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Quarryknowes
Conservatory
Lounge, opening into conservatory
Lounge, opening onto rear terrace area
Lounge
Large country kitchen / dining room
Dining area
Kitchen
Double bedroom 1, first floor
Double bedroom 2, first floor
Twin bedroom, ground floor
Twin bedroom
Rabbie Burns
Single bedroom / study downstairs
Family bath / shower room
Relax in the bathtub
The rain shower
Enclosed front garden
Terrace
Stow from the hill behind the house
Quarryknowes
An old song title !
Looking north along the Gala Water vallley
And finally, a few of our neighbours !
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps7
- 2 Bathrooms
11 Reviews of Property 87568 in Stow, United Kingdom
Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
Fantastic property
Submitted: August 18, 2010
Stayed: July 2010
As the American part of the previous review I can only second everything that was said. The home is all that is described.Very spacious rooms and garden. Beautiful scenery. The Borders attractions are all within a half hour drive in any direction. Edinburgh about 45 minutes. We liked it so much we extended our stay !! Excellent customer service and communication. We are looking forward to staying at this location again on our next visit and would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in a Borders holiday.
Owner's Response: We are really delighted that you and your friends had such a good stay in Stow, enjoying the space and comfort of the house and garden, as well as the easy access to the beautiful Border countryside and Edinburgh too. Haste ye back !
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
lovely stay in Stow
Submitted: September 29, 2012
Stayed: August 2012
We came with our family of 7 adult people from Holland and stayed for a week in this lovely house. Nice place and a lot of comfort (like at home) A big house with nice rooms but most of the times we sat together in the kitchen. We rented a car so we saw a lot of the Scottisch Borders and of course Edinburgh, the Fringe festival
In the village there was not much to do but we liked biking and walking nearby Stow
In the village there was not much to do but we liked biking and walking nearby Stow
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
Family Reunion
Submitted: June 12, 2012
Stayed: May 2012
We travelled from Australia to Scotland for my father's 90th birthday and stayed at Quarryknowes for 9 nights. Our family consisted of 3 generations and we found the house to be ideal. It is extremely comfortable, spacious and well maintained, we could not have wished for more and felt very much at home as soon as we entered the property. We spent many an evening sitting around the large kitchen table, this room always felt so cosy and welcoming. The owner had provided an abundance of information on scenic walks, restaurants, public transport and nearby towns to visit, this was very beneficial to us when planning our daily activities and we were never disappointed. The views from the house are beautiful and peaceful. We were all amazed at the fantastic scenery in and around the Scottish Borders, there was so much to do and see, all within close proximity to Stow. Quarryknowes is the ideal base when holidaying in the Borders and I highly recommend it to anyone considering a holiday in this area.
Owner's Response: Tom and I are delighted that you had such a great stay in Quarryknowes. We put a lot of effort into making the house as comfortable and easy to live in as possible, and also to providing up-to-date and relevant information on things to see and do in the area. It's fantastic for us to know that you appreciated both so much !
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
Enjoyed our stay
Submitted: October 30, 2011
Stayed: September 2011
We stayed at Quarryknowes for 4 nights at the end of September. There were 4 adults, 3 teenagers (13-16) and a dog so the house was perfect for us. The facilities were great and the house was clean and warm and had a lovely welcoming feel to it. I especially enjoyed sitting having a coffee in the window seat in the cosy country kitchen. The views from the house were fantastic and I had forgotten how beautiful the scenery was in the Scottish borders. The owner was quick to respond to any of my queries and left plenty of info in the house about things to do and see in the surrounding area. We visited a couple of towns and nearby Traquhair House and it was nice to return to Melrose as I had spent a week there in the youth hostel on a school trip 33 years ago!! The boys managed to fit in a round of golf while the girls enjoyed a coffee and home baked cakes in the local coffee shop in Stow. We even went back the next morning to buy some home baking to take back to the house and the scones were just out of the oven and still warm. We had a lovely meal in the Black Bull hotel in Lauder and they very kindly set a table for us in the bar area to allow us to bring along Raasay the dog. We chose the house due to it's location as my daughter was doing some work experience at a local pig farm, Thornielee Cottage, which was a scenic 20 minute drive away. If you happen to pass Thornielee Cottage drop in and buy some of Cath's pork sausages, they are delicious. I believe you can also buy them from the butcher/shop in Clovenfords .All in all we had a great stay at Quarryknowes and wished we could have stayed longer. The only slight disappointment we had was not being able to use the wood burning stove but this did not in any way deter from our enjoyment. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property to others or indeed returning myself.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
Holiday home to remember
Submitted: June 12, 2011
Stayed: May 2011
We had a wonderful week at Quarryknowes,would definately recommend it to anyone planning a trip to the borders.
The house is really a home, that makes such a difference to your stay.
Clean, well equipped, spacious and the views..... gorgeous!
Lots to do and see in the area, plus bonus, Edinburgh a short drive/ bus ride away, we struggled to fit it all in a week.
The owner was very helpful, providing lots of information about the house and the local area, the whole process was efficient and easy.
This house and the Scottish Borders not to be missed!!
The house is really a home, that makes such a difference to your stay.
Clean, well equipped, spacious and the views..... gorgeous!
Lots to do and see in the area, plus bonus, Edinburgh a short drive/ bus ride away, we struggled to fit it all in a week.
The owner was very helpful, providing lots of information about the house and the local area, the whole process was efficient and easy.
This house and the Scottish Borders not to be missed!!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: We are delighted you had such a great holiday in the house, in Stow, in the Borders !
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
Indian Summer at Quarryknowes
Submitted: October 3, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
We enjoyed our stay here and even this late in the year, basked in warm autumn sunshine. Felt as if we were staying in a friend's house,because of all the comforts and homely touches. Only drawback as far as we were concerned was the proximity to the busy roadway and the steepness of surrounding garden - young children had to stay indoors. The conservatory was such a bonus; we loved spending time there. Helpful responses to email enquiries was much appreciated.. A visit to the cafe in the village is a must - friendly welcome and mouth-watering home baking!
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: For spring 2011 we will have the flat, south facing grassy area to the front of the house fenced-in and gated, suitable for younger children to play outside, or for bigger ones to play badminton or football ! The garden to the back and sides of the house is indeed steep with many mature trees. Steps and sloping pathways lead to a stile over the garden fence which gives access to the fields and hills behind.
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
Family holiday for seven
Submitted: September 5, 2010
Stayed: August 2010
We all had a fantastic time in this wonderful house - there was something for everybody and enough space for us not to get under each others feet!
The village is charming and the bus to Edinburgh runs from just outside - easy!
All the children want to live here permanently (and the adults wouldn't mind either).
The village is charming and the bus to Edinburgh runs from just outside - easy!
All the children want to live here permanently (and the adults wouldn't mind either).
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
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The house was perfect
Submitted: August 20, 2010
Stayed: July 2010
We had a very good stay in Stow. The house was perfect and we found everything we needed. It was very kind of Stephanie to visit us the first day. We enjoyed not only the city of Edimburg and the borders landscapes, but also the kindness of scottish people.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
Our week at quarryknowes cottage.
Submitted: July 27, 2010
Stayed: June 2010
First of all i would like to say a big thank you for letting your lovely cottage to us. My husband met two friends on the x box about a year ago and we decided to get togather ,my husband his two friends and three wives . We had a really fantastic holiday in scotland in your cottage and even though we were complete strangers got on really well . Three seperate couples ,one from America, one from England and one from scotland . The cottage was lovely, clean ,with some beautiful views , and very spacious ,we enjoyed getting togather at night around the camp fire and talking and having a laugh. I would certianly reconmend the cottage to any- body who needed to get away from it all and de-stress . It was a holiday that none of us will forget and really enjoyed it, my husband and i are concidering coming back next year . The cottage and scotland are high on my list as one of the best holidays weve had . Thank you agian for everything if it wasnt for you and your cottage we would never had meet the four good friends we now have made.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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Beautiful country house in village, ideal base to explore Edinburgh & Borders
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p87568
+44 01578730247
Stow
Scottish Borders
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The house is the best appointed we ever stayed at
Submitted: March 28, 2010
Stayed: June 2009
Thanks so much. I didn´t get a chance to thank you for letting us stay in your lovely house. We had a great time and your house is definitely the best appointed we
ever stayed at. I loved all the art work, the great books and the music. We even
had a few hot days...
ever stayed at. I loved all the art work, the great books and the music. We even
had a few hot days...
Helpful votes: 4/5
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