TOFTCOMBS MANSION HOUSE

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Castle |10 bedrooms |Sleeps 18

Biggar in Edinburgh

From £5000 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Relax in luxury in the Scottish Borders and have the run of your very own country house with its 10 acre grounds.


Toftcombs is a truly delightful, classic country house with views across the stunning Scottish Borders countryside, yet only 26 miles from Edinburgh. This wonderful Baronial style red sandstone country house, was once the former home of the Gladstone Family made famous by Prime Minister William Gladstone. Set in 10 acres of grounds the beautifully furnished home has a classic country house feel with a modern twist. Toftcombs provides elegant surroundings with all the luxury and comfort of a stately home. Yet it still retains a very relaxed homely feel . Several formal sitting rooms/ dining rooms with open fires, huge entertaining kitchen with large farmhouse table/ aga and traditional ovens. Music room with piano, drum kit , guitar and microphone. Billiard room . Large reception hall with minstral gallery above . Laundry room , office with wifi and unlimited broadband . Sky/DVD/ipod music systems. Huge four poster bed in master with en suite and turrett room . 8 double bedrooms ( 2 of which can have additional singles to make family rooms ) and one single bedroom. Ideal for pets with separate enclosed gardens and paddocks. Pets to be kept downstairs in the hard floored areas - Outside garden games and trampoline. BBQ . All linen, heating, logs, coal etc included. Great for kids with lots to do in the grounds and locally.
Local village of Biggar short walk away with local village shops and quaint pubs. Golf , riding, walking , cycling all close by. Our housekeeper will meet you on arrival - we can provide afternoon tea or champagne on arrival on request . She will show you around and get you settled in - all beds made up to your requirements with towels/ linen and white company toiletries provided and then leave you to relax and enjoy your very own country retreat.

9 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms provide an ideal luxury retreat for family gatherings, weddings, parties and business dinners. Available for self catering rental -where you have the run of the whole house .If however you need additional staff butler/housekeeper they can be provided on request to either stay on site or booked on an hourly basis to help with the odd lunches /dinners etc.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Previously the house was a country house hotel so all electrical facilities including piping hot water all day ensures the first class standard that is expected from a luxury country house. From the road the impressive entrance gates, a sweeping drive leads up to the house and the fully enclosed grounds, laid out to manicured lawn, woodland and paddock with stable.

10 beautifully decorated bedrooms with 9 bathrooms, Fully equipped 36 ft kitchen with large dining table for informal meals. The aga, gas hob and smeg oven with log burning stove provide a warm cosy environment on those snowy days. Relaxing family room with Sky TV, DVD , large elegant formal lounge with open fire. The formal dining room can easily sit up to 15 with open fire and stunning views over the Hartree Hills. To accommodate larger parties the full sized billard room can accommodate over 30 dinner guests. The large graveled drive can also be used for a marquee for even larger events.



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Toftcombs provides a chance to relax and unwind in a beautiful country setting, strolling around the grounds, playing badminton and croquet on the lawn or just having an open air BBQ and glass of champagne overlooking the fine views. The full size billard room and music room with a full set of drum kit and piano can entertain children for hours. There are many walks in the area around Biggar with several golf courses nearby, shooting, riding nearby or at local livery, fishing and all the usual pursuits that the scottish borders is renowned for are moments away.

A Baronial house in 10 acres of beautiful countryside. Toftcombs is a fine country house of great Baronial and architectural merit in a private and mature setting. The magnificent well proportioned reception rooms and dining rooms are ideal for entertaining with open fires and the large reception hall with minstral gallery is ideal for hosting parties, family re-unions or corporate work events and weddings.

The accommodation sleeping up to 18 is versatile and fully modernised delivering every modern day convenience, however retaining all the period features of when it was built in 1832.

Edinburgh is only 26 miles away ( half an hour drive ) Glasgow 32 miles, Peebles 17 miles. It is within walking distance to the pretty market town of Biggar with its quaint shops and restaurants. In addition Toftcombs has the most beautiful scottish borders countryside on its doorstep.

Further details outdoors:
The house is set in 10 acres of lawns, woodland, paddocks and is entered through electric gates up a long drive to a large gravel area for parking cars.

Further details

Refundable security deposit required.
Housekeeper will meet guests on arrival and get them settled in.
All linens/towels included
Logs and coal included in price.
£10 per dog max 3
Paddock available for ponies.

Conditions

Short and weekend breaks available- group weekends catered for with our butler service.
Christmas 2011 available due to cancellation - 7 nights 6000 pounds ( 500 UK pounds discount included)
Welcome christmas basket , champagne and canapes on arrival . House fully decorated for Christmas.

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The Edinburgh / Lothians / Edinburgh/Midlothian region

Covering about eighteen hundred square miles, the Scottish Borders stretches from the rolling hills and moorland in the west, through gentler valleys to the high agricultural plains of the east, and on to the rocky Berwickshire coastline with its secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages.

In the bright spring months, fresh new growth fills the valleys and forests of the Scottish Borders. Enjoy time to spare with the lure of lighter longer summer days or relax in more mellow shades of autumn when mauves and purples tint the moors. Crunch through the crisp frosts of winter, when early morning mist floats over the lowlands, and the snow capped hills sparkle in the distance. Land and sea, hills and moorland all sit happily side by side. Rivers and paths wind their way through untouched natural beauty whilst the more gentle pace of life subtly relaxes and revives you. Seasonal changes await to delight, every day at every turn.
The Scottish Borders is truly a destination for all seasons!

Beautiful Scottish countryside - ideal rural retreat with the pretty village of Biggar with its quaint pubs and shops a short walk away .

The Scottish Borders has a wide variety of high quality, fresh local produce incorporated into a menu to design a mouth-watering masterpiece, providing one of many memorable experiences you will encounter during your stay in the Borders – a treasure chest of hidden gems.

What makes the Borders such a hugely popular tourist destination is the sheer range of activities packed into such a small and accessible region. Walk, golf, fish, ride, off road, windsurfing, the list is long, the open Borders countryside and view nature at its seasonal best.

Whether using organised tours or exploring at your own pace, you can revel in the lively, cosmopolitan entertainment of the towns and cities, enjoy the wealth of artistic and cultural activities running throughout the year, sample some of the best cuisine in the world, explore the country's dramatic and colourful history and natural heritage, spectate from the sidelines or take a more active role in a wide variety of sporting pursuits, or trace your roots here.

Whichever activity you choose, you will be rewarded with a sense of achievement and perhaps even a close-up view of local wildlife such as red squirrels and deer. One visit simply won't be enough!
Whatever your interests or however you like to spend your free time, you'll find something to keep you entertained in the Borders.

The Edinburgh / Biggar area

Edinburgh - All the sites and sounds of Scotland capital within half an hour drive.
Edinburgh Festival and numerous events throughout the year.

Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, making it the ideal city break destination. With Scotland's most famous castle dominating the city skyline, there is plenty to see and do with the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary. Ideal for day trips and then return to the tranquility of the country.

Discover world-class museums and galleries, take a tour on an open-top bus or even visit the city's own zoo. From the world famous Festivals to top-class restaurants and bars, not to mention fabulous shopping, you'll be spoilt for choice.

How to get there

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Edinburgh Airport / Glasgow airport - 45 minutes drive. Waverley Station - 45 Minutes drive . Local bus from Edinburgh to Biggar

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Reviews

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11 Sep 2011

“Room for all and then some!” The house was more amazing then the photos. The owner was on top of all our needs and very gracious. The butler, Issac, was a dream come true, as he could take care of anything, A wonderful cook!... more

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Exceeded our expectations -
"Toftcombs house COMPLETELY exceeded our expectations which were already very high. This was a surprise trip for my fathers 70th birthday and I strongly recommend anyone having a family re-union to book right away. The house has everything you need for a perfect hide-away......TV/DVD room, music room upstairs, fantastic full size snooker room, beautiful lounge with cd player for relaxing and with an open fire or stove in almost every room which really makes you feel at home!!!! The house is full of so many surprises, which will take some time to discover. Sara, the housekeeper was fantastic, and made us feel like old friends within minutes of arriving. The village of Biggar is within 10-15 mins walk and has several wonderful independant shops selling some fantastic gifts etc. Also every type of store is represented - take-away, restaurant, bar, grocery, butcher etc etc. Our family's time at Toftcombs will be talked about fondly for a very long time and I strongly urge anyone looking for a family get-away to get booking!!!" - Alan Norrie

The House was incredible
"The house was incredible and everyone there really loved lounging around in the various rooms and playing snooker (in which I won 3 out of 3 and I hadn't played for about 10 years so I was particularly happy). Everything was immaculately clean and there was plenty of room for everyone the Master suite that my brother had was incredible."


Guest Review .
The house completely exceeded our expectations in terms of both size (inside and out) and the quality of the decor and furnishings. Our jaws dropped when we stepped into the kitchen and then into each room. And what views! The gallery, the floors - amazing. The pictures on the internet just don't do the inside justice. We were also very taken with how the house felt like a home. You've taken such care to keep it looking like a home, with all your amazing pictures and niknaks and beautiful cushions, nice towels and toiletries and having Sky and a DVD was great too. 'Homely' is something we have rarely found in a rental property - and we have been to loads over the years. Thank you so much for the work that has gone into it. It was quite expensive compared to other places we have rented but I can see why!" "Also it was great for the dogs!!!" "All in all a wonderful house, wonderful location, wonderful holiday."

Guests Review
And that brings me to Isaac. ( THE BUTLER ) who really did help make the weekend, his manners were impeccable and the service we got from him from the moment we arrived until we left was absolutely spot on. I have never been force fed so much bacon, eggs, blackpudding, haggis, beans and it goes on, in my life. We went to bed fairly late with Isaac still serving us drinks, and woke up to a clean house and the smell of breakfast and coffee. He was always suitably dressed, with a smile on his face and helped out with anything we needed, a thoroughly nice chap and great at his job." "The caterers were excellent and produced very good food with us barely noticing they had even arrived."
Dawn , August 2008
"We rented Toftcombs for a long weekend for our wedding - our whole family stayed in the house Scottish and American relatives all had the time of their lives - a big part of this was down to the expectional accommodation - the house is so beautiful and exceeded all our expectations with wonderful decor and everything you will need plus a definite wow factor - this was matched with a very warm welcome from the housekeeper - the owners and staff went out of their way to ensure that our stay was perfect and provided us with support and help for organising the wedding - what can I say Toftcombs made our wedding a truly unforgettable day - I would highly recommend."

Rental prices

Prices for group size 18
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer 2011	1 Jul 11	1 Sep 11	5000£ 5000	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn 2011	1 Sep 11	2 Nov 11	5000£ 5000	0-	0-	Flexible
Winter 2011	2 Nov 11	19 Dec 11	6500£ 6500	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas 2011	19 Dec 11	29 Dec 11	6500£ 6500	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year 2011	29 Dec 11	6 Jan 12	6500£ 6500	0-	0-	1 Week
CLOSED SEASON	6 Jan 12	20 Mar 12	5000£ 5000	0-	0-	1 Week
March - December 2012	20 Mar 12	2 Dec 12	5000£ 5000	0-	0-	1 Week
FESTIVE SEASON	2 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	6500£ 6500	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Special Nightly rates from 900 Uk pounds . Minimum of 2 nights .Long weekend and short weekend breaks available on request - Reduced rates for smaller parties.Minimum stay of 2 nights required .

The Mansion House is closed each year from 5th January till 20th March.

Butler and breakfast service and dinner also available on request

August weeks available for 2012 .Minimum of 7 nights stay during July , August, Christmas and New Year

Facility fee of £1000-£3000 for weddings, receptions etc applicablefor hosting additional guests and events..

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Claire Anderton Landline +44 131 5589479 Mobile +44 771 8917939 Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This castle has received 1 review from previous guests.