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Stylish Scottish, book-filled getaway with beautiful walks

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A stone wall, a stone gate, and a building with a grey roof.
A grassy hill with trees and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with a coffee maker, kettle, and microwave on the counter. There is a window with a view of the outside.
A living room with a green sofa, a dining table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a bookshelf, a large potted plant, a lamp, and a tapestry on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Peebles, Scottish Borders
  • Place, Haylodge Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Peebles Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Neidpath Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Family Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stylish Scottish, book-filled getaway with beautiful walks

With the old world country charm of a log burning stove, and a huge four poster bed, Barns Library is in a beautiful courtyard, with it's own garden and a step away from fabulous walks in every direction.
Barns Library has a huge library of interesting books covering history, fiction, art, travel and much more. The four poster bed is particularly sumptuous and unwinding in a deep bubble bath has to be the best way to relax after a long bracing walk through the beautiful countryside.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11064856
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Peebles

Peebles is home to this holiday home. Neidpath Castle and Great Polish Map of Scotland are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kailzie Gardens and Dawyck Botanic Garden. Traquair House Maze and Little Sparta are also worth visiting.
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Peebles, Scottish Borders

What's nearby

  • Haylodge Park - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Peebles Golf Club - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Neidpath Castle - 16 min drive - 7.4 km
  • 7stanes - Glentress - 22 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - 22 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 38 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spikes Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Glentress Peel Café - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Black - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Green Tree Hotel - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish Scottish, book-filled getaway with beautiful walks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stylish Scottish, book-filled getaway with beautiful walks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish Scottish, book-filled getaway with beautiful walks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Scottish, book-filled getaway with beautiful walks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish Scottish, book-filled getaway with beautiful walks located?

Situated in Peebles, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Neidpath Castle and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Haylodge Park. John Buchan Story Museum and Peebles Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

A stay in Barns Library

Lovely relaxing stay. Very comfortable and spacious. Great location. Thoughtful welcoming pack. Beautiful gardens and outdoor space. Huge four poster bed and grand bath.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful place in every way

What a beautiful place - it was a joy to stay there - just perfect. Utterly beautiful, total comfort, everything thought of, and amazing area with wonderful walks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Third visit: as good as ever

Wonderfully comfortable, in a fantastic wooded setting. Once there, we never want to leave. Fantastic place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Another fantastic stay

Another fantastic stay in this beautiful property. Very comfortable, we loved the four poster bed. We can’t wait to come back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

August stay at Barns Library

Another lovely stay at Barns Library. Delightful cottage set in a stunning location with good access to Peebles and the surrounding areas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

The only downside was the slow response to questions

The Library was an amazing place to stay over Christmas and take the overflow of guests. They loved it. So clean and homely. Christmas tree a cool touch, along with mince pies. Wi-Fi was brilliant Surroundings, walks and views second to none Lovely and thankyou Claire
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Lovely place to stay it had everything needed in a quiet private but not isolated location. Worth more than you pay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Break

Lovely return to Barns Library, such a comfortable place to stay and great for local walks and drives. Can't wait to get back soon !!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Barns Library

We had the most wonderful stay at Barns library Everything was perfect and comfortable We enjoyed our seven nights stay very much and the surrounding grounds and area are beautiful We shall return very soon
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic short stay to celebrate our son's wedding.

Wonderful weekend. The Library was a great choice for us to stay. Loved the location. The cottage was immaculately clean and fully equipped with everything needed for our stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Wonderful night in the Borders

We loved the Barn Library, wonderful location, super furnishings and wood burner, beautiful outlook, comfy beds and glorious bed linen, fabulous bath tub and shower! Just a pity we only stayed one night.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Excellent summer stay

Yet another lovely stay in the Borders. Cottage as lovely as ever with all facilities. Enjoyed amazing sunny weather so could relax in the peaceful garden. Excellent stay for us and very dog friendly as enjoyed the nearby walled garden for evening dog walks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to stay

Having previously stayed in Barns Tower we already knew the high level of comfort offered by the team but were still surprised by how luxurious yet homely Barns Library felt. Lovely walks, drives, good facilities in Peebles town (coffee shops, bakeries, supermarkets etc) we had a ball and hope to get back as soon as possible
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A delightful weekend in the country

We stayed in The Barns Library for 5 nights. Everything about the accommodation and location is superb. We enjoyed it so much that we have booked again, but this time to stay in The Tower. Whether you want a nice romantic time with a four poster bed and a wood burner, and/or walks in the woods, this place is perfect. We cannot recommend it highly enough
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Mennim

Warm and welcoming stay at Barns Library

The accommodation was extremely cosy. Lovely inside and very clean. Well equipped kitchen and the welcome pack was excellent. Beds very comfortable. Good location for Peebles. All in all a very enjoyable stay with good communication throughout booking process We would like to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

marian T.

short winter break

just returned from a short break at Barns Library on the Neithpath/Bans estate. The cottage had everything we needed and more, a lovely touch of food items to get us started. The cottage was cozy, comfortable and very clean. the booking procedure and subsequent correspondence from the Neidpath Estate office was excellent. Just 10 mins drive out of Peebles was Ideal and Had the weather been different it would have been a nice but somewhat longer walk(50 mins). We will definitely be returning in the future to either the Library or try out one of the other properties on the estate.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Peaceful country cottage

Delightful roomy cottage with eclectic selection of books and DVDs. Comfy beds including impressive 4 poster. Welcome pack of breakfast ingredients much appreciated. Beautiful surroundings not far from Peebles.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning property

Stunning property, decorated beautifully, well equipped and thoughtfully designed. Spotlessly clean, couldn’t have been better for our dog with the charming arboretum literally on our doorstep. We immediately relaxed, enjoying the peaceful and spectacular location, perhaps remote for some but we were well prepared and enjoyed our walks into Peebles and the surrounding area. Will definitely book again. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Short Stay at Barns Library

Barns Library is an excellent choice for a relaxing stay, in beautiful surroundings. The cottage forms part of a former agricultural estate courtyard and has been imaginatively converted, It was warm and cosy even during a January snowstorm. It was a joy to sit in front of the wood burner stove with a plentiful supply of logs and a great choice of DVDs and books from the bookshelves. The galley kitchen is well appointed with everything one needs. The team at Niedpath were very helpful and gave clear instructions as to how to get to the Library by car. I wish our stay could have been longer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in a peaceful setting

Cosy, beautifully furnished cottage with real character. Lovely / dining area and peaceful estate and surroundings in general. Very comfortable bedrooms. We had some issues with hot water which apparently we should have been informed of. We have a few comments too, about kitchen items and the parking situation in relation to people who live and work on the estate. I will send a separate email to the admin office.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CSABA A.

3-nights stay

Very comfortable and spotless property, with many original features and nice little touches, like some complementary materials left to prepare your first breakfast. Great shower and "easy to keep going" fireplace. Good layout for a family of four. Plenty of books to choose from to keep you entertained if the weather gets you grounded. Parking right at your front door in the courtyard makes offloading and loading super easy even on a rainy day. Walled garden is only a short stroll away from your back door to safely let your dogs off lead on a ball chase. Quiet location, yet still very close to Peebles.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, beautifully designed and furnished accommodation, shame about the building work

The Barns Library has been beautifully designed and furnished and is in a perfect location to explore the Tweed Valley. It's reasonably well equipped and is basically clean but would benefit from deep spring clean to get rid of all of the cobwebs and maintain a high standard. Unfortunately for us there was building work taking place throughout our stay. The Barns Library and the courtyard is also a key working part of the Neidpath Estate and so we were woken up by 7:30am, (8:20am on bank holiday Monday) either by the building contractors or people working on the estate (strimmers etc). Not quite the peaceful holiday, catching up on our sleep that we had hoped for. In summary, great location but should be better for the price.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Barbara G.

Barns Library

We had a second fabulous stay at Barns Library. There are just two things I would highlight. The lighting does really need to be checked as the wall light over the bookshelf is still not working and in such a dark environment it is essential and also atmospheric. The duvet in the master bedroom should have been laundered some time ago. It is not a pleasure to strip a bed and note that one has been sleeping under a duvet that cleanliness is not of the highest standard.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Hidden Gem in the Scottish Countryside

Staying at Barns Library during our friends’ wedding weekend at Neidpath Castle was an absolute treat. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the peaceful surroundings, the charm of the building, and the sense that we were staying somewhere truly special. The space itself was full of character. With walls lined with old books, beautiful wooden details, and unique vintage furnishings, it felt like a cozy literary hideaway. Every corner held a little charm, and we found ourselves completely relaxed in its quiet, welcoming atmosphere. At the same time, the amenities were incredibly comfortable and up to date. The bed was plush, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the bathroom was clean and modern. It was the perfect mix of old and new. Waking up to the views of the countryside each morning and enjoying coffee outside surrounded by nature was a highlight. Barns Library is only a short, scenic drive to Neidpath Castle, which made it ideal for joining in all the wedding festivities while also having a peaceful place to unwind at the end of the day. This isn’t just a place to sleep, it’s an experience. We feel so lucky to have stayed here and will absolutely treasure the memories made in such a unique and beautiful place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

August stay at Barns Library

Another lovely stay at Barns Library. Delightful cottage set in a stunning location with good access to Peebles and the surrounding areas.

About the host

Hosted by Lulu Benson

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Barns Library, forms part of an 18th stable block, at the heart of the Barns Estate, which has been in the owner's family for a few generations. The current generation has sought to rescue the beautiful but dilapidated buildings by giving them a new lease of life as comfortable and elegant places to stay.

Why they chose this property

The building wasn't purchased, but was part of the responsibility taken on by the current owners when they took over the surrounding farm.

What makes this property unique

Barns Library, is full of wonderful books to browse through during your stay, including books on scottish history, travel books, and novels. It is also on one level, so easy to navigate for those who don't enjoy stairs, with a door straight into the private garden.

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