Our featured Borders holiday cottages include this exceptional property nestling in the Cheviot foothills. The Scottish Borders is a land of ancient abbeys, castles and historic. On exploring in and around the main towns of Melrose and Kelso holiday cottage visitors will soon come to realise that down the centuries this region formed the frontline in the many wars between England and Scotland. On holiday in Roxburghshire it is immediately evident that, today, the real Scotland starts right at the border. Roxburghshire was named after what was once the largest market town between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Mysteriously it disappeared almost entirely and is now just a farming hamlet. Of even greater mystery and intrigue are the ruins of Roxburgh Castle - could they have been Camelot of folklore fame? The River Tweed flows through the main towns in the county - nearby Kelso and Melrose. Kelso Abbey was the largest of the Border abbeys and Melrose one of the richest. It is here that Robert the Bruce's heart is buried. Other ruined abbeys include Dryburgh, perhaps the most evocative monastic ruin in Scotland with Sir Walter Scott's grave, and the impressive Jedburgh Abbey.
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This impressive self-contained wing of a beautiful Victorian country house is ideal for family gatherings and the perfect base for exploring Northumberland and the Scottish borders. Spacious, very comfortable and furnished with period furniture, it boasts a south facing secluded garden with private hot tub for ultimate relaxation, both house and garden enjoy stunning views over parkland (pictured) with its grazing horses and rare breed sheep and cattle to the Cheviot Hills and a picturesque loch (fishing available). A full sized snooker table is housed across a cobbled courtyard to the rear and the colourfully planted gardens encompass a toddler zone next to the house, a maze of terraces and paths, badminton, treehouse with a slide and swing. Located just over the English border into Scotland, a beautiful landscape famous for its abbeys, castles and historic houses, glorious beaches and excellent walking, fishing and golf, Lochside West Wing lies within 2 miles of pubs and shops in Town Yetholm and 6 miles from the market town of Kelso.
Entrance to spacious hallway with grand piano. Large sitting room with library, open fire and lovely views. Second sitting room with TV/video and sofa bed (for +2). Dining room with log fire. Well equipped kitchen with Aga and electric cooker. Utility room. Shower room/WC. First floor: Family suite with single bedroom with 2’ 6” bed leading to spacious double bedroom with half tester bed and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Double bedroom with four poster bed and single bed (for +1). Two twin bedded rooms both with 2’ 6” beds. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).
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