Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2.5 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
In a delightful rural setting adjacent to the Quair Water, with only the sounds of the birds and the river, this 18th century bothy is completely away from it all, yet only 27 miles from Edinburgh. Set adjacent to the original miller's house (now the owner's home), the bothy is all open-plan, rustic yet comfortable with direct access into a pretty south facing garden.
There is a menu of linear and circular walks from the doorstep, some along sections of the Southern Upland way. World class mountain biking is available at Glentress Forest 4 miles away and salmon and trout fishing is available on the River Tweed. Nesting Ospreys (in season) can be observed via CCTV from nearby Kailzie Gardens and Traquair House, the oldest inhabited house in Scotland is a five minute walk down the road. The busy market town of Peebles (6 miles) has excellent shops, restaurants and even a swimming pool and theatre.
Mill Bothy has direct access to the garden
Mill Bothy lies amidst stunning scenery
A wood-burning stove completes the cosy feel
Mill Bothy is all open-plan
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/21784
The South/Borders region
The landscape of the Scottish Borders covering an area of 1800 square miles is characterised by green rolling hills divided by beautiful river valleys, the most famous of which is the Tweed. The river runs right through the region for nearly 160km from its source above Tweedsmuir to the sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed. The section of the Tweed Valley stretching from Melrose to Peebles is where you will find a string of attractions from the ruins of Dryburgh and Melrose Abbey to the eccentricities of Sir Walter Scott's mansion at Abbotsford and the intriguing Jacobite past of Traquair House. Along with the towns of Selkirk and Galashiels these towns form the heart of the Borders region, whose turbulent history was, until the Act of Union characterised by endless clan warfare and Reivers raids. Consequently the area is strewn with ruined castles and keeps. This turbulent past is now remembered each year by the Common Ridings in June and July . Towns like Peebles and Selkirk hold celebrations normally lasting a week which include "ride-outs" where hundreds of locals ride horses around the burgh boundaries.
Innerleithen / Traquair area
Situated 6 miles from the market town of Peebles and 1.5 miles from Innerleithen, the tiny village of Traquair lies on the Southern Upland Way and is home to Traquair House, the oldest continuously inhabited house in Scotland. The present owners, the Maxwell-Stuarts have lived here since 1491. The house hosts several events every year including the famous Traquair Fair : a feast of music, theatre and dance normally held on the first weekend in August. Opportunities abound for walking, fishing on the Tweed, golf at local courses in Innerleithen and Cardrona and cycling. World class mountain biking is available at Glentress Forest, 4 miles away and the extreme 7-Stanes downhill run is just half a mile down the road in Traquair Forest. For a less hair-raising time, visit Peebles with its busy and eclectic High Street. Here you will find art galleries, good restaurants like the The Sunflower, Osso & Halcyon, a museum and the wondeful Eastgate Theatre.
How to get there
Mill Bothy is situated 27 miles south of Edinburgh off the B7062 Peebles to Traquair road. The owner will be happy to provide more detailed directions from any part of the country.
The number 62 bus leaves Edinburgh from St Andrews Square every hour. Local taxi service 01896 831333
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Edinburgh Airport: 50 km
Railway:
Waverley Station, Edinburgh: 40 km
Activities near Innerleithen
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Large beamed sleeping/living/dining room. Wood-burning stove Rugs on varnished wooden floor. Zip and link bed provides choice of 2 single beds or 1 king size bed. Sofa bed (for +1). Farmhouse style kitchen area. Heating by night storage heaters. Travel cot and high chair available on request (free of charge)
Further details outdoors: Parking for 1 car Shops 1.5 miles Shared garden with furniture and bar-b-que Secure cycle store
Further details
Garden is shared with the owner. Owner available for help and advice (English speaking) Grocery provisions can be supplied on request.
Conditions
Sorry no pets allowed and no smoking A 25% deposit is required on booking Mill Bothy with the balance required 6 weeks prior to arrival. We appreciate guests leaving Mill Bothy clean and tidy. We reqest that all breakages/damage be paid for. We recommend therefore that guests take out their own holiday insurance. Suitable for the elderly
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Autumn
2 Oct 09
30 Oct 09
300£300
5050
6060
Flexible
Winter
30 Oct 09
23 Dec 09
200£200
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1 Week
Christmas
23 Dec 09
30 Dec 09
350£350
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Hogmanay
30 Dec 09
7 Jan 10
350£350
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7 Jan 10
13 Feb 10
200£200
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6060
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13 Feb 10
20 Feb 10
280£280
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20 Feb 10
3 Apr 10
200£200
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6060
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3 Apr 10
17 Apr 10
300£300
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17 Apr 10
26 Jun 10
280£280
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6060
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26 Jun 10
4 Sep 10
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Weekend stays available:
3 night break Friday-Monday £150
2 night break Friday-Sunday £120
Additional person charged at £10/night
Changeover day: Friday but can be flexible-please ask.
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve Mill Bothy with the balance being payable 6 weeks prior to arrival.
payments can be made by cheque, bank transfer or by credit card through PAYPAL ( paypal subject to 4% charge)
Guestbook for Mill Bothy
"We've had a fantastic time. We loved the cottage and the beautiful view. We are sad to be leaving" Ray & Vickie Tyne and Wear Oct 07
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