1 / 12The Byre At Brothershiels
Heriot, Scottish Borders
A byre conversion for four on a farm at Heriot in the Scottish Borders, with an enclosed garden, a hot tub and a wood burner, two dogs welcome.
A byre is where the cattle used to live, and The Byre at Brothershiels has become a great deal more comfortable than that while keeping the shape of the original building. It is a dog friendly conversion for four on a farm at Heriot. Two dogs are welcome, the garden is enclosed, and a hot tub stands out in it.
There is a king size bedroom and a twin, a bathroom, and a separate WC, which is the small architectural mercy that keeps four people civil first thing. A wood burner heats the lounge with the first basket of logs supplied. The garden is enclosed, the hot tub sits inside it, and what follows from that is inevitable: people in the water, two dogs patrolling the fence line on business of their own, the Moorfoot Hills going dark behind the steading.
The unusual thing about this one is how near a capital city it is while looking like it is nowhere close to one. Heriot is sheep, farmland and a railway line, and Edinburgh is well under an hour by road. You can spend a morning in front of the paintings on the Mound and be back before the dogs have finished being annoyed about it, which is a combination the Borders do not often manage.
The Moorfoots sit immediately south and the Pentlands run up the other side, Glencorse reservoir 11.5 miles off with the ridge standing above it. This is drove road and reservoir country, long grassy tops that suit a dog with an appetite for ground. There is fishing water on the farm itself. Rosslyn Chapel and the Tweed valley abbeys cover the days when the legs have had enough.
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from £673 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed Garden | Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles | 40 minute drive into Edinburgh | Easy access into Edinburgh via train station 10 minutes away by car | TV/DVD in lounge | Please note that the m
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £673 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Byre At Brothershiels from £673 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Byre At Brothershiels dog friendly?
Yes, The Byre at Brothershiels is dog friendly and welcomes up to two dogs. The garden is enclosed, which makes it a relaxed base for dogs and owners alike, and the surrounding farmland and hills offer plenty of room to stretch their legs.
Are dogs allowed at The Byre At Brothershiels year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth getting in touch with the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the setting — a working farm in the Scottish Borders with hill walking on the doorstep — it seems well set up for year-round visits.
What should I know before visiting The Byre At Brothershiels with my dog?
Up to two dogs are welcome at The Byre at Brothershiels, and the enclosed garden means they can be outside safely while you make use of the hot tub. It's a working farm, so the usual countryside code applies when you're out and about on the surrounding land and hills.
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