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Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Innerleithen, Scotland
  • Popular LocationTraquair House4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel7 min drive
  • Popular Location7stanes - Glentress9 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)68 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens

The Annex at Kirkhouse is a charming self-contained cottage with private garden, attached to a historic country house in the Scottish Borders. Surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, including part of the Southern Upland Way; tributaries to the salmon and trout-rich River Tweed; and also many miles of forest trails for adventure seeking mountain bikers, our accommodation will appeal to anyone with a love of the great outdoors. 2 miles to the village of Innerleithen for all local amenities & several pubs!

Accommodation consists of a large well-equipped kitchen diner with an original flagstone floor and a wood burning stove. From the kitchen, French doors lead into the spacious and contemporary conservatory which benefits from underfloor heating and views of the private garden and picturesque valley beyond. A large living room, again with beautiful views, provides further sleeping options by way of a sofa bed.

There are two large bedrooms; one with a super-king sized bed, one with a regular double bed. Both bedrooms offer plenty of wardrobe hanging space and further storage as required. The property has one large family bathroom with bath and shower over.

Guests will have access to their own private garden and outdoor seating. During the summer months, a charcoal BBQ can be available upon request. The use of a washing machine/dryer can be arranged, as well as the provision of lockable storage areas for bikes etc.

Your hosts and their three young children, live in the the main house adjoined to The Annex and would be happy to assist with anything.

On request, basic baby equipment such as a high chair and travel-cot can be provided.

Property manager

Harry and Jacqui Panton

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please enquire!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens Cottage
Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens Peebles
Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens Cottage Peebles

About the area

Peebles

Located in Peebles, this cottage is in a rural area. Robert Smail's Printing Works and Old Gala House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kailzie Gardens and Great Polish Map of Scotland. Travelling with kids? Consider Dawyck Botanic Garden and Waverley Line. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Traquair House - 4 min drive
  • Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - 7 min drive
  • 7stanes - Glentress - 9 min drive
  • 7stanes - Innerleithen - 14 min drive
  • Neidpath Castle - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 21 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caberston Coffee Shop - 6 min drive
  • Bridge Inn - 12 min drive
  • County Hotel - 12 min drive
  • Green Tree Hotel - 12 min drive
  • No1 Peebles Road - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming rural retreat in beautiful gardens located?

This family-friendly Peebles cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Traquair House, Robert Smail's Printing Works and St Ronan's Wells. Kailzie Gardens and Innerleithen Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lidia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
This property is a jewel in the beautiful countryside of Scotland. The Annex is a very clean, very comfortable vacation place. We considered canceling all other plans for the remainder of our vacation to stay here. Spacious eat-in kitchen, sunroom, large bedrooms, large bathroom, make for an amazing stay here. The kitchen is equipped with everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinner and celebrate a birthday:) The grounds, the garden and beautiful views can definitely brighten your day. Honestly, pictures don’t do justice to this property. The host even met us when we got here and gave us a lot of information about the surrounding areas. Would love to come back!!!’
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
The Traquair Kirkhouse Annex was a very nice place to stay. It was our accommodation in Scotland for the first five of our 15 nights there. Everything was as advertised. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were spacious, the kitchen had everything needed, and the sun-room was a very pleasant place to sit for morning coffee or afternoon drinks. The host was responsive quickly to my questions. We'd love to go back sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in a stunning area
The Annex was beautiful - clean, spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed. Well located in the beautiful tweed valley, close to lots of things to do and see! Would definitely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edna parr

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Ideal place to meet up with family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Had a lovely 4 night stay here. Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. House is big, so nice to have space for the 4 of us. Everything we needed was there. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hosts and a great location
Lovely property, loads of space and light, spotlessly clean and well appointed, definitely recommended
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kirkhouse Annex
We needed somewhere to completely chill and relax but with a variety of walks of varying degrees of difficulty in close proximity. This property was first class in both respects. The only slight negative was that for a longish stay like ours, a small freezer would have been an excellent addition property. Garden wildlife was a superb bonus.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Excellent clean property. Much bigger than seems in the pictures Very friendly helpful owners
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sally g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab place - so tranquil
We have the best time. Lovely hosts, great cottage and had everything you needed, very spacious and super comfy bed and bedding. Would highly recommend. Really stunning location. We certain it got the miles in. Chair swing in garden also total bonus!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ceri O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
We were looking for accommodation to stay at while we attended a family wedding over the weekend. We chose this cottage and it was absolutely beautiful. The surroundings even more beautiful. The hosts were so lovely and welcoming and we had such a great time. Was a lovely break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019