BARNS TOWER

A mini Scottish castle on the banks of the River Tweed for the night, anyone?

While exploring the rolling hills of the Borders, complete your Scottish walking holiday with a stay in Barns Tower, a 14th century Defence Tower just 10 minutes outside of Peebles.

Enter through the latticed wrought iron gate and wind your way up the spiral staircase into a homely haven, complete with all the modern comforts you’ll need. This is the rustic kind of luxury that’s quite at home with walking boots by the door. Forget the outside world, with open fires in the kitchen and living room in winter, and a safe swimming hole down by the river in summer. A gorgeous bedroom for two at the top of the tower has a roll-top bath, a sleigh bed and beamed rafters. There’s also a cute alcove box bed perfect for kids, and a pullout bed in the living room.

This is no ordinary self- catering accommodation, and if you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a proper castle, this is the next best thing!

Despite its remote feeling the tower is only 3.5 miles from Peebles, which gives you options to dine out, nip to the pub and

even the takeaways deliver to Barns Tower. As well as miles of hillwalking, you can also benefit from a free tour of Neidpath Castle just a few kilometres away and on the route of a lovely riverside walk, or head to Glentress for some world- class mountain biking to mix it up a bit.