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Upper Stewarton is a charming, off grid, former shepherd's cottage, which has been lovingly restored and redesigned by the owner. This cosy, boutique cottage offers a secluded countryside escape in a wild and remote part of the Scottish Borders and makes a perfect base from which to explore the wider area.
The cottage has been stylishly decorated and furnished throughout. Carefully considered colour schemes and hand-picked furniture and textiles provide a truly unique and comfortable stay. Every room has stunning southern upland views adding to the aesthetic experience.
The main living area is open plan, incorporating the kitchen, dining area and sittingroom. This beautiful room features an original arched stone fireplace with wood-burning stove ensuring warmth and cosiness no matter the season. Outside you can relax on the patio and enjoy the spectacular views or discover the various nooks and crannies in the rear woodland garden.
Upper Stewarton is situated 7 miles from the gorgeous Border town of Peebles on the banks of the River Tweed - world renowned for its salmon fishing. Peebles has something for everyone, from activities like fishing, walking, golf, cycling and horse riding to fine shopping and award winning restaurants. It is also widely recognised as an arts destination with a wide range of local contemporary and traditional art available.
The Scottish Borders is a stunning area to explore, home to several castles and attractions. Edinburgh is just a 40 minute drive away for those who would like to visit the nation's capital. With endless sights to experience, Edinburgh is a modern city with a rich historical tapestry. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and The Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Fringe are examples of the many cultural events on offer, and at the end of the day guests can return to the peaceful surroundings and home comforts of Upper Stewarton.
Access to the Property
Upper Stewarton is a superb place for a Wilderness Cottage holiday however, please note that while access is via a rustic farm track, this can make your drive to the cottage a bit bumpy in places. When driven with care it is accessible for all vehicles, the only instance where guests should need a 4x4 is during periods of heavy snowfall.
Facilities
Included in the cost
Private Water Supply
The water at the house is from a private supply, this is filtered and treated.
Pets Welcome
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £100.00 is required at this property.
Best Features
STL Licence No: SB-01232-F EPC Rating: D
Guests rate Upper Stewarton: Excellent from 6 reviews About Reviews
Brendon has created a really special little escape in the Scottish Borders. It has been tastefully decorated, full of life, personality and character to explore inside. It is a short term let that has clearly been created by someone who understands what a guest needs when visiting such a remote location. Repeatedly over the stay, I was impressed at how we didn't want for anything, as it was all already there; whether that was blankets for the chilly evenings, a large torch for evening ventures outside, a cheese knife, board games and newspaper for the log burning stove.
Down a long farm track, the cottage is placed perfectly at the edge of working farm, on the border of a large pine forest; the front windows perfectly framing the mountainous hills of the Borders from inside. Inside the cottage is super cosy and warm, providing refuge from the harsher winds we had in early April. Its location provides a perfect base for walks into the hills and forests, and the quaint cottage garden offers up a more secluded space to enjoy the outdoors.
The collection of books, CDs and games provide a wealth of things to do whilst holed up by the fire and it is by far the best stocked kitchen of a short-term let, allowing us the option of cooking for ourselves or going out to eat. By far the log burner was a highlight of the stay, with a fair few hours each evening spent basking in the warmth, watching the flames licking over the ample logs that are provided.
More than anything Brendon was so lovely and easy to communicate and plan with. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will be sure to return!
Upper Stewarton is a gem of a hideaway cottage, clean ,comfortable and warm in a secluded setting, a garden to dream in and the interior very beautiful with a lot of attention to detail plus a superb selection of books you wished you had time to read, very different to the usual holiday cottage. Excellent communication with owner and agency.
Pia and Hans
A beautiful cosy and warm cottage with everything you need for a quiet and peaceful stay, wonderfully decorated with a lot of thought and effort gone into this. Fantastic location with lovely views, secluded but near enough to Peebles and other towns for a quick visit. And our Peugeot Expert Camper Van got up the track no problem at all. Great time all round, thank you.
Well, what the other reviews say is entirely true. This is a wonderfully decorated cottage in a unique and stunning location. Driving in the first time is astonishing. The owner is also very helpful and generous which is an additional delight. We loved it
In nearly 50 years of self-catering holidays we can honestly say that this is the nicest cottage, location and host we have experienced. It's within easy reach of Peebles yet remote enough to forget civilisation, surrounded by gorgeous scenery, has great walks from the door and is well equipped, clean and cosy. It's beautifully decorated, with interesting and unique features and comfortable furniture.
We consider ourselves lucky to have found this exceptional cottage and to have met Brendon who has created something very special here.
Will we return? Absolutely!!
We had a lovely stay at Upper Stewarton. The cottage was beautifully decorated and the surroundings were so peaceful. It was clean, well equipped and there was plenty of space for 2 adults and 2 children. The owner was responsive and provided clear instructions for check in. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to return in the future. We have a 4x4 type vehicle and would say it's necessary to access the location, perfect for an isolated escape. Despite it's peaceful location we were still within easy drives of visiting Peebles, Edinburgh, The Kelpies and Stirling.
