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Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2

These two cottages enjoy a splendid setting in the lovely grounds of The Holmes, a fine late-Victorian country house. The surrounding parkland is home to a donkey sanctuary, rare breeds of sheep and goats, as well as Shetland ponies, llamas, peacocks and several varieties of fowl - and part of the estate is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its wild flowers. So far, 59 species of native birds have been spotted, along with otters, badgers and foxes. A private 1-mile stretch of the River Tweed offers free trout fishing (in season), and salmon fishing is readily available in the area by the day. Separately set in the grounds (Watermill House peacefully near the river, Stable Cottage within the former stable block), these properties are convenient for a wealth of attractions and activities in Scotland's fascinating and historic Border country. Just a mile away is the Southern Upland Walk. The nearby towns of St Boswells, Melrose, Selkirk and Kelso offer a choice of shops, inns and excellent restaurants, and all have golf courses; discount `passports' offer 10rounds in 5days on a choice of courses for approx £55.Dryburgh Abbey is within walking distance, by way of a suspension bridge, and riverside paths lead to St Boswells and Newton St Boswells. Riding, shooting, sailing and tennis locally, with an activity centre for quad bikes, fishing tuition, archery and bike hire nearby. Northumberland coast 40minutes' drive. Edinburgh 37miles. Once the head groom's home, Stable Cottage is part of the former stable block and enjoys a beautiful outlook over the parkland. It has its own secure garden and is completely secluded and self-contained. Sitting-room. Dining-room with multi-fuel stove. Small kitchen. Conservatory. Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin-bedded room. Single bedroom (for +1 child only or cot). *Multi-fuel stove (back boiler heats water, alternatively by immersion) - initial fuel incl, thereafter at cost *D/washer *Conservatory *Garden with furniture *Elec and `Econ 7' NSH by £1 slot meter (first £10 incl) *Parking *Shop at garage (24 hr) ¼mile *Two TVs *Video *Elec blankets *Auto wm *T/dryer *M/wave *D/washer *Freezer *H/chair *Barbecue *Salmon fishing by arr *Trout fishing (April - Oct) foc *Fishing on 1mile stretch of River Tweed foc *Discount golf `passports' avail by arr *Teddy bear playhouse *Duvets with linen *Towels £2.50pppw

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