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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Coldstream in Scottish Borders

From £750 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

A charming, period house situated in an idyllic position on the banks of the River Tweed with outstanding, uninterrupted views over the river to open countryside beyond. The house has recently been fully renovated throughout to offer an exceptionally high standard of accommodation for up to six guests with period interiors complemented by modern amenities.

The secluded, peaceful garden is a delightful spot to sit and observe the river and its many inhabitants including heron, otter and kingfisher. From the garden, a private pathway leads down to the river and a series of riverside walks.

Private trout and salmon fishing is available at additional cost on the famous River Tweed which runs below the house. A trout rod, line and reel are provided.

The local area has a great deal to offer including internationally renowned fishing on the doorstep, fabulous walks, beautiful beaches, over 100 golf courses, riding stables and historic places of interest to visit including Holy Island and Bamburgh, Alnwick and Floors Castles all in close proximity.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedrooms
The accommodation comprises three bedrooms; two doubles (both with 4' 6" beds) and one twin (with two 3' beds). All have fabulous views of the river or the surrounding Estate. The bedrooms are decorated in neutral tones to the highest standard and comfort throughout. All have plenty of storage space with a wardrobe or chest of drawers. All bed linen is the highest quality 100% Egyptian cotton.

Bath and shower rooms
There is a family bathroom on the first floor with a bath with handheld shower, basin and WC in addition to a ground floor shower room with large walk-in power shower, basin and WC. Luxurious towels are provided for all guests.

Sitting Room
The sitting room has an open log fire, Sky television, DVD player with a house selection of DVDs, and pay telephone. Wireless Broadband internet is also available at the property.

Dining kitchen
The kitchen has dining space for six guests and direct views of The Tweed. It is decorated in traditional Shaker style with neutral tones throughout, natural tiled floor and oak work surfaces. It is fully equipped with a stainless steel electric oven and hob, dishwasher and plenty of storage space. There is a refrigerator, deepfreeze, washing machine with dryer and Belfast sink in the adjoining utility room.

Utility / rod and boot room
Accessed directly from the back door, this warm, tiled room is ideal for dogs and storing and drying fishing kit and outdoor clothing.

Children's facilities
A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

Dogs
Dogs are welcome at Garden House and we ask that they are kept to the downstairs, uncarpeted areas of the house.

Environmental policy
Milne Garden Estate has adopted an eco-friendly policy. All bath and shower toiletries and household products are eco-friendly and biodegradable with extra facilities for recycling.

Further details outdoors:
Garden House is accessed via a track (unsuitable for low slung vehicles) leading to a gravelled area with parking for at least three cars. The house sits within a large lawned area with stunning views and access to the river and is surrounded by mature woodland with extensive spring planting.

Further details

Catering and housekeeping
We can provide a range of catering options including homemade meals delivered to the house, a food-shopping, picnic hamper and wine delivery service or the services of a full or part-time cook. Facilities are available for additional cleaning or linen changes throughout guest's stay at additional cost.

Welcome hamper
Guests receive a complimentary welcome hamper on arrival which usually includes fresh coffee, tea, fresh orange juice, milk, fruit cake, cereal, eggs, bacon, bread, butter and marmalade. During the Christmas and New year period a drinks try will be provided consisting of whisky, Gordons Gin, 2 bottles Claret, 2 bottles of white wine and mixers.

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Front elevation

 

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View of house from opposite bank

 

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Sitting room

 

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Master bedroom

The Scottish Borders region

The Border Country, comprising North Northumberland and the Southern Scottish Borders, is a place of magnificent wide sky scenery, with vast expanses of untouched countryside ranging from rolling hills and rugged, windswept moorland, to gentle valleys and the 25 miles of protected golden sands and secluded rocky coves that make up the Heritage coastline. Even in the summer months, the sparkling clean beaches remain almost deserted.

The local area is internationally renowned for its fishing and field sports, offering first class shooting and stalking and some of the finest fishing in the world on The River Tweed, the most prolific salmon river in the European Union. The area is also a golfer's paradise boasting over 100 courses from challenging PGA Championship courses, to picturesque links and parkland courses to suit all standards.

Offshore, there is a thriving water sports scene, with excellent sailing and some of the UK's best windsurfing and surfing at stunning spots such as Coldingham and Beadnell Bay. Dotted along the coast are picturesque fishing villages such as St Abbs, Alnmouth, Beadnell, and Craster offering wonderful seafood including smoked kippers, crab sandwiches and supremely fresh fish and chips. From the pretty village of Seahouses take a boat to the Farne Islands, home to a large colony of grey seals and 21 species of birds, including puffins.

For outdoor sports enthusiasts the region offers an unrivalled diversity of thousands of miles of dedicated footpaths, cycle routes and bridleways. The routes, anything from one hour to several days, take in some of the area's most magnificent countryside including the heritage coast, Cheviot, Lammermuir and Eildon Hills and Kielder Forest. Famous routes include the fabulous 63 mile long St Cutherbert's Way following the trail of early Christianity from Melrose to Holy Island, The Pennine Way, The Southern Upland Way and Border Abbey Way.

In addition to the spectacular scenery is the rich, often bloody, history of the region. The Romans and early Christians, the later border wars between the English and the Scots and the two World Wars have all left their imprints on the region, giving rise to a plethora of fascinating ancient and historical sites and buildings. Some of the most spectacular are the magnificent chain of castles, including dramatic Bamburgh, perched high on its rocky outcrop, the vast, romantic ruins of Dunstanburgh, the palatial splendour of Floors, impressive Thirlestane "one of the seven great houses of Scotland" and foreboding Alnwick, made famous as the location for Hogwart's School in the Harry Potter films.

The region also boasts a number of important houses including Traquair, the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, Manderston, the location for Channel 4's ‘The Edwardian Country House' and award-winning Paxton, reputed to be the finest example of an eighteenth-century Palladian country house in Scotland.

At low tide, drive across the causeway to the famous religious retreat of Holy Island, or Lindisfarne. This tiny, picturesque island is home to the evocative remains of a ruined eleventh-century priory, a beautifully restored castle and the infamous Lindisfarne Mead. Similarly impressive ecclesiastical splendours are the majestic abbey ruins at Jedburgh and at Dryborough, which is the burial place of Sir Walter Scott.

The Coldstream area

Home to the famous Coldstream Guards, the charming borders town of Coldstream sits on the northern bank of the River Tweed and was once a rival to Gretna Green for runaway marriages. The town has a museum dedicated to the Guards as well as a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Just outside the village is The Hirsel Country Estate, picturesque home of the Douglas-Home family which offers lovely woodland and lakeside walks, excellent birdlife and the 18-hole Hirsel Golf Course.

Three miles to the south is the attractive village of Norham a finalist for England's Favourite Village Award and famous for its imposing Norman castle ruins and the celebrated Foreman's Butchers.

How to get there

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The Scottish Borders is easily accessible by car and Coldstream is conveniently located for access to the A1(M). The nearest airports are at Edinburgh and Newcastle, both of which are well served with flights from within the UK and the rest of Europe. Nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed has excellent rail links, with Edinburgh and Newcastle just 40 minutes away and London Kings Cross to Berwick from 3.5 hours by train.

Newcastle International Airport 0870 122 1488
Edinburgh International Airport 0870 040 0007
National Rail Enquires 08457 484950
National Express East Coast 08457 225 111

Activities near Coldstream

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
SPECIAL OFFER	20 Dec 11	3 Jan 12	963£ 963	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 13	1 Apr 12	8 Apr 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 14	8 Apr 12	15 Apr 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 15	15 Apr 12	22 Apr 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 16	22 Apr 12	29 Apr 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 17	29 Apr 12	6 May 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 18	6 May 12	13 May 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 19	13 May 12	20 May 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 20	20 May 12	27 May 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 21	27 May 12	3 Jun 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 22	3 Jun 12	10 Jun 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 23	10 Jun 12	17 Jun 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 24	17 Jun 12	24 Jun 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 25	24 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 26	1 Jul 12	8 Jul 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 27	8 Jul 12	15 Jul 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 28	15 Jul 12	22 Jul 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 29	22 Jul 12	29 Jul 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 30	29 Jul 12	5 Aug 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 31	5 Aug 12	12 Aug 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 32	12 Aug 12	19 Aug 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 33	19 Aug 12	26 Aug 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 34	26 Aug 12	2 Sep 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 35	2 Sep 12	9 Sep 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 36	9 Sep 12	16 Sep 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 37	16 Sep 12	23 Sep 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 38	23 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 39	30 Sep 12	7 Oct 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 40	7 Oct 12	14 Oct 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 41	14 Oct 12	21 Oct 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 42	21 Oct 12	28 Oct 12	1070£ 1070	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 43	28 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Week 51	20 Dec 12	3 Jan 13	1170£ 1170	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Christmas and New Year bookings include a decorated tree, festive hamper and drinks tray (including champagne, wine, gin and whisky) in addition to the standard welcome pack.

Prices include bed linen, towels, all utilities, logs, pre-arrival and departure cleaning and a welcome hamper.

A 20% deposit is payable at the time of booking. The balance is payable eight weeks prior to the commencement of the booking. A £250 refundable security deposit is payable with balance. Full payment is due for bookings which take place within eight weeks. Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer, debit card or credit card. Credit card bookings are subject to a 2% fee to recover the charges made by the card companies.

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3 years listed You are contacting Emma Crabtree Crabtree & Crabtree Ltd (property manager) Landline +44 (0)1890 820359 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The property manager is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has so far received 0 reviews.

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