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Stylish Scottish, book-filled getaway with beautiful walks

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Four Poster Bed
Dining area
Sitting Room area
Twin Bedroom
Dining Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4645.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Peebles, Scotland
  • Neidpath Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Peebles Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • 7stanes - Glentress
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪51 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 Cottage 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.

Property manager

Lulu Benson
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Slovak
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Dryer
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Outdoor space
Fireplace

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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
Pets are charged at £30 each for the entire stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
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Peebles, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Neidpath Castle - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Peebles Golf Club - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Dawyck Botanic Garden - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • 7stanes - Glentress - 20 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Traquair House - 26 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glentress Peel Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪County Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Neidpath Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ramblers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Black - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Neidpath Castle and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Haylodge Park. Peebles Golf Club and 7stanes - Glentress are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

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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 !!!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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8/10 Good

Diane B.

Our visit to the ‘Borders’

Ideal setting in terms of views and walks - the Borders is a scenic and often missed part of Scotland, it was perfect for a us on a much needed short break The accommodation was comfortable, warm and cosy with plenty of logs for the fire. Just a few areas of improvement:- The rug in the sitting/dining room has a very large tear and I was constantly tripping over it - needs to be replaced ! The road into the property is full of potholes and there was an enormous pool of water at the entrance to the courtyard, where the property is situated. All could be remedied with a filling of hardcore. We had a 4x4 so we managed okay, We had a fabulous tour of the castle and the lady was very informative We did enjoy our stay but we won’t return because we like to visit different places
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10/10 Excellent

Barns Library

We had a wonderful stay in the Barns Library. It is a magical place; cosy, beautiful surroundings and lovely furnishings. The staff are welcoming and accommodating. It was perfect for making you feel relaxed which is no mean feat with a young dog and baby! It is also very well equipped if you want to cook. We would 100% recommend it to others and would certainly stay again if we travel up to Scotland. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Barns Library

We had a wonderful stay in the Barns Library. It is a magical place; cosy, beautiful surroundings and lovely furnishings. The staff are welcoming and accommodating. It was perfect for making you feel relaxed which is no mean feat with a young dog and baby! It is also very well equipped if you want to cook. We would 100% recommend it to others and would certainly stay again if we travel up to Scotland. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Barns Library

We had a wonderful stay in the Barns Library. It is a magical place; cosy, beautiful surroundings and lovely furnishings. The staff are welcoming and accommodating. It was perfect for making you feel relaxed which is no mean feat with a young dog and baby! It is also very well equipped if you want to cook. We would 100% recommend it to others and would certainly stay again if we travel up to Scotland. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

john c.

Idyllic location in relaxing and homely surroundings

Beautiful cottage in stunning Neidpath countryside with calm and tranquil walks right on the doorstep
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Cottage in the Scottish Borders

My sister and I had a lovely few days at Barns Cottage Library. The cottage is cosy and yet has a touch of luxury about it. Immaculate presentation, a real home from home. I would happily live there! A nice touch on arrival was to find some food bits had been left for us such as fresh eggs, milk, bread and fruit. Thank you! The location is stunning. Right in the thick of some dramatic scenery and so good walking all around. Peebles is conveniently a 10-minute drive away and has lots of cafes, restaurants, shops, and a good link to Edinburgh by bus. Wonderful! Would recommend for a family or couple, or a group of friends as there's several beds and 2-bathroom areas.

About the host

Hosted by Lulu Benson

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I love to renovate old buildings and make them available for guests to enjoy. Scotland is a beautiful country, and our corner of it in the Scottish Borders, is unspoilt and a haven worth discovering.

Why they chose this property

Barns Library has an enormous collection of interesting books for you to browse, whilst cosied up in front of the log burning stove. Otherwise, the surrounding countryside is wonderful to explore on foot. The beds are comfortable and the vibe is relaxed and stylish.

What makes this property unique

A huge four poster bed, deep roll top bath, spacious living area and plenty of interesting things to explore nearby. Scotland is on your doorstep.

Languages:

English, French, Slovak

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