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Barns Tower
Flagstone floor kitchen with real fire.
Bedroom
Box bed with pull out bed beneath
Sitting Room with real fire

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
NZ$427
avg per night

Explore the area

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Peebles, Scottish Borders
  • Place, Haylodge Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Neidpath Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Peebles Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ground floor Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Main Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is NZ$427
avg per night

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Explore an entire castle whilst staying in historical splendour.

About the area

Peebles

Peebles is home to this castle. Neidpath Castle and Great Polish Map of Scotland are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Haylodge Park and Kailzie Gardens. Dawyck Botanic Garden and Little Sparta are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Haylodge Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Neidpath Castle - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Peebles Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Dawyck Botanic Garden - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • 7stanes - Glentress - 14 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Neidpath Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Courtyard Café - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kailzie Gardens - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Inn - ‬15 min drive

About this property

A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added...

Authentic medieval mini castle with roaring log fires and all modern comforts. In beautiful countryside on the River Tweed. Ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders. Biking at Glentress 5 minutes; Edinburgh 45 minutes; Peebles nearby. Heavenly walks. If Barns Tower happens to be booked when you want to stay, we do have two other luxurious properties right next door at Barns Library (sleeps 4) and Barns Bothy (sleeps 2), both available through VRBO
The space
Enjoy staying in a cosy, romantic miniature castle with all the luxuries of the 21st century. There is a luxurious double bed on the top floor and a possible 2 extra single beds in the Sitting Room.
Guest access
Linen, towels, heating and firewood are included, as well as wifi and a selection of Highland Soap Company toiletries. It is possible to arrange a private visit to Neidpath Castle if you should wish.
Other things to note
The Tower is ancient with open fires and fairly steep stairs, so not very convenient for small children or those unable to walk.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Is A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added... located?

Situated in Peebles, this castle is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Neidpath Castle and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Haylodge Park. Peebles Golf Club and 7stanes - Glentress are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added... Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stay at barns tower

Was an experience. Great I must say with one exception the stairs but as we are over 70 expected. The whole experience was brilliant everything was there to enjoy full kitchen to good shower and excellent wifi a must these days overall a brilliant place
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10/10 Excellent

andrew W.

Unique place to stay in a great location.

Really unique memorable holiday place to stay, The Tower was totally as advertised, perhaps even better, great fun for a few days away. Lovely location with the most beautiful walk along the Tweed into Peebles and back. The Tower was cosy, lots of stairs of course, plenty or room for 2 plus 2 dogs. Loads of wood included for fires.
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10/10 Excellent

From Northern Wisconsin with love

Absolutely awesome experience. Beautiful place. We walked into Peebles along River Tweed and through half-mile tunnel. It was fantastic. Grounds were beautiful as well! Well worth it!
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10/10 Excellent

Totally beautiful

This is such a wonderful place. It is totally beautiful in every way. The design is stunning, a perfect balance maintaining the feel of the original character of the place whilst also having the comfort of all the modcons! A lot of flight of stairs so probably not ideal for the very young or elderly but perfect for everyone else! Also wonderful walks from the Tower.
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10/10 Excellent

KAREN S.

Stunning tower house in beautiful grounds

We loved our stay in Barns Tower. It is a stunning historical timepiece. It is well equipped and the rooms are cosy. However, you need to be fit to climb the 4 flights of old stone/wood stairs. Also the doors are low and my husband bumped his head many times! There wasn't enough information about heating controls, hot water etc. Apart from that it was incredible!
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10/10 Excellent

Kendall W.

A magical stay!

Barns Tower exceeded our expectations. We were looking for a personal castle stay, but for only two people. This place delivered! The drive in is beautiful, and there is a gorgeous walking path all around that will take you to many pastures of adorable livestock to watch frolic. The tower itself is so magical I want to live there! From the old staircases and historical references and touches, to the luxury touches like heated bathroom floors, fresh eggs and bread, and a collection of games and dvds, this place did not disappoint. We will be coming back, all the way from Canada!

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

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May 2025

The stay in Barns Tower was amazing. It is an unique, true tower building. The place was very clean, supplied well, and well kept. We also completed the Neidpath Castle tour with Lulu, and it was a must see tour. We were very happy with our stay there. Vic and Jen, Kansas, USA
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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Unique stay in beautiful surroundings

This was a one-of-a-kind experience! A very unique place to stay with modern conveniences. We very much enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Transport back in time.

Barns Tower was everything we could have imagined. That being said it can be challenging to stay there as there is a lot of steps to contend with as every living space is on a different level. Think of a lighthouse. Loved how it was decorated in period furnishings to give you the feel of being transported back centuries. There are a few modern conveniences though. The grounds are truly amazing and so peaceful. If your up to having a very unique experience this is the place. We're so very happy we did it.
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous

Enjoyed every minute of stay. Beautifully restored Tower. Absolutely would stay again. Great location … Peebles is a warm friendly town.
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10/10 Excellent

A must visit stay

A one of a kind stay in a quiet private but not isolated location. Has everything you need in a medieval setting.
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10/10 Excellent

Dan & Charlotte G.

A special experience

What a wonderful experience! The setting, atmosphere, history, and accommodations were amazing! Although intimidated at first by the steepness and uneveness of the stairs. we adapted quickly. We appreciated the provisions that were waiting for us (and we made full use of them!) and we loved exploring the area.
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8/10 Good

Barns Tower

Amazing experience and beautiful surroundings Great for dog walks Highly recommended and would return!
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10/10 Excellent

steve l.

Barns Tower

My wife and I both enjoyed our stay at Barns Tower. We were looking for something unique and different for our 30th Wedding Anniversary. And we got it. We loved the authenticity along with the mod cons to make the stay comfortable. Peaceful is a word often used but we really found it here. The supplies left were a lovely thought too. Peebles itself was lovely to visit, very friendly and we had a lovely meal at the Crown. The evening was spent with a nice bottle of champagne and a roaring fire after another lovely meal at the Peebles Spa Hotel. All in all we had a fabulous time.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay at the characterful tower.

We stayed for 3 nights in Barns Tower. Lulu was very welcoming, attentive and the tower was well supplied with quality items. The grounds are stunning with the river tweed close by for evening walks. Can’t wait to go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful, unique place to stay

Barns Tower is one of the most interesting places we have stayed. A great sense of history in this unique tower. We enjoyed every room in the tower. Very cozy and relaxing. Well set up and a nice welcome package to arrive to. Thanks for a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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Barn’s Tower Experience

We can’t say enough about this incredibly special place. We found the history of the tower and the surrounding area so intriguing. The recommended walk along the Tweed River and the nearby arboretum were beautiful. Make sure to stay at least a couple nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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Amazingly Unique!

What a unique and lovely stay! We have stayed in dozens of vacation rentals around the world and this one was the most unique. The tower takes you back in time to another world while providing all of the modern amenities you need. The rural setting, while still close to town, was so beautiful and just perfect for strolling the country lanes. Eggs, fruit, bread, butter, jam, coffee, tea, and shortbread were an unexpected treat. The only thing to note about this lodging is that you have to climb sets of fairly steep stairs to get to each of the three levels, so if you have mobility issues, I would recommend staying in one of the other properties available. We would happily return to Barns Tower or any of the other properties provided by Lulu and her team.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bianca P.

Incredible Location

It was a birthday present for my husband and it was a great success. He was so happy about it and enjoyed every second. Hopefully we will come back one day!
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10/10 Excellent

Loraine C.

Three night stay in a castle

Three night stay in Barns Tower was amazing. It had everything we could wish for for an atmospheric stay over Halloween. We especially loved the big wood burning fires in both the kitchen and sitting room and we made good use of both. Exceptionally clean, with lovely walks in the surrounding area. We just can’t wait to return. Very cosy indeed

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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Peebles Paradise

Amazing property located just outside of Peebles in the Scottish Borders. A carefully and tastefully restoration of a historic tower, a must stay if you are looking for something unique! Our host was communicative and attentive. An overall amazing experience and we’ll be sure to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeannemarie S.

Perfect secret hideaway!

We absolutely loved staying in the Barnes Tower! The decor was charming and comfortable, the bed was amazing and the location was gorgeous. It was fantastic to walk out the door onto the choice of wonderful walking trails whenever we wanted. The breakfast provisions provided for us were a welcome surprise as we never wanted to leave the tower to go into town. It was so peaceful and quiet and private, just a perfect retreat.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay

Beautiful tower in a lovely, quiet location. The tower was everything we could have hoped for and more! Clean, very well equipped and thoughtful touches of milk, eggs, bread and butter supplied. Comfortable bed, good shower and bath. Thoughtfully renovated. Just perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent place,

Excellent place to stay. Nice welcome pack. Great location with easy access to riverside walks and Peebles. Quite quirky practicalities around open fires., but they are a great part of the stay. Sitting room couch and kitchen seats need an upgrade, they are tired, but servicable. Bath in the bedroom is a nice feature. Definitely worth a visit. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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10/10 Excellent

A tower through time

We were not disappointed by anything that this wonderful historic building offered. Comfortable but not contemporary and conveying a real sense of history through the very fabric of the tower itself. Closing the big wooden door gave us a sense of splendid isolation. We loved every moment here and all that the magnificent surrounding countryside provided.