Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

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Property grounds
Interior
Banquet hall

Overview
9 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
18 guests
Minimum stay varies 
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House Rental
Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Howford House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, sleeps 12-18 in 9 bedrooms. This elegant Georgian country house, Howford House, offers a stylish, comfortable and spacious setting for family holidays and short breaks with large groups of friends. The house is set above a sloped lawn, surrounded by trees, and with an open view across the Tweed valley and the River Tweed. With a formal appearance from the outside and a relaxed air within, this holiday house was renovated and refurbished in 2016. On entering by the front door, the house offers a grand hall which presents a mix of antique furniture and modern art, and this eclectic theme carries on throughout the whole house. The two front rooms are the main reception rooms, with an L-shaped drawi...Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Howford House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, sleeps 12-18 in 9 bedrooms. This elegant Georgian country house, Howford House, offers a stylish, comfortable and spacious setting for family holidays and short breaks with large groups of friends. The house is set above a sloped lawn, surrounded by trees, and with an open view across the Tweed valley and the River Tweed. With a formal appearance from the outside and a relaxed air within, this holiday house was renovated and refurbished in 2016. On entering by the front door, the house offers a grand hall which presents a mix of antique furniture and modern art, and this eclectic theme carries on throughout the whole house. The two front rooms are the main reception rooms, with an L-shaped drawing room and a classic dining room. To the rear is the country style kitchen and utility room, which can be accessed by a side door, making it more convenient for kitchen access with food shopping. With ramp access to the side of the house, there is a wheelchair friendly ground floor bedroom, with nearby accessible shower room, with the entire ground floor being accessible too. The rest of the accommodation is markedly distinct. On the first floor to the front of the house are the 4 main bedrooms; to the rear on the first floor are bedrooms that are classified as the 2 maid’s bedrooms; and on the second floor are the two attic bedrooms, which make a good family suite. Among the main bedrooms there are three bedrooms with fixed double/king sized beds and the remainder can be either configured as twins or king sized double beds. The attic rooms are ideal for teenagers/children and have 2 single beds in each room. One with TV and their own bathroom. The kitchen is an old style country kitchen with aga and additional electric cooker. microwave, 2 fridges/freezers and fully equipped for up to 18 guests. There is seating for 8 around the kitchen table. The Dining Room can seat up to 18 people. The main table seats 12/14 and an additional table can seat 4/6. The garden has beautiful views down to the River Tweed and there is ample garden furniture a Bar-B-Q and a lawn that can be used for croquet and outside games. This is a pet friendly holiday house and dogs are allowed access at ground floor level. The private grounds make a great space to relax in, whilst guests are also invited to use the historic grounds and tennis court at Traquair House, a short walk away. Traquair, Scotland's oldest inhabited house, also has facilities for weddings and fine dining which are offered to guests at preferential rates. The Tweed Valley in the hills of the Scottish Borders offers an excellent range of activities nearby from mountain biking, walking, cycling, fishing (salmon and trout), golf and horse riding. PLEASE NOTE THE PRICE FOR 2 OR 3 NIGHTS IS THE SAME AND FURTHER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR 4 NIGHTS OR MORE. PLEASE ENQUIRE BEFORE YOU BOOK.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Bathrooms
6 Full baths

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What this rental offers
Living spaces
  • Highchair
Kitchen and dining
  • Cooker
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Television
Indoor amenities
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Nearby
  • Countryside area
  • Horse riding facilities
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
Bathroom and laundry
  • Washer
  • Towels provided
Location info
  • Kid friendly

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Map
Getting there
Turnhouse Airport
39 km

Carlisle Lake District Airport
79.3 km
Restaurants
Saffron Restaurant - Innerleithen
2.7 km

The Crown Hotel Restaurant
6.1 km

The County
6 km

Coltman's Kitchen, Deli & Bar
6.1 km
Attractions
7stanes - Glentress
2.9 kmBiking Trails

Traquair House & Brewery
2.6 kmHistoric Sites

Robert Smail's Printing Works
2.8 kmHistoric Sites

Velvet Hall Alpacas
13 minNature & Wildlife Areas
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableHorse riding facilities

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 p.m. Check out by 10 a.m.
Cancellation policy

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    UPDATED 2025 - Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people - Holiday Rental in Innerleithen - Tripadvisor