Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

5.0

Outstanding(30 Reviews)

House in England

18 guests · 9 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends.
Howford House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, sleeps 12-18 in 9 bedrooms.

This elegant Georgian country house, Howford House, offers a stylish, comfortable and spacious setting for family holidays and short breaks with large groups of friends.

The house is set above a sloped lawn, surrounded by trees, and with an open view across the Tweed valley and the River Tweed. With a formal appearance from the outside and a relaxed air within, this holiday house was renovated and refurbished in 2016.
On entering by the front door, the house offers a grand hall which presents a mix of antique furniture and modern art, and this eclectic theme carries on throughout the whole house. The two front rooms are the main reception rooms, with an L-shaped drawing room and a classic dining room. To the rear is the country style kitchen and utility room, which can be accessed by a side door, making it more convenient for kitchen access with food shopping.

With ramp access to the side of the house, there is a wheelchair friendly ground floor bedroom, with nearby accessible shower room, with the entire ground floor being accessible too.

The rest of the accommodation is markedly distinct. On the first floor to the front of the house are the 4 main bedrooms; to the rear on the first floor are bedrooms that are classified as the 2 maid’s bedrooms; and on the second floor are the two attic bedrooms, which make a good family suite.

Among the main bedrooms there are three bedrooms with fixed double/king sized beds and the remainder can be either configured as twins or king sized double beds. The attic rooms are ideal for teenagers/children and have 2 single beds in each room. One with TV and their own bathroom.

The kitchen is an old style country kitchen with aga and additional electric cooker. microwave, 2 fridges/freezers and fully equipped for up to 18 guests. There is seating for 8 around the kitchen table.

The Dining Room can seat up to 18 people. The main table seats 12/14 and an additional table can seat 4/6.

The garden has beautiful views down to the River Tweed and there is ample garden furniture a Bar-B-Q and a lawn that can be used for croquet and outside games.

This is a pet friendly holiday house and dogs are allowed access at ground floor level. The private grounds make a great space to relax in, whilst guests are also invited to use the historic grounds and tennis court at Traquair House, a short walk away. Traquair, Scotland's oldest inhabited house, also has facilities for weddings and fine dining which are offered to guests at preferential rates.

The Tweed Valley in the hills of the Scottish Borders offers an excellent range of activities nearby from mountain biking, walking, cycling, fishing (salmon and trout), golf and horse riding.
PLEASE NOTE THE PRICE FOR 2 OR 3 NIGHTS IS THE SAME AND FURTHER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR 4 NIGHTS OR MORE. PLEASE ENQUIRE BEFORE YOU BOOK.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

217.2 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

244.4 mi

King Power Stadium

222.5 mi

National Trust - Stowe

263 mi

Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

5.0

Outstanding(30 Reviews)

House in England

18 guests · 9 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Bradgate Park

217.2 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

244.4 mi

King Power Stadium

222.5 mi

National Trust - Stowe

263 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(30 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

We were a large group of friends and family. Howford House provided everything we needed and the location is beautiful.

5.0

May 2024

We had a great stay. Would say that dining room and sitting room small for 16 adults. Great for families. A second electric kettle would have been good!

5.0

Mar 2024

We had a great weekend here!

5.0

Dec 2023

Great house to have a large family get together

5.0

Nov 2023

Great property for the extended family, comfortable well equipped and plenty of space. One of party is a wheelchair user and the accessible bedroom and bathroom were ideal.

5.0

Nov 2023

A brilliant time was had by all, 10 adults, 6 children and a babe in arms. It was a great family holiday, brilliant location for walking and wildlife. Enough space to be separate, but lovely areas/rooms to meet and be together. From the oldest to the youngest a great holiday and we hope to do it again in the not too distant future

5.0

Jul 2023

Howford House is perfect for a large group. We were a group of 19 at the largest and fit comfortably. The house is well-stocked in the kitchen and Elaine was very accommodating as we needed additional supplies. The hot water heater must be huge. The Aga in the kitchen is a bonus.

5.0

Jun 2023

Our group of 15 enjoyed our week here. It was spacious and very comfortable. We had a great time cooking in the large kitchen and on the AGA. We especially appreciated our visits to the Traquair house and estate. If you stay at Howford House, don’t miss it. We would be happy to return.

5.0

Apr 2023

From the moment that I made the initial booking, we felt as if we were being treated as valued guests and not just another commercial booking. Howford House may be a large house with nine bedrooms but still manages to feel homely. With its close proximity to Traquair House, there are many activities locally and if you need any contacts (i.e. for fly-fishing) we were able to access fishing passes through Lady Catherine which might otherwise have been difficult to arrange. The place is kept spotless by Elaine and has the best resourced kitchen I have seen in a rental property. It is all in all a brilliant venue for a party. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend this property to anyone with no hesitation.

5.0

Mar 2023

The house was great, with fantastic facilities. Kids and grown ups all enjoyed our stay. Housekeeper was brilliant pre arrival and made sure rooms were set up to suit the families needs. Thanks

5.0

Jan 2023

We had a lovely long weekend at Howford House. It’s very spacious and comfortable, with a very well-equipped kitchen. Its location is ideal for walks and also for shopping in all the interesting independent shops in Peebles. The house was also surprisingly warm in a cold January. I hope we’ll return to Howford House.

5.0

Jan 2023

Wonderful house and location. Heating concerns during stay and extra charge for logs at £15 per bag was a surprise. Otherwise we had a great time

5.0

Dec 2022

We had an amazing time at Howford House, we really felt like Lords and Ladies of the manor in this stunning period property. The owner and housekeeper were both really lovely and very helpful. Fantastic value for money, would definitely stay again!

5.0

Oct 2022

We had an amazing weekend, the house was very warm and comfortable. The art work and furniture provided lots of charm. The house is very spacious and was much better than we could have hoped for, we are already planning a return. Particularly loved the log fire in the lounge.

5.0

May 2022

A fantastic weekend. Owner and housekeeper were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. A fabulous birthday celebration that has now inspired us to make it an annual thing!

5.0

May 2022

A fantastic weekend. Owner and housekeeper were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. A fabulous birthday celebration that has now inspired us to make it an annual thing!

5.0

Jan 2022

We had a wonderful weekend in this comfortable welcoming house. Plenty of space to spread out , or to gather together in front of you the fire. The house was beautifully decorated the weekend before Christmas and was an ideal place for a family gathering . We would love to come again.

5.0

Jun 2021

We had a quick family weekend window to get together within covid restrictions, and this place was perfect. Plenty of space, the kids and cousins had an absolutely blast playing hide and seek in and around the property. there was plenty of space for everyone , and it was just a lovely comfortable place to be. Special notes for bed linen which was extremely nice. In between Inners and Peebles meant it was a great base for biking and messing about in rivers. Highly recommended.

5.0

Sep 2020

Amazing property to stay with great character! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had great fun, I highly recommend this beautiful house to any big party.

5.0

Jul 2020

Great house in a fantastic location if you like mountain biking, cycling, golf or just some beautiful walks. We loved Howford House & it’s history. Hope to return one day!

5.0

Nov 2019

Excellent house with everything you need. Very well equipped!

5.0

Nov 2019

Spacious relaxing well equipped house. 14adults 4 children and a baby all had A very happy weekend stay celebrating a Ruby wedding anniversary and overdue get together. All the beds were very comfortable with loads of room to spare. Soundproofing of the rooms was excellent The house was warm even although the outside temperature was around freezing.

5.0

Sep 2019

There were 14 adults and two children in our party. We had the most wonderful week in Howford House and was warmly welcomed by the Housekeeper. A word has to be said about the efficiency and warmth shown to us from the staff at Traquair House. We had a family dinner arranged at the House and through all the arrangements and the evening itself we were treated very well. A big thank you to all.

5.0

Aug 2019

We had a great time here, the house was amazing and had everything we needed. There were 15 of us and it never felt cramped at all, the garden was beautiful and perfect for garden games. Hide and seek in the house was brilliant the house keeper Elaine was very helpful as well. Would definitely recommend.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in England?

The average price for a rental in England is $126 per night. This rental is $1,049 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people . 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 Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

House in England

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of England

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in England?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people ?

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