Scottish Borders holiday chateau / country house: melrose

Kippilaw House is a huge magical historic mansion in private location,

Description Chateau / Country House, 3000 m²,
12 Bedrooms, Sleeps 30, 6 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities rural, village, garden, terrace, pets considered, internet access
Rates per property (GBP)
£1,300 - £1,500/night 
£3,400 - £7,000/week 
The Owner
+44 (0)1835-822790
+44 (0)797-0616085
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Scottish Borders holiday chateau / country house 12 bedrooms,sleeping 30 near to lovely Melrose ,and 1 hour to Edinbu

Kippilaw House is a fabulous private Mansion secluded by its own enchanting woodland, near to the lovely town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. The house as it stands today incorporates the original 15th century tower with a large Georgian frontage in the palladium style. All the features are originals.The house has all the luxuries of home with the beauty of a historical country house. Kippilaw is a great place for an occasion or just to getaway with your friends. Kippilaw house includes- 30 guests. 3 reception rooms, kitchen, 10-12 double bedrooms.6 bathrooms. Country kitchen with aga. Grand hallway carved staircase with balcony. Panelled dining room seating up 30 included, but can seat up to 50. Rouge drawing room. Armchairs for 16, many more can be seated if required. Charlie’s sitting room; family sitting room, seats 10, giant TV, VD,video. Garden. Victorian veranda, BBQ. Towels and bed linen are provided. Kitchen; 2 oven aga, double oven, 5 burner, Rangemaster stove.
Scottish Borders chateau / country house rental - Corner view of Kippilaw in spring

Corner view of Kippilaw in spring

Scottish Borders chateau / country house rental - Rouge Drawing Room

Rouge Drawing Room

Scottish Borders chateau / country house rental - Panelled dining room ( can seat up to 50)

Panelled dining room ( can seat up to 50)

Scottish Borders chateau / country house rental - Lady Napier Bedroom -master suite

Lady Napier Bedroom -master suite

Location: Scottish Borders in United Kingdom

Nearest Airport: Edinburgh at 38 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Rosyth at 80 Miles
Nearest Train: Edinburgh/Berwick upon tweed at 36 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 50.0 Miles
Car: recommended
Kippilaw is a historic house of great charm visited by sir Walter Scott. Abbotsgord House his beautiful home and gardens is open to the public. Kippilaw is situated 3 -4 miles from the town of Melrose, which is a lovely place with great local shops and boutiques, hotels/pubs. There are many historic abbeys including Melrose, Dryburgh, and Jedburgh Abbeys. Floors castle is a fantastic place to visit with a cafe,garden centre, and the house to visit. Golf is available on over 25 golf courses including the Roxburgh . There is a great golf pass available from the tourist Board called 'freedom of the Fairways' Fishing is available on the World famous tweed. Hunting is also available locally please ask. Glenntress is only a short drive.Famous mountain biking centre. horse riding is available on all levels. clay pigeon shooting is great fun and just round the corner.
Scottish Borders map
marks the location of the property in Scotland

Availability for this holiday chateau / country house rental in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Updated:
Jun 26, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday chateau / country house 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
autumn 01 October 2009 - 15 December 2009 £3,400 £1,300 £1,500 2 Nights
xmas 21 December 2009 - 27 December 2009 £5,000 - - 1 Week
new year 28 December 2009 - 03 January 2010 £7,000 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Fuel surcharge;
    weeks-£240,
    weekends-£140,
    deposit for possible breakages £500.
  • Catering-
    we are happy to organise catering for you. Please contact us or look at our website for ideas.
    We can organise a B&B arrangement for you.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday chateau / country house rental in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • chateau / country house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • catered
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 3000 m²

Location Type:
  • rural
  • village

Theme:
  • activity
  • away from it all

General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • fridge
  • hob
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
  • dish washer
  • microwave
  • freezer

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 24 people

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 30 people

Bathrooms:
  • 6 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet
    Bathroom 2 - Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 3 - Shower Enclosure, Bath (no shower)
    Bathroom 4 - Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 5 - Shower Enclosure, Bath (no shower)
    Bathroom 6 - Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 7 -

Bedrooms:
  • 12 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 30 people
  • Bedroom 1-lady napier - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 2-oscars - 2 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed, bunk beds if needed
    Bedroom 3-flynns - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 4-Mr laidlaw - 2 Single Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon
    Bedroom 5-marks - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 6-rorys - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 7-boys - 1 Double Bed, 2-3 beds added for family
    Bedroom 8-Ians - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 9-white nursery - 1 Sofa bed/Futon, 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 10-red room - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 11-blue room - 2 Single Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon
    Bedroom 12-french room - 1 Large Double Bed
  • Extra beds can bed added to most rooms, as they mostly all large.
Entertainment:
  • video player
  • TV
  • radio
  • DVD
  • CD

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • broadband access
  • wireless broadband
  • computer available

Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue

Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering

Notes: There are no bedrooms downstairs but there are wheelchair accessible toilets downstairs.

Further details for this holiday chateau / country house rental in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

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