Holidays in Border Mill And Abbey Towns

A short hop from England it may be, but the Scottish Borders is as distinctively Scottish as Caithness. In some ways it is more so as Scottish Borderers lived under constant threat of invasion or attack for many centuries and developed pride and a sense of belonging as a result.

As befits such a border, wild moorland dominates the land that divides the two nations: moorland, rough grass and occasional woods, the whole broken up by deep-sided valleys. This hard landscape  produced a hardy people with a clan-like culture ideally suited to cattle reiving (raiding), and all along the border you can see and visit many of the castles and towers built at that time, as well as more modern stately homes like Floors Castle, Kelso and Abbotsford, Sir Walter Scott’s house near Galashiels.

The valleys were often Church land and mediaeval monks built wonderful monasteries at places like Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh, their money coming from wool, and knitwear remains an   important industry on Hawick today. They, and their bustling market towns, are fascinating places to visit, as are the other famous Border towns of Selkirk, Galashiels and Peebles.

Nearer the coast, the River Tweed valley opens out into a wide expanse of rich, fertile farmland, served by market towns like Duns and Chirnside before reaching the wild North Sea coast which runs north from near Berwick Upon Tweed to Cockburnspath and boasts the wonderful cliffs and harbour at St Abbs Head.

The Borders offers excellent walking, cycling, mountain biking, fishing and bird watching, while a wide range of events and festivals take place throughout the year.

Prieston House Lodge, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

This delightful modern apartment is situated above the coach house within the grounds of a Georgian house, and is the perfect romantic getaway.

Braeside Cottage, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

Peacefully nestling in the pretty hamlet of Dunsyre on the edge of the Pentland Hills with Dunsyre Hill rising behind, this traditional Scottish stone-built cottage can be a rural get-away from it all.

Hoscote House, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

Hoscote House seamlessly mixes a gracious classic country house style with a warm and welcoming ambience to make it a simply exceptional large holiday house.

Gardeners Cottage, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

Gardeners Cottage is a traditional stone built cottage forming part of the beautiful and historic 450 acre Hoscote Estate.

Pathhead Farmhouse, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

This beautifully presented house has been fully refurbished to the highest standards offering an extremely comfortable holiday house with spectacular views overlooking and surrounded by the gently rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders.

Sycamore Lodge, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

Sycamore Lodge was originally the gate lodge to the spectacular Hoscote House and whilst still part of this beautiful and historic estate the lodge has been completely redesigned and refurbished to provide a wonderful little holiday house.

Fishermans, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

The house itself provides modest but spacious accommodation over two floors and even has a children's play room/nursery making it an ideal location for a family. Whilst this is a very traditional house, it has all you need for a great family holiday on a budget.

Dignity, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

An exceptional detached barn conversion that has been beautifully built and furnished, Dignity is a delight in every way.

Maple Cottage, Border Mill And Abbey Towns

This is the perfect house for those who enjoy stylish living - set within a leafy residential street, Maple Cottage has been totally refurbished and imaginatively designed to provide exceptional comfort.