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In the Tweed Valley, just six miles from the pretty Borders town of Peebles (all facilities) lies the little village of Innerleithen (shops, pubs and hotel).
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: SLL000110 |
It is here you will find St James, a stunning conversion of an old, stone-built school hall. Retaining its original vaulted ceiling and arched, leaded windows, it is now a light, airy and extremely spacious holiday home.
The open plan living area has polished wood floors, an open fire and an island kitchen area which has been fitted and equipped to an extremely high standard using oak which was a storm casualty on the nearby Stobo Estate.
Having the shell of a building like this to work in gives lots of scope for style and imagination and the conversion has this in spades. The different roofing effects are a case in point, with original high vaulting in the main area and the lower, modern beams in the kitchen under the gallery.
Here nothing has been forgotten that could contribute to guests’ comfort. The open fire in its cast iron surround provides a warming and welcoming focal point to the living area and even the bathroom with its slate floor and exposed stone wall is stylish, spacious and practical.
A spiral staircase leads up to the romantic galleried double bedroom where dark wood rafters cocoon you so it is possible to imagine that you are floating off to sleep in space!
With two convenient storage areas, one at the main entrance and another larger one at the side, there is plenty room to store cases, coats, shoes and equipment well out of the way. Outside, there is a small, enclosed, grassed garden with a pretty decking area.
This is an excellent area for sportsmen. There is good walking round about (the Southern Upland way runs close by) and there is a golf course on the edge of the village and several more within a 10 miles radius.
There is riding at Peebles, where there is also a swimming pool and leisure centre. Also on the edge of the village is a mountain biking centre, while Glentress, one of the foremost mountain biking venues in the country, is within a five minute drive. The cottage even provides secure storage for bikes. The nearby stretch of the Tweed is one of the best parts of the river for canoeing and of course the river is a fisherman's paradise.
Within a couple of miles of the village is Traquair House, reputedly the oldest continuously inhabited house in Scotland, where it is said 'the Bear Gates will remain closed until a Stuart king once more ascends the throne'. Just beyond Peebles is the imposing stronghold of Neidpath Castle and the area is full of interesting stately homes and castles to visit.
Garden enthusiasts too will find much to interest them at Dawyck and Kailzie. The bustling capital city of Edinburgh is just over an hour's drive away and the 'short cut' through the lonely hills to Heriot is well worth taking for the scenery. If you prefer to take the train, Edinburgh can also be easily accessed in 50 minutes from Galashiels (12 miles).
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Open plan sitting/dining room/kitchen with open fire, TV/DVD, HiFi, piano, sofa bed, large gas cooker, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, etc
Utility room with washing machine/tumble dryer and deep-freeze
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
(by spiral staircase) galleried double bedroom (king-size).
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £15 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by gas central heating (first £15 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay) and open fire (1 bag of logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 25/07/2025 to 28/07/2025
From 08/08/2025 to 11/08/2025
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 18/07/2025 to 21/07/2025
From 01/08/2025 to 04/08/2025
From 11/07/2025 to 14/07/2025
Changeover Day: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 |
| 27 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 | POA |
| 18 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | POA |
| 29 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | POA |
| 12 Sep 2025 - 02 Oct 2025 | POA |
| 03 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | POA |
| 24 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | POA |
| 19 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | POA |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026 | £450.00 |
| 30 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026 | £495.00 |
| 03 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 | £575.00 |
| 24 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 | POA |
| 01 May 2026 - 21 May 2026 | POA |
| 22 May 2026 - 28 May 2026 | POA |
| 29 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 | POA |
| 26 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 | POA |
| 17 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 | POA |
| 28 Aug 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 | POA |
| 11 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026 | POA |
| 02 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 | POA |
| 23 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | POA |
| 20 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026 | POA |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2029 - 05 Jan 2030 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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This was our 2nd stay at St. James within 8 months and we loved it all the more 2nd time. Its a perfect blend of traditi...
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Quirky cottage in a fantastic location, close to gorgeous walks, fab restaurants and coffee shops. We had been worried a...
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Good location to visit the Borders property was slightly different but enjoyed uniqueness
Musical background was g...
Warm and comfortable to return to after a day's walking in the Border countryside and hills, for which it is ideally sit...
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This was an interesting property to stay in with the high ceilings and gallery bedroom, but it was a lot cosier than we ...
Read MoreGuest Comments
'Our second visit and we adore the place, the environment and everything there is to do! Can't wait to return.'
'A quirky and lovely place to stay. Would recommend the coffee shop across the way. Enjoyed a week of activities: Paddleboarding on the River Tweed, Glentress and walks in the hills.'
'What a fantastic place to stay! We have had the most amazing break. Lots of lovely walks and an idyllic little village to stay in - so quiet!'
'What a lovely place this is. We had such a great time and enjoyed sunshine and cycling in Innerleithen. An amazing property full of little details to discover.'
'Our 6th visit here and it's an ideal base for all the fantastic mountain biking areas around and always a great place to stay! The week flew in too fast and we look forward to coming back next year!'
'Had a lovely week in the Borders exploring the hills in the area. We have enjoyed staying in the very arty and unique property - full of character. Thank you!'
'A lovely relaxing holiday. Visited new places and lots of walks straight from the house. A truly unique cottage.'
'Lovely few days in a unique place. Great for mountain biking - will surely come again!'
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Guest Comments
'Our second visit and we adore the place, the environment and everything there is to do! Can't wait to return.'
'A quirky and lovely place to stay. Would recommend the coffee shop across the way. Enjoyed a week of activities: Paddleboarding on the River Tweed, Glentress and walks in the hills.'
'What a fantastic place to stay! We have had the most amazing break. Lots of lovely walks and an idyllic little village to stay in - so quiet!'
'What a lovely place this is. We had such a great time and enjoyed sunshine and cycling in Innerleithen. An amazing property full of little details to discover.'
'Our 6th visit here and it's an ideal base for all the fantastic mountain biking areas around and always a great place to stay! The week flew in too fast and we look forward to coming back next year!'
'Had a lovely week in the Borders exploring the hills in the area. We have enjoyed staying in the very arty and unique property - full of character. Thank you!'
'A lovely relaxing holiday. Visited new places and lots of walks straight from the house. A truly unique cottage.'
'Lovely few days in a unique place. Great for mountain biking - will surely come again!'