Country cottages in Peebles for self-catering holidays

Looking for a holiday home in Peebles? Peebles is a historic town in the Scottish Borders on the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, a short drive from Edinburgh.  It is an excellent holiday destination for anyone who would like to visit Scotland, especially for the first time, because it offers an encounter with Scottish scenery, possible days out in Edinburgh and Glasgow plus forests and parks for mountain biking and outdoor activities. It is a pet-friendly destination with numerous walks. The town of Peebles has a golf club as well as two parks: Hay Lodge Park and Victoria Park. There are numerous places to eat out on holiday and who does not appreciate the occasional treat?    Salmon fishing can be arranged on the River Tweed.

 

Advice on Cottage Holidays in Peebles

The Scottish border town of Peebles lies on the A72 at the junction of the River Tweed and Eddleston Water. It's a pleasant and green town to live in for people who work in the City of Edinburgh 22 miles away. Surrounded by gently inclined fields and woodland, there are river and woodland walks.

Enjoy a stay in a welcoming town that avoids the hustle and bustle of a big city, yet provides comfort and convenience with a good selection of restaurants, pubs and shops and easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow and the borders countryside. There is a golf course in Peebles as in many Scottish towns and villages for a relaxing round or two.

For places to visit, Neidpath Castle, a mile west of Peebles is open to the public and featured in the film Merlin. It is supposedly haunted and to meet resident ghosts you will have to visit Peebles. Nearby towns of interest are West Linton, Biggar and Galashiels.

For avid mountain bikers, the mountain biking centre at Glentress, 3 miles east of Peebles is considered one of the best in Britain. Peebles also features on the 90 mile Tweed Cycleway.

The River Tweed is known for good salmon fishing adding to Peebles reputation as a good centre for an outdoor pursuits self-catering holiday for families and groups.

Find somewhere comfortable to stay - self-catering is always a good economic option for families, and have a fabulous holiday in Peebles, exploring Scotland and its borders.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Peebles, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Borders.