Lauder and historic Thirlestane Castle.
3 miles from Greenknowe Tower
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 Cart House
The Cart House is a boutique-style self-catering cottage in a converted old cart shed near Duns in the Scottish Borders, offering tranquil and stylish accommodation with countryside views, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
3 miles from Bughtrig
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.
The Lodge
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.
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2 miles from Kelso Abbey
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.
Kielder Cottage Spa
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.
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Curlew Cottage
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.
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Near Bellingham, Northumberland
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.