Lochside Stable House - Eckford - Scottish Borders - Scotland

Holiday Cottage Information

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Property Name: Lochside Stable House
Sleeps: 11
Pets Allowed:Yes

Country: Scotland
Region: Scottish Borders
Town/City: Eckford
Property ID: UPK

This beautiful Victorian house with stunning views over a loch and hills, sits between its own large garden and the flower-filled courtyard of Lochside House. Set within parkland with rare breeds and horses, this comfortable holiday property is extremely well-equipped and superbly furnished with antiques and soft sofas, perfect for relaxing in after exploring the many abbeys, castles and old houses found within the area.
Numerous recreational facilities are provided for visitors – without even having to leave the grounds – and which cater for a whole range of interests and a variety of tastes. Music lovers will be delighted by the grand piano which graces the drawing room; whilst a selection of games, toys and books make for an enjoyable evening spent together as a family. The more sports-orientated are able to while away many happy hours playing snooker and badminton, or enjoying the more sedate game of croquet, whilst trout and coarse fishing are also available on-site at cost. A pub to frequent in the evenings lies just 1½ miles away.
The village of Yetholm is made up of two distinct parts – Kirk Yetholm and Town Yetholm, which lie just ¼ mile apart. Situated on the edge of the Cheviot Hills, they mark the end of the Pennine Way footpath, as well as the second leg of St Cuthbert’s Way (a 60-mile walk ending at Holy Island in Northumberland). Six miles to the north is Kelso, where surviving ruins belie the fact that Kelso Abbey was once the richest and most powerful in southern Scotland, and took eighty years to build. Kelso lies at the confluence of the River Tweed and River Teviot, a renowned spot for salmon fishing, and a short walk leads to Floors Castle, a huge castellated mansion overlooking the Tweed, which is open for visiting (April to Oct). Shops 11/2 miles.

Hall with polished oak floor. Living room with open fire and sofa-bed (for +2). Spacious drawing room with grand piano, portraits, games, toys and books. Farmhouse kitchen/dining area with Aga, electric oven and hob. Utility. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Family suite: Double bedroom with four-poster bed, single bed (for +1) in dressing room and en-suite bathroom with elec over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with four-poster bed. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Open fire – logs inc
• Elec, oil-fired Aga, oil CH inc (Oct-Apr £100 pw, £50 per short break poa)
• Bed linen and towels inc
• Cot
• TV
• DVD
• CD
• Radio/cassette
• M/wave
• Washer/dryer
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Large enclosed garden with furniture
• BBQ
• Ample parking
• Hot tub
• Games barn with full-size snooker table
• Badminton and croquet
• Trout and coarse fishing avail from £10
• Friday to Friday

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