Self-catering cottages in the Borders Region, Scotland 

The Scottish borders are a gentle introduction to the delights of Scotland.  The views are of rolling wooded hills, rich farmland,  villages and market towns.  

Find country cottages and self catering cottages in the Scottish Borders, click:

• Self catering holiday cottages in the borders, Scotland

 If you have visited Scotland previously, you will appreciate that because of the low population compared to England, driving is a pleasant experience, and that distances are covered faster.  It only takes about an hour to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow.  There is s much to see of interest in handsome traditional local towns like Jedburgh, Kelso,  Peebles, Selkirk, and Moffat, and if you're based in the Borders, you will be able to easily tour and discover this region. 

Self catering in the Scottish Borders - (almost) close to the border in Cumbria

Self-catering does not get any more unusual than this - book a stay as king and queen of your own castle in Cumbria, near the Scottish borders.

Brackenhill Tower is full of medieval features adapted to provide a luxurious and comfortable holiday home. All is full of character inside creating an atmospheric setting for dining and special events.

A stay at Brackenhill Tower would be memorable to say the least. You could have the most amazing photographs as a momento of a party for an anniversary, engagement or even small wedding.

Click on the photographs of this most unusual holiday accommodation and prepare to be inspired.

The Tower sleeps up to 10 people in 4 bedrooms.  There are :

• two double bedrooms,
• a master bedroom and
• a bedroom with four single beds. 

All bedrooms have en suite facilities. 

The Kitchen is within the vaulted basement and the Great Hall is the feature dining room, just as it would have been hundreds of years ago.

With Brackenhill Tower just north of the Lake District as your holiday base, explore the Scottish Borders, The Lake District, Cumbria and the beautiful Galloway Coast just over the border in Scotland.

Groups of up to 10 people can be accommodated in the towerhouse and a futher 4/6 could hire the attached Jacobean cottage if required.  Perfect for that family get together or special occasion. Please click on the photograph shown of this highly unusual castle property for further details.

More castles to rent for your holiday or event?

Please click on the photograph of this holiday cottage in the Scottish borders to view interior images and contact details.

 Related pages for self-catering in the the Scottish and English Borders

A little further north in Scotland .............

Spacious Rossie Ochil House near Perth, Scotland sleeps 8-14 in 6 bedrooms

Rossie Ochil House is a fabulous 17th century house in its own gardens, now fully modernised to provide a really comfortable, secluded 6 bedroom 5 bathroom self catering holiday house.

Surrounded by lovely green lawns and woodland the house offers privacy and wonderful walks across the estate and yet is only 20 minutes from the lovely city of Perth and access to beautiful perthshire, salmon fishing, golf and more.

The house itself gives spacious, flexible and attractive accommodation with 6 bedrooms, 5 ensuite, and plenty of public areas with its two lounges, large dining room and a fitted kitchen with Aga.

• There is a 42in plasma television in the lounge. WiFi Internet available - please bring own laptop.
• Optional housekeeper for cooking and cleaning

Rossie Ochil self-catering house is within easy distance of around 30 golf courses including the famous Gleneagles and St. Andrews. Perthshire is an excellent location for hill walking and outdoor pursuits. Nature lovers will be pleased to know that red squirrels, Roe deer, and hares can be spotted in the grounds. Tawny owls, woodpeckers and buzzards are permanent residents in the woods.

Several dates available, call to check availability. Click on photograph above for contact details and to find out more about this superb house for families or small groups.

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The pages listed below will help you find a fabulous self-catering house, log cabin or other holiday cottages in Scotland.

• more holiday cottages in the Scottish borders
• pet-friendly self-catering holiday accommodation in Scotland
• short breaks in Scotland
• remote cottages in Scotland where you can escape modern life
• accommodation near Gleneagles, the prestigious golf resort in Perthshire, Scotland
• self-catering accommodation in Biggar, Scotland
• cottages in the national parks in Scotland
• self-catering holiday cottages near Perth, Scotland
• holiday cottages in Scotland