Scottish Hideaway
18 guests
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9 bedrooms, 9 beds
7 bathrooms
Steeped in history, this grand yet homely castle makes for a remarkably atmospheric base in the Scottish Borders. The seat of Clan Kerr, this 15th-century castle is known as Scotland’s frontier fortress. It’s set amid enchanting forests overlooking the River Jed, 2 miles south of Jedburgh. Some guests will sleep in the ground-floor wing, while others will fight over the romantic turret bedrooms. A wood-panelled turret library in the southwest tower is full of books and curiosities, and there are portraits of King James VI and the Kerr family dotted throughout the castle. For a real taste of historic Scotland, you won’t do better than this castle.
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What to expect
Highlights
Discover the wild beauty of the Scottish Borders countryside
Curl up with a book in the turret library
Admire portraits of James VI throughout the castle
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Home truths
Well-behaved pets are welcome to join you.
This home is spread between the main castle and a separate ground-floor wing. The main castle is accessible via a flight of stairs so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.
Several of the double bedrooms can be unzipped into twin beds if preferred – just let your host know when you book.
There’s free parking at this home.
There’s a desk for those working remotely during their stay.
While not every bedroom or bathroom has been photographed, we expect the style and standard to be consistent with the rest of the home.
About this stay
Amenities
Desk
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Dryer
Garden
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
9 bedrooms, 9 beds
7 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange airport transfers, cleaning services, childcare equipment, various tours and experiences, and more for an additional fee.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
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Get around
Airport
Newcastle International
1 hr 16 min
Edinburgh
1 hr 37 min
Carlisle Lake District
1 hr 39 min
Train station
Tweedbank
30 min
Bus stop
A68 Linthaugh Hail & Ride
7 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
11 min
Cafe
12 min
Pharmacy
10 min
Points of interest
Beach
Cocklawburn Beach
1 hr 10 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
24
hours
Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.
Host
This home is managed by Nick
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nick and his team take care of a number of top-quality homes across Europe. His natural flair for liveable design comes through clearly in his homes and his team is always on hand to make your stay truly special.
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