Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

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A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly backdrop.
A hallway with a patterned rug, a wooden bench, a door, and a staircase leading to a room with a potted plant.
A hallway with a patterned rug, a wooden bench, a table with a lamp, and a large mirror.
A well-maintained garden with a variety of trees and shrubs, a neatly trimmed lawn, and a stone pathway.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

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Highlights

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9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Innerleithen, SCT
  • Place, Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Attic Room 1

2 Single Beds

Attic Room 2

2 Single Beds

Four Poster

1 Queen Bed

Ground floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Maids Room 1

1 King Bed

Maids Room 2

1 King Bed

Noble Room

1 King Bed

Tweed Room

1 King Bed

Yellow Room

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends.
Howford House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, sleeps 12-18 in 9 bedrooms.

This elegant Georgian country house, Howford House, offers a stylish, comfortable and spacious setting for family holidays and short breaks with large groups of friends.

The house is set above a sloped lawn, surrounded by trees, and with an open view across the Tweed valley and the River Tweed. With a formal appearance from the outside and a relaxed air within, this holiday house was renovated and refurbished in 2016.
On entering by the front door, the house offers a grand hall which presents a mix of antique furniture and modern art, and this eclectic theme carries on throughout the whole house. The two front rooms are the main reception rooms, with an L-shaped drawing room and a classic dining room. To the rear is the country style kitchen and utility room, which can be accessed by a side door, making it more convenient for kitchen access with food shopping.

With ramp access to the side of the house, there is a wheelchair friendly ground floor bedroom, with nearby accessible shower room, with the entire ground floor being accessible too.

The rest of the accommodation is markedly distinct. On the first floor to the front of the house are the 4 main bedrooms; to the rear on the first floor are bedrooms that are classified as the 2 maid’s bedrooms; and on the second floor are the two attic bedrooms, which make a good family suite.

Among the main bedrooms there are three bedrooms with fixed double/king sized beds and the remainder can be either configured as twins or king sized double beds. The attic rooms are ideal for teenagers/children and have 2 single beds in each room. One with TV and their own bathroom.

The kitchen is an old style country kitchen with aga and additional electric cooker. microwave, 2 fridges/freezers and fully equipped for up to 18 guests. There is seating for 8 around the kitchen table.

The Dining Room can seat up to 18 people. The main table seats 12/14 and an additional table can seat 4/6.

The garden has beautiful views down to the River Tweed and there is ample garden furniture a Bar-B-Q and a lawn that can be used for croquet and outside games.

This is a pet friendly holiday house and dogs are allowed access at ground floor level. The private grounds make a great space to relax in, whilst guests are also invited to use the historic grounds and tennis court at Traquair House, a short walk away. Traquair, Scotland's oldest inhabited house, also has facilities for weddings and fine dining which are offered to guests at preferential rates.

The Tweed Valley in the hills of the Scottish Borders offers an excellent range of activities nearby from mountain biking, walking, cycling, fishing (salmon and trout), golf and horse riding.
PLEASE NOTE THE PRICE FOR 2 OR 3 NIGHTS IS THE SAME AND FURTHER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR 4 NIGHTS OR MORE. PLEASE ENQUIRE BEFORE YOU BOOK.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8466129
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Peebles

Located in Peebles, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course and Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kailzie Gardens and Traquair House Maze. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Polish Map of Scotland and Dawyck Botanic Garden. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Innerleithen, SCT

What's nearby

  • Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Princes Street - 56 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 56 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 56 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 23 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Out Out Gastro Pub and Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Black - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Saffron - Innerleithen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Green Tree Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

As of 23 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$4,828, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people located?

This family-friendly Peebles holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course and Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel. Kailzie Gardens and 7stanes - Glentress are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Maxwell Stuart

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Howford House is on the Traquair Estate and was originally built for the factor or estate manager. I live in Traquair House and my family have been here for over 500 years and Traquair is Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House. We have three children and we run the main house as a visitor attraction and with some limited accommodation. In 2015 a long standing tenant vacated Howford House and we decided to renovate the property for self catering. We have kept a relaxed informal country house style with many items of furniture and paintings being lent from the main house. We have an eclectic mix of art both contemporary and traditional. Mattresses and bedding are all new and excellent quality and the bathrooms have been renovated as well. The estate comprises around 4.500 acres and includes four farms which mainly farm sheep and cattle which you will see around the house. There is also a large number of forests and the River Tweed which offers fly fishing during the winter and Spring months as well as trout fishing in the summer.

Why they chose this property

Howford is a perfect retreat for family and friends. It has a country house elegance that I love with a relaxed feel which we have tried to keep as much as possible. Lots of space and the rooms are all generously proportioned with wonderful views. There are wonderful stone flagged floors that have been retained and makes this a robust house you can enjoy without worrying about bringing in a bit of mud now and again!
It is also very accessible from Edinburgh with good facilites in local towns nearby. Perfect in the winter for cosying up around the open log fire and going for long walks or relaxing in summer with the beautiful garden and space to enjoy the outdoors.

What makes this property unique

Gorgeous views, spacious, relaxed, well appointed house that is perfect for large groups of friends or family. It has the additional features of a fully accessible bedroom on the ground floor that was previously converted for a wheel chair user with accessible shower/wet room. Also, the attic rooms are just great for teenagers or kids as they have a self contained mini flat with their own bathroom and TV!

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