Kirkton Manor Barns Cottage, Peebles, EH45 9JL, United Kingdom
#7 of 30 hotels in Peebles
Guests' ChoiceBased on 23 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.7
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Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Sijbesma
NetherlandsHard to find location but with the instruction delivered by the owner you cannot go wrong.
Beautiful remove location near Peebles. Historic. Good facilities. Nice christmas decoration to make us feel right at home.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Richard
United KingdomNo visitors book to tell the owners how good it was. Could of done with localised lighting in the lounge for reading.
Brilliant, remote, quiet, wonderful decor, warm and totally exceptional. With the snow a winter wonderland….
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Catherine
United KingdomFabulous cosy bolt hole equipped with everything you would expect in a 5 star hotel. Really comfy beds, lovely antique furniture and decor, piping hot water and plenty of logs for the fire. If a storm were to be raging outside for a week you could be holed up here quite happily. The location is ideal for lovely walks or cycling along the Tweed and is so peaceful. We loved it so much we’ve booked again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomThe photos of the cottage didn’t do it justice, it was bigger than we thought it would be and certainly had the ‘wow factor’ There was a problem with the bath tap but as soon as we messaged to inform them someone was there to investigate. Sitting in front of the wood burner with a glass of wine was bliss and there was a good supply of logs to burn. The beds were extremely comfortable which is always a bonus. We walked into Peebles walking through woods and following the river, it brought it home what a perfect location it was. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Tom
AustriaMy wife’s only thought was it was too dark to read easily but mood lighting was perfect
As a family we had all three properties at the Barns and they were all wonderful unique properties which are cosy and well equipped. We stayed at the library which was absolutely wonderful. Although central heated the log burner was the most appreciated.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Alasdair
United KingdomNothing to complain about, we loved staying there and it suited us and our dog perfectly. About 10 minutes drive from Peebles, it has a long farm track from road to the property that could put some people off, but if you want a country property then this is ideal
Fantastically lushly decorated 2 bedroom stable conversion. Main bedroom has four poster bed and great en suite. Good shower room and second toilet between main bedroom and twin bedroom. Sits on the Tweed Dale path with great walks from the door. Estate is beautiful, private gardens to walk around and good secure walled garden if you have a dog that needs a secure place to run off lead. Nice private garden to sit out in. Never actually met any of the staff, all managed perfectly via email and they left good food and fruit supplies to get you started on your arrival. Decor is stylish, library based but quirky/ eclectic and lush with a log burner that has enough wood supplied for a month of cosy nights in. Kitchen is modern and well equipped
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2023
Anne-marie
United KingdomAbsolutely wonderful stay, the library exceeded our expectations. We stayed for New Year and the library was provided with logs for the fire and a Christmas Tree. Lovely comfortable accommodation that we were sad to leave. We managed to visit Edinburgh for the day, which was an hours drive away so had the perfect mix of a rural and city trip
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2022
Sean
United KingdomNothing really. Perhaps the photos on booking.com could show the huge walk in shower room as there are two bathrooms in the accommodation. One has the bath the other has a walk in shower this is not clear on the photos as it only shows the Bath.
A genuinely unique place to stay! Well equipped and si quiet and cosy. Stunning location!!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Catherine
United KingdomWonderful setting - real "away from it all" feel. Loved the main public room - big and airy. Amazing welcome pack of food.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 14 August 2022
Stuart
United KingdomNothing really just the odd thing that needs replaced due to wear and tear.
The property was very cosy and spacious. It was clean and well equipped. The location was stunning and the grounds and garden were very well maintained. The buildings were beautiful and the inside was modern with a vintage, antique like feel. There was so much to like about this property with lots of nice extra touches and some luxury thrown in. There were lots of cool books to read and the bath and shower were brilliant. It was genuinely super dog friendly and one of the best properties I have stayed in.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 13 April 2022
Phil
United KingdomIf I was pushed to find a fault, there were no egg cups. Hardly a real problem.
The hosts were very thoughtful and left bread, milk & eggs. The cottage was lovely. The bath is fantastic, the kitchen had pretty much everything needed. The wood burning stove was lush.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 12 March 2022
Eileen
United KingdomNothing.
Everything. Have stayed before.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2021
Eileen
United Kingdomnothing
Everything. Beautiful cottage beautifully furnished and decorated. so cozy and comfortable. couldn’t fault it. loved sitting in front of the wood burning fire with a glass of wine .
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 8 September 2021
Alistair
United KingdomSome may grumble about the location but if you don’t want to be in the country side book in town.
A very well appointed cottage which appears to have been recently converted from part of a stable block. The property has been finished to a very high standard and the attention to detail is apparent throughout the home. The house is furnished beautifully in a traditional country house style with an 18th century vibe, very stylish and comfortable with a substantial library of books. The property sits in a beautiful estate only a short walk from the River Tweed and is very peaceful yet only a short drive from Peebles. Book it, you won’t regret it.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 11 August 2021
Helen
United KingdomFlies were irritating
Private set amidst beautiful scenery
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 7 June 2021
Gillian
United KingdomNothing
Warm cosy feel, fabulous master bedroom and en-suite. Lovely living outdoor areas and well equipped kitchen. Loved it.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 29 May 2021
Cheryl
United KingdomFour poster mattress very firm for me..I would have expected a more spring form mattress.. especially for third young couples perhaps 😉 The single beds will not be adequate is your over 6ft..but so comfy for me..I just curled up my tootsies👣.. It was mentioned due to a disability that a nice grab rail in the walk in shower would have been very useful and or a non slip mat underfoot. Some egg cups and a toast rack would have been nice touch for ladies at breakfast😉 I'm not a fan of teflon pots after watching a true TV drama.. especially as one of the pots was unfortunately well scratched..and a wee piece of strip lighting it floor/stair lighting on the step in the hallway for the evening toilet run..😱😰 Oh and Time and Tide on Peebles High Street do lovely bee cushions..maybe some new feather cushion inserts for your cushion covers..We brought our own to use along with what was in place just incase...ladies that are creatures of comfort..😉☺️
Everything else of course..😉😍😍😍 Especially the bathroom🛀 in the Master four poster room😍😍😍..the sofa and furnishings.. curtains...blinds..the windows..the doors..the log fire 🔥..the paintings and ornaments... the selection of books📚..the high ceiling..the rainfall shower...and the kitchen crockery😉 and the planting of nature by the windows 🌿🌸oh and the staff provide eggs bread butter alittle milk to get you started.Tea Coffee Sugar banana 🍌 apples and oranges all the cleaning things you require..👍
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
David
United KingdomAccess road
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 31 December 2021
Anonymous
United KingdomNot enough reading lighting in the living area - could be remedied by the use of a standard lamp or similar.
The general finish which was high quality and imaginative.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Heike
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 15 June 2022
Lucy
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 19 August 2021
Anonymous
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2021
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