About this property
Perfectly positioned on the outskirts of Peebles and in the heart of the beautiful 19th century Kailzie Gardens, Coachman’s Cottage is a charming stone cottage offering six guests a homely setting during a Scottish adventure. Renovated from former stables, Coachman’s Cottage is an enchanting retreat, carefully decorated with a traditional style and equipped with all you need on a self-catered stay. Upon arrival, discover the wonderful lounge where a collection of pastel colours arm chairs await you, scattered around the woodburning stove to keep you warm, with characterful furnishings and a dining table situated in the corner, it’s a truly welcoming setting. The cute country kitchen is home to an electric oven and hob along with several more appliances both in here and in the utility room, so you can rustle up some tasty home-cooked dishes for your loved ones to enjoy. Perfect for older guests or those with limited mobility is the charming ground-floor twin bedroom, furnished with a pretty dressing table and bedside lamps along with a feature fireplace, and served by the ground-floor bathroom and a cloakroom. Follow the steep cottage stairs up to the first floor to find two further twin bedrooms, each with their own unique take on tradition, with delightful prints and a quaint elegance throughout. On clear, sunny days spend time out in the lovely south-facing garden, relaxing under the sun at the outdoor furniture, with your canine companions at your side. Although positioned right in the centre of Kailzie Gardens, Coachman’s Cottage still feels secluded, whilst benefitting from full access to the beautiful gardens along with the walks around the estate, 18-hole putting greens, and trout fishing during the spring and summer months on the River Tweed. Pop into the courtyard café situated behind the cottage for a morning treat, or choose to venture out into Peedbles to find the lovely selection of cafés, restaurants and pubs with something for every occasion. The heart of the town lies in the main high street found on a spur of land between the River Tweed and Eddleston Water, home to an array of fine shops, the Tweeddale Museum and Gallery, John Buchan Story Museum and the Eastgate Theatre. Enjoy a morning walk over to the ruins of Horsburgh Castle, or for a more energetic ramble head into the beautiful Glentress Forest for idyllic woodland scenery, with more fun to be found at Glentress Mountain Bike Trail Centre and Go Ape Glentress. Hire bikes here or store your own in the bike storage at Coachman’s Cottage, with the surrounding area being brilliant for cycling and mountain biking. Visit the bustling town of Galashiels and the incredible baronial mansion of Abbotsford, The Home of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish novelist, playwright and poet, with extensive grounds to explore and grand rooms to marvel at, it makes a great day out! Delight in a wonderful stay at Coachman's Cottage with your loved ones in Peebles. EPC Rating: Band F
The town of Peebles is situated in the River Tweed valley, amidst the Scottish Border Hills. The town has a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, plus throughout the year there are art festivals and highland games. The area is perfect for outdoor pursuits including walking and fishing, with the nearby Glentress Forest being home to Glentress Mountain Bike Trail Centre and Go Ape Glentress. Visit the nearby Kailzie Gardens for their 19th century formal charm and make a day trip to Edinburgh within easy driving distance.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x twin, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Stairgate, highchair and travel cot.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed south-facing garden with furniture and shed for bike storage.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.6 miles, pub 2.8 miles.
Note: Steep stairs up to the first floor.
Note: Guests have full access to Kailzie Gardens, trout fishing in spring/summer included in rent, and cottage has private tested water supply.
Please note this property can only accept bookings for a minimum of 4 nights.
Nearby points of interest
- Ridelines Mountain Biking
- John Buchan Story Museum
- Dawyck Botanic Garden and Cafe
- Halliwell's House Museum
- Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
- Haining Loch
- Abbotsford
Reviews (5)
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Jacqueline
The owners were incredibly helpful and friendly. The Estate grounds were exceptional. Can't wait to come back!!! Way beyond what we expected. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!!
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Rachel
Quiet and peaceful. Lovely to wander round the grounds with the dogs especially the feeling after the garden is closed and you have the whole place to yourself to wander around. The garden is secure. Lots to do in the area if your active and lots not do if you just want to chill. Lovely walks along the Tweed. If like us you have a dog that canât be let of the lead thereâs a brilliant secure 10 acre field in Earlston called Brambles field. Itâs a good 45 mins drive but worth it and the scenery is fantastic on the way there.
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Elizabeth
However, the seating in the main room was very uncomfortable, very new and not keeping with an old cottage. The photos on the Sykes site it was different and very in keeping and looked very cosy and comfortable. It seems like a very trivial thing to mention but it makes a real difference when you already struggle with muscle problems. The only comfortable seating was on the beds or the window seat in the kitchen. Everything else was lovely, including the little touches like a food hamper which we really appreciated.