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Home | Properties | Dryburgh Stirling One
St Boswells, Melrose, Scottish Borders
 

Dryburgh Stirling One

4
Guests
2
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
Please see Amenities section below for more information
Nestled gently on the banks of the River Tweed amidst the rich dramatic beauty of the landscape made famous by the writings of Sir Walter Scott, this really is an enchanting spot.

Built in the early 19th century, Dryburgh Stirling One with its ornate orchard gate and fairytale turrets was originally part of the aristocratic folly of the 11th Earl of Buchan.

Now offered as two outstanding holiday lets, the cottages at Dryburgh have undergone a complete transformation to ensure the highest level of guest comfort throughout.

Sitting at the end of a no-through road surrounded by scenic parkland and woodland, the area is steeped in history and heritage, positioned just a stone’s throw from the romantic medieval ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, the mighty sandstone statue of Sir William Wallace, and the Dryburgh chain link bridge.

With its captivating exterior and plush interior, No. 1 Stirling Towers will ease you into a holiday mindset in no time. Designed for four, the cottage has plenty of space for relaxation and entertaining with its warm ambient sitting room and woodburning stove, while a separate dining room with cosy open fire is an atmospheric spot to indulge in lovely evenings into the wee small hours.

The kitchen is well equipped with all mod cons, including a wine fridge to keep that crisp Chablis at the perfect temperature! There is a separate utility room for outdoor kit and the four-legged members of your party, leading onto the raised patio and lawned garden. Upstairs the two en-suite bedrooms enjoy the most fantastic views of the river and fishing guests can start their day in anticipation taking in the views over the bridge pool.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage 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 Two (sleeping 4) or Dryburgh Farmhouse (sleeping 10).

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Sitting room with two large double sofas provide plenty of seating space for rest and relaxation. Wood burning stove with logs supplied. Technology includes a flat screen TV with Freeview and integrated DVD. A selection of books, games and DVDs are provided.

Dining room with antique dining table and seating for six. Open fire. Sideboard with serving space. Additional storage is provided in the ground floor turret space.

Kitchen/dining area is fully equipped with electric oven, ceramic hob, large fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, integrated microwave, and wine fridge. There is an informal dining space with seating for 4/6. The leads into a separate utility room with washing machine and facilities. A glazed door provides access onto the raised patio (4 steps) and lawned garden.

Family bathroom with large shower unit, bath, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom one with 4’6” double bed, dressing table, side tables, chest of drawers, walk-in closet (turret), wall mounted flat screen TV. River views.

En-suite bathroom with shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

Bedroom two with 5’ king size bed, side tables, chest of drawers, flat screen TV, built-in wardrobe and river views.

En-suite bathroom with corner shower unit, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE

There is a private raised patio and lawned garden to the rear of the property with outside furniture. The garden is fully enclosed with rabbit wire running along the bottom of the fence between the two neighbouring properties to prevent small dogs from escaping. The patio is accessed from the kitchen/utility to the rear.

There is private parking in front of the cottage. 

Location

Dryburgh Stirling One is within walking distance of 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

    All Amenities

    • Allows babies in arms
      Up to 12 months.
    • Allows children
      1 - 16 years.
    • Bath
    • Cot
      A travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
    • Dog friendly
      Two well-behaved dogs are permitted but must be kept to the utility and kitchen area of the property only.
    • EV charging
      Refer to Important Information for further details.
    • Enclosed garden
    • Hairdryer
      A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
    • Heating
      Central heating throughout the property. Wood burning stove in the sitting room. Open fire in the dining room.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
      Bathrobes are supplied.
    • Open fire/Woodburning stove
      Logs supplied.
    • Outside space
    • Wi-Fi

Dog Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are permitted but must be kept to the utility and kitchen area of the property only.

Important Information

Dryburgh Stirling One is a semi-detached property. This adjoins Dryburgh Stirling Two which is also offered as a holiday let. The rear patio offers guest privacy and is not overlooked.

An outdoor three-pin 3kW outdoor socket is available for guests with an EVSE cable to charge vehicles if required. There are also two additional three-pin 3kW outdoor sockets available for all guests staying in the 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: SB00636F. 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

Accessibility

Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
If there are no prices visible for your selected dates, please call us on 01573 226711.
Guests
Max Adults:
4
Max Children:
3
Max Infants:
2
(children who require a cot)
Maximum number of adults and children is 4
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The Little Things We Love

The fairytale exterior with the ornate orchard gate and turrets add a special kind of magic.

Don't take our word for it...

A truly amazing location beside the river Tweed. Quiet with so many walks radiating from the property. The dogs went swimming every day. Lots of great places to visit. Would recommend the Main Street Trading Company for coffee and books. You can walk there along the river. Walter Scott's house has a great cafe with good food. Left Dryburgh relaxed.
Mr Bell, 3rd April 2025

Don't take our word for it...

Superb cottage in a wonderful location with river and countryside views from every window. Very quiet location yet all local amenities within easy reach. The Cottage had everything you could want and the Welcome pack was the best we have ever had and we have stayed in many cottages throughout the UK and abroad. Altogether, a wonderful base for a tranquil holiday.
Mr Bowerbank, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a lovely time at Stirling one thank you. The cottage was very cosy and the lovely enclosed garden was excellent for our dog. The welcome pack was amazing! Fabulous to have the thoughtful food items all ready for a quick supper after a long journey when your tired and just want to relax in front of the log fire.
Mrs Pearson-Jones, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a lovely time at Dryburgh Stirling One. The cottage exceeded our expectations. It was beautifully appointed and had many extra little touches that made it outstanding. We were blessed with good weather that enabled us to explore this very attractive area both locally - the dog loved the river walks - and the tea shops further afield. We hope to return and maybe climb the other two Eildon Hills!
Mr & Mrs Brookes, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Just to let you know we had a brilliant time in Stirling One and it was an amazing property and location.We loved our stay and would also like to commend the Head Housekeeper on looking after us and being generally lovely and helpful. Highly recommended.
Mr & Mrs Scott, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a wonderful time at Dryburgh Stirling One. There is a fabulous walk from Roxburgh along the River Teviot to Kelso and back out again via the disused railway line. We also enjoyed visits to Peebles, Melrose, Selkirk, Hawick and Galashiels. Thanks again for the excellent holiday and the customer service, we will certainly use Crabtree and Crabtree again.
Mr Kerbey, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Thank you all for a wonderful stay at Stirling One. We are so lucky that you were able to rearrange our visit. We thought the house was fantastic in every way. We both love the Borders and have stayed in some lovely places thanks to Crabtree & Crabtree. We will certainly be back whenever we possibly can. Thank you all again and to the team at Dryburgh for helping to make our special trip so special.
Mr & Mrs Bell, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We have been staying at the Dryburgh Estates properties several times a year since 2017 but this is the first time that we have stayed in one of the Tower cottages. We were not disappointed as Stirling One has the same high standards of décor and cleanliness as the Steadings and the farmhouses. It has unrivaled views of the Tweed and lovely walks on the doorstep. We had a fantastic week. Thank you for the most generous and useful welcome basket. As usual booking through yourselves is very easy and if we ever have to ring with a query it is dealt with quickly and efficiently and with the utmost politeness.
Turner party, 18th March 2024

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