# Howford House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, Scotland Spacious country house sleeping 18 in the Scottish Borders, for family special occasions and short breaks with friends ## At a Glance - Sleeps 2 - 18 - 9 bedrooms - Dining for 18 ## Images - Total images stored: 21 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/2_10.jpg (caption: Front view of house; alt: Front view of house) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/howford-house-innerleithen-peeblesshire-scotland-2024-09-02-10-46-18.jpg (caption: Dining Room) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/a.jpeg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/c.jpeg (caption: View from Front of House over Tweed Valley; alt: View from Front of House over Tweed Valley) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/d.jpeg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/e.jpeg (caption: Main Hall looking out to front door; alt: Main Hall looking out to front door) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/f.jpeg (caption: Snug; alt: Snug) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/g.jpeg (caption: Kitchen; alt: Kitchen) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/howford-house-innerleithen-peeblesshire-scotland-2024-09-02-10-45-14.jpg (caption: Dining Room) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/h.jpeg (caption: Four Poster Room Double) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/i.jpeg - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/j.jpeg (caption: Yellow Room Double; alt: Yellow Room Double) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/k.jpeg - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/l.jpeg (caption: Maids Room 1; alt: Maids Room 1) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/m.jpeg (caption: Maids Room 2; alt: Maids Room 2) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/o.jpeg (caption: Bathroom 3; alt: Ground Floor Room (disabled access) double) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/p.jpeg (caption: Bathroom 1; alt: Bathroom 1) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/q.jpeg (caption: Bathroom 2; alt: Bathroom 2) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/r.jpeg (caption: Bathroom 3 (disabled access); alt: Bathroom 3 (disabled access)) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/howford-house-innerleithen-peeblesshire-scotland-2024-09-02-10-47-24.jpg (caption: Ground Floor bedrooom (Disabled access)) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/howford-house-innerleithen-peeblesshire-scotland-2024-09-02-10-50-02.jpg (caption: Bathroom 4 disabled access) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property 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. 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. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Dog are permitted in ground floor areas only. - **Accessibility:** Ground floor bedroom and shower/bathroom are fully accessible with ramp leading into bedroom if required. All ground floor accessible. - **WiFi:** Mobile reception good. No landline. Broadband available on ground floor. - **Kitchen:** Fully equipped farmhouse country kitchen equipped with oil fired Aga, electric cooker, microwave, 2 fridge/freezers, dishwasher. - **Dining Room:** Dining room table seats 12 with additional table which seats 6. - **Sitting Room:** A large expansive L-shaped room, with an open fire and lovely views to River Tweed. Furnished with antique furniture and baby grand piano. - **TV and Music Facilities:** TV/DVD player and baby grand piano in sitting room. CD player/radio in kitchen. - **Games Room:** No games room. Selection of board games available. Use of tennis court nearby. Large garden. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Open fire in sitting room and logs provided. - **Bedrooms:** 9 double bedrooms: 7 bedrooms can be configured with twin or king size doubles. 2 attic rooms with 2 beds (1 attic room with small singles). - **Linen:** All linen and towels provided. - **Bathrooms:** 5 bathrooms including 3 with baths and 2 with shower only. - **Children's Facilities:** Cots and high chairs can be provided. - **Outdoor:** Large garden area with barbecue and seating. Outdoor table tennis table. Hot tub can be hired in if required. Tennis court at Traquair House nearby. - **Parking:** Ample parking for 6/8 cars off main road. - **Smoking:** Smoking permitted outside the property only. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£2970** per week - From **£1930** for a 3-night weekend - From **£1930** for a 2-night weekend ### Additional rates | Period | Dates | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mid Season | 20/03/2026 – 03/07/2026 | £3190 | £2070 | £2070 | - | | High Season | | £3600 | - | - | - | | Mid Season | 28/08/2026 – 23/10/2026 | £3190 | £2070 | - | - | | Low Season | 23/10/2026 – 18/12/2026 | £2970 | £1930 | - | - | | Christmas Week | 22/12/2026 – 29/12/2026 | £3630 | - | - | - | Prices shown in GBP. ## Booking Information - We require 25% of the full rental to secure the booking and remaining cost to be paid 8 weeks in advance of your stay. In addition we ask for a £500 housekeeping deposit to be lodged with us in advance and which will be returned within 1 week after your stay to ensure cover for any damage. - - Please note we have  a minimum two night stay and in July and August there is a minimum 7 night stay. ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/howford-house-innerleithen-peeblesshire-scotland#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [Scotland](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/scotland) > [The Scottish Borders](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/the-scottish-borders) > [Peeblesshire](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/peeblesshire) > [Innerleithen](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/innerleithen) ### Address Address: Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW, GB Latitude: 55.6083464 Longitude: -3.0639816 ### About The Area Situated on the B709 in a rural location next to Howford Farm and with its own drive, 10 minutes walk to Traquair House. 50 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, in the Scottish Borders. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Innerleithen 2.5 miles, Peebles 6 miles, Edinburgh 26 miles. - **Shop:** Cardrona Village Shop - 2 miles.Innerleithen Co-op, Peebles Road, Innerleithen - 2 miles. Tesco will deliver to door. - **Food and Drink:** Traquair Arms Hotel, Innerleithen, 2 miles. - **Airport:** Edinburgh. - **Train:** Galashiels 15 miles, Edinburgh Waverley Station 30 miles. - **Bus:** Cardrona Village 2 miles X 62 to Peebles/Edinburgh or Galashiels/Melrose run every 30 mins.Approx 1 hour 10 mins on bus to City Centre. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Catherine Maxwell Stuart - Phone: +44 (0)1896 830 323 - Email: catherine@traquair.co.uk - Website: https://www.traquair.co.uk/self-catering/