Scottish Borders holiday farmhouse: Dolphinton

Spacious Scottish farmhouse in Borders estate near Edinburgh

Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Private garden to estate
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Description Farmhouse, 130 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 1 Bathroom
Facilities rural, village, garden, pets considered, TV, DVD
Rates per property (GBP)
£125 - £150/night 
£400 - £650/week 
Sam Cassels
+44 (0)1968-682674
+44 (0)7710-778642
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Scottish Borders holiday farmhouse 2 Large bedrooms plus study/bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6

Kirkhouse Farmhouse is surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside only 20 miles from Edinburgh on the edge of the hamlet of Dolphinton - between West Linton, one of the most beautiful villages in Scotland - and Biggar, a small market town full of history and character. A large private garden leads directly onto the estate, which offers 300 acres of mixed woodland, heather hillside, wildlife habitat, picturesque streams and farmland grazing - a miniature of the Scottish Borders landscape. The farmhouse dates from the 19th Century and forms part of a working farm, built on the site of a Roman encampment.
Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Private garden to estate

Private garden to estate
Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Front of house to courtyard

Front of house to courtyard
Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Farmhouse kitchen

Farmhouse kitchen
Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Double bedroom

Double bedroom
Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Garden view

Garden view
Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Landscape view

Landscape view
Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Formal dining area

Formal dining area
Scottish Borders farmhouse rental - Sitting room

Sitting room

Location: Scottish Borders in United Kingdom

Nearest Airport: Edinburgh at 25 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Edinburgh at 25 Miles
Nearest Train: Edinburgh at 25 Miles
Nearest Motorway: M74 (Junction 13) at 20 Miles
Car: necessary
Dolphinton is only 30 minutes from Scotland's historic festival city, Edinburgh and only 60 minutes drive from Scotland's largest and liveliest city, Glasgow. The farmhouse is on the edge of the Scottish Borders with easy access to the region's picturesque towns, villages, and sights - including Rosslyn Chapel. The nearby village of West Linton and the town of Biggar are just 10 minutes drive away and offer a full range of local amenities including some excellent restaurants. Scotland's two arterial motorways, the M74 and the M8 are both less than 30 minutes away, and Kirkhouse provides a quiet base from which to explore the many attractions of central and southern Scotland.

Availability for this holiday farmhouse rental in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Updated:
Oct 26, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday farmhouse in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Low Season 01 November 2009 - 30 November 2009 £400 £125 £125 3 Nights
Xmas/New Year 01 December 2009 - 31 January 2010 £650 £150 £150 4 Nights
Low Season 01 February 2010 - 28 February 2010 £400 £125 £125 3 Nights

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • We are happy to discuss shorter and longer rental periods.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday farmhouse rental in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 130 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • farm holidays
  • away from it all
General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, Double by arrangement
    Study/Bedroom - 1 Sofa bed/Futon, Open plan
  • By arrangement the Farmhouse can accommodate 8 - with the use of an additional double/twin bedroom plus en-suite located within an adjacent part of the farm steading with direct access to the Farmhouse.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • CD
  • DVD
Outside:
  • garden
  • parking
  • 6 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
Local Activities:
  • walking
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf
Notes: Access to washing maching and tumble drier available within separate farm utility room.

Further details for this holiday farmhouse rental in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Carbon Offsetting: White Hill Estate contains a wide variety of woodland and we are happy to discuss dedicated tree planting to offset the impact of our guests' travel.

Horses: White Hill is home to several horses, and those wishing to bring their own horse with them to enjoy quality hacking with spectacular views are very welcome. Please contact us to discuss paddock and grazing arrangements.

Falconry: For those with their own hawk or falcon, the estate provides a rich and varied hunting landscape. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Reviews for this holiday farmhouse rental in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook65325 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'We have greatly enjoyed our stay here. An ideal location for attending functions in both Edinburgh and Glasgow. We have especially enjoyed our walks up White Hill, and coming back to an open fire.'

'Kirkhouse is very comfortable and spacious . . and we are sorry to be going home'

'Our thanks for this happy and tranquil week at the lovely Kirkhouse Farmhouse. We wish all visitors as happy and comfortable a stay as we have enjoyed'
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 9/9
Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful Week in September 09

Mikey and family Germany, Bremen
Review Submitted: October 6, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
Our family had a very nice stay one week in Kirkhouse cottage. The owners Deborah and Sam are very helpful and nice.The contact via internet for the booking was fast and all wishes fom us were accepted.On the farm is a brave dog and cat and from the cottage you see many sheeps, cows, horses. From the cottage its possible to walk over the next hill with good views on the land. In the cottage the living room and the kitchen are spacious and full equipped , also with playing games, many books... .The cottage have central heating and enough hot water .The cottage lays around 200m fom the next stret and is very qiet.From the cottage its possible to reach Edinburgh in 30 minutes and you can also go to Rosslyn chapel, new Lanark, Biggar .
We have enjoyed the week very much.
Sorry for my bad english
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Rating
5 out of 5

Kirkhouse Farmhouse

Bill V. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Review Submitted: September 4, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2008
This property is one of the best self-catering units we have ever rented - and we have rented many in all parts of Europe and North America. It was better than we had expected - impeccably clean and comfortable. Close to Edinburg, to golf courses in the Borders and East Lothian. We enjoyed the casual elegance of the place, the wonderful large kitchen and the hospitality of our hosts, Sam and Debs, who answered all of our questions about the property and the region.
We thoroughly recommend Kirkhouse Farmhouse. Great Scottish hospitality and we hope to go back soon.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Comfort and relaxation in the Scottish Borders

Talisker's Friend Germany
Review Submitted: August 12, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
My family and I immensely enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, remote place - a 19th century cottage with mod cons (dishwasher, etc.) , very well equipped , clean and comfortable, with great attention to detail (e.g. curtains and matching cushions, etc.).
White Hill Estate, which Kirkhouse Cottage is a part of, provides excellent possibilities to roam around the countryside.
Sam and Deborah gave us a warm welcome and were always of service, their dog Tallis is a favourite with all guests.
The cottage - though away from it all - is just a 40-minutes drive from Edinburgh, about 10 minutes from Peebles, a busy market town on the River Tweed and about 50 minutes from St. Mary's Loch ( another place we would recommend ).
All in all, we would highly recommend Kirkhouse Cottage and hope to spend another happy week there in the not too distant future.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful rural getaway

Nic&Gregg County Durham
Review Submitted: July 22, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
We have just returned from a wonderful week staying in Kirkhouse and we were all sad to say goodbye. We were made to feel very at home and very welcome by the cottage owners - nothing was too much trouble. Our daughter is 21 months old and she loved exploring the enclosed garden and seeing all the animals on the farm. The cottage has everything you could wish for including amazing views and comfortable beds!

The cottage is only approximately half an hour from Edinburgh and was in a perfect location for visiting all that the area has to offer - Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh Zoo, New Lanark were all great places to visit (although Rosslyn Chapel was not really the place for a young child).

Our friends stayed with us overnight and they were also very impressed with the cottage and the estate. I would recommend this cottage to friends and family it was truly a magical place to stay.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
 

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