Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
No 6 Castlehill is a light, sunny and spacious home-from-home, furnished comfortably for couples or families. The wood burning stove in the lounge is cosy on cooler days and you can breakfast in the dining kitchen, looking out at the neighbouring 15th Century ruined tower. The garden, with sun deck and chairs, is enclosed by stone walls and planted with roses, heathers, honeysuckle and fuchsias.
Castlehill nestles in the Manor Valley which runs from the Tweed, with it’s own river up into the Southern Uplands, and the road goes nowhere, so it is a quiet, peaceful setting with lots to explore - Macbeth’s Hill, The Thief Road, St Gordian’s Cross, for example - on foot or by bike (2 provided). Or just sit, relax and watch the swallows fly! A beautiful drive of 5 to 10 minutes takes you to Peebles for shopping and lots of other activities.
back of house
lounge with log burning stove
master bedroom
dining area
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The South/Borders region
Hills over 800m, lochs, salmon rivers, stands of native Scots Pine, attractive market towns and frequent historic cultural festivals are some of the features missed by the majority of folk from the south heading for the highlands. Perhaps the Scots would like to keep the secret to themselves!
Day trips can be made to Edinburgh and the coast at North Berwick with it’s Sea Bird Centre and trips to Bass Rock and, a bit farther afield, Alnwick and the Northumberland coast.
Peebles area
Although one of the significant market towns of the Borders, The Royal Borough of Peebles has retained a distinctly rural feel with views all around of the surrounding hills and forests. It boasts some lovely hotels for coffee or meals out and a community theatre.
The River Tweed provides lovely walks with the chance to see all sorts of wildlife, including the kingfisher! A gentle stroll takes you to the 14th Century Neidpath Castle, which is often open to the public. Nearby are Kailzie Gardens with the Osprey Watch, and Traquair House, the oldest inhabited Scottish castle.
The Belltane festival in June is a pageant lasting a week celebrated by horseback processions, bands of pipers and brass and carnival floats.
The renowned Glentress mountain biking centre is just west of the town and there is fly fishing in the Tweed for salmon, trout and grayling. Permits can be bought in Peebles and beginners lessons are available complete with tackle hire. Hill walking is available all around (details from the tourist office) and there is pony trekking at the Peebles Hydro Hotel.
Peebles Golf Course on the edge of the town and the Cardrona Golf Course 5 minutes east are challenging Championship Courses in beautiful settings.
Dawyck botanic gardens, situated near Stobo just over the hill from Castlehill, is a wonderful arboretum, really lovely when the azaleas and rhododendrons are flowering and the cerulean Echinopsis poppies. One of the first Douglas Fir has grown here to a height of nearly 50m from seed collected by David Douglas in 1827.
How to get there
Directions will be sent upon confirmation of booking. The house is 1hr 20mins drive from Edinburgh airport and 1hr 10mins from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. There is a half hourly bus service from Edinburgh to Peebles and 2 buses per day up Manor Valley.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Edinburgh: 55 km
Railway:
Edinburgh Waverley: 48 km
Activities near Peebles
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The 2 king-size beds should ensure a good night's sleep. Logs are provided.
Further details outdoors: There is a man's and a woman's bike in the shed for guests to use on roads.
Further details
German spoken, and Spanish by arrangement
Conditions
No pets Strictly no smoking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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4 Sep 08
26 Oct 08
355£355
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26 Oct 08
21 Dec 08
320£320
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21 Dec 08
6 Jan 09
480£480
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6 Jan 09
29 Mar 09
330£330
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29 Mar 09
1 Jul 09
375£375
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1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
510£510
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1 Sep 09
1 Nov 09
375£375
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1 Nov 09
20 Dec 09
330£330
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20 Dec 09
5 Jan 10
510£510
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
1) Easter 2009 and the Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May are £510 per 7 nights.
2) Short breaks are available from £200.
3) A 20% deposit (non-refundable) is payable at the time of booking, with the balance being paid no later than 3 weeks prior to arrival. If the booking is made within 3 weeks of arrival, the balance must be paid in full at the time of booking. Failure to pay the balance will mean cancellation of the booking.
4) We accept cheques, bank transfers.
Guestbook
"Great house, has everything we need, spacious, clean, maps, loved the wood burning stove – we were roasting every night! We cycled every day, Glentress is great but we also enjoyed the ride to Peebles round the hill. Great place; would definitely like to come back – we loved it."
"The cottage is extremely comfortable and well kitted out --- a very comfortable stay in lovely surroundings. Thank you very much for letting us stay."
"The house is really lovely. It was clean and tidy but still feels like home. The beds are really comfortable."
"Super and spacious accommodation. Lovely location. Lots to do in Peebles. Great weekend. Thanks very much."
"Brilliant house in a lovely area. Love Melrose --- a very relaxing holiday."
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