Dignity - 5* Barn Conversion - Scottish Borders

A beautifully furnished 5-star self-catering barn conversion outside Galashiels. A wonderful rural setting offering peace, comfort and beauty for up to 8 adults. Dignity is the reward of obeying your heart, follow yours to Elliot Houses. Step into a timeless decor of earthy colours, solid wooden furniture, lovely muted plaids and tweeds from Anta, original paintings on the walls, and heated oak and slate floors, all in sympathy with the natural surroundings. The open plan kitchen/living area is spacious and fully kitted out. Relax over dinner, sitting at a beautiful oak table, admiring the view through the large arched window. It boasts: an electric range cooker; a large fridge freezer with an ice machine; granite worktops; two tweed sofas; and a wood burning stove which makes for the perfect cosy night in along with the board games, TVs, books, and musical instruments all included in your stay. There is also a larger second lounge/music room (with a piano, guitar, flat screen TV and a cornered leather sofa) which is great for spending quality time with friends and family. In the garden you will find an outside picnic area and a hot tub, both of which allow you to appreciate and enjoy the peace and beauty of the Caddon valley. At Elliot Houses we strive to offer you a taste of luxury country living in the sumptuously furnished surroundings of converted barns and houses, offering boltholes in idyllic and unique settings. We look forward to welcoming you to our Elliot Houses portfolio. All bedrooms have ample clothes storage, mirrors, hairdryers and bedside cabinets. Bedrooms: 1/2 level bedroom: - a Super King size four-poster bed, an ensuite and patio doors that lead out to a patio area with seating for 2. 1st floor bedrooms: - a King size bed, an ensuite, and a walk in wardrobe. - a twin bed which can be converted into a Super King size on request - two single bedrooms A fully fitted utility room with tumble dryer, washing machine and hanging clothes pulley. Outdoor clothing can be hung in the spacious hall. The four contemporary bathrooms have glass enclosed power showers and stainless steel wall hung towel radiators. The main bathroom also has a large bath. The open plan kitchen/living area is spacious and fully kitted out. It boasts: an electric range cooker; a large fridge freezer with an ice machine; granite worktops; a large oak table; a large arched window; two tweed sofas; a flat-screen TV and a wood burning stove. There is also a larger second lounge/music room with a piano, guitar, flat screen TV and a cornered leather sofa. WiFi is free and available to all guests. In the garden you will find an outside picnic area and a hot tub. A BBQ is available on request at the time of booking.  A paper copy of the Elliot Houses handbook will be available within the houses, and we will email a copy at confirmation. It gives all the information/ telephone numbers and distances to the many tourist attractions/ activities/ restaurants and services that are close by. Dignity is a complete spacious house with everything you may need. It has it's own garden, hot tub, coal fired barbecue, drive, car park space and view up the valley. Dignity is surrounded by 2000 acres of farmland. From mid April to mid May we have over 2000 ewes spread around the fields all lambing outside, it's a wonderful sight. We live 1/2 a mile away from Dignity, we try to pop down on the evening of your arrival to answer any questions you may have. If there are any issues during your stay we can normally get them sorted fairly quickly. We have to come down and check the chemicals in the hot tub, this normally happens early morning and we have been and gone before guests even notice! With 2000 acres of our own farmland to roam, everyone will be happy here and we welcome children of all ages as well as dogs. Blackhaugh is home to a pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle herd and a flock of Chevease ewes. With countless different walks and cycle rides in all directions, there are endless possibilities of things to do without even leaving the farm. It is a wildlife paradise providing a haven for deer, foxes, stoats, squirrels, kestrels, barn owls, pheasants, partridges and so much more. Guests are also welcome to try and catch a wild brown trout on the farm loch (unfortunately, due to essential loch maintenance guests will be unable to fish the loch during the 2022 fishing season). If you venture 2 miles further you can try to catch a salmon in the famed River Tweed. There are 9 golf courses within 15 miles of Dignity and Time, and we are only 7 miles from the world-renowned mountain biking centre of Glentress Forest, with its great choice of green, blue, red and black runs. Travel the Borders and discover a land with a turbulent and romantic history, punctuated by imposing castles, elegant abbeys, stately mansions and dramatic ruins, many of which are within a 30-minute drive. With the new Borders railway, Edinburgh is easily accessible from Dignity and Time. Stow train station is 6 miles away and from there it’s only a 40-minute train journey into the city centre. No matter where your day takes you, it’s a comforting thought to be able to return to comfy sofas and a wood burning stove in the evening, or you may even fancy a relaxing dip in the hot tub. Train to Edinburgh: Stow train station is 5.5 miles away with free parking, although not all trains stop here Galashiels train station is 6.5 miles away, all trains stop here although there is a charge for parking. The nearest bus stop is in the village of Clovenfords. You can park in the village or, if you decide to walk, it is about a 20 minute walk. The bus is every hour during the day either going East to Galashiels or West to Peebles, and continuing onto many of the local towns or up to Edinburgh. Having a car is essential to giving you the best holiday experience at Dignity