CAIRNS HOUSE AND VESTRY - NR KELSO - SCOTTISH BORDERS
Stunning, contemporary, 7-bedroom church and adjoining vestry
Cairns House is a stunning, contemporary, seven-bedroom church conversion located in the beautiful Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh and just 3½ hours by rail from London: this makes it an ideal, ultra luxurious bolthole from the city.
Cairns House sleeps up to 10 adults and 4 children, but there is an adjoining vestry that sleeps an extra 4, which, if required, can be rented at an additional cost. The rentals displayed are for the house only for a maximum of 14 people.
The church occupies an elevated position overlooking the Tweed Valley and the Cheviot hills, and dates back to 1878. Now, after extensive and creative restoration, this magnificent contemporary home is available for self-catering holidays.
The church divides into the main body of the church and the vestry. The main church has five bedrooms (three with en suite wet rooms), two bathrooms, and a vast 54ft x 34ft living space on the first floor, which has an amazing opaque glass floor accessed by an equally gorgeous mahogany, oak and glass staircase. The vestry has been renovated in a more classic style, using Farrow and Ball colours, and connects internally with the main house. This part of the house has two bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, and a large 31ft x 16ft living space.
The church is vast and the space has been developed to create a truly unique family home which, despite its ethereal look, is in fact a comfortable living space for families with children who will find the warmed floors a delight to play on.
There are a number of bespoke features to the property, including a contemporary, brushed aluminium chandelier by Mike Stoane of Edinburgh, travertine flooring and a vast hammer-beam vaulted ceiling.
Surrounding the church is a stylish, elevated hardwood deck leading to a sheltered walled garden to the rear - here you can sit out on the terrace and dine whilst taking in the tranquil Scottish Borders view.
It is impossible to convey the sheer beauty of this church conversion whilst at the same time emphasising the comfort and luxury of this very special space. This is a holiday home for those with an appreciation of the finer things in life!
Accommodation
House - sleeps a maximum of 10 adults + 4 children
Ground Floor
Large atrium/reception area
Master king-size bedroom, including double sofa bed with en suite wet room including shower, bath, toilet and hand basin
Double bedroom with en suite shower and hand basin
Small double bedroom with en suite shower and hand basin
2 Double bedrooms, each with additional small single bed
2 Bathrooms, each with bath, shower, toilet and hand basin
Utility room
Cloakroom with toilet and hand basin
First Floor
Huge open-plan living floor (54 ft x 34 ft) with opaque glass floor, vast hammer-beam vaulted ceiling, and a beautiful pair of 'Rose Windows'. This floor incorporates:
Sitting area with deep, velvet sofas and doors to balcony
Kitchen with stainless steel and granite worktops
Dining area
The Vestry - sleeps 4 (this is optional and is charged as extra - please see rates in the right hand column)
Open-plan room with sitting, dining and kitchen areas and a wood burning stove
Double bedroom with en suite shower and hand basin
Double bedroom with en suite walk-in shower and hand basin
Bathroom with bath, toilet and hand basin
Separate toilet
Access to the Vestry is either through the master bedroom in the main house, or there is a private entrance directly to the decked area. The Vestry is fully equipped so guests can be self-sufficient.
Features
Child Friendly
Children welcome.
Cook Available
Cook/catering by arrangement.
Fishing & Stalking
River Tweed nearby.
Games Room
Pool table.
Garden
Floors Castle - 3 miles.
Golf
Excellent golfing area. Packages available on request.
Good Accessibility
Accommodation on the ground floor for those who cannot manage stairs.
Of Historic or Architectural Interest
Fascinating church conversion - featured in Grand Designs and Homes and Interiors.
Pets Allowed
One well-behaved dog by arrangement.
Saturday - Saturday
Sleeps 14 + 4
Print these detailsQuoted in the Scotsman as 'One of the most arresting homes in Scotland'
Featured in ' Homes and Interiors', Grand Designs' and several newspapers for its stunning and unique conversion
Ultra luxurious interior enhanced by two Rose windows
Breathtaking views across the Tweed valley and the Cheviot hills
Mahogany, oak and glass staircase
Gothic external buttresses
Pool table
Trampoline
Decking with garden furniture
Contemporary multi-fuel stoves
Enclosed/walled garden
Edinburgh - 1-hour drive
Kelso - 3 miles
Private parking for 6 cars (additional on-street)
Safety lighting on ground floor
Beaches - 35-minute drive (Coldingham & Spittal)
Linen and towels included
All fuel included
One well-behaved dog by arrangement
No smoking
In the area:
Horseriding and racecourse
Fishing (Tweed)
Shooting
Mountain biking- within an hour of the fantastic trails at Glentress and Innerleithen
Roxburghe Championship Golf Course
Historic Houses
Abbeys
Castles - Floors Castle, etc
Holy Island
By arrangement:
Cook/catering
Housekeeping
Facilities
Wood burning stove
Zoned underfloor heating throughout
Travertine flooring and floor lighting
Electric aubergine Aga
Electric hob and oven
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Drying room
Sky TV (Sky Sports)
DVD player
CD sound system pre-programmed with hundreds of CDs
Telephone and broadband connection
Books, toys, games
Garden furniture
Stair gate
Cot and travel cot
2 highchairs
Rental
all dates are weeks commencing
| Low Season 3rd Jan – 14th Mar, 31st October - 12th Dec | £1,400 |
| Mid Season 21st & 28th Mar, 18th Apr – 20th Jun (exc 23th May), 5th Sep – 24th Oct | £1,650 |
| High Season 23rd May, 27th Jun – 29th Aug | £2,000 |
| Easter 4th & 11th Apr | £2,000 |
| Christmas 20th Dec | £3,400 |
| New Year 28th Dec | £4,200 |
Booked NEW YEAR 2009/10
| Good Housekeeping Deposit: | £500 |
Extras: The Vestry - additional accommodation for 4
Low - £400
Mid - £500
High - £700
Easter - £700
Christmas and New Year are only let for the whole house for a maximum of 14 adults and 4 children.
Special Prices
3-night short breaks:
Low Season
House - £980
Vestry - £280
Mid Season
House - £1100
Vestry - £350
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Full weeks in this property rented Saturday - Saturday. Information given as a guide only - check with Large Holiday Houses.
