Plum Braes Barn

Owner: Maggie Stewart
Address: Cliftonhill, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders, TD5 7QE
Telephone: 01573 225028
Fax: N/A
Mobile: 07789220468
Email: maggie@plumbraesbarn.com
Website: www.plumbraesbarn.com
Webpage: N/A
Weekly Rent: From £250
Region: Scottish Borders
Type: Self Catering
Accom: 5 Units
Sleeps: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Rating: STB 3/4 Stars
Open: All Year

Description: If you want to escape to a quiet little corner come to Plum Braes Barn! Yet only 3 miles from the lively and charming market town of Kelso. Plum Braes Barn and Edmonston House has something to offer everyone. Plum Tree is a charmingly romantic Cottage for 2, with spiral stairs, beams and balcony, breath taking views and a log burner. Garden Bank and Cockle Kitty are on ground level. Please see my web site for more information. Edmonston House is along the road, with 5 bed rooms and panoramic views. Drummond Street Apartment is in Edinburgh's Old Town, perfect for a city break.

Location: Kelso, in the heart of reiver country, is the perfect base for exploring the borders and all its interesting history, geography, sports facilities and relaxing activities. The area is well catered for in terms of cafes, restaurants and unique shops in the charming Border Towns. The Scottish Borders is renowned for salmon fishing - Kelso boasts the world famous Junction Pool on the river Tweed. There is also good brown trout fishing on the river Tweed and its tributaries. The Eden can offer good grayling fishing - free to guests by arrangement with Archie or Maggie. Cycling is a pleasure on the quiet border roads whether following the Sustrans national Cycleway, the Tweed Cycleway or making up your own route. There are plenty walking routes to suit all abilities and show off the magnificent border scenery. St Cuthberts Way, the Southern Upland Way, along the coast from St Abbs to Eyemouth, the Eildon Hills and many others routes in the Cheviots. A local riverside walk is available on the farm, click here for a map. Golfing in the borders is varied and uncrowded. The Roxburghe Championship course is ten minutes drive. There is an 18 hole course in Kelso and another at the Hirsel, just outside Coldstream. There are 22 golf courses in the Scottish Borders, offering a Freedom of the fairways package which offers a good discount.