Broadmeadows House Historic Scottish Borders Mansion
5.0
Outstanding(21 Reviews)House in England
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Live like the Laird in The Big Hoose. A spectacular residence comprising of the main floors of Broadmadows House a Paladin style country mansion. The Big Hoose offers luxurious quality self catering accommodation for 10 guests please note this number includes children. If you require further accommodation for more guests please get in touch as we may be able to provide additional accommodation in the stylishly transformed servants quarters. Broadmeadows, situated in the central Borders in the scenic Yarrow Valley, is just 4 miles from the historic town of Selkirk and within easy reach of major Scottish and northern English cities. Our location provides for many popular rural pursuits, including mountain biking, fishing, equestrian activities, shooting, golf, or just plain old hiking.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of England
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(21 Reviews)5.0
The house is not terrible, but equally not quite as good as we'd hoped. The building is impressive and the local area nice. You are only renting a section of the front of the house and there are other apartments contained also rented. Some of the internal areas of the house are 'out of bounds' for functions, and the owners also live there so be aware that you are sharing the building and gardens with others.
The owners may be out mowing the lawn when you're having a drink on the patio, and will randomly wander over and sit down with you for a chat, so if you're someone who likes privacy, their presence can be somewhat overbearing.
The rooms are well appointed, and it feels quite spacious, although perhaps not as cavernous as the pictures suggest.
The internet and phone signal are both v poor. They have one very small TV in small lounge - which only seats 5 - with no terrestial channels, just a few streaming apps that are always buffering, so if you have kids or the weather is bad, don't rely on the internet or TV to keep them occupied. I asked if we could add some apps (e.g. Prime or Sky News) but was told 'no'.
The kitchens ok with a double oven, but one of the ovens doesn't work and as we were cooking for 8, this was an issue. Two of the hobs didn't work, and we had some nasty gas flare ups when trying to light.
The owner has a dog (friendly) which roams freely but leaves dog poo on the garden. We liked the dog, but not everyone's cup of tea.
5.0
We stayed in "the big hoose" for a Monday to Friday stay. There were 8 of us altogether. This is a fabulously presented house & felt palatial. The bedrooms were spacious & beds comfortable. The house is well maintained and tastefully decorated to reflect it's period. The house is well equipped & the kitchen had absolutely everything you would need. It's in the perfect location for exploring the Scottish Borders & there is plenty of local wildlife to see.
5.0
The stay was fantastic, what a great property. Lots to explore in the area- if you are into your outdoors look. I further. The hosts were friendly and helpful and helped with some local knowledge which helped with having young kids.
If you are lucky you may get a cameo from princess sparkles….a friendly special guest!
5.0
Completely satisfying all around. Property itself is well appointed and near surroundings very lovely. Owner/manager highly responsive and informed. A delightful extended stay.
5.0
All I can say is this is a beautiful and stunning property. So much more than the photos and descriptions. It’s has everything you need for a peaceful and relaxing stay and we will definitely be back.
Thanks Diane for making everything so easy.
5.0
My family had an wonderful stay at Broadmeadows last week. The house was amazing...very grand with loads of character, but with all the modern conveniences we were seeking. The house provided a great base for excursions around Scottish Borders including some great hikes, a distillery tour, and a visit to Abbotsford. Dianne was a lovely and very responsive hostess who made us feel very welcome and who treated us to a delicious homemade cake.
5.0
We had a very relaxing time in this beautiful house. Elegant but not over-bearing - lots of places to separate off if you want ti, but a fantastic communal spaces too. Walks from the door. Supermarkets deliver. And we had a wonderful home catered meal from Sukie - delicious, served beautifully and kitchen left spotless. Would definitely return.
5.0
Had a lovely week here with family it’s a stunning house with gorgeous views we would certainly come again
5.0
We where a party of 10 consisting 3 generations of the same family and WOW did we have a great Christmas at The Big Hoose, it is simply beautiful, fully equipped and I mean fully, spotlessly clean, In a good location, I could go on, but safe to say, it made our family Christmas really special.
The communication from Dianne was exelent, she left nothing to chance and was there to greet us upon arrival,
All in all I would recommend this beautiful house to anyone with a large party looking to enjoy fantastic facilities in a great location
Chris Corns
5.0
Broadmeadows is an extremely comfortable, spacious house for families or groups to meet. Beautifully decorated, the house offers everything that you could possibly want - including a superb home baked cake waiting for us on arrival. Thanks to Dianne and Richard - we will definitely be back!!
5.0
We were all very happy with the quality and care that has been put into this property. Every thing was as listed “on line “. A very functional clean kitchen Great bedrooms most of which were en suite A very large well lit drawing room and a game room with a pool table. Dianne was always available for assistance if needed. All of our group were very satisfied
5.0
Ourselves and a group of friends has a great time here. Lovely house. Kitchen is very well equipped. Coal fire and comfy beds.
Thanks for the fantastic cake Diane.
Ps the late check out was excellent.
5.0
We had a great time here. Dianne and Rich were great. She met us upon arrival, gave us a tour and even made us a tea cake and had milk for us. Rich gave us a bit of history that was fascinating. We called him to adjust the heating and he was there immediately.
Plenty of games and TV (not that we watched any), logs for the fire. My husband was excited there was a grill outside.
We had great weather and were outside a lot. Easy to get to the train station or anywhere really.
The home is beautiful and spacious. Plenty of room. Everything you need in the kitchen. Starters of tea, cofffee, bath supplies.
5.0
The property looks amazing as you approach it and then once inside it is simply the best with well decorated rooms and loads of space. Great for our active lifestyle as we could run or walk around Bowhill estate a short run away.The house has splendid slipper baths, great kitchen with everything you need, nice lounge and great dinning room. This was a great family holiday and we would go back tomorrow.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in England?
The average price for a rental in England is £100 per night. This rental is £384 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Broadmeadows House Historic Scottish Borders Mansion. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Broadmeadows House Historic Scottish Borders Mansion pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Broadmeadows House Historic Scottish Borders Mansion?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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