ALNWOOD Stunning detached house set in private woodland | House in Hawick

10.0 (18 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  9 Guests
Chesters House | ALNWOOD Stunning detached house set in private woodland

5 Bedroom House in Chesters, Hawick

Alnwood is a beautifully presented, secluded detached house set in ten acres of mixed woodland. Located in the Scottish Borders, midway between Edinburgh and Newcastle airports, the accommodation has a spacious, relaxed feel with multiple access to the great outdoors. The downstairs areas are large and welcoming – perfect for socialising!
This unique Scottish Country House is ideal for family and friend celebrations, with ample space for parking, relaxation and privacy.

An elevated, south facing decked area greets you on arrival. The seating area is ideal for summer drinks and has spectacular undisturbed views over the glorious hills

The ground floor comprises of a generous hallway with access to the sitting room, kitchen/diner, utility room, wet room and bedroom 5.

The sitting room is a most comfortable and welcoming family space. Windows on three sides and sliding patio doors flood the room with natural light. There is a log stove (logs, kindling and firelighters provided) gives a homely atmosphere.

The kitchen layout is ideal for social gatherings with distinct areas to cook, eat and chat. Marble work surfaces throughout and a central island give a rustic farmhouse feel.

Bedroom 5, containing two single beds, is situated next to a bespoke wet room, clad in Italian stone tiles with under floor heating, a shower and toilet. This room is suitable for those with limited mobility as there is a ramp from the utility room leading outdoors (please not that this room in not fitted with grab rails.)

An oak staircase leads you to the first floor landing where you can access bedrooms 1-4 and a family bathroom. All bedrooms have stunning views of the local farm and woodland.

This house is ideal for those who love the countryside. There is a rich diversity of wildlife including; badgers, roe deer, rabbits, hare, squirrels etc. There is also an abundance of nesting birds, too many to list! The wildlife pond supports frogs, newts, toads, dragonflies etc. – care should be taken to minimise disruption to the wildlife.
If it’s stars you like? Due to limited light pollution, the skies are truly spectacular on clear evenings.

Guests have full access to the house, garden and woodland.
The pond area is fenced off for safety but accessible via gate.
Facilities for infants include travel cot and high chair (please provide your own bedding for the cot.)

No smoking
Max of two small, well behaved dogs allowed (with prior agreement), charge £20 per dog.
No stag or hen parties.Hopefully this will improve in the future.
Bath sheets and hand towels are provided for guests along with hand soap.
Hair dryers are supplied.
There is plenty of parking situated to the front of the house.

ALNWOOD Stunning detached house set in private woodland is located in Chesters. ALNWOOD Stunning detached house set in private woodland provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Kitchen, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Internet, Kitchen, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

ALNWOOD Stunning detached house set in private woodland has 5 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Chesters has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Chesters, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Front entrance ramp
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Entertainment
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Table tennis
  • Foosball table
  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games
General
  • English
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch or lanai
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) note from host: maximum of 2 well behaved, small dogs, £20 per dog pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number sll000255 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: SLL000255

Reviews

Melanie R.
Jul 10, 2025 11:16:17 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Wonderful place, both the house and the grounds. The host was very accommodating and we were able to bring both our dogs and my son in his wheelchair. We would definitely like to rebook.
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