Luckenburn provides an idyllic retreat for those seeking sheer seclusion yet is well placed to explore the scenic beauty, fine houses and border toons right across the picture postcard of the Scottish Borders.

The border towns of Jedburgh and Hawick offer many facilities 15 and 20 miles away including fresh supplies of logs and bottled water. Drumlanrig Tower, Wilton Lodge Park, Hissy Museum and woollen mills in Hawick are well worth a visit. Jedburgh is a particularly attractive toon renowned for its 12th century Red Stone abbey and where the Castle Jail Museum and Mary Queen of Scots House are interesting visitor attractions. The bustling market town of Kelso, 17 miles, with its quaint French style cobbled market square is home to one of the four Borders Abbeys and offers a wide array of facilities including indoor swimming, many charming tea rooms, a lovely Italian restaurant, pubs and an ice-rink, 17 miles. Golfers will enjoy the prestigious Roxburghe course and Springwood Park showground hosts many international horse-riding events throughout the year. The salmon rich Rivers Tweed and Teviot will delight those who enjoy fishing and Floors Castle (which is softly illuminated at night and was recently voted number one in the top five attractions in the Borders) is home to the Duke of Roxburghe. Walkers, horse-riders and cyclists will absorb the wild and lonely beauty along the many miles of bridleways and foot paths the challenging route of the Southern Upland Way ends close by as does roman Dere Street. Visit Yetholm 14 miles east, which actually consists of two villages Kirk Yetholm and Town Yetholm straddling the River Bowmont only a mile from the England / Scotland border. The word Yetholm derives from the old Scots tongue Yett being a gateway or entrance and Holm being a small park or field. The surrounding area is steeped in Borders folklore and tradition. Being situated so close to what was once a fiercely disputed national border line, it was often used as a refuge for those fleeing from one country to the other. In the hills above the village a Common Gate still exists where you can literally step through England to Scotland and back. This disputed land was particularly suited to travellers and Kirk Yetholm itself was the site of the crowning of the last gypsy King and Queen Charles and Esther Faa Blythe.
Take a trip to Scotlands cultural city of Edinburgh or head south to vibrant Netoiletastles shops or Northumberlands wild coastline, each just over an hours drive.

All electricity included. Bed linen and towels provided. Travel cot and highchair available on request.

Decked area with patio furniture and stunning views. Clear spring water not yet tested for drinking - first supply of bottled water provided. Burn close by - young children enjoy with care! Access to property via mile of unmade farm track so care to be taken with low-clearance cars. Off road parking for 4 cars.

Things to do

• See a show
• Relax with a Book