Barns Tower, Peebles, Scottish Borders

Bedrooms 1 kingsized double. Sleeps: 2. Short breaks available - min 3 nights. No pets.
Barns Tower is an ancient Borders keep, full of charm and perfect for a couple to escape to. Roaring log fires, a sumptuous bed, comfortable sitting room and wonderful kitchen make a heavenly retreat. Venture out on idyllic walks and picnics; exciting mountain bike treks; fishing and golfing expeditions. Explore Neidpath Castle, Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and potter around the exceptional independent food shops in Peebles and beyond.

Stables Cottage, Melrose

Bedrooms 1: 1 king (en-suite). Sleeps: 3 adults/2 adults + 2 children. Melrose 1 mile. Pet friendly.
An idyllic romantic country cottage, originally the Victorian stables for a Scottish country house. Stables Cottage has been restored to a very high standard and offers warm and cosy holiday accommodation with modern facilities. Perfect for a honeymoon or romantic break in the Scottish borders. Larger groups can rent the neighbouring holiday cottage, the Saddlery. Pets are welcome to come on holiday too!

GrainStore, Traquair, Peeblesshire

Bedrooms 2. Sleeps: 4 (1 double, 1 twin). Near Peebles. Short breaks welcome off-season. Sorry, no pets.
This comfortable and sympathetically converted cottage gives immediate access to great hill walking country: the Southern Upland Way (a long-distance walking route) passes the door, while the Tweed Valley Forest Park includes Glentress, catering for various standards of walking and mountain biking. Locally the Scottish Borders has many and varied attractions: historic houses (the closest is Traquair House), popular tourist towns (e.g. Peebles); wildlife (e.g. the Osprey Watch centres in Glentress /Kailzie Gardens); horse riding; fishing on Tweed; and golf courses e.g. Cardrona, Peebles and Innerleithen. The cottage is also within easy striking distance of historic Edinburgh.

Muirhall Cottages, Auchengray, Lanarkshire

Bedrooms 2. Sleeps: 4. 5 star luxury cottages. Pets welcome. Disabled access.
Three 5 star cottages in luxury conversions of historic farm buildings, boasting original features and an extremely high standard of comfort. Beautiful views of surrounding countryside, and many activities nearby (golf courses, New Lanark, walking etc). On-site putting green, mountain bikes, laundry service, sauna, and gourmet chef by arrangement. Situated between Edinburgh (25mins) and Glasgow (40 mins), this is an idyllic place to stay to explore Scotland if you want a luxurious break.

Merlindale Holiday Apartment, Broughton, Peebleshire

Bedrooms 2. Sleeps: 4. Peebles 8 miles. No Pets.
Merlindale Holiday Apartment is a spacious, newly refurbished, self-contained, two bedroom apartment in the Scottish Borders, 29 miles from Edinburgh. It is situated in 16 acres of wood and parkland on the banks of the Tweed. It sleeps four in extremely comfortable and stylish accommodation. Merlindale is ideal for those wishing to walk, cycle, fish, shoot, sightsee or just relax amid peaceful yet spectacular scenery of this stunning part of Scotland.

The Saddlery Cottage, Melrose

Bedrooms 2: 1 king; 1 family room (double & single). Sleeps: 5/6. Melrose 1 mile. Pet friendly.
The Saddlery is one of two beautifully restored holiday cottages situated amongst 2 acres of private and secluded gardens in the romantic Scottish Borders. The Saddlery Cottage offers a very high standard of self-catering accommodation. The cottage is accessed from a private driveway shared with a 19th century Coach House and the neighbouring Stables holiday cottage. Large groups can book both cottages. The owners live nearby and provide a personal touch - and superb attention to detail.

The Tack Room, Cove Stables, Nr Dunbar, Scottish Borders

Bedrooms 3: 1 double, 2 twin. Sleeps: 6. Dunbar 8 miles. No Pets.
This delightful steading was fully restored in 2006 to offer really excellent accommodation for a Scottish holiday. Right on the coast (with fantastic sea views), there are gorgeous sandy beaches nearby, stunning coastal walks, scuba diving, surfing, golf courses and birdwatching. There are lovely Scottish gardens, castles, abbeys and archeological remains - something for everyone in this part of Scotland! Edinburgh is easily reached for a visit.

Ludgate House, Peebles, Peebleshire

Bedrooms: 3 (2 king, 1 bunks, 1 double sofa bed). Sleeps: 6-8. Peebles. Short breaks outwith peak season. No pets.
A period property with charm, character and a cosy log burner, Ludgate House is ideally situated in the bustling Borders town of Peebles. Within a short walk, guests can find golf at one of Scotland's most picturesque courses, award-winning shopping on the High Street, the peaceful banks of the River Tweed and an impressive variety of good quality bars and restaurants. Nearby sporting facilities include world-class mountain biking trails, salmon and trout fishing, hill walking and horse riding.

Turret House, Kelso, Roxburghshire

Bedrooms 3. Sleeps: 6 (1 double, 1 twin, 1 super-king/twin). Kelso. Short breaks welcome off-season. One dog welcome.
This 17th century house in Kelso offers spacious and stylish accommodation in a historic property, with a delightful courtyard garden to relax in after a day's sight-seeing. The Borders area has a wealth of abbeys, castles, country houses and gardens to explore. Kelso Racecourse is an added attraction and the stunning countryside is ideal for walking and cycling. Edinburgh is only an hour's drive away.

Scotstoun Farmhouse, West Linton, Scottish Borders

Bedrooms 4: 2 double/twin, 1 single, 1 double/small twin. Sleeps: 6. West Linton. Short breaks. Pets welcome.
Scotstoun Farmhouse is located in a beautiful and peaceful setting only 21 miles from Edinburgh. It was completely renovated in 2005 to create a light and comfortable house, sensitively integrating innovative contemporary design with a traditional stone building. The cottage has access to the stunning walled garden adjacent to it. There are a huge range of activities nearby and both Edinburgh and Glasgow are within easy reach.

The Elms, Kelso, Scottish Borders.

Bedrooms: 5 - 4 double/twin, 1 double. Sleeps: 10. Short breaks available. Pets welcome.
The Elms is a beautiful Georgian detached house set in private grounds at the entrance gates to Floors Castle in the pretty Border town of Kelso. There is a large comfortable sitting room, games room with snooker table and kitchen with gas range cooker and dining area. Kelso town centre with its cobbled streets, pubs, restaurants and shops is within easy walking distance. The stunning Borders countryside offers so much including great fishing, golf courses, walking, riding, stately homes and gardens.