Abbey House

The large, attractive, walled garden which surrounds the house is a peaceful, secluded haven with superb views over the Nun's Walk, the River Tweed and out to Flodden Field and the Cheviot Hills beyond. Yet Coldstream's pubs and shops are all within a few minutes' walk from the house. With prime Lower Tweed beats just a few minutes' drive from the house (including Tillmouth, Lennel, and The Lees), Abbey House provides an ideal base for fishing parties. The space Tucked away on the edge of the bustling Borders town of Coldstream this charming period house offers guests the best of both worlds. The large, attractive, walled garden which surrounds the house is a peaceful, secluded haven with superb views over the Nun's Walk, the River Tweed and out to Flodden Field and the Cheviot Hills beyond. Yet Coldstream's pubs and shops are all within a few minutes' walk from the house. Abbey House has the feel of a wonderful country home, presented to a high standard throughout including a superb handmade kitchen and four beautifully presented bedrooms each with its own bathroom. The cosy interior makes the most of the many charming, period features including an original inglenook fireplace, Venetian style windows and a restored open fireplace in the sitting room. The style is one of relaxed elegance with classic furnishings, cosy fabrics, stripped wood floors in the dining room and drawing room and many interesting antique pieces dotted around the house. Outside the pretty, sheltered walled garden offers fabulous river views and is fully enclosed offering privacy and a safe environment for children and dogs. As the sun moves around the garden there are lovely sunny spots for a morning coffee spent watching the fishermen try their luck on the famous Monument Pool below the house or a barbecue on the terrace overlooking the river on a summer's evening. With prime Lower Tweed beats just a few minutes' drive from the house, (including Tillmouth, Lennel, and The Lees), Abbey House provides an ideal base for fishing parties. Rod racks and a deep freeze are provided in the secure garage which is large enough for one car on request. A boot room in the house provides space for drying kit and dogs. Property Layout GROUND FLOOR Boot room /cloakroom with WC and basin ideal for drying outdoor kit and for dogs. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided. Fully equipped handmade dining kitchen with large fridge/freezer, microwave, a wine fridge, dishwasher, a Rangemaster style cooker with two fan assisted electric ovens, a grill and a ceramic hob, breakfast table with bench seating and chairs. Dining room with seating for 8 guests. Sitting room with Smart TV, DVD player and open fire. FIRST FLOOR Master bedroom with super king bed with fabulous river views. En-suite bathroom with feature bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Bedroom two with double bed. En-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Bedroom three with zip and link beds which can be super king double or twins as required. En-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Bedroom four with zip and link beds which can be super king double or twins as required. Adjacent bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC. OUTSIDE Fully enclosed garden with outside furniture. A gas barbecue is available for use. Large garage with rod racks and chest freezer. There is room for one car in the garage - by prior arrangement only. Otherwise, there is parking for a further car directly in front of the garage or on-street parking outside the property. Other things to note Dog Friendly Three well-behaved dogs are welcome (£30 fee per dog). Dogs must strictly be kept downstairs and off the furniture. Any evidence of dogs upstairs or on the furniture will result in a £100 minimum deduction from the deposit. Important Information Abbey House sits within its own private walled garden within the town of Coldstream. For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here. Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00782F. The current EPC rating for this property is band E, a copy of the certificate can be found here. Arrival time: 4pm Departure time: 10am