Dryburgh Farmhouse
Found at the end of a no-through road, Dryburgh Farmhouse enjoys a wonderful location: the River Tweed is but a salmon’s leap away, while ruined Dryburgh Abbey is within a few minutes’ walk. That convenience is matched by splendid versatility, both in terms of sleeping arrangements and the many shared social spaces.
A pretty red-sandstone property and large, lawned south-facing garden, this old farmhouse includes two spacious lounges, each well stocked with deep sofas and warmed by log-burners when necessary, alongside a devoted dining room of tweed-patterned oak chairs. There’s also an open-plan area combining a second dining table with the sleek kitchen’s black-granite work surfaces and range cooker. Contemporary and country styles mingle here, as bleached wood finishes accentuate a richly-coloured landscape painting of, appropriately, a cottage by a river.
One bedroom is on this floor to aid any guests of limited mobility, with another four equally spacious chambers awaiting upstairs. Each is effectively a suite, thanks to separate sofa areas – including a chic orange-black settee in the first – and each has its own luxurious bathroom with walk-in rainfall showers and heated towel rails. All provide a super king bed, convertible in three cases into twins, and the final pair also provide a bathtub. Fitted wardrobes, copper-hued carpets and elegant wallpaper recur, but only Bedroom two can boast a romantic Juliet balcony looking towards the sleepy Tweed.
Before that comes the garden, where kids can run or pluck ripe apples from fruit trees in autumn. Two gas barbecues allow for al-fresco meals on summery days.
About a minute’s wander away is the Greek-style Temple of the Muses built to honour Scottish Borders poet and playwright, James Thomson, who penned Rule, Britannia!’s lyrics; the bust atop the temple portrays Thomson, and a sculpture references his Four Seasons series. The ruins of Dryburgh, one of the four great Borders abbeys and Sir Walter Scott’s monumental resting place, lie just uphill, as does the colossal Wallace Monument statue. A cute, pedestrian-only suspension bridge crosses the Tweed – built in 1872 as a replacement for Britain’s first ever chain bridge; look upstream for herons – towards the village of St. Boswells and its award-winning Mainstreet Trading Company’s bookshop-cum-cafe.
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is nearby for an evening drink; or nearby Melrose, a stately market town, has a wider range of shops, pubs and restaurants, and provides access to the walks up the Eildon Hills. Scott’s View, a lookout beloved by the novelist, is also close by, as are the picturesque Leaderfoot Viaduct, what remains of Trimontium – once the largest Roman fort north of Hadrian’s Wall – and Abbotsford, Scott’s suitably-exuberant home.
For guests looking for a shorter stay at Dryburgh Farmhouse, short breaks may be considered on request during low season. Please contact us to discuss.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together, the Farmhouse can be booked alongside Dryburgh Steading One (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Steading Two (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Steading Three (sleeping 6), Dryburgh Steading Four (sleeping 4), The Bothy at Dryburgh (sleeping 2), Dryburgh Stirling One (sleeping 4) or Dryburgh Stirling Two (sleeping 4).
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Access leading into a large hallway.
Sitting room with generous sofas and armchairs provides plenty of seating space. French doors lead into the garden. Wood burning stove with logs supplied. Technology includes a flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD player. A selection of books, games and DVDs are provided.
Open plan kitchen/dining area fully equipped with range cooker with double oven and grill, five burner hob, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine – Vertuo pods and wine fridge. CD player/radio, wall mounted flat screen TV. Dining area with large marble-topped rectangular table seating 10-12 guests. Please note the dining table has been changed from the circular one shown in current images.
Lounge with two large sofas, wood burner with logs supplied, TV with Freeview.
Separate dining room with dining table which seats six but can extend to seat 8.
Bedroom one with zip and link beds which can be configured to 6’ super king or 3’ twin as required, side tables, chest of drawers, fitted wardrobes with storage and hanging space, flat screen TV.
En-suite shower room with large shower with rainforest head, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom two with fixed 6’ super king bed, side tables, armchairs, chest of drawers, dressing table, two large wardrobes, flat screen TV. Large glazed doors with Juliet balcony with views over the garden and river.
En-suite bathroom with large shower with rainforest head, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom three with zip and link beds which can be configured to 6’ super king or 3’ twin as required, side tables, chest of drawers, built-in wardrobe with storage and hanging space, flat screen TV.
En-suite bathroom with large shower with rainforest head, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom four with fixed 6’ super king bed, side tables, sofa, chest of drawers, large double wardrobe with storage and hanging space, flat screen TV.
En-suite bathroom with bath, large corner shower with rainforest head, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom five with zip and link beds which can be configured to 6’ super king or 3’ twin as required, side tables, chest of drawers, double wardrobe with storage and hanging space, flat screen TV. Side views of the river.
En-suite bathroom with bath, large shower with rainforest head and separate handheld unit, heated towel rail, double vanity unit with two basins, and WC.
OUTSIDE
There is a large south-facing lawned garden with outside furniture which is fully enclosed. The property benefits from two gas barbecues. The farmhouse has its own private access drive with ample private parking.
The property sits adjacent to the Dryburgh Steading properties - marketed as Dryburgh Steading One, Dryburgh Steading Two, Dryburgh Steading Three and Dryburgh Steading Four which sit in the same ownership and are also available as holiday lets. The Dryburgh properties sit directly opposite the River Tweed at the end of a no-through road.
Location
Dryburgh Farmhouse is just a five minute walk to the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel where guests are welcome to use the bar and AA rosette restaurant and bistro, and is just three miles from St Boswells which boasts the fabulous, award-winning Mainstreet Trading bookshop, café, deli and antiques shop and the excellent Blue Coo Bistro at the Buccleuch Arms. There is also a good butchers, small Co-op supermarket and the Borders Gunroom.
Nearby Melrose (7 miles) is one of the most picturesque in the Borders and has an excellent range of independent shops selling fine quality food and drink including The Country Kitchen for deli produce, cheeses, whole foods and fresh coffees; Dalgetty’s Bakery, makers of the original Selkirk Bannock; or Baird’s Butchers for locally sourced produce as well as freshly prepared homemade meals which are perfect for holiday stays. You will also find a quality fishmongers, a fresh fruit and veg shop as well as two small convenience stores.
For coffee and cake, pop into Apples for Jam for a steaming cappuccino and a delicious butter cream sponge, or for evening dining, the Town House, Provender, Burts or Marmions all come highly recommended. A short drive will also take you to the pretty conservation village of Gattonside ( 6 miles) for excellent food at Seasons or the Hoebridge Restaurant.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Barbecue
- Bath
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo well-behaved dogs are very welcome. Please ensure dogs are clean and dry before entering the property. Dogs must be kept downstairs and off soft furnishings at all times. Any evidence of dogs upstairs may result in an additional cleaning fee deducted from the deposit. Guests must please clear up after their dogs.
- EV chargingRefer to Important Information for further details.
- Enclosed garden
- HairdryerA hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
- HeatingCentral heating throughout the property. Wood burning stove in the sitting room.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels provided
- Open fire/Woodburning stoveLogs supplied.
- Outside space
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available but guests should be aware that speeds can be variable. There is good mobile coverage on most networks and a 4G signal.
All Amenities
Dog Friendly
Important Information
There are two three-pin 3kW outdoor sockets available for all guests staying in Dryburgh properties to charge electric vehicles, found next to the sheltered communal parking area. Please note that these are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For safety reasons, please only use the dedicated charger for car charging at this property. Discover alternative electric vehicle charging points here.
Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00945F. The current EPC rating for this property is band C, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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