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The Grain Store, as the name suggests, is a charming former granary that is part of a converted 19th century stone farm steading that occupies a peaceful setting in the Scottish Borders, close to the mountain biking mecca of Innerleithen (3 miles).
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 3/4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: SL0000096 |
On entry the combined, open plan living area allows for cosy times to be spent curled up in front of the wood-burning stove and meals to be enjoyed together whilst swapping stories of the day’s adventures. This lovely bright room has a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout and great views out to the leafy garden.
Stairs from the sitting room lead upstairs to the comfy double bedroom and smart shower room with walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a flexible layout with a single bed and trundle bed that pulls out from underneath so that it can be configured as either a single or a twin room.
From the generous parking area a path leads down to the house with its lush, vibrant garden where the delightful patio seating area by the front door allows the surroundings to be fully appreciated. The caretaker lives alongside so is on hand for any queries but is also happy to leave guests to enjoy the peace and quiet. Care should be taken with children as the garden is not enclosed and it is possible to access the road.
It is a short wander from the garden down to a small burn about 150 metres away where the banks are a lovely, tranquil place to enjoy the sun whilst keeping an eye out for the dippers and herons that frequent the burn.
The Southern Upland Way long distance walking route runs from Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway over to Cockburnspath on the eastern coast of the Scottish Borders covering 214 miles in total. As the walk passes right by the property it is easy to head off into the rolling hills to properly explore.
If mountain biking is on the agenda the house is ideally located with the Elibank (4 miles) forestry trails to try out as well as the choice of two amazing 7stanes mountain biking centres at Innerleithen (3 miles) and Glentress (7.5 miles) with cycle hire available at both.
Innerleithen is the place for supermarket shopping or a wander around the other interesting shops that are dotted around. The Traquair Arms Hotel makes a handy stop off point for lunch, dinner or a delicious, traditional Sunday roast and the Robert Smail’s Victorian Letterpress Printing Works, a working Victorian print works, runs tours and fascinating letterpress workshops.
The Borders have many historical points of interest with everything from stately homes to impressive castles to visit. Take a tour around Traquair House (1.75 miles), Scotland’s oldest continually inhabited house that has been lived in for over 900 years and is now home to the current Lady of Traquair. The maze in the grounds is great fun and a good chance to test out the old sense of direction and there is a brewery on site that produces tasty real ales.
With horse riding, hill walking, golf and fishing being just some of the many activities nearby, the Scottish Borders certainly has something for everyone. If a day in the city beckons the train station in Galashiels (14.5 miles) makes it easy to head up to the gorgeous capital Edinburgh where the possibilities are endless.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Open plan living area with TV, wood-burning stove, electric oven, electric hob, fridge with ice box, microwave etc.
Upstairs
Double bedroom
Second bedroom (can be configured as a single or twin room)
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £30 of electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by electric panel heaters and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (can be intermittent). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 14/02/2025 to 17/02/2025
From 07/02/2025 to 10/02/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 31/01/2025 to 03/02/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 24/01/2025 to 27/01/2025
From 17/01/2025 to 20/01/2025
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £395.00 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £450.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £495.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £450.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £495.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £550.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £495.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £550.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £595.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £495.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £450.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £495.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £395.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £550.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £550.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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The Grain Store is a cosy comfortable cottage in a lovely location, very well placed to explore the Borders. The caretak...
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the Borders. We’d be delighted to ...
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My friend and I enjoyed a long weekend hill walking in this very cosy 2 bed cottage. Contained all the amenities for sel...
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Delightful small cottage in a tucked away spot but with easy access to Innerleithen for shopping etc. Caretaker Ishy wa...
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A comfortable and well-equipped cottage in beautiful countryside.
Very peaceful.
Wonderful wee cottage in a great rural location. Central for travelling the borders and the landlady was lovely! We'll b...
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We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.
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