Keppel Gate

This spacious house, sitting among the rolling Moorfoot hills in the Scottish Borders just 14 miles from Scotland’s capital city, features stunning modern interiors and beautiful countryside views. It has space to sleep ten guests in five bedrooms, three downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms, a private hot tub, and a large garden. There are Smart TVs in every bedroom, as well as the lounge, and there’s a shared play park on the complex, making it perfect for friends or family to get together for a wonderful holiday.

The beautiful house has a large open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner where you can spend time together cooking, relaxing, eating, watching TV, or simply enjoying the views or a good book. Every room has been designed with care, making it a very welcoming, attractive property to spend time in.

Entering on the ground floor, you go into the entrance hall and through to the large communal space which encompasses the lounge, kitchen, and dining room. It has stunning views and is filled with light with a wall of patio doors that lead outside. Kick back on the comfy sofas in front of the TV with the wood burner roaring, cook up a storm in the gorgeous kitchen, with an induction hob and two ovens, and sit down to enjoy a good meal together in one of the two dining areas.

There’s also a handy utility room where you’ll find the washing machine and tumble dryer, lots of storage and a door out to the patio. Three of the five bedrooms are on the ground floor: an attractive king-size room with a plush roll-top bed, plenty of storage and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower; a pretty double; and a bright, welcoming twin. There are also two shower rooms for everyone to use on the ground floor.

The final two bedrooms – a king-size and a twin – are upstairs on the first floor. Both are large and light with Velux windows and comfy furnishings. With a Smart TV in every bedroom, it’s ideal if you want to relax in your own space for a bit.

Outside there’s a lovely garden to explore, with a pretty pond (which is not fenced so please take care) where you can sit in peace. There’s an undercover hot tub and seating, perfect for sitting with a glass of something chilled and enjoying the stunning setting. There’s also a charcoal BBQ so you can cook and dine al fresco at the end of a fun day out and about. Young guests can burn off some energy in the communal woodchipped play park.

• 5 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double and 2 twins
• 3 bathrooms – 2 shower rooms with shower and WC and 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC
• Electric hob and double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave
• Utility room with washing machine
• Highchair and travel cot available
• Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
• Smart TV in lounge and all bedrooms have a TV
• Decked undercover seating areas and private hot tub
• Communal woodchipped play park
• Please note pond in garden is unfenced
• Parking on driveway for at least 6 cars
• Beach 16, shop, restaurant and pub within 8 miles
• Please note that the arrival day must be a Friday or a Monday
• Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday
• Please note that the property is located in a quiet residential area with 2 other properties nearby
• Regret no Stag/Hen parties are permitted
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• Sorry, no dogs allowed
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Despite being in a peaceful setting in the countryside, the property is only 14 miles from Edinburgh, where there are all sorts of activities and attractions to visit, including the castle, Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament, Arthur’s Seat, the Grassmarket, Leith, Princes Street, and numerous museums, including the National Museum of Scotland. During the month of August, the world-renowned International Festival and Fringe Festival take over the city with music, plays, operas, comedy, and all kinds of street performances to enjoy.

Head for a day out at the seaside at the old market town of Musselburgh (14 miles away) on the Firth of Forth (5 miles out from Edinburgh’s city centre). It’s home to a links golf course that hosted the first-ever Open Golf Championship and Scotland’s oldest racecourse. The Borders towns of Galashiels (17 miles), Melrose (21 miles) and Peebles (22 miles) with shops, places to eat out, and art galleries to visit are all within reach too. Walkers, cyclists, and mountain bikers will love the many picturesque paths, tracks, and trails in the area. Keen walkers may want to go to the Pentland hills for a day’s hiking (15.5 miles away) through the stunning wilderness dotted with reservoirs – it’s also a great place for wildlife spotting.