Large country house with outdoor hot tub and BBQ house and lovely gardens. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Large country house with outdoor hot tub and BBQ house and lovely gardens. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Large country house with outdoor hot tub and BBQ house and lovely gardens. located?

This family-friendly Hawick farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cross Borders Drove Road, Drumlanrigs Tower and Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery. Heart of Hawick and Borders Textile Towerhouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gill B.

16 August 2012

Perfect in every way

I booked this property to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday and I am so pleased I did. Big enough for 10 adults to be together or find their own space and beautiful grounds to explore - perfect for 2 small visitors who arrived for the day. The secret castle was a great hit as was the adventure playground at Bowhill house not far away. A perfectly relaxing time was had by all and so much better than staying in a hotel. Brilliant!!!

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine R.

12 January 2021

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Spacious house in great location

This house has it all. Beautiful garden with hot tub and bbq hut. Inside the garden room with log burner was a great place to hang out . Only 5 minutes drive to Hawick so we went every day to do walks and pick up groceries. We were able to cook a full Christmas dinner in the well stocked kitchen and enjoyed it in spacious dining room.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

19 May 2019

The perfect location for a break with friends or f

I recently spent a long weekend here with family and friends to celebrate my 60 th birthday and the house was just perfect. Beautifully clean and extremely well equipped. The house is very spacious and we loved the conservatory with the log burner, so comfortable.and cosy. The beds are very comfortable and the master bedroom and ensuite is fabulous. The outside area with its hot tub and barbecue hut adds a little something special to this holiday home. Nothing like sitting in the hot tub under the stars sipping a glass of fizz. Lots of lovely walks nearby and if you wanted to venture further afield lthere are lots of places to visit within driving distance. We hope to visit again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

11 September 2018

Stunning

This property lived up to the photos and our expectations. A fab living space and location for a relaxing break. The hot tub and BBQ 'snug' were great to add something special for both adults and kids. Thank you very much

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

21 December 2017

Fantastic stay in this idyllic house in Hawick

We had a wonderful stay here celebrating my 30th birthday in December. The house is well equipped with fires ready to light for our arrival. The house did get a little cold later in the evening but given the fierce weather that weekend it’s not surprising. Gorgeous roll top bath in the master bathroom! Sad I didn’t hae time for a second bath. Hot tub was fabulous with excellent view of the stars (pretty sure I saw a comet) Overall a wonderful time was had and I would highly recommend to friends looking to host something similar in the future. Thank you for letting us stay in your home. Merry Christmas! Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

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8/10 Good

Mark P.

7 July 2017

We booked Branxholme for a family birthday and to go to Hawick Common Riding. We all Loved it.

Plenty of space. Everyone enjoyed hot tub, barbecue hut and even a 'short game of cricket '. Would definitely book again.

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10/10 Excellent

Lesley Ann C.

6 April 2017

Tranquil, Lovely

Beautiful setting and lovely big house for a surprise birthday party for my husband. Outside barbeque and hot tub were a PLUS for everyone. Isobel on hand for any queries which was great. Highly recommended.

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10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

2 July 2016

Large homely country house.

Large country house where our family of 10 enjoyed relaxing together. Plenty of room for us all to spread out. Large conservatory was a wonderful room with log burner and lots of comfy seating. The BBQ house is a great idea and enables BBQ no matter the weather. The hot tub was GREAT HIT. Perfect holiday for a large family. Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

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10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

10 June 2015

Lovely House in idyllic setting

We had a lovely holiday, six adults, four children and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house is well equipped and the children's toys went down well. Everywhere was so homely and comfortable and we were lucky with the weather - we only needed the log burner one night - but it was very welcome. We were surprised to find that the trees surrounding the property had been cut down so the posted picture looked very different in real life but this didn't detract from the lovely grounds and meant that there were wonderful views which might otherwise have been missed. The property was very clean and everything worked and we would (indeed have) recommend this property to friends. The hot tub was much appreciated and we had a BBQ in the quaint purpose-built cabin on the first evening as the weather was so good. We went to Edinburgh Zoo as the youngest grandson is mad on Pandas - be advised, you have to book a Panda viewing slot beforehand to be sure of getting in. We also visited Edinburgh Castle and were taught how to ride broomsticks al la Harry Potter. It was Hawick's Rideout that week and 200+ horses and riders rode into town to a brass band, very unusual. We didn't eat out at all what with early bed times etc but rustled up our own meals easily enough. Most days out we took a picnic, as snacks, drinks and sandwiches can get really expensive for 10. Many thanks to Ian and Isobel for providing such a great holiday home it was just what we wanted and very good value.

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10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

6 June 2014

A beautiful house, in a stunning location!

It is a beautiful area, and great for exploring…we did Hadrian’s Wall, and a good few local walks. The house was fantastic, and even better than the great photos promised. We were very comfortable, and it was no great hardship to have to stay in all day on the one day of torrential rain. We found ourselves in the conservatory for the duration, enjoying the log burner and views! All in all, couldn’t have been better, and we particularly liked the grounds, and the proximity to the woods. It was a really nice touch for Isabelle to leave welcoming biscuits, and it was nice to speak to her about the area, and things to do. It is a lovely house, furnished to a high standard, and a credit to you.

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10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

18 September 2012

Great weeks holiday

What a perfect property for exploring the Scottish Borders from. Seven of us, two adults and five children, had a great week staying at the cottage. The weather was mixed, rain in the morning with the sun out before lunch time, giving us plenty of time to explore the area. The cottage had everything you could possibly think of, very well stocked with all the equipment you could possibly need in the kitchen. All 5 of the bedrooms are a good size and very comfortable and the en-suite bathroom is enormous. Whilst there is a formal dining room within the property we used the more comfortable table in the conservatory which is much closer to the kitchen. We spent loads of time in this area of the house, a great place to sit as a family playing cards and for the kids to sit quietly on their DSs. Of an evening we used the smaller, cosier living room watching DVDs with a roaring fire going. The property has a huge garden, regularly called the forest by our youngest niece, which was constantly buzzing with birds using the bird feeders which we kept filled including a couple of woodpeckers. There are areas to sit within the garden and a BBQ is provided for anyone wishing to dine alfresco. We had a great time, loved the cottage and it's location and would recommend it to anyone. There are plenty of places to visit without spending too long in the car including Northumberland, the scenery on the journeys in all directions is simply stunning. The cottage is in perfect condition, very clean and, as said earlier, very well equipped. The family who own it are very lucky indeed and were helpful from the initial 'phone call to enquire about availability and cost to the very last day of our holiday as we waved goodbye.

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10/10 Excellent

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15 August 2012

Fab week despite weather

Despite a pretty wet week, we were very comfortable in the house; lots of space for people to spread (conservatory the favourite), very comfy beds, plenty of towels, good showers and a well supplied kitchen. More like a home than a holiday rental. sheltered from road by trees, very private, while the partly wooded grounds were great for kids and OAPs to explore. The surrounding area was much more interesting than we expected, Hawick itself (lovely butcher's!) and places nearby. Huge park to wander round. Can thoroughly recommend Branxholm Howe.

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8/10 Good

nadine p.

27 July 2012

a week to always remember

on arrival isobel was there to meet us and show us around, we found the property very spacious and just what we needed as me and my husband were celebrating our 25th (silver wedding anniversary) with all the family, we spent most of our time in the conservatory and in the gardens which was beutifull we also had a lovely family barbecue which although the weather was rainy at times we managed as the area is undercover. the house was nice and clean and so were the beds, i would recommend this property to a freind, some us went bowling in hawick and found the people on the bowling green so freindly, some of us went horse riding at dryden riding school, a lovely place to stay and also i recommend a trip to the johnny armstrong gold and silver smiths where we had our new wedding rings made also we had a lovely chinese at jjs in hawick we had to pick it up as they could not find the house, but was really nice and good value for money i left a menu in the house. many thanks to ian whom allowed us to bring our 3 dogs. a week i will always remember, and thank you to isobel who is very sweet.

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10/10 Excellent

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3 July 2012

Al's 40th Birthday retreat

We had a wonderful week staying at Branxholme Knowe. The house had everything we needed and the grounds were beautiful. My one year old son loved exploring the gardens and as the main areas were gravel, he was out in all types of weather. Apart from sleeping, we lived in the kitchen and huge conservatory. The house was equiped to a high standard and a cot and childrens toys were a bonus. Even though there were ten of us staying, we never felt crowded. We would recommend this property to anyone to stay in.

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10/10 Excellent

Lesley W., Carrickfergus

15 May 2012

Easter Break 2012

Our extended family (6 adults, 3 children) spent a lovely relaxing week in this beautiful property. Set off the main road under 10 mins to Hawick in its own elevated grounds, surrounded by woodland, the house did not disappoint. A warm welcome greeted us from the owner, who showed us round the house and explained how the wood burner etc worked. Our request for baking utensils had also kindly been especially added to the house, which was greatly appreciated. All the bedrooms were clean, spacious and cosy; plenty of bathrooms for everyone; the lounge and conservatory great for relaxing and allowing everyone to do their own thing or all have some fun together. The kitchen is well laid out with all the essential items and the additional fridge/freezer is great with such a large party. There is also a beautiful large dining room off the hallway, however we preferred less formal eating together in the conservatory, where there is a table which could seat all 9 of us, as well as comfy sofas and chairs leading out to the lovely patio with picnic seating, BBQ and a paddock, where we rolled our eggs on Easter Monday! The only shortfall was the lack of a tumbledryer in the utility room. We had thought there was one in the house, but could not find it when we looked. There is a washing line at the far side of the stables/garden area and an indoor dryer stand but as the weather was not the best a tumbledryer would have been handy. We were familiar with the area, having stayed in the Borders for the Easter week in different locations over the last 3 years. The house is very close to Hawick, which has a large Morrison's and now also a Sainsbury's as well as local shops in the town. Down the road is the beautiful Wilton Lodge Park, where we played cricket and rounders in one of the many playing fields, pitch and putt golf,went to the children's playground and enjoyed long walks in the beautiful surroundings. An hour's drive east takes you out to Jedburgh and Coldstream, with lovely coffee houses, hotel/pub/bars, and another hour on to Northumberland and the delights of Lindisfarne or Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Branxholme Knowle is a beautiful property which we would definitely recommend as an ideal base for a family break.

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8/10 Good

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13 May 2012

Great location, and a great house.

Had a great time in this lovely house. Homely and well looked after property in a beautiful location. The area has walking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. Amenities close by, if you can pull yourself away from the comfort of the house. Would be more than happy to go back.

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10/10 Excellent

John P.

5 May 2012

Excellent Property - Highly Recommended

We have just returned from a very enjoyable stay at Branxholm Knowe. This is an ideal property for a family get-together being very spacious and suitably equipped for at least 10 people. The house was spotless and well maintained and the garden and grounds were great, not just for the adults and children but also the 2 dogs that we had with us. The huge conservatory was an added bonus and seemed to be the place where everyone congregated and its wood burning stove was easily lit and maintained on the couple of cold, damp days we experienced. The area is a beautiful, often overlooked, part of the country with several interesting towns within easy reach, would recommend Kelso, Melrose, Jedburg, Peebles and Moffat and even Edinburgh approximately 50 miles away is easily 'doable' as a day trip. Hawick with all its services is about 3 miles down the road and is a pleasant working town most noticeable for its cashmere outlets (excellent quality, though not cheap!) We also enjoyed a day at Kielder Water indulging in a little, light cycling! The owners were very friendly and co-operative and bent over backwards to accommodate us (we had to postpone for a while due to a family illness) and their communication skills couldn't have been bettered. All in all an excellent property and service which none of us would hesitate to recommend!

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10/10 Excellent

anne c.

14 March 2012

What a lovely house !!!

We stayed at Branxholm Knowe for a week and had an amazing time. We were welcomed by Isabel, who is such a lovely person. She took her time to show us around and was very sweet and helpful. The house is a very welcoming and lovely place and we were all in awe of how spacious and modern it is inside. It holds everything you need for a relaxing and wonderful vacation. The original features of the house are great as well as the big, big garden with so many different birds bringing colour to it. All the rooms in the house are just beautiful...........bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. Whe spent many hours around the fireplace in the gardenroom, chatting, playing games, just enjoying being in such a great place and felt we wanted to stay much longer that a week. We feel spoiled rotten and we have no choice but to come back ;-) !! Thank you for a lovely time !!

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10/10 Excellent

Henry W.

6 October 2011

An fantastic and well upkept traditional house

We booked the house quite late and couldn't have been happier with it. It is a traditional old house set in own woods on the side of hill. Plenty of room both inside and out. The conservatory is a fantastic space which we spent most of our time in. The house isn't overlooked and you get a great sense of getting away from it all.

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10/10 Excellent

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14 September 2011

Our stay at Branxholm Knowe

We stayed at Branxholm in June 2011, and would thoroughly recommend this as a lovely place to holiday. It is centrally placed, and an ideal base for travelling to other border towns. Although close to the A7, there was minimal road noise, and at night, it was absolutely silent. The house itself is very beautiful, with lots of period features, but all mod cons as well. The conservatory is an absolute joy, with lovely views of the garden, with lots of birds, particularly nut hatches, coming to visit. In fact, the only rooms we really used downstairs were the conservatory and the well appointed kitchen.The beds are very comfortable - most important after a hard days enjoyment. We visited the Newmill Pub/restaurant just up the road twice. We were made to feel very welcome, food was good and reasonably priced. We also found a good fish and chip shop in Hawick, but definitely not Geno's! We also had a good meal at the Mansfield Hotel in Hawick, although the service was somewhat spasmodic - good to begin with, then fell apart just before the dessert. I t was very convenient having Morrisons and Sainsburys only three miles away for shopping and petrol. We enjoyed visiting the towns of Jedburg, Kelso, and Melrose in particular - a wonderful butchers, craft shop and fabric shop here, all worthy of a visit. We would certainly recommend this property to a friend or relative, secure in the knowledge that they would not be disappointed with it. We shall certainly return here again when next we visit the borders.

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10/10 Excellent

13 June 2011

Lovely family home

We had a super week on the Scotish border in this lovely family home. Plenty of room for the children to run around. Clean and well appointed. Couldn't of wanted more from the house. 5 minutes drive from large town with plenty of shops and things to do. Thank you

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10/10 Excellent

1 May 2011

Hutchinson, Walker and Stewart Party

Our stay at Braxholme Knowe was excellent. The house was stunning and spacious even for 9 adults and 5 children (ranging from 5 months to 6 years). Ian and Isobel were very accomodating, with Ian answering any questions we had prior to our stay very promptly. The house was spotless and well maintained by Isobel but still felt very homely. We decided to bring all our own food and the kitchen was very well stocked with crockery, pots and pans for all our catering needs. The dining room table also comfortably seated all 13 of us. We were very lucky with the weather during our stay and the children certainly made the most of the garden. It was the perfect setting for our easter egg hunt which went down very well with the adults and children alike. We had a very busy few days in the Scottish Borders and couldn't believe how beautiful it was. We would recommend a trip to Traquair House for the beautiful drive alone. it was a wonderful place for our picnic with the maze and gardens perfect for the kids to expend some energy. The brewery was a bonus for the adults. We also went to East Links Family Park which was fantastic for everyone with animals, pony rides, fantastic play equipment, go karts and trampolines! We would all have no hesitation in recommending Braxholme Knowe to friends and family and we would love to return in the future. Thanks to Ian and Isobel for making the stay so wonderful!

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8/10 Good

10 April 2011

A beautiful country house

What a fantastic week we had at Branxholme. Not only did the house surpass our expectations, but there was plenty to do in the area too. The house was well equiped, clean, with plenty of space and a lovely garden. The bedrooms were huge, and the new bathroom was lovely The kitchen was ideal for cooking family dinners, and the conservatory with the wood burning stove was lovely and cosy at the end of a busy day. We particularly enjoyed visiting Kelso, and Rock UK. It would have been nice to have a pub or bar near by, but the nearest one was only open at the weekend. We had a fabulous holiday and have already booked a return visit with friends.

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10/10 Excellent

14 November 2010

What a Fab place to Stay!!!

We had a great holiday in your lovely home. Very spacious, at times you wouldn`t even have known the children were there. 7 kids and 3 mums what a blast! Great dining room as well seats 13 I think (it was just like Christmas). Kitchen had everything you need and the conservatory was amazing especially with the wood burner stove. We had 3 six year olds, a 9 year old, 12 year old, 14 and 15 year old and they all loved it. We will definitely be back. From Corrine,Friends and Family.

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10/10 Excellent

15 September 2010

graet holiday

Had a fantastic holiday with my family this August excellent accommadation, really good facillities.Ideal with the two dogs(secure garden area). Excellent location for sight seeing.Thanks very much Ian and Isobel,we will be back.

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