Stables Cottage, Kailzie
Enveloped by the lush hills and woodlands of Upper Tweeddale, Stables Cottage captures the essence of country calm with stunning scenery right on its doorstep. Set within a courtyard on the Kailzie Estate, guests can enjoy private after-hours access to its stunning gardens – including its glorious walled garden, glasshouses, wild gardens, centuries-old woodland and burnside trails which evolve throughout the year. Here you can relax and reattune to the natural world – whether you’re surrounded by carpets of snowdrops, blooming rhododendrons, summer borders, fragrant roses, or autumn leaves.
Enter through the main door and down three steps into the first living space, decorated in soft carnation pink and duck egg blue. A spacious kitchen lies to the right, complete with floral tiling, brass fittings, and a kitchen island with seating joined by an inviting round dining table. A handy WC, cloakroom, and a bench for removing boots can also be found on this floor, making for an easy transition from exploring in the fresh air to unwinding indoors. The living room lies to the left of the cottage, where bespoke and repurposed pieces of furniture from Scottish artisans are accompanied by pink walls, botanical artworks, and a crackling log burner. Colourful and cosy, it’s a beautiful room in which to start and end your day.
The bedroom lies up a staircase, tucked away in the eaves with exposed beams, wooden panelling, and patterned wallpaper. Its plush super king size bed benefits from crisp white sheets and a large skylight opposite. The ensuite bathroom next door is truly special, boasting a freestanding clawfoot tub flanked by forest green walls and a roomy rainforest shower, plus beautiful views through the windows to the estate grounds beyond.
Outside, the Kailzie Gardens Café is on hand should you fancy a treat – located in the courtyard to the rear of the cottage. The café serves speciality coffee, lunches, and Sunday roasts, sourcing as many ingredients as possible from the gardens themselves and with tables surrounded by blooming flowers in the summer months (seasonal opening times do apply outwith Easter - September please check the Kailzie website for details). The gardens are also right on your doorstep, including a pétanque rink, putting green, Tweed fishing beat, and lochan, while you’re equally spoilt for choice for beautiful scenery further afield with Glentress Forest, the gardens at Dawyck and the ancient woodlands in the Tweed Valley all within easy reach.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together but enjoy their own space, Stables Cottage can be let in conjunction with Grooms Cottage, sleeping 2, The Hayloft, sleeping 2 and Coachman's Cottage sleeping 4 (pet friendly). These cottages all sit within the Kalizie courtyard complex, with Coachman's Cottage, Stables Cottage and Grooms Cottage next door to each other in that order and The Hayloft sitting on the opposite side. Additionally, Honeysuckle Cottage sleeping 4 and pet friendly, is under the same ownership and sits 1 mile from the courtyard.
FISHING ON SITE
Salmon fishing on the Estate's private beat of the River Tweed extends to some 1.75 miles and can be arranged on request.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Access leads directly into the kitchen and dining area (please note there are three inner steps down to the kitchen, just off the main access door).Kitchen with induction hob, electric oven, under-counter fridge and freezer (3 drawer). Central island with sink, 3/4 dishwasher, integrated washing machine, two breakfast stools. Dining space with seating for four.
Rear porch with hanging rail and space for outdoor wear. External door to the cafe courtyard (2 steps down).
Sitting room with large sofa, two armchairs, wall-mounted Smart TV, wood-burning stove.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Central stairs to the first floor, with handrail and integrated lighting.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom with super king bed, bedside chests (two drawer), two large integrated wardrobes with hanging space and storage, small dressing table, chair, decorative fireplace.En suite bathroom with corner shower (rainforest head and separate handheld mixer), roll top bath, radiator, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
Off the front access, there is an enclosed gravelled courtyard for sitting out, with a bistro table and two chairs. This is enclosed by vertical wooden slat fencing. This leads directly into the wider estate and gardens.The rear door leads directly into the Kailzie Cafe courtyard, which is ideal for those who wish to take advantage of breakfasts and lunches. This has outdoor tables and seating, as well as a small shop. It is important to note this area is open seasonally to visitors to Kailzie Gardens between 10 am and 5 pm. Once the gardens close for the day, guests at Kailzie Cottages can enjoy private use of the café courtyard and wider gardens and grounds.
Secure storage for bikes and outdoor kit. A barbecue is not available.
There is a designated private parking space directly to the side of the cottage.
Guests have access to the wider grounds with over 20 acres of gardens and woodlands. This includes the Courtyard Café; a shop offering local produce, gifts and plant sales; a children’s nature trail; an 18-hole putting green; pétanque; and a fishing lochan which is well stocked with Rainbow, Blue, Tiger and Brown Trout. There is also a bait pond which is ideal for beginners and youngsters. Complimentary tickets are provided to the gardens.
Kailzie Gardens is open to the public from Easter until mid-October and guests should be aware that there will be members of the public in the grounds, gardens and courtyard during these times. The opening days and times vary, please check the Kailzie website for details. When the gardens are open to the public, guests at the Kailzie Estate Cottages have access to the walled garden during opening hours and exclusive access to the walled garden for an hour after it closes to the public. When the gardens are closed to the public, guests at the Kailzie Estate Cottages have exclusive access to the grounds and gardens, with the exception of the walled garden which is not open to cottage guests other than by prior arrangement.
The Courtyard Cafe is open daily during the summer months, with seasonal opening times from February to mid-October. Please check the Kailzie website for details.
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Location
The forests of Glentress and Innerleithen are renowned for mountain biking, ranging from family-friendly trails to world-class downhill routes. Walking enthusiasts can enjoy tranquil hikes through seven forests in the Tweed Valley or along the banks of the River Tweed – one of the finest rivers in the country for salmon fishing. The nearby Traquair House, the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, is a fascinating site for fans of history, while Kailzie Gardens is home to stunning glasshouses, formal gardens, and a woodland which blooms with carpets of snowdrops and bluebells.
Foodies can enjoy everything from chocolate-making workshops to fine dining experiences in Peebles. Nearby, the village of Innerleithen also boasts a variety of local facilities, including a butcher, gourmet pie shop, and ice cream parlour, while Broughton and Biggar also feature an array of eateries and shops. Plus, if the city lights are calling, the capital city of Edinburgh is also only a 40-minute drive away.
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 friendlyOne well-behaved dog is welcome (£25 fee per dog). A second dog may be considered on request. The garden is fully enclosed. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture or upstairs in the bedroom and overnight, it is requested that dogs could be settled in the back hallway or kitchen area, without access to the sitting room. Please note, if you are bringing a dog, a stair gate will be placed at the bottom of the stairs to ensure the dog does not go upstairs.
- Fishing on siteRefer to Location tab for further information.
- HairdryerA hairdryer is available in the bedroom.
- HeatingUnderfloor heating through the ground floor and bathrooms. Electric heating in the bedroom, with heated towel rail in the en suite bathroom. Wood burner in the sitting room.
- Linen & towels providedDuvets and pillows are hypo-allergenic 'Feels like Down'.
- Open fire/Woodburning stoveInitial supply of logs provided.
- Outside space
- Wi-FiFibre broadband is available. Mobile signal is good with 4G.
All Amenities
Dog Friendly
Important Information
Guests also have exclusive access to the walled garden from 4pm, when it closes to the public, until 5pm.
The Courtyard Cafe is open daily during the summer months, with seasonal opening times from September - Easter; please check the Kailzie website for details.
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: SB00919F. The current EPC rating for this property is band E, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
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