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A stunning, newly-renovated, three bedroom house on the banks of the River Tweed in Kelso with magnificent 180° views over the river and race course to open countryside beyond. Outside, a fabulous tiered garden with different levels for dining, seating and barbecues leads to the river. The south-facing roof terrace provides further opportunities to relax and watch the wildlife on the river or see the fishermen try their luck on the legendary junction beat below.
The house has been beautifully furnished by the owners (one of whom works for a local interior-designer) and is equipped to an extremely high standard with guest's every need in mind including a 40" flat screen HD television with the complete Sky package, DVD and surround sound, wireless internet connection, Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels and even a mini-bar in the master bedroom!
For fishing guests, the house is incredibly convenient for the famous Junction beat and is close to several other classic beats including Floors, Sprouston and Carham. There is also an excellent selection of reasonably-priced fishing towards Melrose and on the Teviot, Till and Whiteadder nearby. There is a lockable shed provided for fishing kit or golf clubs and the entrance hall serves as a drying room. Dogs are welcome if kept outside the house and a luxurious kennel is provided!
The delightful, historic town of Kelso was described by Sir Walter Scott as "the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland." Today Kelso remains one of the most attractive and unspoilt towns in the Borders, with a Flemish-style cobbled square, a 12th Century abbey, the majestic Floors Castle and a graceful five-arched Tweed bridge, a model for London's Waterloo Bridge and the championship Roxburghe golf course.
The location of Junction House provides the best of both worlds offering serene views and yet just a few minute's walk to Kelso's many excellent shops, restaurants and pubs. The town has offers some interesting, independent shops - a fabulous deli and butcher, excellent fish monger, woollen shops, country sports shops and an art gallery to name but a few - as well as a good selection of lively pubs and restaurants often with live music. As well as regular National Hunt Racing, Kelso hosts a number of interesting events throughout the year including the Borders Agricultural Show. The pretty town of Melrose is within easy driving distance of Kelso and is well worth a visit. Highlights include an evocative ruined abbey, motor museum and a superb selection of pubs, restaurants and interesting shops. |
