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The School - Drumelzier

Drumelzier, Scottish Borders
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Characterful cottage with traditional features
  • Warm and welcoming with a wood burner to warm your toes
  • Located in the rolling hills of the Upper Tweed Valley, a perfect base to explore the historic Scottish Borders
Overview
Property code: CA366

This is a quaint and delightful little cottage situated in the small picturesque hamlet of Drumelzier. The perfect base to explore the wonderful sights of the Scottish Borders.

This quaint and charming cottage lies within the picturesque hamlet of Drumelzier within the spectacular Scottish Borders. Thoughtfully and respectfully converted from an old school, it is full of character and still retains some original features. Situated in The Borders, it is one of the easiest destinations to get to in Scotland making it the perfect base for couples and families to explore this beautiful area.

With delicate and sympathetic touches such as exposed beams, wooden flooring and a wood burner, this property offers any guest a very warm and inviting welcome. Furnished with traditional fabrics and cottage-style patterns gives the property a home from home atmosphere. The impressive and spacious open-plan living area was once the old school room and is vibrant and full of light making it a great space to entertain family and friends.

The cottage is situated over two floors and comprises a large open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room. The additional feature of a wood burner makes this room feel like the heart and soul of the cottage. As you go up to the first floor, there is one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and the family bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC.

Surrounding the cottage are meadows and rolling hills as far as the eye can see with lots of walking and cycling routes from your front door. The property also benefits from a peaceful and tranquil garden where you might simply choose to just sit and take in the beautiful countryside views around you.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC on the first floor; 1 additional WC on the ground floor
  • Microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • TV/DVD player
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Peaceful garden but not enclosed
  • Parking for 1 car
  • Community local shop and tea room 3 miles
  • Broughton Ales Brewery nearby with tours available under pre arrangement
  • Bike storage can be made available
  • Assuming it is safe to do so, please note that EV charging is possible subject to a contribution payable direct to the owner
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

The Scottish Borders are often classed as the gateway to the country and you will be in a prime position staying here to sample a real selection of its traditions, culture and heritage. This region is steeped in history with magnificent abbeys, castles and stately homes to discover and admire.

The landscape of the Scottish Borders is dramatic and varied with significant differences depending on the region you are in. The eastern side offers seaside and fishing villages with glorious unspoilt harbours and beaches overlooking the North Sea. The central area of The Borders displays pretty towns and villages full of character and charm with lots of traditional and local delicacies to sample. While the western side of The Borders displays some beautiful countryside with rolling hills filled with meadows and clear water lochs.

The nearby picturesque town of Peebles (10 miles) sits on the bank on the River Tweed and is surrounded by a beautiful scenic backdrop full of cafes, restaurants and shops with a vibrant art scene based around the Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre within the town. There are a variety of outdoor activities also on offer here such as walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing and many more, providing visitors with a selection of things to do and see whilst visiting this beautiful waterside town.

 

 

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Toby 17th November 2023

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Very peaceful location. No passing traffic, aeroplanes, or trains. Hill walking paths direct from the front door. Nice wood burning stove, and plenty of hot water. Cottage was a bit chilly at first but warmed up ok. Kitchen area is very small so some planning is required to prepare meals or do the washing up. No dishwasher. Beds reasonable size andRead more firm. Bathroom was very cold until we got the radiator working. Good selection of books to read. Might have been a bit cleaner! Hide

Reviewed by Terry 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Terry 9th September 2023

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Lovely cottage in an ideal location. Good value.

Reviewed by Gregory 1st September 2023

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As with other comments, the cottage is tired but adequate. Situated in a beautiful spot in a small valley it inevitably sits in shade and the cottage downstairs is always cool or cold. However, the log burner and heating quickly resolves any chill, which can be needed even when its 20+ Deg. outside! Having an EV car we were please to read the opporRead moretunity to charge the car at the property, however this is not a EV car-charger facility but the permission to use std. power socket. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 19th August 2023

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The Old School was fantastic. A superb base for exploring the Scottish Borders. Check in was easy with a key safe. Everything was provided for the stay. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, hardly a soul in sight when out for walks. A true get away from it all to recharge place.

Reviewed by Jamie 29th July 2023

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Cottage was generally very comfortable and spacious,the location was lovely on paper,but we had awful weather most of the week,meaning we were limited as to where we could go and what we could do.The surrounding area is very scenic with lots of gardens,castles and walks etc,but we struggled with things to do in the pouring rain! Also, roads in the Read morearea had some of the worst surfaces we have encountered,you need a solid car! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 8th July 2023

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The location was excellent for local walks and exploring the Scottish Borders and the cottage was comfortable and spacious. However in our opinion it would benefit from some T.L.C. Some of the furniture and fittings are old, worn, dirty and tired and are in need of updating or replacing.

Reviewed by Moira 27th May 2023

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Great accommodation with hillside walks on the doorstep. The Schoolhouse had everything required and would definitely return

Reviewed by David 20th May 2023

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So lucky to have stumbled across The school and it's wonderful location. Would love to return.

Reviewed by Patrick 15th April 2023

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One of the best cottages we have stayed in and the location, at the foothills of hills suitable for all abilities, would be hard to beat. If you havent been to the Borders before, give it a try and The School should be at the top of your list for accommodation

Reviewed by Darren 8th April 2023

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Reviewed by Beverley 1st April 2023

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Lovely, comfortable cottage with beautiful walks and scenery on the doorstep- even without driving elsewhere. Peebles was a lovely town to explore and a good location to explore both Glasgow and Edinburgh too.

Reviewed by Margaret 25th February 2023

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Well situated location for easy access to local hills and neighbouring tourist spots in the area. Whilst quirky conversion of village school, the general quality of furniture is in need of upgrading to improve general comfort.

Reviewed by Darren 26th October 2022

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Charming cottage in a lovely quiet location. Scenic walks from the doorstep and very relaxing place to stay. The cottage itself is charming with comfortable sofas and beds. Overall clean and tidy although some of the furnishings are getting close to replacement. That said we loved every minute of our stay and will definatately be visiting again.

Reviewed by Martyn 5th October 2022

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Reviewed by Tim 30th July 2022

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This cottage is in a lovely area and makes a good base from which to explore.

Reviewed by David 25th June 2022

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Reviewed by Gary 7th May 2022

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Excellent location with fantastic walks on your doorstep. Surrounded by beautiful scenery with the added bonus of wildlife spotting thrown in also. Shopping is relatively near if you need to drive for supplies, (Selkirk, Biggar, Peebles). Plenty of interest if you want to stay somewhere with character and in an area with history relating to ScotlanRead mored, Hide

Reviewed by Nancy 30th April 2022

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Our second visit to this very comfortable and cosy cottage. Lots of space lovely walks just outside the door and a brilliant location for visiting lots of places in the Borders. The woodburner in the livingroom very efficient and cheery on a cool evening. The Leader water walk from Leaderfoot to Earlston is full of wild flowers and the Duchess DrivRead moree, a long gradual uphill walk around Bowhill has amazing views once you're up. Monteviot Gardens and Woodside Plant Cenrtre both excellent too. Hide

Reviewed by David 23rd April 2022

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