Carriage House | Holiday Rental in Coldstream, Northumberland

Holiday home
The building was originally constructed in the late eighteenth century on the outskirts of the Hirsel Estate. The renovation and remodelling of the property seamlessly combines the comfort of modern living with unusual period features such as a library. With parking for up to four cars and capable of sleeping a total of eight people â with one king-size double room, one first floor twin, one second floor twin and one third floor double â this great property would make an excellent holiday home for a single large family, a group of friends, or two smaller families. For 19/2/22, please enquire re shorter break prices if less than 7 nights

Accomodation Details
Over four floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with sitting area & en-suite double shower, basin & WC, on far side of arch. 1 x 1st floor twin, 1 x 2nd floor twin, 1 x 3rd floor king-size double. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate double shower, basin & WC. Spacious kitchen with large dining table, leading upstairs to the 1st floor main sitting room. 2nd sitting room/games room on 1st floor. Each sitting room has a balcony overlooking courtyard.

Area
The pretty town of Coldstream sits on the northern bank of the river Tweed and is famous as the home of the Coldstream Guards. As a former rival to Gretna Green, this charming little town performed its fair share of illicit marriages. With a museum dedicated to its famous guards, a wide variety of shops and facilities for horse riding, golfing and fishing nearby, this historic settlement has something for everyone to do. The picturesque estate of The Hirsel is set to the west of the town and was once home to former Prime Minister, Alec Douglas. The estate is now a great spot for bird watching and many species choose to nest there. The Scottish borders and the rest of Northumberland are all within easy driving distance, making this a great location for people looking to explore the wider area.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
New gas central heating with Hive control, New gas oven/grill & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, DVD player, PlayStation 2, CD/cassette/radio, Broadband Wifi, large selection of books/DVDs. All fuel & power inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 4 cars. Large, enclosed rear courtyard with open arch. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shops & pubs 2 mins walk. For week of 19/2/22, please enquire re shorter break prices if less than 7 nights

Mr Costello

October 2020

A fantastic place.. Huge kitchen and living room with everything you could need. The owners were extremely helpful. The property is over 4 levels, so you will be fit by the end of your stay!

Mr Green

December 2019

Great location for New Year.. .... very convenient for shops and bars in Coldstream. The kitchen was very well equipped and the house spacious enough for six adults to relax. Top Marks.

Mr Green, December 2019

Fantastic, very comfortable and spacious with good amenities.. Warm even in the middle of winter. The gift basket we recieved was very welcome too. Hosts were easily contactable by phone and very friendly. Thanks for the great week.

Miss Lewis

February 2019

Carriage House was the perfect way to unwind after a busy half term at school.. The house had everything we needed, was clean, comfy and allowed us to make lots of memories as it was the perfect base to visit and sightsee. Thank you for a super holiday Sykes and The Carriage House ~ hope to visit again soon.

Mr Crawford

Quircky property, great fun as long as you are OK with lots of stairs.. Property was warm and clean if a little spidery, but hey live and let live, its in the countryside. Lots to do locally if you enjoy being outdoors and sufficent shop / pub / cafe facilites in the village. Good short mountain bike practice track nearby in Kelso (free) and swimming pool in Kelso with "inflatable fun" on Saturdays.

Ms Coulter

December 2018

Very unusual property and worth the experience of staying there.. I would recommend it. plenty to do in the area.

Mr Weston

Great family getaway but would be concerned if traveling with older people due to many stairways.. For our young family this was perfect with well equipped games room, large kitchen to have family meals and an ideal spot for morning walks along the river tweed. The only negative comment is that the sofas in the living area were uncomfortable but apart from that the rest of the house exceeded all of our expectations. It was really well equipped and we really enjoyed this unique property.

Mrs Wright

October 2018

Location and cottage were great.. Felt rural and there were many walks from the cottage, but with the convenience of Coldstream shops just minutes away. The Welcome Hamper was very nice but I'd rather have had dishwasher tablets and enough toilet roll!

Mrs Attwell

August 2018

Loved this place! !! We all had a fabulous holiday for the Coldstream Civic Week. The property is very quirky and was well maintained. Lots of stairs but good fun! Only downside...not owners fault...we had a few visitors in the kitchen from slugs and flys despite keeping doors and windows closed as much as we could. Dealt with bleach etc...just had to be prepared as we had kids with us running around. This is a lovely place to visit, bespoke property and great place to share memories with family and friends.

Thomas F

July 2017

Just spent a week at the carriage House in Coldstream and it was superb! Very generous accommodation laid out over four floors but even those with restricted mobility can stay in the ground floor en suite bedroom. A real home from home! Everything we needed and more and the beds were super comfy. Good location, we managed to visit Alnwick Gardens, Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, East Links Farm Park and even a local leisure centre on the one rainy day we had. Gorgeous walks around coldstream too, property is right across the road from the Hirsel Estate. Owner is on hand if needed and generous welcome basket was much appreciated! Would definitely recommend a visit to the Carriage House, loved every minute and we were sad to leave our little castle!

The Carriage House would benefit from wifi, and some of the guides to local attractions are very out of date.. However, the Carriage House has an excellent combination of character, comfort and location which makes it a terrific base for holidays in the Borders or Northumberland

Mrs Campbell

June 2016

The owner provided helpful information about the property and surrounding area. We had a fantastic time in a really quirky, delightful home. Thanks.

datliz

April 2016

Brilliant stay last week. Clean, tidy, comfortable beds, property large enough for 7 of us not to be on top of us all the time. The play room was a great addition for people with children! They left us a welcome basket with essentials in which was a lovely surprise! We sat on the balcony on the first night drinking prosecco in the evening sun. Location perfect both in terms of nearby walkable facilities and for visiting Scotland and Northumberland. The local Indian is highly recommended! Highly recommended!

Mowthorpe

June 2015

We loved Carriage House! It was a very unique property in a perfect location! The property was very clean and well equipped. We would love to stay here again on our next trip to Europe.

Mrs Keppie

October 2014

The property is large enough and interesting enough to spend the entire day indoors when it is wet and windy out.

Miss Robinson

September 2014

One of our best family holidays in years! The house was absolutely ideal with a fantastic kitchen and beautiful bedrooms. Even though the centre of Coldstream is less than a five minute walk away, the house is peaceful and relaxing. The welcome basket is a wonderful touch and the information folder is extremely detailed and helpful. We hope to stay here again in the not too distant future!

Mrs Mcmanus

August 2014

An impressive, characterful and unusual property in a good location, close to beautiful countryside and plenty of interesting places to visit. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and well equipped for families.

Mrs Andrew

July 2014

A fabulous location and different style property, plenty of space for the family, close to local shops and main road access to tourist spots. The games room was used a lot and loved by the kids, having the two rooms gave space for people to take some quiet time if they wanted. The kitchen table was a great size and lent itself as a games table in the evenings.

andycraig2

May 2014

Black mould in kitchen / bathroom ants running around all over cobwebs everywhere bottom half of shower missing bathroom mat full of other peoples hairs , other people hairs between quilt and cover after walking around your socks were covered in hair dust everywhere rust on radiators . The in house booklet advices us we had to strip the beds sweep all floors and mop all floors and Hoover . All the furniture was all different from the 1960-1980 just cheap like a hostel We left after 3 days It was booked through the other couple we went with and because we are not the lead name on the booking paperwork we are not. Allowed to make a complaint Mr & Mrs Craig , Lincolnshire

Mrs Kennedy

January 2014

The character of the property was very appealing and very quirky, the flag on the top of the property was great to see on the drive up to the property and on our walks! The kitchen was great for 8 guests and the large table was well used. The main bathroom had a lovely large freestanding bath and separate shower. The welcome pack was a lovely touch and gratefully received as well as the chocolates in each bedroom.

Mr Simpson

August 2013

Spacious accommodation on a lovely property.

Dr Mclelland

Such a lovely place to come back to after a day out exploring.

Mrs Carroll

July 2012

The setting was excellent a good base for sightseeing. We loved Coldstream and the surrounding countryside.

Miss Mason

The property was very unique and interesting. There was plenty to do in the area. We had a very good week and would recommend the property.

Mr Richardson

November 2011

Very unusual accommodation and nicely presented.

Mr Ryder

September 2011

An excellent base to explore the attractions of the Scottish Borders.

Mr Cottrell

June 2011

Unique property, well kept and presented. Kids loved their 'castle'.

Mrs Bews

March 2011

The house was fabulous. Everything was like a first class hotel and we have never had such a well stocked kitchen. This property deserves a five star rating. The owners were so helpful and friendly, as was the cleaner, who happened to originate from our part of the country. We cannot recommend this property highly enough.

Guest

February 2011

I have taken the time to share this review anywhere i can. We had a superb time in this stunning property. My family and i had a wonderful Christmas stay here. The massive welcome pack, the chocolate santas in every room, the fully christmas decorated living room, It was just stunning. The rooms were all individual and beautifully decorated. We had to turn the heat down, throughout the house, even though it was freezing outside. The grounds and walks right outside our door, were incredible. Strolling down to the banks of the Tweed on Christmas morning, covered in snow was just breathtaking. We will be booking up again soon. Thankyou so much Vicky for allowing us to have a wonderful Christmas at your gorgeous house, the memories will stay with us forever.

Mr Waters

January 2011

The property was stunning as well as the views and wonderful walks. The Christmas tree and gifts that were left for us, were all fantastic.

Mrs Drewett

April 2010

Location to the town centre was great. Lots of lovely walks in the area. The kitchen of the property was very well equipped. Main bathroom recently refurbished to good standard. Welcome basket on arrival was a pleasant surprise.

Mrs Barber

January 2010

Unusual property. Very good central heating. Bedrooms and beds were really warm and comfortable. Excellent walks from the property and its proximity to shops, pubs etc were much appreciated.

December 2009

We had a great week in Coldstream, the week of Flodden Field celebrations including torchlit procession and fireworks, lots of pipers, etc. Walks in the Hirsel Estate very calming and great trips around local towns and to the coast. A relatively easy drive to Edinburgh on our one sunny day. Facilities and layout very handy, especially for us - family of four with single friend who didn't need to be involved in all the squalor of family life. Rain among the most torrential we've ever seen and the river flooded at the end of the drive - all good fun as long as you don't get too hung up about it.

We had a lovely stay here - enjoyed the roof garden, loved the friendly village and we were so convenient for lots of interesting holiday musts. Would come again for sure.

Mrs Clarke

September 2009

The house was a very good base for exploring the area and there was plenty of room for both our families to hang out. The large kitchen was something we all liked and there was plenty of room for cooking big family meals.

Ms Bailey

The house was quirky and well equipped. The owner was very helpful with instructions on everything. The character of the house made it more interesting, especially the stairs! Good base for touring the area.

Mr Hildebrandt

June 2009

We enjoyed staying in Scotland, as always. The Carriage House is well maintained and clean.

Mrs Young

May 2009

Very quirky delightful property, peaceful plenty of space.

Mr Mrs Ayres

The area is very beautiful and the people are very friendly, and helpful, that why we come back to the area. Lots to do, great cafe's and great prices...

Mr Stoker

November 2008

The standard of the Carriage House was good. Its size was a bonus. The welcome pack was a nice touch, as was the vast amount of local interest leaflets.

Mr Hansen

October 2008

Friendly owners, neighbours and caretaker. The Carriage House has a lot of character.

Mr Croft

August 2008

Lots of space, well equipped and good location. Lots of useful extras and a very nice welcome basket.

Mrs Sheehan

A very spacious property but still cosy and inviting. Would love to re-visit. Very helpful owners.

Rev Bond

February 2008

Owners have succeeded in creating a house full of character in a wonderful setting.

Mrs Gallagher

August 2007

Location was within easy traveling distance of many tourist locations which made it a great base for a holiday! Also Coldstream Civic Week made our stay extra special.

Mrs Weldon

January 2007

Carriage House is lovely. The accommodation itself was of an excellent condition, decor was lovely and the bedrooms were spotless and the bedding was clean and fresh. It is an excellent location for a family break. We hope to come back again.

Mr Sharma

September 2006

Great cottage on the borders of Scotland, only 50 miles to Edinburgh, had a lovely time, would definitely recommend the cottage to anyone out there. Had ample room to cater to 9 people and was very clean.

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Carriage House in Coldstream, Northumberland