Traquair Cottage
Near Glentress, Peebles
Traquair Cottage is a cosy and traditional, semi-detached cottage which stands in the heart of the Borders.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
The cottage is situated just off the B7062 about four miles from Innerleithen and even closer to the famous mountain biking centre at Glentress. It has a quiet, rural situation with a well-established garden (with furniture) and plenty of hill and forest walks right from the door.
Traquair is a very genuine little cottage, unpretentious and homely, yet very cosy and a pleasure to return to after a day spent walking, fishing, mountain biking or taking in the sights. It is simply and comfortably appointed and the rooms seem to enfold you in a warm and welcoming embrace.
The cosy sitting room has comfortable sofas arranged round its original fireplace, while there is a rather cute dining alcove tucked in neatly just off the neat, modern kitchen. There is also a downstairs bathroom.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin. As you would expect in this traditional cottage, these bedrooms have coombed ceilings and dormer windows, but have plenty of full-height space too – this all adds to the charm.
It is, in short, an excellent holiday venue either for a family or friends who come here to cycle, walk, ride or simply relax in delightful surroundings.
The nearby village of Innerleithen has a range of shops, pubs and an hotel.
Also nearby is Traquair House, reputedly the oldest continuously inhabited house in Scotland, the Bear Gates of which will 'remain closed until a Stuart sits once more upon the British throne'. As well as being a most interesting house to visit, it hosts many events throughout the year and also has its own brewery. So a visit is likely to please all members of the family!
Traquair is also on the Southern Upland Way, upon which serious walkers can strike out either to the east or the west. For some serious shopping, the pretty town of Peebles (6 miles) has supermarkets as well as an excellent range of smaller shops, a leisure centre and some good eating places. Riding may be booked at the Hydro Hotel there. The MacDonald Hotel at Cardrona, barely a couple of miles from the cottage, has a golf course, as does Innerleithen and Peebles.
The Tweed, as well as being one of Scotland's prime fishing rivers, also has very good sections for canoeing in the immediate area. If a day in the city appeals you can be in Edinburgh in under an hour by car, 50 mins by train from Galashiels (16 miles) or by bus from either Innerleithen or Peebles. Perhaps you could take in a visit to Roslin Chapel, which featured so notably in film 'The Da Vinci Code', on the way.
With all these activities, not to mention the host of stately homes, castles and ruined abbeys to visit, Traquair is not a cottage at which you will become easily bored!
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
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer and washer-drier etc
Dining alcove
Sitting room with open fire and TV/DVD
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin
Upstairs
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
What's included
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Linen (Double bed)
- £8.00
- Pet
- £20.00
- Linen (Single Bed)
- £8.00
- Towels (per person)
- £5.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are available to hire. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by electric panel heaters and open fire (logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 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 28/05/2022 to 30/05/2022
From 10/06/2022 to 13/06/2022
From 04/06/2022 to 06/06/2022
From 20/05/2022 to 23/05/2022
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 06 Jan 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | 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.
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