Hyndhope Estate,
Near Ettrick Bridge,
Selkirkshire

2 Cottages: Old Hyndhope and Mossbrae, sleeping 6 each

Hyndhope Estate is just 2 miles south of the village of Ettrick Bridge (pub/bar meals) bordering the B7009 which runs through the very lovely Ettrick Valley from Selkirk (9 miles) in the central Borders down to Langholm (38 miles) in Dumfriesshire.

Photograph above and right; Old Hyndhope.

This is wonderful hill country with quiet roads taking you easily through spectacular scenery to all the small Border towns and many places of interest, and the two very high standard holiday cottages attract many delighted visitors back year after year. They are both most attractively decorated and furnished, and offer a high degree of comfort. Salmon fishing on the River Ettrick can usually be arranged with the Owner or The Buccleuch Estates and trout fishing (fly only) in stocked lochs with the Owner.

Heating is by open-fire and night-storage heaters (£20 of electricity included). Bed-linen and towels are included. Dogs are welcome if kept under strict control. No smoking is allowed in the cottages

Accommodation (2 cottages):

Old Hyndhope

Old Hyndhope has one of the very loveliest situations in the Scottish Border country with wonderful sweeping views all around of the hill of the Ettrick Valley. It stands fairly high itself (car access to door) with walks radiating in all directions and no disturbance except from visiting sheep, birds, and occasional deer.

Downstairs:

• Sitting room/Dining with open fire, TV/DVD player and French windows onto patio.
• Kitchen with electric-cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher.
• (Deep-freeze in an outhouse)
• Double bedroom.
• Single bedroom.
• Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin.

Upstairs:

• Twin bedroom.
• Double bedroom.

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Old Hyndhope:

Mossbrae Cottage

Mossbrae Cottage is a detached cottage standing on rising ground at the side of small glen lined with fir-trees where the Dodhead Burn tumbles down to join the Ettrick Water. It faces across grassland, through the trees (you can smell the pines), to bracken-strewn hills where deer and red-squirrels can occasionally be seen. There is a wealth of birds, and lovely walking in all directions.

In the immediate surroundings, in addition to the wooded glen to the front, from the back and side of the cottage there are magnificent views down the valley and the north-west facing garden is just perfect for sitting out on a fine summer evening and watching the sun go down behind the hills. The caretakers' cottage is its only neighbour.

Inside, Mossbrae has been comprehensively and charmingly refurbished by its owners, and is bright, cosy and most comfortable, with efficient electric heating and an open fire in the sitting room.

Single-storey:

• Sitting room/Dining with open fire and TV/DVD player.
• Kitchen/utility room with deep freeze, electric-cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine and tumble drier.
• Double bedroom.
• 2 Twin bedrooms.
• Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin.

Accommodation availability:

Mossbrae Cottage: