Rent Holiday House in Scottish Borders, Southern Scotland, Scotland

Edmonston House

  • Edmonston House


Property Description

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Please see web site www.kelsocottages.co.uk for full details.

Edmonston House offers chalet-style farmhouse self catering accommodation near Kelso in the Scottish Borders with commanding views over the Eden and Tweed valleys to the Cheviot Hills in the south and over rolling farmland to Hume Castle perched on the horizon to the north. There is so much space in the garden and farm you don?t need to leave the place! It has 5 bed rooms.

Edmonston is surrounded by lawn and a colourful herbaceous border and summer house.
Tennis court, Table tennis, satellite TV, CD/DVD radio, and barbecue.

Ground Floor:
■The lounge has an open fire and reclining chairs and extends into a sun room with panoramic views over the beautiful Border countryside.
■The kitchen is adjacent to the dining room, with a serving hatch.
■Also downstairs is a twin room with TV, WC and large shower, utility room, porch and spacious hall.

Upstairs:
■There are 4 bedrooms - one king size bedroom with en-suite bathroom, one king size bedroom, a double room, and a twin room.
■There is a second bathroom and an airing cupboard.

Self Catering Cottage's near Kelso, Scotland offer chalet-style farmhouse's with commanding views over the Eden and Tweed valleys to the Cheviot Hills in the south. For more information, visit www.kelsocottages.co.uk.


Local Activities

Kelso

Kelso was described by Sir Walter Scott as 'The most beautiful, if not the most romantic town in Scotland'. It has a glorious setting, nestling in the Cheviots, with the River Tweed sweeping round the backs of pretty Georgian cottages and the unusual octagonal parish church. The 18th century cobbled square and handsome townhouses give Kelso the elegant air of a French market town.

There are reminders of the towns magnificent medieval past in the ruins of its Romanesque Abbey, built for David I in 1128. It was one of the biggest abbeys in the area before it was razed to the ground in 1545 during Scotlands rough wooing by Henry VIII. Floors Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and you can wander through spectacular staterooms filled with priceless European paintings, tapestries and furnishings.

Today the cobbled square has a wonderful collection of shops...cashmere, finest tweeds, pottery, Honor Murray for antiques, gifts, pictures and material, Tweedside Tackle, Orzo?s and Forrest?s of Kelso are helpful for fishing and shooting, Wylies the buthchers for really good beef, and Lees the Butcher and Delicatessen, Collins an amazing fish shop and there is a unique assortment of gift shops including Itzy Bitzy opposite the Abbey and gifted in Roxburgh Street. Lovely clothes shops including Flemings in the square and Sara Thompsons. The Art House for interesting paintings. Eating places and coffee shops are numerous and I am happy to give recommendations during your stay.

Ednam is 3 miles from Kelso and 1/2 mile from Cliftonhill.

Actvities:

Tennis at Plum Braes Barn and Edmonston House
The new all-weather tennis court below Plum Braes Barn can be used by guests with no charge. Coaching can be organised for a fee, depending on size of party. Racquets are available.

Fishing
The Scottish Borders is renowned for salmon fishing - Kelso boasts the world famous Junction Pool on the river Tweed. There is also good brown trout fishing on the river Tweed and its tributaries. The Eden is one tributary that meanders through Cliftonhill and is a peaceful spot for catching grayling or trout.

Cycling
Cycling is a pleasure on the quiet border roads whether following the Sustrans national Cycleway, the Tweed Cycleway or making up your own route.

Guests are most welcome to borrow bikes or bring their own, ideal for exploring country lanes.

Walking
There are plenty walking routes to suit all abilities and show off the magnificent border scenery. St Cuthberts Way, the Southern Upland Way, along the coast from St Abbs to Eyemouth, the Eildon Hills and many others routes in the Cheviots. A local riverside walk is available on the farm.

Racing
Kelso Race Course is 1 mile from Plum Braes Barn and Edmonston House and is renowned for being ?Britain?s Friendliest Race Course?. It is a great day out.

Golfing
Golfing in the borders is varied and uncrowded. The Roxburghe Championship course is ten minutes drive. There is an 18 hole course in Kelso and another at the Hirsel, just outside Coldstream. There are 22 golf courses in the Scottish Borders, offering a Freedom of the fairways package which offers a good discount.

Bird Watching
Cliftonhill is a haven for birds including the resident barn owl, king fishers, swans and heron. The R.S.P.B. has counted more than 40 types of birds including several that are on their endangered list.

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