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Home | Properties | Head Gardener's House at Floors Castle
Kelso, Scottish Borders
 

Head Gardener's House at Floors Castle

4
Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
Please see Amenities section below for more information
Meticulously restored by The Duchess of Roxburghe, this is an exceptional house in an exceptional setting. Sitting in the walled garden within the grounds of Floors Castle, it encapsulates the best of country living.

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.

Floorplans

Floorplan

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

    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 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.
    • Hairdryer
      A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
    • Heating
      Central heating throughout the property. Wood burning stove in the sitting room.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
    • Open fire/Woodburning stove
      Generous initial supply of logs provided.
    • Outside space
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi is available. Mobile reception is variable. EE and Vodafone offer the best coverage.

Dog Friendly

Two 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.

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
Departure time: 10am

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Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
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Guests
Max Adults:
4
Max Children:
2
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

Whether snow-dusted or in full bloom, the walled garden is a truly magical setting at any time of year.

Don't take our word for it...

We had a great stay at the Head Gardeners House at Floors Castle, and we would definitely recommend the house. The location was fantastic to enable long walks around the castle grounds and gardens before and after the castle was closed but you have to be aware that the location of the house does mean visitors do walk right past the windows. We didn't find this an issue. The Floors staff were all very friendly, helpful and extremely welcoming.
Mr Twitchen, 7th May 2025

Don't take our word for it...

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Head Gardener's House at Floors Castle. My mother-in-law celebrated her 80th birthday here in style, and the house was very comfortable and luxurious. We all loved the castle grounds and gardens, especially our two dachshunds, Alan (who celebrated his 11th birthday this week as well) and Stanley.
Mr Dulley, 24th April 2025

Don't take our word for it...

A very impressive house with all the luxuries needed for a short stay. Extremely well-resourced; even dog biscuits are provided! The heating was perfect, and the log fire was welcome to add extra character. The beds were sumptuous! We highly recommend this accommodation if visiting the Borders.
Mrs Hamilton, 13th January 2025

Don't take our word for it...

The Head Gardener's House was wonderful, beautifully presented and everything you could have wished for. The soft furnishing were fabulous and the attention to detail excellent. For us the icing on the cake was having the Walled garden to ourselves every evening which we thoroughly enjoyed being very keen gardeners. The Terrace Cafe was great and the Brunch was first class, and the walk along the Tweed afterwards was most enjoyable. The staff in Castle made us very welcome and took time to talk to us. The whole experience of staying at Floors Castle was wonderful and was well worth the 400 mile journey to get there! We would thoroughly recommend staying there.
Miller family, 20th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We simply loved the Head Gardener's House! It had been so beautifully restored and furnished, was very well equipped, and spotlessly clean. Living in the magnificent walled garden for a week seemed such a privilege. We were prepared for a real mix of Scottish weather, but enjoyed wall to wall to sunshine. One of our party went fishing on the Tweed, and as the weather was so hot, the Gillie suggested we went back in the evening, which we did to picnic and for Norman to fish. Such a beautiful and private spot for our personal use was amazing, and we have all left with very fond memories of our time at Floors Castle. We have only one problem, how do we top that next year? Thank you for letting me know about this perfect holiday home.
Mrs Richards, 20th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a wonderful week. The cottage was beautifully decorated and clean. Everything you could want was there. The beds were extremely comfortable. Think it was possibly the nicest cottage we have ever stayed in. The food was excellent in the Terrace cafe and staff there and at the Castle, which we visited, were very friendly and helpful. It was wonderful looking out on the Walled Garden and be able to have a walk there and in the grounds when everyone had gone home. All in all it was perfect. We will visit again. Thank you Crabtree & Crabtree and all on the Floors Castle estate.
Mrs Cornwall, 20th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

I wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at the Head Gardener’s House. I am very picky when it comes to holiday accommodation, and spend hours researching to make sure we book a nice place, but the House at Floors surpassed anywhere we have stayed previously. We both love interior design and are keen gardeners, so when we arrived and explored the house and garden we had huge smiles on our faces! It was a real privilege to stay there, not least the bonus of being able to wander round the walled garden with a glass of wine every evening. I really can’t praise it enough, and we are already planning a return visit next year, as we don’t think we will find a better place anywhere. Many thanks to all involved.
Mr Box, 20th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a really lovely time. The cottage was exceptionally clean, comfortable & luxurious, we loved being in the walled garden and it was superb having the garden to ourselves, being able to wander around peacefully and really appreciate the beauty of a classic walled garden at it's best was the highlight of our holiday. All the staff we came into contact with at Floors Castle were really friendly and helpful, our particular thanks to the housekeeper for doing such a great job, so nice to arrive to a self catering property so immaculately clean, we also appreciated the welcome pack and all the Noble Isle toiletries provided for our use. We found the service of Crabtree & Crabtree to be absolutely excellent and will definitely book with you again. All in all a great holiday.
Ms Smith, 20th March 2024

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