Abbey House
The large, attractive, walled garden which surrounds the house is a peaceful, secluded haven with superb views over the Nun's Walk, the River Tweed and out to Flodden Field and the Cheviot Hills beyond. Yet Coldstream's pubs and shops are all within a few minutes' walk from the house.
Abbey House has the feel of a wonderful country home, presented to a high standard throughout including a superb handmade kitchen and four beautifully presented bedrooms each with its own bathroom.
The cosy interior makes the most of the many charming, period features including an original inglenook fireplace, Venetian style windows and a restored open fireplace in the sitting room. The style is one of relaxed elegance with classic furnishings, cosy fabrics, stripped wood floors in the dining room and drawing room and many interesting antique pieces dotted around the house.
Outside the pretty, sheltered walled garden offers fabulous river views and is fully enclosed offering privacy and a safe environment for children and dogs. As the sun moves around the garden there are lovely sunny spots for a morning coffee spent watching the fishermen try their luck on the famous Monument Pool below the house or a barbecue on the terrace overlooking the river on a summer's evening.
With prime Lower Tweed beats just a few minutes' drive from the house, (including Tillmouth, Lennel, and The Lees), Abbey House provides an ideal base for fishing parties. Rod racks and a deep freeze are provided in the secure garage which is large enough for one car on request. A boot room in the house provides space for drying kit and dogs.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Boot room /cloakroom with WC and basin ideal for drying outdoor kit and for dogs. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided.
Fully equipped handmade dining kitchen with large fridge/freezer, microwave, a wine fridge, dishwasher, a Rangemaster style cooker with two fan assisted electric ovens, a grill and a ceramic hob, breakfast table with bench seating and chairs.
Dining room with seating for 8 guests.
Sitting room with Smart TV, DVD player and open fire.
FIRST FLOOR
Master bedroom with super king bed with fabulous river views.
En-suite bathroom with feature bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with double bed.
En-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom three with zip and link beds which can be super king double or twins as required.
En-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom four with zip and link beds which can be super king double or twins as required.
Adjacent bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
Fully enclosed garden with outside furniture. A gas barbecue is available for use. Large garage with rod racks and chest freezer.
There is room for one car in the garage - by prior arrangement only. Otherwise, there is parking for a further car directly in front of the garage or on-street parking outside the property.Location
Coldstream is a quaint but bustling little town sitting on the north side of the River Tweed right on the Scottish/English Border. It has an incredibly rich past, giving its name to The Coldstream Guards, the oldest serving regiment in British military history, and sits close to Flodden Field, site of the infamous battle of 1513.
Surrounded by superb countryside with wonderful views, yet with Coldstream’s shops, pubs and cafes right on the doorstep, guests to this area get to experience the best of both worlds. The shopping here is small and friendly with a good mix of independent outlets running the length of the High Street.
The Coldstream Gallery is a lovely spot to browse art, ceramics and jewellery by local artists and designers, or pop into Calico Interiors for lifestyle gifts and accessories before coffee and cake at the charmingly named ‘Mad Hatter’ nearby. There is a family butchers, bakery and small Co-op supermarket for holiday provisions, or head to the Cornhill Village Shop (1.5 miles) for scrummy picnic lunches, hampers, local produce and home baking. More extensive shopping and amenities can be found in the picturesque town of Kelso (9 miles) which is also home to the 12th Century Abbey, Floors Castle, the Roxburghe Championship Golf Course and National Hunt Racing.
For eating out, you will receive a cheery welcome at The Besom Inn on the High Street for traditional pub fayre, or The Collingwood Arms at Cornhill is an elegant setting for lingering lunches or fine evening dining. A little further afield, the Allanton Inn at Allanton or the Wheatsheaf at Swinton are both renowned for serving dishes full of fresh local flavours amidst relaxed, convivial surroundings.
Amenities
- Allows babes in arms (up to 12 months)
- Allows children (1 - 16 years)
- Barbecue
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyThree well-behaved dogs are welcome (£30 fee per dog). Dogs must strictly be kept downstairs and off the furniture. Any evidence of dogs upstairs or on the furniture will result in a £100 minimum deduction from the deposit.
- Enclosed garden
- HeatingAbbey House has oil central heating in addition to the open fire in the lounge.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels providedFeather bedding is provided.
- Outside space
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiThere is Wi-Fi throughout the house. Mobile coverage is good on most networks.
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Important Information
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00782F. The current EPC rating for this property is band E, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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