Name: Hearthstanes Steading
Address: Hearthstanes Estate, Tweedsmuir, Polmood, ML12 6QN, United Kingdom, Hearthstanes Estate, Tweedsmuir, Borders, ML12 6QN, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $84 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.8

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Vacation Homes Hearthstanes Steading

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Hearthstanes Estate, Tweedsmuir, Polmood, ML12 6QN, United Kingdom –

The cottage is in between beautiful mountains. Its about 1,5h drive from Glasgow and 1h from Edinburgh, where the country is more flat. You need a car to get there but even the drive was just stunning through little villages and on country roads. The accommodation was comfortable and newly refurbished. All was great and better than expected. All communications with our hosts were very easy and they were lovely! The area was quiet and idyllic and we had the best sleep! 30min from the cottage is Peebles with all vacilities you need like shops, pharmacy, supermarkets and a bit further is a forest park which offers a range of different activities and trails to walk with kids. We would definitely recommend and come again.

Mina14

United Kingdom

The accommodation was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The layout was just about right for either a short or longer stay.

James

United Kingdom

Very welcoming in a great location! We travelled about a bit, but there's plenty to explore and do on the estate itself!! It was excellent!!

David

United Kingdom

Great value for money, very clean, good layout, great storage, outdoor storage for bikes, very helpful hosts

James

United Kingdom

The property is gorgeous. Cleaned to a high standard, comfortable and homely. The hosts, Ralph and Maura, are friendly and on hand if needed but keep a respectful distance to let you enjoy your holiday.

Melanie

United Kingdom

We loved the old renovated steading and courtyard, bbq, secure for dogs, we didn't have our dogs this time but will next time. There is washing and drying facilities in the tack room. Fabulous setting if you like rural which we do. Fully equipped kitchen comfortable living (we had steading no 4). Ralph the host is accessible but not intrusive, very quiet and really accommodating. Ideal place if you wanted to have a gathering of family/friends as there is 4 houses around the courtyard. 9 pin bowling lane to rent, table tennis free. Peaceful fabulous setting comfortable large accommodation, parking at your front door. Thank you Ralph we really do expect to come again.

Lynne

United Kingdom

We had a wonderful time here. Everything was absolutely perfect. Also our two children were very happy to be here. Hope to come back some time. L

Katrin

Austria

It was fab. Maybe owners should let people know bowling 🎳 alley, table tennis 🏓, football table bbq 🍖

Anne

United Kingdom

Fabulous accommodation set in beautiful scenery. Hosts were very welcoming. Tea coffe and sugar provided as well as cupboard essentials that usually get forgotten. We were told not to rush on day of departure and allowed in early on arrival. Nice touch on welcoming the dog although we didn't bring her this time.. Definitely be back again.

Nattynat0121

United Kingdom

Location, excellent facilities, owners went out of their way to be helpful, beautiful place.

Robert

United Kingdom

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What guests loved the most:
“The cottage is in between beautiful mountains. Its about 1,5h drive from Glasgow and 1h from Edinburgh, where the country is more flat.”

Mina14 United Kingdom
“The accommodation was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The layout was just about right for either a short or longer stay.”

James United Kingdom
“Very welcoming in a great location! We travelled about a bit, but there's plenty to explore and do on the estate itself!! It was excellent!!”

David United Kingdom
“Great value for money, very clean, good layout, great storage, outdoor storage for bikes, very helpful hosts”

James United Kingdom
“The property is gorgeous. Cleaned to a high standard, comfortable and homely.”

Melanie United Kingdom
“We loved the old renovated steading and courtyard, bbq, secure for dogs, we didn't have our dogs this time but will next time. There is washing and drying facilities in the tack room.”

Lynne United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful time here. Everything was absolutely perfect. Also our two children were very happy to be here. Hope to come back some time. L”

Katrin Austria
“It was fab. Maybe owners should let people know bowling 🎳 alley, table tennis 🏓, football table bbq 🍖”

Anne United Kingdom
“Fabulous accommodation set in beautiful scenery. Hosts were very welcoming. Tea coffe and sugar provided as well as cupboard essentials that usually get forgotten.”

Nattynat0121 United Kingdom
“Location, excellent facilities, owners went out of their way to be helpful, beautiful place.”

Robert United Kingdom

Hearthstanes Steading features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Polmood.

Offering river or garden views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a satellite flat-screen TV and DVD player, desk, a washing machine and a private bathroom with bath and a hairdryer. There's a seating and/or dining area in some units.

The vacation home has a grill.

Guests at HEARTHSTANES STEADING can enjoy ping pong on site, or go hiking or cycling in the surrounding areas.

The nearest airport is Edinburgh, 40 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Ralph & Maura

Hearthstanes Estate is a working hill farm in the Scottish Borders within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow airports as well as Newcastle ferry port. The Steading accommodates four renovated traditional cottages, which allows guests to stay in the countryside and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, fishing, stalking and falconry on the open hills and forests of the Estate itself.

We have lived on and worked the farm since 1984.

We are in a very rural setting, classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Wilderness Area and part of the Tweed River Foundation. This allows for great opportunities for outdoor activities and yet we are also within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow for sightseeing, shopping, theatre and other entertainment.

Languages spoken: German, English, French

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Closest Landmarks *

Abington Services
11.3 miles
Traquair House
14.8 miles
Happendon Services M74
16.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Broughton Village Store Supermarket
6 miles
Coltman's, Peebles Restaurant
17 miles
The Crown, Peebles Restaurant
17 miles
Howgate Inn, Howgate Restaurant
24 miles

Natural Beauty *

Tweed River
0.2 miles
Talla Lake
2 miles
Board Law (alt 840m / 2,755ft) Mountain
3 miles
Midlothian Snowsports Centre Ski lift
27 miles

Closest Airports *

Edinburgh Airport
29.7 miles
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
46.1 miles
Glasgow Airport
46.6 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The property is gorgeous. Cleaned to a high standard, comfortable and homely. The hosts, Ralph and Maura, are friendly and on hand if needed but keep a respectf...”

Melanie

United Kingdom

“The location, facilities, very comfortable”

Wendy

United Kingdom

“Secluded location, peaceful and idyllic. Great host in Ralph, have no hesitation in recommending”

Gareth

United Kingdom

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3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Smoking is not allowed.

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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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Please inform Hearthstanes Steading of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“The cottage is in between beautiful mountains. Its about 1,5h drive from Glasgow and 1h from Edinburgh, where the country is more flat. You need a car to get there but even the drive was just stunning through little villages and on country roads. The accommodation was comfortable and newly refurbished. All was great and better than expected. All communications with our hosts were very easy and they were lovely! The area was quiet and idyllic and we had the best sleep! 30min from the cottage is Peebles with all vacilities you need like shops, pharmacy, supermarkets and a bit further is a forest park which offers a range of different activities and trails to walk with kids. We would definitely recommend and come again.”

“The property is gorgeous. Cleaned to a high standard, comfortable and homely. The hosts, Ralph and Maura, are friendly and on hand if needed but keep a respectful distance to let you enjoy your holiday.”

“We loved the old renovated steading and courtyard, bbq, secure for dogs, we didn't have our dogs this time but will next time. There is washing and drying facilities in the tack room. Fabulous setting if you like rural which we do. Fully equipped kitchen comfortable living (we had steading no 4). Ralph the host is accessible but not intrusive, very quiet and really accommodating. Ideal place if you wanted to have a gathering of family/friends as there is 4 houses around the courtyard. 9 pin bowling lane to rent, table tennis free. Peaceful fabulous setting comfortable large accommodation, parking at your front door. Thank you Ralph we really do expect to come again.”

“Fabulous accommodation set in beautiful scenery. Hosts were very welcoming. Tea coffe and sugar provided as well as cupboard essentials that usually get forgotten. We were told not to rush on day of departure and allowed in early on arrival. Nice touch on welcoming the dog although we didn't bring her this time.. Definitely be back again. ”

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Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Mina14
United Kingdom
10

“Family friendly cottage between beautiful mountains.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cottage is in between beautiful mountains. Its about 1,5h drive from Glasgow and 1h from Edinburgh, where the country is more flat. You need a car to get there but even the drive was just stunning through little villages and on country roads. The accommodation was comfortable and newly refurbished. All was great and better than expected. All communications with our hosts were very easy and they were lovely! The area was quiet and idyllic and we had the best sleep! 30min from the cottage is Peebles with all vacilities you need like shops, pharmacy, supermarkets and a bit further is a forest park which offers a range of different activities and trails to walk with kids. We would definitely recommend and come again.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 10, 2019

Jill
United Kingdom
10

“Will be back soon .”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything, fantastic thank you for a great time

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 2, 2019

James
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
The only negative is that we would have preferred a shower rather than a bath.
The accommodation was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The layout was just about right for either a short or longer stay.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

David
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very welcoming in a great location! We travelled about a bit, but there's plenty to explore and do on the estate itself!! It was excellent!!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

James
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not great for having a shower in the bath
Great value for money, very clean, good layout, great storage, outdoor storage for bikes, very helpful hosts

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Melanie
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic place to stay. Didn’t want to leave today but we will definitely be going back.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kids moaned that the wifi wasn’t great but as parents that didn’t bother us and it meant they had to do other activities. However, if your kids are not happy it can be a nightmare when on holiday.
The property is gorgeous. Cleaned to a high standard, comfortable and homely. The hosts, Ralph and Maura, are friendly and on hand if needed but keep a respectful distance to let you enjoy your holiday.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 1, 2019

Lynne
United Kingdom
10

“Beautiful rural steading, it is really rural which is what we wanted so expect rural.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
NOTHING. We would point out to those who may read comments that there was nothing close by that it is rural but there is a lovely small shop! in a lovely small village! that has essentials including limited supply of alcohol 10/15 minutes drive. There is a Tesco supermarket in Peebles. This comment is not a, didn't like comment, just to let people know what they might not like in advance. If you like rural this is place if you want to walk to shops and restaurants it is not. We loved it.
We loved the old renovated steading and courtyard, bbq, secure for dogs, we didn't have our dogs this time but will next time. There is washing and drying facilities in the tack room. Fabulous setting if you like rural which we do. Fully equipped kitchen comfortable living (we had steading no 4). Ralph the host is accessible but not intrusive, very quiet and really accommodating. Ideal place if you wanted to have a gathering of family/friends as there is 4 houses around the courtyard. 9 pin bowling lane to rent, table tennis free. Peaceful fabulous setting comfortable large accommodation, parking at your front door. Thank you Ralph we really do expect to come again.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Katrin
Austria
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a wonderful time here. Everything was absolutely perfect. Also our two children were very happy to be here. Hope to come back some time. L

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

James
United Kingdom
9.6

“Brilliant weekend enjoyed by all!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
The kitchen in our cottage (No. 5) was very small but didn't worry us as we could use any of the 3 other cottages we hired. Cottage No. 2 only had hand held showers in the baths but again didn't spoil our fun as we used the next door cottage. The fridge in No. 3 was too small for a large party: We occupied it with 4 adults and one child of two and a half years and there was not enough room for all the food we brought. Again, we were blessed with hiring 4 cottages so didn't affect our overall enjoyment. All fridges could be bigger as the nearest shop in Broughton had limited stock and was closed on Sundays. Though Biggar was only a further 5 miles which had a local Sainsbury and a larger Co op.
We were a party of 14 + 1 dog celebrating my 70th birthday. The party consisted of my wife and me down in age to our 1 year old grandson. Our 4 grandchildren, between one and five, plus the small dog were easily supervised in the steading courtyard. The weekend went brilliantly, with activities to please all including bowling, table tennis, table football, BBQ, walled garden for kids to play games, walks up and around the Broad Law with beautiful views, etc. What more could you ask for! If it rained, which it didn't, we brought games with us for all ages and could gather together in the largest cottage (No.3) and also watch Freesat TV and watch DVDs or just chat round a cup of provided coffee and tea. But all cottages had their own tv and DVD player and comfortable sitting rooms the retire to. Most cottages had washing machines and dishwashers but additional washing machine and dryer plus chest freezer were provided in the Track Store. The beds were sooooo comfy!! Ralph (the owner) and his family were so helpful and friendly.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Wendy
United Kingdom
10

“Absolutely loved this place. Will definately be returning.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location, facilities, very comfortable

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 22, 2019

Anne
United Kingdom
9.6

“Absolutely fab find”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Liked everything about it x
It was fab. Maybe owners should let people know bowling 🎳 alley, table tennis 🏓, football table bbq 🍖

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 1, 2019

Nattynat0121
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Beautiful quiet place to stay ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing not to like.
Fabulous accommodation set in beautiful scenery. Hosts were very welcoming. Tea coffe and sugar provided as well as cupboard essentials that usually get forgotten. We were told not to rush on day of departure and allowed in early on arrival. Nice touch on welcoming the dog although we didn't bring her this time.. Definitely be back again.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Robert
United Kingdom
10

“Hope to return very soon, very relaxing.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to dislike at all.
Location, excellent facilities, owners went out of their way to be helpful, beautiful place.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

Charlotte
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not so much the property it is just a shame that the local village didn’t have any shops or petrol stations the nearest village for convenience was 15-20 min drive this includes places to eat. However perfect if you just want to get away from it all and get lost in the gorgeous scenery
The private courtyard was fantastic, the property was very clean and comfortable living space. Very well maintained and everything you need is available including leaflets and a welcome back to help you get to know the area. The owners are very warming and welcoming and extremely helpful. We will be booking this property again and bringing family for the other cottages. Highly recommend

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Lucia
United Kingdom
10

“A secret gem”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Superb location and access to walking. The view was wonderful, with deer farmed on the property and hills beyond. We stayed in Cottage #2 it was comfortable, spacious and clean. Dogs were thought about, right down to providing blankets to cover the sofas and a towel by the door. The bedrooms were much larger than photographs show and had we been staying longer, the cupboard space in both rooms was expansive. The kitchen was a good size and it had everything we needed to make meals throughout our stay. Our children enjoyed the on site table tennis and walking by the river. A large hallway made it easy to get ready for our trips out. We plan to visit again, probably for longer than our 3night stay.

Stayed in April 2019

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