Braehill Luxury Cottage, Scottish Borders - Sleeps 12

With views over the Moorfoot hills, this detached house has been crafted from original farm buildings to create a spacious contemporary holiday property. There is a timber deck running along the front of the house which can be accessed from each of the main living areas opening with a sliding wall from the dining area, and also a landscaped garden with seating and a children’s play area. The swimming pool and games room provide entertainment, and the living areas provide both quiet and social spaces. Local shopping and pub in Stow, 7 miles, with main shopping in Galashiels, 15 miles. Edinburgh is just 16 miles - explore Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the cobbles of the Royal Mile and the thoroughfares of the New Town. Enjoy theatres, clubs, restaurants, art galleries and shops. Fishing and hill walking locally, with golf at Torwoodlee, 14 miles. Good access to the Border towns of Melrose and Kelso with their ancient abbeys, historic houses and gardens. Shop and pub 7 miles.

Ground floor: Living room/dining area with 3 steps and wooden floor/kitchen. Second living room. Utility room. Study. Games room. 1 double (5ft) bedroom with en-suite shower room. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Open-tread stairs to mezzanine seating area. First floor: 2 double bedrooms. Second staircase to first floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, double shower cubicle and toilet, 2 twin with sloping ceiling. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Gas fire in second living room inc. Oil CH, elec underfloor CH (in living/dining room/kitchen), gas, elec, bed linen and towels inc. T/cot. H/chair. Nine satellite TVs. DVD. CD. Elec and gas hobs. Elec ovens. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. Two d/washers. F/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed garden with patio, terrace and furniture. BBQ. Ample parking. Cycle store. Indoor heated, private swimming pool (7m x 4m). Small gym. Games room with pool table, table football, air hockey and juke box. No smoking. Friday to Friday. NB: Pond and 6 steps in garden.