Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people | House in Innerleithen

10.0 (34 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   9 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Cardrona House | Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people

9 Bedroom House in Cardrona, Innerleithen

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.

Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people is located in Cardrona. Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Country House with large garden, ample parking, sleeping 18 people has 9 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 18 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Cardrona has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Cardrona, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • 5 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Sailing nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
General
  • English
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Chef
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip parties and events are allowed on site safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Katherine D.
Jul 14, 2025 12:31:43 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We all loved the house and the surroundings. Good walks along the River Tweed and in the uplands.
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