Scandinavian designed luxury home in the Scottish Borders
Rural House
Location: Scottish BordersSleeps: 7
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Facilities
Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garage, Garden read more
Description
A particular highlight is the spacious living area and all glass gable with Moro wood burning stove ensuring it’s as cosy in winter as in the summer. RachanHus can accommodate up to 5 (+2) guests in 4 rooms as follows: one double (2), one twin (2) and one single (1). The gallery area offers additional accommodation for either 2 more guests or can be utilised as a play room for children. Additional features include sauna/wet room, sound system in the majority of rooms, SKY, DVD player, CD player Internet access and in the garden, a barbecue hut for all weathers. There are balconies outside the living room, main bedroom and kitchen from which you can enjoy the rising or setting sun and perhaps spot some wildlife passing through the garden - deer and woodpeckers are regular visitors.
Rachan is situated on the Northern edge of the sparsely populated and hugely scenic Upper Tweed Valley and just a mile or so south of the village of Broughton in the Scottish Borders. Outdoor activities of every kind are available in the area. The house itself is within a small hamlet consisting of Rachan Home Farm and handful of other homes scattered within the surrounding woodland. A short stroll away is the River Tweed itself with pretty walks along its banks with fishing permits available. The quaint village of Broughton, offering a village store, tearoom/bistro/pub, petrol station/garage/Post Office, church, bowling green, tennis courts and village is just a 5 minute drive away or; if you would prefer a scenic 30 minute walk along a disused railway line. The characterful market towns of Peebles and Biggar offer numerous cafes, restaurants, bars, a wide variety of speciality shops, supermarkets, sports facilities and parks.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2011 | 05 Jan 2012 | £1,400 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: We anticipate that your stay at RachanHus be as welcoming and as comfortable as possible and to that end we have included a few ‘extras’ in our pricing:
Welcome Hamper
Fresh flowers
Logs for wood burner, sauna and quota hut
Crisp Egyptian cotton bed linen
Luxurious towels
Feather pillows and duvets
L’Occitane bath products
All electricity
All utilities such as washing up liquid etc
Welcome pack detailing local restaurants etc
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our friend Jamie who will show you around the house, explain a little about the area and who will be your point of contact during your stay.
The house will be cleaned and all linen refreshed at the end of each week however should you require additional cleaning services this can be arranged at a supplementary cost.
We can provide many additional services for a supplementary charge and would be delighted to receive your requests.
We are happy to accept short breaks but obviously this will depend upon the season and availability.
Generally our changeover day is Saturday. We ask guests to arrive after 3:30pm and to depart prior to 10:30 am. We do try to be flexible with regards to the changeover time and day if it is possible. This is, of course, dependant on other clients.
General information
| Property type | House |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Away from it all, Golf Holiday, Luxury, Romantic, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Pets, Long term rentals, Families, Couples |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
4 bedroom(s), sleeps 7 max. Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, Patio window |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
2 bathroom(s) Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure, Wet room |
| Kitchen |
Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine, Outside cooking |
| Meals |
Not included |
| Dining room |
Seats 8 * Highchair |
| Living room |
Seats 7 As owners, we continue to spend time at RachanHus and it is our intention that you find a 'home' and not a 'rental property'. With that in mind we have plants, books and toys and always a supply of kindling and logs for the wood burner. DVD, CD player, Fireplace, TV, Stereo system, Wood burning stove |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
There are balconies outside the living room, main bedroom and kitchen from which you can enjoy the rising or setting sun and perhaps spot some wildlife passing through the garden - deer and woodpeckers are regular visitors. If dining al fresco is desired, in a grove of Birch trees set in the 2 acre garden sits an octagonal Nordic Quota Hut complete with fireplace and benches for BBQs. To enjoy the setting sun, make use of the swing seat on the deck at the south side of the house. The garden is laid mainly to lawn and is fully fenced for the safety of small children. Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garage, Garden, Sauna 5 car parking spaces |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
We anticipate that your stay at RachanHus be as welcoming and as comfortable as possible and to that end we have included a few ‘extras’ in our pricing: Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided, Central heating |
| Other notes |
The house will be cleaned and all linen refreshed at the end of each week however should you require additional cleaning services this can be arranged at a supplementary cost. |
Local area information
| Location type |
Rural |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
necessary |
| Local leisure activities |
Rachan is situated on the Northern edge of the sparsely populated and hugely scenic Upper Tweed Valley and just a mile or so south of the village of Broughton in the Scottish Borders. The house itself is within a small hamlet consisting of Rachan Home Farm and handful of other homes scattered within the surrounding woodland. In every direction you will find grass, heather or snow covered peaks but specifically overlooking Rachan is Dreva Craig, where the remains of an old hill fort still stand and Trahenna Hill at 546 meters. A short stroll away is the River Tweed itself with pretty walks along its banks with fishing permits available. The quaint village of Broughton, offering a village store, tearoom/bistro/pub, petrol station/garage/Post Office, church, bowling green, tennis courts and village hall is just a 5 minute drive away or if you would prefer, a scenic 30 minute walk along a disused railway line. The characterful market towns of Peebles and Biggar offer numerous cafes, restaurants, bars, a wide variety of specialty shops, supermarkets, sports facilities and parks. A little further afield (30 mins) but a beautiful drive away is the historic town of Moffat. We can highly recommend Scotland’s only destination Spa, the beautiful Stobo Castle and Japanese Garden set in stunning surroundings, is only a 10 minute drive away and offer day taster deals at all times of the year. We recommend that you book well in advance. The River Tweed which is again on our doorstep is synonymous for salmon fishing and permits are available if arranged in advance. The Scottish Borders is a well known destination for mountain bike enthusiast. Award winning biking centres can be found just a half hour drive away at Glentress and Innerleithen and caters to all levels and all ages. Remember to set the sauna for a relaxing muscle treatment on your return! The 89 mile Tweed Valley Cycle Way starts at Biggar and ends on the coast in Berwick-upon-Tweed. For those with less stamina, there are an abundance of single track roads to explore taking you into the lesser known areas of the Scottish Borders. Kailzie Equestrian Centre is located on the outskirts of Peebles, an area of outstanding scenic beauty and offer Hacking/Tuition by the hour or by the day. There are a number of golf courses available on the outskirts of Edinburgh but our closest is at MacDonalds Country Club just 10 minutes east of Peebles. Dawyck Botanic Gardens is a satellite of Edinburgh’s highly regarded Botanic Gardens and is maintained beautifully. It is located 10 minutes away in the direction of Drumelzier (Peebles). The beautiful Kailzie Gardens offers something for almost everyone with beautiful gardens, licensed restaurant, café, fly fishing, children’s play area and even an Osprey Watch project. Our village has a small cask ale brewery, Broughton Brewery, which produces many popular beers, including “Merlin”, “Black Douglas”, “Scottish Oatmeal Stout” and “Greenmantle”. Originally a hunting lodge for Kings and Queens, Traquair House is the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland dating back 1107. You can check out their website for what fairs are currently arranged. We recommend Mudhoney softplay/café in Peebles, the MacDonalds Country Club for use of their swimming pools, the maze at Traquair House, Glenholm Wildlife Centre for wildlife and Dalscone Country Park (a little further afield in Dumfries) is the perfect destination for kiddy farm fun. You will find play parks in most villages including a small one in Broughton.
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Fishing, Swimming pool, Golf, Horse riding, Walking, Beach |
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