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Pumpkin Cottage

[DE7] 

Near Peebles


Pumpkin Cottage
Pumpkin Cottage
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Pumpkin Cottage is an excellent cottage offering very bright and cosy easily-managed accommodation for two people. It stands detached, in its own ground, just 100 yards from the River Tweed (fishing available locally by permit) in lovely hilly Peeblesshire about 40 minutes drive south of Edinburgh and only a matter of yards from White Cottage.

Inside, there is a comfortable and well-appointed  open plan living area downstairs with wood-burning stove, and stairs lead up to a charming galleried double bedroom.  The overall effect is both cosy and romantic.

It is backed by The Cardrona Forest and sits above the quiet secondary road which links the shops and hotels and pubs of the much-loved small town of Peebles (5 miles north of the cottage) to the large village of Innerleithen (3 miles south) . Historic Traquair House, the oldest continuously inhabited house in Scotland whose Bear Gates will never again be opened until a Stuart once more sits on the British throne is an enjoyable one mile walk away.  This whole area abounds in castles, stately homes, peel towers and abbeys, in addition to which there is  all the glorious surrounding Border Countryside just waiting to be explored.

Nearby Glentress now has one of the most prestigious mountain-bike complexes in the world, with miles of forest trails.  Cycles can be hired at The Hub there.  There are also screens where, in season, you can watch the osprey who nest in the neighbouring forests.  There is fishing nearby, kayaking in the Tweed,  and riding at Peebles.  The Southern Upland Way passes through Traquair, so the walking is superb in all directions.

Then of course, with Edinburgh  under an hour's drive away, so you are brilliantly placed for both city and country.  (On the way, take in Roslin Chapel, made universally famous through its starring role in 'The Da Vinci Code' but well worth a visit in its own right.)

Heating by wood-burning stove and electricity, bed-linen and towels are all INCLUDED. We regret no pets. No smoking is allowed in the cottage.

 

Weekly Price 2010


Start date
End date
Tariff
05 Jan 2010
12 Mar 2010
 
£ 275
13 Mar 2010
02 Apr 2010
 
£ 295
03 Apr 2010
16 Apr 2010
 
£ 325
17 Apr 2010
07 May 2010
 
£ 295
08 May 2010
28 May 2010
 
£ 325
29 May 2010
04 Jun 2010
 
£ 395
05 Jun 2010
25 Jun 2010
 
£ 325
26 Jun 2010
27 Aug 2010
 
£ 395
28 Aug 2010
17 Sep 2010
 
£ 325
18 Sep 2010
15 Oct 2010
 
£ 295
16 Oct 2010
29 Oct 2010
 
£ 325
30 Oct 2010
19 Dec 2010
 
£ 275

 

Guest Comment

Ford party, Australia 10/10/2009

We have had a delightful week in Pumpkin Cottage. We have been from the Highlands (Braemar), the coast, Edinburgh, Dumfries and everything in between. Poked around delightful villages and met wonderful people. We will spread the word amongst our Aussie friends that Pumpkin Cottage is a must do stopover.

Pumpkin Cottage - Guest Comments

Packham party, Lanarkshire 03/10/2009

Thank you for a wonderful week of relaxation, enjoyed the local attractions i.e. St. Mary?s Loch, Traquair House and various Border towns with our favourite being Peebles!

 

Shields party, Tyne & Wear 09/09/2009

Lovely cottage, warm welcome & fantastic location, not enough time to see everything! Thank you!

 

Jones party, South Wales 07/11/2009

Really enjoyed our holiday in Scotland, lovely area, plenty of good walks. Peebles a nice town with Tweed walks and cake shops! DIOLCH YN FAWR!


Weekly Price 2010
  • Sleeps: 2*,
    Bedrooms: 1
  • No Pets
  • No Smoking
  • Short Breaks available

Special price: £250

Late Availability!! 6 night break!!

From 20/03/2010 to 26/03/2010


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* - babies are not included in the stated maximum for each property

Accommodation:
Downstairs
  • Open-plan Sitting/Dining room with wood-burning stove and TV and DVD player.
  • Kitchen area with electric-cooker, microwave, fridge, etc.
  • Room with shower, WC and basin.
Upstairs
  • Double-bed room with electric-blanket and Hi-fi (on a gallery from which you can look down into the sitting room).