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Coille House

Hawick, Scottish Borders

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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
pets Dogs welcome 4
grade 4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Tennis Court
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Wonderful arts and crafts house nestled amid 7 acres of splendid private grounds
  • Play a round of tennis, test your skills in the billiard room or enjoy a game of ping pong
  • After a day out exploring the beautiful local area enjoy cosy nights in front of the roaring open fires
Overview
Property code: 83709

A fantastic Edwardian arts and crafts house with magnificent countryside views. Nestled amid 7 acres of beautiful private grounds with billiards room, open fires, and a tennis court to enjoy.

Book a group stay at this attractive, period house near Hawick, on the Scottish Borders, and lose yourselves in seven acres of your own mature grounds, which include a tennis court. Spread out and enjoy the elegant, arts and crafts house, with its billiard room, wooden panelling and open fires. Take up to four delighted dogs with you to the eight-bedroom house, which sleeps up to 14 guests, and enjoy long walks through the verdant countryside. Go fishing for salmon and trout in nearby rivers, play golf and make the most of your proximity to the vibrant town of Hawick.

 

Open the front door to this splendid, four-storey property to find yourselves in the reception hall. From here, amble through to the lounge to light the fire and watch TV or relax to your favourite tunes on the Bluetooth soundbar. On warm days, open the French doors on the terrace. Members of your party might also like to spread out into the snug, where they will find another TV and open fire, or the billards room to play a game, read a book or listen to music through the Bluetooth soundbar in here. Also at this level, is the well-equipped kitchen, which has a pantry and scullery, and is where you can take turns at preparing hearty Scottish feasts. Gather round the table in the dining room to sit down to meals together, while the wood burner crackles in the background. Follow the stairs down to the lower ground floor, to find the the utility room, or up to the first floor to discover the family bathroom, plus two double bedrooms, a single and two king-size rooms, both with en-suite shower rooms. On the floor above, there are two more double bedrooms, another single and a family bathroom. Dine out on the terrace in the sunshine then stroll through the grounds afterwards. Explore the woodland, play tennis or relax in the summer house. Find plenty of parking at the house.

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  • 8 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 4 doubles and 2 singles
  • 2 en-suite bathrooms with bath, separate shower and WC's, 2 bathrooms with bath, separate shower and WCs and 1 separate WC
  • Electric Range oven with gas hob. Scullery – electric oven and hob and fridge. Butler’s pantry – dishwasher. Larder - fridge/freezer
  • Utility -  games equipment, ping pong table, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 open fires  – (first basket of logs included)
  • Billiard room – billiard table, a large selection of books and Bluetooth soundbar
  • Lounge with TV and Bluetooth soundbar and snug with TV
  • Tennis court – rackets and balls provided. 
  • Please note that the Tennis Court is not lined but is perfect for amateurs
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Spacious mature garden with seating areas and summer house
  • Secure bike storage in the porch.  More space is available upon request
  • Restaurants and pubs 2 miles and shop within walking distance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 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 £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Head out into Hawick to wander its bustling streets, ponder in its independent shops and dine out in one of its cafes or pubs. Take a tour of the Borders Distillery while you are here and perhaps treat yourself to a wee dram.

Drive 11.5 miles from the town to reach the Ale Water Valley. Here members of your party might like to try a range of outdoor activities, from golfing to horse riding and clay pigeon shooting to fly fishing. Or, pick up a section of the Southern Upland Way, near Selkirk, 11 miles from your holiday home. This long-distance route runs for 210 miles, from Cove and Cockburnspath on the east coast of Scotland to Portpatrick on the west coast and takes in some fantastic Scottish scenery.

Drive 16.5 miles and over the border into England to reach the edge of the Kielderhead National Nature Reserve, with its beautiful walks, scenic cycle trails and abundance of wildlife. Visit Abbotsford, 15.5 miles away, built as the home of 19th-century novelist Sir Walter Scott and featuring fantastic gardens. Those who like stately homes might also like to see the Haining, in Selkirk, which sits on the edge of a picturesque loch.

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Catherine 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by Shirley 29th December 2023

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We absolutely loved this house. So much space for a large group, we loved the two sitting rooms, large kitchen area, spent most of the time in the billiard room, such a large space but so cosy! The children played hide and seek every night, so many places to hide! The house is so comfortable and homely. Things are not pristine as the owner explaineRead mored, but we found this to be perfect. The gardens and river walk are gorgeous, and all so close to the town when we needed to pop in. Hide

Reviewed by martin 22nd December 2023

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The house and gardens are lovely and absolutely full of character. Our whole family loved our time here and other than the billiard table which provided daily entertainment there are lots of books and games for children to play. The garden is great for hide and seek and there are walks close by. It was a treat to have the piano to play and enjoy ChRead moreristmas carols despite it needing tuning! There was plenty of space for all. Hide

Reviewed by Leslie 6th October 2023

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Large comfortable and characterful house, good range of kitchen equipment/utensils, bathrooms are first class and good quality beds/bedding. It has great spaces for both partying and relaxing. Outside grounds are great for young, old and dogs. As far away as you can get from the grey pristine modern sanitised rental and all the better for that. OurRead more family from 8-70 absolutely loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Axel 2nd September 2023

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Brian was a great help, Charlotte responded quickly and efficiently to our 'distress calls'. We had to pay the amount for 7 nights, although we could only stay 6 nights; that was disappointing.

Reviewed by Jonathan 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Jean 1st July 2023

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A great base for a family holiday. Plenty of space inside and out. We managed to sit 21 for a meal one night. Lots for grandsons to do locally from fishing to kayaking on a local loch, to Go Ape near Dalkeith and great play parks. Found a local butcher in Hawick who did catering and they supplied pulled pork and ham with baguettes, salads,sauces anRead mored even disposable trays and forks. Really good and great value. Hide

Reviewed by David 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel 21st May 2023

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Myself and the group had such a great 3 days at the Coille House. It was clean and private with great utilities, Garden and fun tennis court, we cant wait to return!

Reviewed by Anne 8th April 2023

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Reviewed by Lesley 23rd March 2023

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The property is in need of attention and the gardens felt very neglected. We were a group of 11 adults so there was plenty of space. We had problems with the heating which were sorted but my understanding was that this can be a regular problem. Lots of cupboards and drawers which had "bits" left in and damp on the walls of the living room. The propRead moreerty did not live up to the photos on the website. Hide

Reviewed by Jeffrey 18th February 2023

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We all 6 adults, 4 grandchildren and 2 dogs had a wonderful stay at Coille House. Children and adults loved playing hide and seek both inside and out. Very lovely and interesting property with some hidden features and would have loved to have seen it when first built. Snooker room and library fabulous. We will definitely return again.

Reviewed by Doug 10th February 2023

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Great accommodation for large group. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit with a wide range of activities to keep us busy. Kitchen / dining area accommodates large group easily. Wide range of bedroom accommodation to suit varying requirements. Enjoyed local amenities in nearby Hawick and Denholm. Owner and housekeepers are very helpful and deal with any quRead moreestions promptly. Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 29th December 2022

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We really liked the house and our interaction with the owner was good. It needs a bit of TLC to reach its full potential

Reviewed by Pamela 2nd December 2022

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Another lovely stay at Collie house plenty to do for the grandchildren of all ages while the adults relaxed in front of the open fire.

Reviewed by Coshy 5th November 2022

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We all loved Coilly House.

Reviewed by Catrin 29th October 2022

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Coille House is a beautifully quirky house with heaps of character, set in a truly stunning location. Fabulous garden enjoyed by all 4 dogs and great riverside walks accessible from the property (with some steep inclines.) Fresh bedding and towels provided and beds were very comfortable. The kitchen/dining area is fabulous and the Billiards room prRead moreovided hours of fun. Picturesque town of Jedburgh is nearby with its wonderful Abbey and Mary Queen of Scots' visitor centre. Hide

Reviewed by Teresa 10th September 2022

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Great house for large family gatherings with dogs. Lovely to be able to sit the extended family round the large dining table for meals. Fabulous views across countryside and riverside walks for dogs. Ideally positioned for access to Northumberland and the border towns. Great time had by all.

Reviewed by Susan 16th August 2022

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A homely property with extensive grounds. Great place for our whole family to gather and spend time together. The children really enjoyed the space in the house and the large garden areas. The billiard room was a great addition.

Reviewed by Grace 13th August 2022

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Reviewed by Rachel 30th July 2022

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Coille House has it all for large families and large parties. Set in beautiful large grounds only a couple of miles from the centre of Hawick and many attractions within 20 minutes drive. The property has a real family feel and is so spacious. There were 13 of us plus 4 pooches and still plenty of room for everyone. The billiards room, tennis courtRead mores and table tennis in the basement were a big hit with our family. The grounds are natural and beautiful. Thank you Charlotte, youre an amazing host Hide

Reviewed by Ian 16th July 2022

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Wonderful house in a great location. The 10-seater dining table and adjoining kitchen were the most used and great for everyone gathering together. However, there are enough rooms to allow guests to enjoy solace whether reading one of the many books available, watching TV or a game of snooker. The gardens are large enough for all to enjoy includingRead more dogs. Time your stay right and there are many raspberry bushes. Hawick is an easy walk through the woods. Owner was proactive in resolving an issue. Hide

Reviewed by Josephine 9th July 2022

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Great holiday at Coille House. Beautiful quiet location. Lots of family games, walks near Jedburgh and coast. Highly recommend the Borders Distillery Tour.

Reviewed by Paul 2nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 25th June 2022

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Reviewed by David 7th May 2022

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Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful gardens, views. Beds very comfortable with lovely duvets and pillows. Bathrooms fabulous and spotless. Plenty of hot water. Kitchen well equiped. Snooker room fab, with library and comfy chairs. Plus two other big rooms to chill. We had good weather in May, Would def recommend and hope to return. Thank you CharlotRead morete. Hide

Reviewed by Wade 16th April 2022

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Great older building with very modern bathrooms. Very clean and comfortable, Marvellous grounds with a little wooden house the younger ones loved; tennis court and near a safe stretch of river where we paddled with a canoe we brought. Lost of space to relax and the snooker room was great for weary adults to chill at the end of the day!

Reviewed by Maureen 2nd April 2022

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Reviewed by Kate 26th March 2022

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Coille House is a great setting for family parties and bigger get togethers - we celebrated an 80th and 90th birthday with three generations and lots of visitors over the week! There is plenty space to entertain and the garden grounds were super for the dogs too.

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