School House, Milne Graden
The stunning interior is the epitome of understated luxury with a predominance of natural wood, quality furnishings and heritage colours. A particular highlight is the magnificent former school room which provides a fabulous, convivial, open-plan living area with a mezzanine level bedroom overhead.
Outside, a lawned seating area to the rear of the property is a perfect spot for breakfast or an evening drink. A nearby path leads to the river and a network of superb riverside walks. The river is a haven for wildlife including deer, otter and kingfishers.
Tucked at the end of a private estate road, School House is part of a secluded hamlet of superb properties comprising Hamilton House, Tweedside and Swan's Nest. The properties can be hired collectively for larger groups wishing to holiday together but maintain a degree of privacy. Perfect for your mini adventurers, take a stroll to the pirate ship playground located in the woodland of the wider estate complete with a slide and exhilarating climbing wall. Four-legged friends are equally sure to enjoy Milne Graden’s dedicated Tails of the Tweed dog park. The estate’s old walled garden has been transformed into a safe and secure off-lead space for your dogs to exercise and socialise. The park is also home to a variety of fun obstacles, including a seesaw, tunnel, and platform, so you and your pup can try your hand at agility.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together, there are three other properties making up the hamlet of Sunnyside - Hamilton House sleeping 6, Swan's Nest sleeping 4 and Tweedside sleeping 4. There are also four other properties on the Milne Graden estate - Garden House sleeping 4+2, Park End sleeping 2, West Lodge sleeping 2 and North Lodge sleeping 2.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Open-plan living area with open log fire (ample supply of logs provided), a sumptuous corner sofa, armchair, large flat screen television and docking station.The dining area is arranged to seat 6 guests as standard.
The compact kitchen is located at one end of the main reception room. It is fully equipped with a stainless steel electric oven and new ceramic hob, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso Vertuo Pop Coffee Pod Machine and fridge/freezer.
Utility/boot room is accessed directly from the back door, ideal for dogs and storing and drying fishing kit and outdoor clothing. A small sink and washing machine with dryer are provided along with a chest freezer.
Family bathroom with large walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom one with 5' king size bed, chest of drawers, dressing table, built-in storage with hanging space.
Family bathroom with bath and handheld shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom three with 5' king-size bed, dressing table, built-in wardrobe with hanging space.
Family bathroom with with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
FIRST FLOOR - MEZZANINE LEVEL
Bedroom two with 5' king size bed, fantastic window seat, dressing table, hanging space.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the house is a lawned garden which is enclosed with a picket fence. Guests also have use of the communal courtyard area in front of the house with a path leading directly to the river. Please note, a barbecue is not provided at this cottage and the use of barbecues is not permitted anywhere on the estate.
There is a gravelled area with parking for at least three cars.
Located within the woodland on the wider estate is a newly-built, large, wooden pirate ship playground for children, complete with slide, climbing wall and agility course.
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Location
Head to Norham (4 miles) for a fantastic selection of quality local produce, including meats, pies, and cheeses from Foreman’s, or the Cornhill Village Shop (5 miles) for coffee, cake and scrummy picnic lunches. It is also home to the highly regarded Collingwood Arms for elegant evening dining, or a short drive will take you to the Allanton Inn (6 miles) which has a superb reputation for serving excellent locally sourced food amidst relaxed, convivial surroundings.
Alternatively, Coldstream is a quaint but bustling little town with a rich history sitting on the north side of the River Tweed right on the Scottish/English Border. The shopping here is small and friendly with a good mix of independent outlets running the length of the High Street, including a family butchers, bakery and small Co-op supermarket for holiday essentials, as well as a super art gallery and interiors shop for lifestyle gifts and accessories.
More extensive shopping, restaurants and amenities can be found in the picturesque town of Kelso (12 miles) which is also home to the 12th Century Abbey, Floors Castle, the Roxburghe Championship Golf Course and National Hunt Racing.
FISHING ON SITE
Salmon fishing is available on the Milne Graden Beat on the River Tweed. This is organised through FBR Seed - Email FBR Seed. Trout fishing is organised through Coldstream & District Angling Association.
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 friendlyThree dogs are welcome (£25 fee per dog). We would ask that they are kept to the downstairs, uncarpeted areas of the house.
- Enclosed garden
- Fishing on siteRefer to Location tab for further information.
- HairdryerA hairdryer is supplied in each bedroom.
- HeatingOpen log fire in the sitting room and underfloor heating in the open plan living/dining area. Electric heating throughout.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels providedHypoallergenic duvets and pillows are provided. Any requests for additional mid-week housekeeping and linen changes require at least 14 days notification and are subject to additional cost.
- Open fire/Woodburning stoveAn ample supply of logs is provided.
- Outside space
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available at the property but please note this can be slow and intermittent due to the rural location. Mobile reception is generally good. There is a landline available which can be used for incoming calls or emergency outgoing calls.
All Amenities
Dog Friendly
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: SB00922F. The current EPC rating for this property is band G, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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Coldstream, Scottish Borders
