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Maplehurst House

Melrose (3mls NW), Scottish Borders

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Sleeps 16
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 9
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Edwardian Arts & Crafts house with original period features
  • Explore the landscaped gardens with croquet lawn, seating areas and summer house
  • Located on the Southern Upland Way close to the River Tweed and its excellent fishing
Overview
Property code: 80666

Surrounded by gorgeous outside space, with a summerhouse for warm evenings, a stunning greenhouse and fabulous south-facing terrace, this lavish home is a wonderful base for your rural retreat. Sleeping 16 over eight luxurious bedrooms, escape to Scotland for a celebratory holiday with friends, or a family reunion with three of your dogs. After exploring the many tracks and trails from your door, get competitive and chalk up for a game of pool or take to the lawn for a game of croquet followed by al fresco victory drinks on the terrace or cosy tipples in the lounge. Beautiful bay windows let natural light flood inside, creating a great ambience and complementing the traditional features and charm.

 

Giving you a warm welcome, this home exudes grandeur and country style. Step inside and descend steps to the entrance hall where you are met with stained-glass windows and wood panelling, a taste of the gorgeous features to come. Throw a log on the open fire in the lounge to warm the room so you can settle right in after unloading your provisions and unpacking your bags. There is ample storage space for all your ingredients in the stylish kitchen which has plenty of room for the cooks amongst you to rustle up a feast. Chop, slice and dice on the island, a great place for gathering with a chilled tipple straight from the wine cooler, or a morning mug of something warm. Dinner shouldn’t take long with the plethora of appliances available; plate up at the dining table for formal meals or throw open the patio doors and continue outside for an al fresco feast. After dinner, get competitive and challenge others to a pool tournament, or stay a while in the garden and wait your turn in the pretty summerhouse. When it’s time to say goodnight and hit the pillow, climb stairs to the first and second floors where the sumptuous bedrooms await. The master king-size bedroom on the first floor is a real treat with a free-standing tub in the en-suite bathroom, his and hers sinks and a fridge for storing a bottle of bubbly. Decorated with vibrant, patterned wallpaper or calming, neutral tones, all eight bedrooms are lovely spaces in which to drift off and dream. There is ample off-road parking.

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  • 8 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 3 king-size, 2 twins and 2 doubles
  • All bedrooms are en-suite, comprising 1 en-suite bathroom with free standing bath, his and hers sinks, separate shower and WC; 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC; 6 en-suite shower rooms with WC's and a separate WC on the ground floor
  • AGA, electric oven and induction hob, electric steam oven, microwave, induction wok hob, American-style fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser, wine cooler, cooling drawers, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer/dryer/ironing board/clothes rack
  • Games Room with pool table, darts board, table tennis and a selection of board games for the family
  • Travel cot and 2 x highchairs available
  • 3 open fires – first basket of logs included
  • Smart TVs in the lounge, master bedroom and kitchen; TVs in 6 bedrooms all with UK free digital channels and HDMI input and TV with PlayStation 3 in the additional seating area
  • Enclosed garden with seating areas, croquet lawn, orchard, summer house and greenhouse with a mature vine and WC
  • BBQ (kept in the greenhouse)
  • Ample off-road private parking
  • Study with pool table
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance
  • Hot Tub available to hire
  • Private chef available to hire via pre arrangement with owner  
  • Please note that the minimum stay is 3 nights
  • Group Bookings – these may need to be checked with the owner first before confirming
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £65. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sitting directly on the Southern Upland Way, there are plenty of walks to enjoy straight from your door so you can leave the cars behind and head out on foot. Visit the gorgeous, partly ruined monastery, Melrose Abbey (4 miles) for a historic morning, or travel 2 miles to the bustling town of Galashiels for a spot of retail therapy and a fun cinema night.

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This property is personally managed by Gavin.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Catherine 24th January 2025

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A group of us stayed at this beautiful house. It was warm and comfortable and was walking distance to Galashiels and Abbotsford.

Reviewed by Margot 20th December 2024

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Fabulous, stylish, comfortable property. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Joanne 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by John 14th June 2024

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The owner's attention to small issues was exemplary. Some of the bedrooms would benefit from having a work table and chair, as would the large ground floor sitting rooms. This was especially important when the weather was poor!

Reviewed by Helen 5th April 2024

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Vey lovely beautiful house and garden. Comfortable beds. Huge well equipped kitchen and lovely large dining table. The games room was fantastic for the 5 kids (7-13) as the weather was rainy most of the week. Some lovely walks. Recommend Abbotsford and for the adults at least the "Great Tapestry of Scotland".

Reviewed by Saskia 17th November 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 15th September 2023

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Maplehurst house is a wonderful house and very well appointed in both communal and bedroom areas The garden is lovely and well maintained and there is plenty of parking available. Minor issue over the heating was promptly dealt with. Wonderful part of the country with many castle and abbeys to visit within easy driving distance. Tapestry of ScotlanRead mored in Galashiels itself is magnificient. Hide

Reviewed by David 4th August 2023

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We had a very enjoyable holiday at this unique property. The accommodation is excellent with good and spacious public rooms. The kitchen is large and very well equipped. The bedrooms are well furnished and the bathrooms well appointed. We all enjoyed the games room and the gardens. Its a fairly long walk to the shops but only a couple of minutes byRead more car. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 12th May 2023

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We where a party of 16 adults and 4 babies a multi generational family celebration. The house offered comforts of a modern home whilst inviting us to fully relish the beautifully crafted rooms and garden. The kitchen accommodated us in fun group cooking and the dining room for formal dining. This setting was the icing on the cake of our celebrationRead more enabling us to have a magical break. Easy access near Galashiels with much to see and do. Our host was most kind, attentive making us feel relaxed. Hide

Reviewed by Scott 7th April 2023

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The house is perfect for family gatherings with 2 high chairs and travel cots and activities for all ages from croquet to table tennis. What sets it apart is the combination of character and tasteful modernisation in the places you really want it like the bathrooms and the kitchen. The host was friendly, communicative and always on hand. I'd definiRead moretely go back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a larger house with that blend of period features and modern luxuries. Hide

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