Head Gardener's House at Floors Castle
Sitting in the walled garden within the grounds of Floors Castle, it encapsulates the best of country living. Dating right back to 1815 and now renovated to an exceptionally high standard throughout, guests can be assured a very special stay in this former Head Gardener’s House.
The ground floor opens up to a main hall and staircase with impeccable finishes by Lewis and Wood, setting the scene for the quality throughout the rest of the house.
The drawing room is beautifully appointed with deep, generous sofas and elegant furnishings, along with fabrics from Osborne & Little, Lewis & Wood and Romo, which add warmth and vibrancy to the space.
The kitchen is wonderfully light and bright with integrated units giving a sleek, streamlined look along with a dining area which merges classic heritage tones with the odd dash of colour for a perfectly in-vogue finish. A downstairs boot room/drying room is a versatile space, perfect for dogs and the storage of outdoor gear.
Upstairs, the quality continues into two sumptuous bedrooms - one with en-suite and one with adjoining bathroom, each generously proportioned with opulent emperor-size beds for that added touch of luxury and wonderful views over the Walled Garden and Millennium Garden.
Head outdoors and guests have use of the four-acre Walled Garden outside formal opening hours. With the magnificent Floors Castle setting and access to fabulous walking within the park grounds and on the banks of the River Tweed, it may prove hugely difficult to venture anywhere else!
Guests who book over 12 months in advance qualify for a £50 voucher at the Terrace Café and an upgraded hamper. Guests who book 6-12 months in advance qualify for a £50 voucher at the Terrace Café. You may wish to explore The Apple Shed Deli ahead of your stay to place an order from their pantry.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Access door (4 steps up) and inner porch leading into the hallway.
Boot room/cloakroom/drying room with storage and hanging space opening into a substantial walk in closet with large electric heater - perfect for drying outdoor gear. There is also a basin and WC, along with a dog bed for the four legged members of the party.
Sitting room with two large double sofas and two armchairs, large flat screen TV with integrated DVD player, wood burning stove. Selection of books and games. Views overlooking the walled garden.
Kitchen is fully equipped with integrated appliances - ceramic hob, single electric oven, microwave, large fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher. In the dining area, there is a dining table with seating for six, breakfast bar area with two stools, flat screen TV, Bluetooth docking station. Separate bench seat and armchair. Views onto the garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom one is the master bedroom with emperor size zip and link beds which can be configured to 6’ 6” super king or two 3’ 3” beds as required. Side tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe. Views over the garden.
En-suite bathroom with separate bath, large shower with rainforest head and separate handheld unit, heated towel rail, twin basin and WC. Underfloor heating.
Bedroom two with emperor size zip and link beds which can be configured to 6’ 6” super king or two 3’ 3” beds as required. Side tables, chest of drawers, large built-in wardrobe. Views over the garden.
Adjoining bathroom (3 steps down) with large double shower unit with rainforest head and separate handheld unit, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
Floors Castle Garden is open to the public all year round from 11am to 4pm or 5pm depending upon the time of year. Guests should therefore be aware that there will be members of the public in the grounds during these times. Outside these hours guests are welcome to enjoy the walled garden (with the exception of the greenhouses and outbuildings) at their leisure. The Castle and courtyard cafe operate on a seasonal basis - closed through October-March so please check opening times on the Floors Castle website if this is essential to your stay.
Please note there is no dedicated outside space for guests. There are two director style chairs and a small fold out table that guests are welcome to use outside.
There is parking provision immediately adjacent the property in the Garden Terrace Cafe car park.
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Location
The Terrace Cafe sits approximately 100 yards from Head Gardener's House (open 10am - 4pm daily) serving light bites and lunches each day using the best of local ingredients. Alternatively the Courtyard Cafe adjoining the Castle (seasonal opening times) is just a leisurely wander from the property.
You will also find excellent local amenities in the thriving market town of Kelso (3 miles) set around a charming cobbled square. The town is home to a super range of independent shops where you can indulge in a little retail therapy, or purchase fresh produce and holiday provisions from friendly local traders.
There are some excellent pubs and restaurants for dining out, including the charms of Rutherford's, Scotland's first micro-pub - seen as 'the perfect antidote to modern life'. For light lunches, you will find plenty of tempting treats in the many cafes in the town, or for evening dining there is the Contented Vine and The Cobbles.
The cottage is also 5 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.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Bath
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome (£30 fee per dog) and they must be clean and dry before access into the property and then kept to the kitchen and boot room only. They are not permitted on the furniture or upstairs in the bedrooms. Dogs are welcome in the walled garden, but must be kept on leads at all times. Dogs must be under control whilst walking through fields and farmland.
- 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 stoveGenerous initial supply of logs provided.
- Outside space
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available. Mobile reception is variable. EE and Vodafone offer the best coverage.
All Amenities
Dog Friendly
Important Information
The walled garden is open to the public all year round from 11am to 4pm or 5pm depending upon the time of year. Guests should therefore be aware that there will be members of the public in the grounds during these times. Outside these hours guests are welcome to enjoy the walled garden (with the exception of the greenhouses and outbuildings) at their leisure. The Castle and courtyard cafe operate on a seasonal basis - closed through October-March so please check opening times on the Floors Castle website if this is essential to your stay.
There is a small adventure playground in the walled garden for children including a zip wire, monkey bars and swings, however children should be closely supervised.
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: SB-00597-P. The current EPC rating for this property is band E, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
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