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Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

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A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly backdrop.
A hallway with a patterned rug, a wooden bench, a door, and a staircase leading to a room with a potted plant.
A hallway with a patterned rug, a wooden bench, a table with a lamp, and a large mirror.
A well-maintained garden with a variety of trees and shrubs, a neatly trimmed lawn, and a stone pathway.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Innerleithen, SCT
  • Place, Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪52 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

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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 cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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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
  • Princes Street - 56 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 56 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 56 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 23 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Out Out Gastro Pub and Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Glentress Peel Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Durty brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Green Tree Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Findra - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people on 8 Dec 2026 start from £2,071, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people located?

This family-friendly Peebles holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course and Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel. Kailzie Gardens and 7stanes - Glentress are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful for sports especially walking, cycling and golf. Access to Traquair house amenities a bonusHouse a bit shabby, but dog friendly and with large rooms and comfortable beds.All told it was a great venue and we had a most enjoyable holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Great house to have a large family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant home!!! We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thank you!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We had a great weekend here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved the house and the surroundings. Good walks along the River Tweed and in the uplands.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review and delighted you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and unique house

We were a large group of friends and family. Howford House provided everything we needed and the location is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic weekend stay at Howford House, the house and grounds were well kept and perfect for 15 of us! Communication with Elaine the housekeeper was great, made sure we had everything we needed. We had a private chef come in and cook for us on the Saturday night which I would encourage others to do if you hWould 100% recommend Howford to others looking for a weekend break for a larger crowd, it was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thank you Chloe - so glad you had a lovely time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Great property for the extended family, comfortable well equipped and plenty of space. One of party is a wheelchair user and the accessible bedroom and bathroom were ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying at Howford House

We had a great stay. Would say that dining room and sitting room small for 16 adults. Great for families. A second electric kettle would have been good!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Location

While the building would benefit from some minor improvements for safety, convenience, and updating, the character and grace of the property could not be more perfect. The beds were comfortable, the house was warm, and the visit to the local woodlands was inspiring.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

The house was great, with fantastic facilities. Kids and grown ups all enjoyed our stay. Housekeeper was brilliant pre arrival and made sure rooms were set up to suit the families needs. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Delighted you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant Family Holiday

A brilliant time was had by all, 10 adults, 6 children and a babe in arms. It was a great family holiday, brilliant location for walking and wildlife. Enough space to be separate, but lovely areas/rooms to meet and be together. From the oldest to the youngest a great holiday and we hope to do it again in the not too distant future
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family Christmas

Excellent family Christmas stay, well equipped house. Good facilities at Traquair house for walking and exploring the grounds.Beds comfortable, showers good.House was cold on arrival, and cooking facilities could be upgraded.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful family vacation

Our group of 15 enjoyed our week here. It was spacious and very comfortable. We had a great time cooking in the large kitchen and on the AGA. We especially appreciated our visits to the Traquair house and estate. If you stay at Howford House, don’t miss it. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a lovely country house

We had a lovely long weekend at Howford House. It’s very spacious and comfortable, with a very well-equipped kitchen. Its location is ideal for walks and also for shopping in all the interesting independent shops in Peebles. The house was also surprisingly warm in a cold January. I hope we’ll return to Howford House.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful weekend

A group of friends and family gathered at howford house for a weekend to celebrate a special birthday. The property is unbelievable large and so beautiful (even more so that the photos)! Communication with both Catherine and Elaine the house keeper was excellent and we felt very well taken care of. I know we’re all looking for a reason to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Howford House

Wonderful house and location. Heating concerns during stay and extra charge for logs at £15 per bag was a surprise. Otherwise we had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding/vow renewal ceremony

The house was amazing- it was a little difficult to find at first due to some navigation system issues but it was in a spectacular location and the house was incredible. All the rooms were truly one of a kind, and being in the middle of Glasgow and Edinburgh made it easy to get wherever we needed to go. We don't usually travel in a large group, but this house made it so easy and comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room For 18

Howford House is perfect for a large group. We were a group of 19 at the largest and fit comfortably. The house is well-stocked in the kitchen and Elaine was very accommodating as we needed additional supplies. The hot water heater must be huge. The Aga in the kitchen is a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Stay & backdrop for intimate ceremony

We absolutely loved hosting our family and friends who came out to Scotland for our intimate wedding ceremony. This was the perfect location to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Ample space for each person to have any privacy they desired but also to spend quality time together around a table laughing or a fire playing a game. There is also a secret garden that we fell in love with. It’s so quiet and warm at Howford House and we were thrilled with our stay! Would highly recommend any larger gathering here! It’s epic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house to celebrate a big family birthday

An amazing property in beautiful grounds and a stunning location just outside Innerleithen. Perfect for a family gathering to celebrate a big birthday. Fantastic communication from host and housekeeper meant everything went smoothly and no surprises. 10/10. Kitchen is well stocked with all the pots/pans, utensils, and crockery you need to feed a hungry group, and the aga is a dream. Beds are comfortable and plentiful; bathrooms are a little dated but plenty of hot water and big towels. Overall a fantastic weekend, and would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time at Howford House

We had a diverse group of 13, youngest member is 2 and oldest is over 70 years old. Everyone was comfortable and all our needs were met in the house. There are plenty of bathrooms and beds and places for people to hang out and relax. The kitchen is fully stocked and I loved cooking on the AGA. Elaine is lovely and she accommodated our early check in. The house is exactly as described in the listing and even lovelier than the pictures. We did a photoshoot on the premises and had a private chef for dinner one night and everything worked out great. Don’t miss Traquair House, it’s beautiful and their lunch options are delicious!
Breakfast from local bakery in Peebles
View from the garden
Little guy loved running up and down the hill in the garden
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A substantial property that just feels like home

From the moment that I made the initial booking, we felt as if we were being treated as valued guests and not just another commercial booking. Howford House may be a large house with nine bedrooms but still manages to feel homely. With its close proximity to Traquair House, there are many activities locally and if you need any contacts (i.e. for fly-fishing) we were able to access fishing passes through Lady Catherine which might otherwise have been difficult to arrange. The place is kept spotless by Elaine and has the best resourced kitchen I have seen in a rental property. It is all in all a brilliant venue for a party. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend this property to anyone with no hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Noting could have been any better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review and delighted to hear you had such a lovely time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Property

We had an amazing time at Howford House, we really felt like Lords and Ladies of the manor in this stunning period property. The owner and housekeeper were both really lovely and very helpful. Fantastic value for money, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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