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Barns Tower
Flagstone floor kitchen with real fire.
Bedroom
Box bed with pull out bed beneath
Sitting Room with real fire

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$498
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Peebles, Scottish Borders
  • Neidpath Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Peebles Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • 7stanes - Glentress
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ground floor Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Main Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Price is AU$498 avg per night,

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Explore an entire castle whilst staying in historical splendour.

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Microwave
10.0 out of 10, 59 reviews
The price is AU$1,153
avg per night
3 May - 7 May
Explore an entire castle whilst staying in historical splendour.

About the area

Peebles

Peebles is home to this castle. Neidpath Castle and Great Polish Map of Scotland are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Haylodge Park and Kailzie Gardens. Dawyck Botanic Garden and Little Sparta are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Neidpath Castle - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Peebles Golf Club - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Dawyck Botanic Garden - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
  • 7stanes - Glentress - 20 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Traquair House - 26 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glentress Peel Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪County Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Neidpath Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ramblers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Black - ‬14 min drive

About this property

A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added...

Authentic medieval mini castle with roaring log fires and all modern comforts. In beautiful countryside on the River Tweed. Ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders. Biking at Glentress 5 minutes; Edinburgh 45 minutes; Peebles nearby. Heavenly walks. If Barns Tower happens to be booked when you want to stay, we do have two other luxurious properties right next door at Barns Library (sleeps 4) and Barns Bothy (sleeps 2), both available through VRBO
The space
Enjoy staying in a cosy, romantic miniature castle with all the luxuries of the 21st century. There is a luxurious double bed on the top floor and a possible 2 extra single beds in the Sitting Room.
Guest access
Linen, towels, heating and firewood are included, as well as wifi and a selection of Highland Soap Company toiletries. It is possible to arrange a private visit to Neidpath Castle if you should wish.
Other things to note
The Tower is ancient with open fires and fairly steep stairs, so not very convenient for small children or those unable to walk.

Property manager

Lulu Benson
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Slovak

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Is A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added... located?

Situated in Peebles, this castle is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Neidpath Castle and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Haylodge Park. Peebles Golf Club and 7stanes - Glentress are also within 9 miles (15 km).

A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added... Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dan & Charlotte G.

A special experience

What a wonderful experience! The setting, atmosphere, history, and accommodations were amazing! Although intimidated at first by the steepness and uneveness of the stairs. we adapted quickly. We appreciated the provisions that were waiting for us (and we made full use of them!) and we loved exploring the area.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique stay in beautiful surroundings

This was a one-of-a-kind experience! A very unique place to stay with modern conveniences. We very much enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous

Enjoyed every minute of stay. Beautifully restored Tower. Absolutely would stay again. Great location … Peebles is a warm friendly town.
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10/10 Excellent

A must visit stay

A one of a kind stay in a quiet private but not isolated location. Has everything you need in a medieval setting.
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8/10 Good

Barns Tower

Amazing experience and beautiful surroundings Great for dog walks Highly recommended and would return!
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10/10 Excellent

Bianca P.

Incredible Location

It was a birthday present for my husband and it was a great success. He was so happy about it and enjoyed every second. Hopefully we will come back one day!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay at the characterful tower.

We stayed for 3 nights in Barns Tower. Lulu was very welcoming, attentive and the tower was well supplied with quality items. The grounds are stunning with the river tweed close by for evening walks. Can’t wait to go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful stay at Barns Tower

We had a fantastic stay at Barns Tower in early January. Despite being very cold outside, the house warmed up well and was very cosy. It snowed, making it even more magical! Peebles is a lovely town with a nice butcher, pubs etc. to stock up on supplies. We loved being so close to the River Tweed and enjoyed a walk to Neidpath Castle along the river path at dusk, which would have been great for birdwatchers. The kitchen was well equipped and they had provided some essentials for us (milk, eggs, bread) which was much appreciated. Bed was comfy, the bath and shower were both nice. We didn't really want to leave the house but did venture out a little bit, enjoying a walk at Cademuir woodland a short drive away. It was pretty much a perfect stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful, unique place to stay

Barns Tower is one of the most interesting places we have stayed. A great sense of history in this unique tower. We enjoyed every room in the tower. Very cozy and relaxing. Well set up and a nice welcome package to arrive to. Thanks for a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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Barn’s Tower Experience

We can’t say enough about this incredibly special place. We found the history of the tower and the surrounding area so intriguing. The recommended walk along the Tweed River and the nearby arboretum were beautiful. Make sure to stay at least a couple nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Loraine C.

Three night stay in a castle

Three night stay in Barns Tower was amazing. It had everything we could wish for for an atmospheric stay over Halloween. We especially loved the big wood burning fires in both the kitchen and sitting room and we made good use of both. Exceptionally clean, with lovely walks in the surrounding area. We just can’t wait to return. Very cosy indeed

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peebles Paradise

Amazing property located just outside of Peebles in the Scottish Borders. A carefully and tastefully restoration of a historic tower, a must stay if you are looking for something unique! Our host was communicative and attentive. An overall amazing experience and we’ll be sure to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeannemarie S.

Perfect secret hideaway!

We absolutely loved staying in the Barnes Tower! The decor was charming and comfortable, the bed was amazing and the location was gorgeous. It was fantastic to walk out the door onto the choice of wonderful walking trails whenever we wanted. The breakfast provisions provided for us were a welcome surprise as we never wanted to leave the tower to go into town. It was so peaceful and quiet and private, just a perfect retreat.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay

Beautiful tower in a lovely, quiet location. The tower was everything we could have hoped for and more! Clean, very well equipped and thoughtful touches of milk, eggs, bread and butter supplied. Comfortable bed, good shower and bath. Thoughtfully renovated. Just perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent place,

Excellent place to stay. Nice welcome pack. Great location with easy access to riverside walks and Peebles. Quite quirky practicalities around open fires., but they are a great part of the stay. Sitting room couch and kitchen seats need an upgrade, they are tired, but servicable. Bath in the bedroom is a nice feature. Definitely worth a visit. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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10/10 Excellent

A tower through time

We were not disappointed by anything that this wonderful historic building offered. Comfortable but not contemporary and conveying a real sense of history through the very fabric of the tower itself. Closing the big wooden door gave us a sense of splendid isolation. We loved every moment here and all that the magnificent surrounding countryside provided.
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline W.

The best holiday

A wonderful week spent in this beautiful quirky property. A holiday we will remember for all the right reasons, for a long time. All staff on the Neidpath Estate were exceptional. VERY dog friendly. The bed was the most comfortable we have slept in. The welcome pack was excellent. We were lucky to get a tour of the castle on the estate and the historic info. Would definitely recommend for anyone fit and able to climb stairs who is interested in experiencing a snapshot of history. Thank You to Lulu and the team.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely and quirky

My husband and I stayed for a long weekend. We love old, quirky buildings and this certainly fits the bill. The stairs are very steep and were problematic for our old dog. Unfortunately we had to stop using the open fires as there was just too much smoke. Such a shame. Apart from those issues though, everything else was wonderful. It’s a very old building, done up in a sympathetic way and we loved it.
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8/10 Good

Romantic historic stay by the Tweed

A return trip to Barns Tower for us, again for a valentine’s holiday. And the Tower did not disappoint with its external walls freshly painted, the Tower was again standing proud in the tweed side setting. The ambience in this historic peel tower is just lovely, while fitted with all the modern amenities that you need the open fires, decoration, spiral staircase, vaulted ground floor, cosy sitting room and lovely en suite bedroom give you a real feel of the past. The views from the windows are lovely and at this time of the year the snowdrops and crocus were lighting up the borders in all directions. We enjoyed a lovely walk into Peebles for dinner returning in the dark by moonlight. Also spent a lovely afternoon having lunch and walking round Dawyck Botanic Gardens. Thank you to Lulu and Katarina.
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10/10 Excellent

Cris D., Bermuda

A towering delight!

From the first moment we stepped into Barns Tower we were over the moon. No effort or expense was spared in the restoration of this enchanting and truly unique treasure. It turned out that our stop at Salisbury’s on the way through Peebles was wholly unnecessary. Almost everything we bought for ourselves had been thoughtfully provided by our host; milk, coffee, fruit, eggs, bread,,, We had to make a special effort to stay at home one afternoon to enjoy a fire in the living room. The walk into Peebles was a delight. We devoured all of the information in the book left for our edification. This was the best holiday let experience ever!!
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10/10 Excellent

Pure bliss

This place is a must do, it’s absolutely fantastic, takes you back in time.two loverly log burners to cosy up to. Just love the history of the place, working out were the original stairs were. The moment you put the key in the door wow what an experience. Little tip, walk in without your luggage and explore, you get such a warm feeling about the place . Absolutely recommend to anyone.Thanks lulu for the experience WOW
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10/10 Excellent

Sarroll S.

Weekend Break

Fantastic from start to end! The Tower has everything you need for a wonderful stay, The stairs can be challenging if you are not steady on your feet or have any knee issues though.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place

Booked for my husbands birthday, Barn’s tower was just a glorious place to stay that just oozed history and charm. Yes, those stairs are tricky, but it has to be expected with the type of property it is, however, with a detailed web site with photographs that provides you with a view of what to expect, it should come as no surprise, so ‘other’ reviews complaining about these stairs are just unfair- we wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. It was more than what we expected as an experience and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will stay again in a heart beat. Barn’s tower was cosy, (I loved the kitchen and cooking in it with the fire on), it had a huge comfortable bed and modern downstairs shower room. Parking was no issue and the setting on a cold Autumn day was picture post card perfect and don’t get me started on the star gazing with those clear skies. Thank you for letting us share this beautiful place!
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place to stay.

Totally unique property and a joy to stay in. Everything provided that you could need. Would definitely recommend to others.
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8/10 Good

Fred H.

A lovely place in which to spend a few nights.

We booked this from the website having been attracted to the idea of staying in another unique place. Booking process was very straight forward and payments made OK. Helpful arrival instructions worked well. Good points. Well of course the type of property and its history stand out. We even bought and enjoyed the book by John Buchan. We loved the ground floor room and facilities as a very practical concept. With so many floors it was helpful to be able to 'store' items in the one room to retrieve and use as required as was the WC and shower. The quality of the fitout and equipment was beyond reproach although some equipment was excessive in amount bearing in mind there are only two guests. e.g. Did we really need a full service of crockery? Soft furnishing were in good condition and beautifully appropriate to the style and nature of the property. We rarely used the lounge floor and lived in the kitchen and commuted 'upstairs' to bed each evening. But it all worked well. If there was a downside, with one exception, it was more of style over substance. Too many items, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc., for just two guests. The surplus simply took up too much room that could have made for simpler and clearer use of shelf space. two minor grumbles. The approach road was badly potholed making the drive in and out a bit of a chore. More disappointing was that our one attempt to contact Caretaker and owner regarding a problem of no hot water went unheeded. As it happened I could trace and fix the problem to a probably air lock due to low pressure in the supply, but it would have been nice to have had a response to our calls. at the least. A lovely place to which the poor weather failed to remove any of the pleasure.