Accommodation
The Palace has been lovingly restored and rebuilt over a period of two years resulting in its present splendid specifications. The Palace accommodation consists of a lounge with stone fireplace and log burning stove. There is also a TV with Freeview and a DVD/CD player) but you may prefer to take in the wonderful views of the valley which can be enjoyed from the window seat.
The fully fitted kitchen is of a beautiful quality and features wood flooring, granite worktops and the original porcelain ‘Belfast’ sink. The kitchen leads to the stone floored utility room which houses the central heating boiler, dishwasher, washer dryer and fridge – with a stable door leading out to the stone patio area complete with herbs and outside furniture.
The bathroom, which has a traditional 3-piece suite with shower, has been fully tiled with white Greek marble tiles and has an unusual marmoleum floor design. There is also a small stone floored dining area which has a most picturesque cast iron arched feature window with diamond panes, dating from the 19th century.
On the way upstairs to the two bedrooms, you pass another arched window containing a stained glass design commemorating King Charles Faa Blythe’s Coronation Crown and a small patch of tartan glass that captures the beautiful afternoon sun.
The main bedroom features a wrought iron double bed while the second bedroom has a single bed which houses a second pull out bed if required. Both bedrooms have the most breathtaking views – south, over the Bowmont Valley and north across to the church, Town Yetholm and the valley beyond.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn but has the benefit of a Selkirk stone patio area and a cobbled path.
The Lodge (our small lockable outhouse) is a handy storage area and contains bicycles for your use. There is off-street parking for one car.
At the southwest corner of the garden is the summerhouse; this is actually an old railway station waiting room which was rescued many years ago and lovingly restored. It features a very comfortable curved bench and of course, to follow the theme of the house, there are coloured leaded windows in its door. The views over the valley are wonderful and the atmosphere peaceful, making it a lovely place to read or relax.
This is perfect walking country - we are right on the Pennine Way - and dogs are welcome.
The fully fitted kitchen is of a beautiful quality and features wood flooring, granite worktops and the original porcelain ‘Belfast’ sink. The kitchen leads to the stone floored utility room which houses the central heating boiler, dishwasher, washer dryer and fridge – with a stable door leading out to the stone patio area complete with herbs and outside furniture.
The bathroom, which has a traditional 3-piece suite with shower, has been fully tiled with white Greek marble tiles and has an unusual marmoleum floor design. There is also a small stone floored dining area which has a most picturesque cast iron arched feature window with diamond panes, dating from the 19th century.
On the way upstairs to the two bedrooms, you pass another arched window containing a stained glass design commemorating King Charles Faa Blythe’s Coronation Crown and a small patch of tartan glass that captures the beautiful afternoon sun.
The main bedroom features a wrought iron double bed while the second bedroom has a single bed which houses a second pull out bed if required. Both bedrooms have the most breathtaking views – south, over the Bowmont Valley and north across to the church, Town Yetholm and the valley beyond.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn but has the benefit of a Selkirk stone patio area and a cobbled path.
The Lodge (our small lockable outhouse) is a handy storage area and contains bicycles for your use. There is off-street parking for one car.
At the southwest corner of the garden is the summerhouse; this is actually an old railway station waiting room which was rescued many years ago and lovingly restored. It features a very comfortable curved bench and of course, to follow the theme of the house, there are coloured leaded windows in its door. The views over the valley are wonderful and the atmosphere peaceful, making it a lovely place to read or relax.
This is perfect walking country - we are right on the Pennine Way - and dogs are welcome.
