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"In
castle grounds of woodland and lake - a fittingly historic Borders setting
. . ."
Superbly
set in the 1,200-acre Estate surrounding magnificent Duns Castle, and just
half an hour's drive from sandy beaches, these properties are perfectly
positioned to make the most of a holiday in Scotland's Border country.
Sympathetically renovated to provide warm and comfortable accommodation,
they enjoy access to the extensive grounds, which include glorious
woodland, hill vistas, a nature reserve and a splendid lake. At the hub of
the Estate, Duns Castle is the owner's home; a fine Gothic Revival
building where visitors can enjoy dinner in the castle dining-room most
Tuesdays by arrangement.
Peacefully set on the edge of the historic Berwickshire town of Duns
(convenient for sports facilities, good shops, restaurants and bars less
than a mile away), the Estate offers the seclusion of wonderful woodland
and lakeside walks and opportunities to observe abundant wildlife.
Built around a pele tower given in the 14th century by King Robert the
Bruce to the Earl of Moray, the castle has been the seat of the Hay family
since 1696. Down the generations the family has considerably enlarged and
embellished the building into its present form. The sea is about 16 miles
away at the ancient fortified town and fishing port of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The Tweed is one of Scotland's premier salmon rivers and, during the
netting season (mid-February to mid-September), visitors can find vantage
points from which to watch the fishermen drop and haul their large nets.
The shore at Berwick is predominantly rocky but north of the pier is a
sandy beach sheltered from the strong tidal currents by an offshore reef.
Inshore, the stretch between reef and beach is ideal for bathing. An
hour's drive to the north-east of Duns Castle lies Edinburgh with its fine
shops, magnificent architecture, fascinating museums and many good
restaurants and bars. The ancient abbey towns of Kelso, Melrose and
Jedburgh are within easy driving distance. There are several well-known
east coast golf courses in the vicinity - the nearest at Duns itself,
which has a 18-hole course as well as tennis, a swimming-pool and a sports
centre.
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Pavilion Lodge -
Sleeps 2-3
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Unique,
stone-built, two-storey lodge cottage has a cosy interior of great
character with semi-circular rooms
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St Mary's House
Sleeps 9 - 11
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Adjacent to The Coach House, this exceptionally
attractive, stone-built Georgian house faces south, has diamond-leaded
windows and is set in a lovely established garden above Duns Castle
Lake.
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The Coach House
Sleeps 3
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This unusual property is adjacent to St Mary's
House, but is completely self-contained with its own entrance and
sitting-out area.
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The White House
Sleeps 6
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Set in its own large secluded garden, this
charming, light and airy house is quietly tucked away next to the old
walled garden of the Estate.
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Azalea Cottage
Sleeps 4
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Formerly the gardener's cottage, this
delightfully secluded, 19th-century, single-storey stone-built
property is set amidst a profusion of azaleas and mature shrubs, just
a short walk from the lake.
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Alternatively, to book, please call 0845 268 1307
or if outside the UK,
please call 0044 1282 845 994
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