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Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18
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Explore the area
Innerleithen, SCT
- Place, 7stanes - Innerleithen25 min walk
- Place, Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel2 min drive
- Place, Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course3 min drive
- Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)49 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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
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 horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
Innerleithen, SCT
What's nearby
- Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Traquair House - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Edinburgh Castle - 52 min drive - 48.0 km
- Royal Mile - 53 min drive - 48.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Durty brewing - 7 min drive
- Findra - 7 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
- St Ronans Hotel - 8 min drive
- Traquair Arms Hotel - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katherine D.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katherine D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy A.
5 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Nancy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanna M.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Joanna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny W.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and unique house
Jenny W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia H.
5 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Patricia H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sally Ann M.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at Howford House
Sally Ann M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Jeanne F.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Location
Jeanne F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John M.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent family Christmas
John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Juliette B.
29 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
Juliette B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gordon H.
1 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant Family Holiday
Gordon H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy L.
27 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful family vacation
Nancy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marion d.
24 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a lovely country house
Marion d.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joy M.
7 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful weekend
Joy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Morag W.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Howford House
Morag W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jasmine L.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding/vow renewal ceremony
Jasmine L.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher D.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room For 18
Christopher D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica L.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Stay & backdrop for intimate ceremony
Jessica L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maddy D.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time at Howford House



Maddy D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pablo d.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house to celebrate a big family birthday
Pablo d.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pascale A.
21 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A substantial property that just feels like home
Pascale A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
8 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Property
Sarah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
80th birthday celebration
Julie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bailey P.
18 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Memory
Bailey P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
22 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
Karen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Catherine Maxwell Stuart
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.
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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