Riddell Estate
Scottish Borders Tourist Attraction
Riddell Estate, which has its roots in the 12th century, is a working estate with organic farming, commercial woodland, field sports and other diversified enterprises. Riddell was home to the Riddell family for 700 years until it was purchased by the Sprots in 1823 whose direct descendants, the Grant family still run it.
Points of Interest
Riddell Estate has sheep, cattle and a variety of crops. One of its key attractions is Riddell Tower, also known as the General’s Tower, which is surrounded by beautiful woodland. Riddell, in its entirety is a species-rich, bio-diverse natural environment. It is a fertile homeland to roe-deer and many native birds such as woodpeckers and herons.
The Ale River runs through the heart of Riddell, which is home to Clerklands Fly Fishery and Sealpin Gundogs. The estate lies a field away from Ian Stark Equestrian Centre and borders with Whitmuir Farm.
Self-Catering Holiday Cottage
Riddell Estate has a self-catering holiday cottage, which sleeps up to six guests. The cottage has its own kennel and is surrounded by views of green fields and sheep, next to the Ale River and located down a quiet private track. Please get in touch for availability and pricing.
Contact Riddell Estate
Riddell Estate
Riddell House
Lilliesleaf
Roxburghshire
TD6 9JP
01835 870 309
Whitmuir Farm Cottages
Holiday Cottages in the Scottish Borders
Set between Melrose and Selkirk, the Whitmuir Estate offers a range of self-catering holiday cottages in the Scottish Borders. Relax and unwind in the peaceful surroundings of the Ale Water Valley, taking in the beauty of nature on the reserve. There’s also no shortage of local activities to enjoy during your stay at Whitmuir Farm, from scenic countryside walks to cycling routes and golfing facilities. Contact Whitmuir Farm directly to book your Scottish holiday cottage today!
Contact Whitmuir Farm
Whitmuir Farm Holiday Cottages
Whitmuir
Selkirk
TD7 4PZ
Call: 01835 822277
Email: whitmuir@aol.com
Synton Mains Estate
Holiday Cottages & Golf Driving Range
Synton Mains is a beautiful country estate with its very own 10-bay golf driving range and small private loch with the River Ale running through the Valley. The estate is centrally located for a number of activities in the Scottish Borders, as well as sporting pursuits, festivals, historic houses, castles and interesting gardens. For those seeking peace and tranquillity, there is an abundance of fawn and flora on your doorstep. Why not take the train from Edinburgh to Galashiels and take in the stunning scenery along the way?
Opening Times
Driving Range only: Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day
Holiday Cottages: Open all year
Contact Synton Mains Farm
Synton Mains Farm
Ashkirk
Selkirk
Scottish Borders
TD7 4PA
01750 32388 or 07974 706194
Email: info@syntonmains.com
Sandystones B&B
Bed & Breakfast in the Scottish Borders
Experience life on a working farm with a stay at Sandystones B&B in the Scottish Borders. The farm is home to Aberdeen Angus cattle and organic free-range hens, as well as a variety of crops, Kune Kune pigs and even llamas! Situated between Jedburgh and St Boswells, Sandystones is the perfect base for exploring the Scottish Borders, from historic castles to country houses and medieval abbeys. Families are very welcome to stay and stabling for horses is available.
Opening Times
Closed Christmas & Easter
Contact Sandystones B&B
Sandystones
Ancrum
Jedburgh
TD8 6UP
01835 830507
Email: philly.lee@hotmail.co.uk
New Woll Estate
Woll Golf Course, Restaurant & Holiday Cottages
New Woll Estate is home to the Woll Golf Course, restaurant and holiday cottages, perfect for a relaxing break in the Scottish Borders. With luxury self-catering houses overlooking the golf course, they form the most popular golf resort in the Borders. But, you don’t need to play golf to enjoy a break at the Estate. Visit the award-winning restaurant, which serves high-quality homemade meals using fine local produce. Known as a place to celebrate with friends and family, enjoy the steak nights, Sunday Roasts, snacks, coffee, bring the children or a romantic setting to dine or even get married!
Scottish Borders Golf Course
The golf course itself is an 18-hole parkland course following the gentle contours of the Ale Water Valley with mature trees and water features. The peaceful atmosphere and natural environment of the Estate, combined with the first-class facilities and course ensure guests get the most out of their experience.
Opening Times
Open 7 days a week, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Contact New Woll Estate
New Woll Estate
Ashkirk
Selkirkshire
TD7 4PE
For Restaurant and golf bookings please call 01750 32711
For Accommodation bookings please call 01750 32799
Email: info@wollgolf.co.uk
Sealpin Gundogs
Gundog Training in the Scottish Borders
Sealpin Gundogs are professional gundog training kennels in the Scottish Borders, based at Riddell Estate. They produce trained Labradors, as well as Cocker and Springer Spaniels, and have B&B accommodation available on Riddell Estate for training holidays. Sealpin offer individual and group training sessions for clients with their dogs. They also have a stud service across the three breeds and house client’s dogs for residential training. Joe Hipwell runs the gundog kennels and demonstrates the Sealpin team at the Royal Highland Show, Scottish Game Fair and many other events.
Sealpin has a holiday cottage at Riddell Estate, which sleeps up to six guests. The cottage has its own kennel and is surrounded by views of green fields and sheep, next to the Ale River and located down a quiet private track. Please get in touch for availability and pricing.
Opening Times
Every day 7am – 7pm.
Visits/sessions by appointment only.
Contact Sealpin Gundogs
07731 538941
Clerklands Fly Fishing
Trout Fishing in the Scottish Borders
Clerklands Fly Fishery is a beautiful loch in the Scottish Borders, which is around 4 acres in size and up to 25ft deep in places. It provides a tranquil place to fish for trout in Scotland and have a relaxing day. Set within the Riddell Estate, the Clerklands Fishery lies about 5 minutes’ drive from Selkirk and 10 minutes from Hawick. Travel time from Edinburgh is around 1 hour and from Newcastle, around 1.5 hours. The Fishery has a good number of Wild Brown trout for sporting purposes only and Rainbow and Blue trout are stocked regularly, up to double figures in size.
Self-Catering Holiday Cottage
If you don’t want to stray far from the fishing, Clerklands have a holiday cottage less than 200m from the lake. This single-storey house has two en-suite double bedrooms and underfloor heating. You can almost cast from your bedroom window!
Opening Times
8:30 – Dusk
Open all year round
Contact Clerklands Fly Fishery
Clerklands Fly Fishery
Mandarin House
Clerklands
Melrose
TD6 9JR
01835 870519 or 07732 775845