TOFTCOMBS MANSION HOUSE – Home 72737 Castle
- 11 bedrooms
- 24 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
TOFTCOMBS MANSION HOUSE – Home 72737
- Castle
- 11 bedrooms
- sleeps 24
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Relax in luxury in the Scottish Borders and have the run of your very own mansion house within 10 acre private grounds. Close to Edinburgh and Glasgow . Exclusive use for only you and your guests. Can be staffed on request. Toftcombs is a truly delightful, classic country mansion house with views across the stunning Scottish Borders countryside, yet only 26 miles from Edinburgh. This wonderful Baronial style red sandstone country house, was once the former home of the Gladstone Family made famous by Prime Minister William Gladstone. Set in 10 acres of grounds the beautifully furnished home has a classic country house feel with a modern twist. Toftcombs provides elegant surroundings with all the luxury and comfort of a stately home. Yet it still retains a very relaxed homely feel . Several formal sitting rooms/ dining rooms with open fires, huge entertaining kitchen with large farmhouse table/ aga and traditional ovens. Music room with piano, drum kit , guitar and microphone. Billiard room . Large reception hall with minstral gallery above . Laundry room , office with wifi and unlimited broadband . Sky/DVD/ipod music systems. Huge four poster bed in master with en suite and turrett room . 8 double bedrooms ( 2 of which have additional singles to make family rooms ) and one single bedroom. Ideal for pets with separate enclosed gardens and paddocks. Pets to be kept downstairs in the hard floored areas - Outside garden games and trampoline. BBQ . All linen, heating, logs, coal etc included. Great for kids with lots to do in the grounds and locally. Local village of Biggar short walk away with local village shops and quaint pubs. Golf , riding, walking , cycling all close by. Our housekeeper will meet you on arrival - we can provide afternoon tea or champagne on arrival on request . She will show you around and get you settled in - all beds made up to your requirements with towels/ linen and white company toiletries provided and then leave you to relax and enjoy your very own country retreat.11 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms provide an ideal luxury retreat for family gatherings, weddings, parties and business dinners. Available for self catering rental -where you have the run of the whole house .If however you need additional staff butler/housekeeper they can be provided on request to either stay on site or booked on an hourly basis to help with the odd lunches /dinners etc.
Further details
EXCLUSIVE USE
Refundable security deposit required.
Housekeeper will meet guests on arrival and get them settled in.
All linens/towels included/ all beds made up
Logs and coal included in price.
£10 per dog max 3
Paddock available for ponies.
Sky TV
Butler and staff avaiable
Further details indoors
Previously the house was a country house hotel so all electrical facilities including piping hot water all day ensures the first class standard that is expected from a luxury country house. From the road the impressive entrance gates, a sweeping drive leads up to the house and the fully enclosed grounds, laid out to manicured lawn, woodland and paddock with stable.
10 beautifully decorated bedrooms with 9 bathrooms, Fully equipped 36 ft kitchen with large dining table for informal meals. The aga, gas hob and smeg oven with log burning stove provide a warm cosy environment on those snowy days. Relaxing family room with Sky TV, DVD , large elegant formal lounge with open fire. The formal dining room can easily sit up to 15 with open fire and stunning views over the Hartree Hills. To accommodate larger parties the full sized billard room can accommodate over 30 dinner guests. The large graveled drive can also be used for a marquee for even larger events.
GAMES ROOM
Toftcombs provides a chance to relax and unwind in a beautiful country setting, strolling around the grounds, playing badminton and croquet on the lawn or just having an open air BBQ and glass of champagne overlooking the fine views. The full size billard room and music room with a full set of drum kit and piano can entertain children for hours. There are many walks in the area around Biggar with several golf courses nearby, shooting, riding nearby or at local livery, fishing and all the usual pursuits that the scottish borders is renowned for are moments away.
A Baronial house in 10 acres of beautiful countryside. Toftcombs is a fine country house of great Baronial and architectural merit in a private and mature setting. The magnificent well proportioned reception rooms and dining rooms are ideal for entertaining with open fires and the large reception hall with minstral gallery is ideal for hosting parties, family re-unions or corporate work events and weddings.
The accommodation sleeping up to 18 is versatile and fully modernised delivering every modern day convenience, however retaining all the period features of when it was built in 1832.
Edinburgh is only 26 miles away ( half an hour drive ) Glasgow 32 miles, Peebles 17 miles. It is within walking distance to the pretty market town of Biggar with its quaint shops and restaurants. In addition Toftcombs has the most beautiful scottish borders countryside on its doorstep.
Further details outdoors
The house is set in 10 acres of lawns, woodland, paddocks and is entered through electric gates up a long drive to a large gravel area for parking cars.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed Twin bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 5: King bed Twin bed
Bedroom 6: Full bed Twin bed
Bedroom 7: Full bed
Bedroom 8: Queen Bed 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 9: Twin bed
Bedroom 0: Full bed
Bedroom 1: Full bed - 4 Full baths, 1 Shower, 4 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Pool or snooker table
- Games room
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 13:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($627.63) £500.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the owner
Claire A.
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
– based on 53 reviews
Excellent
53 reviews
- Excellent
- 49
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Incredible Beautiful Mansion with great space Inside and outside”
I cook here for clients that are renting this wonderful house every now and then I've helped people celebrate their weddings and family gathering many times since 2018 This year in 2022 I… More
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“Spacious!”
This place was booked by another member of the group for my sister-in-law's hen do and it certainly didn't disappoint! I'll start off with it being really easy to find. Even the member… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Emily for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
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“Great House for Large Parties”
Our group of 21 people recently stayed at Toftcombs Mansion House and a great time was had by all! The bedrooms are all good sizes, as well as the communal spaces, which meant we had plenty of room f… More
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“Amazing Stay at Toftcombs!”
We had a family group of 15 traveling Scotland for 8 days, 4 staying at Toftcombs. What a beautiful home, setting, ambiance, and luxury! Our ages were 15-74— whether we were cooking or playing… More
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“Celebrating Brian's 60th birthday”
We have just celebrated my husband 's 60th birthday at the house over 2 nights. It's a wonderful place to bring family and friends together for a comfortable and cosy stay in great style. Th… More
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“Perfect for family gatherings.”
This beautiful mansion house is set off the road with lovely views from the front windows out over the hills and fields. It is very spacious, with doors leading off into so many rooms with character..… More
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“Fabulous country house for a family get together”
This was a fabulous house for a family get together. The perfect location for family travelling from various parts of central Scotland. The house exceeded expectations as did the catering service we w… More
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“Fantastic”
We stayed at the end of May & what a weekend. This is a return visit & again, we found the house to be perfect. Toftcombs is beautifully decorated & so homely & comfortable, with every… More
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“Best Party Venue Ever”
My husband booked this as a surprise for my 50th so that we could have all our friends under one roof. The house is fabulous. The bedrooms are beautiful, each with their own personal touch (ours had… More
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“A true gem!!”
We hired Toftcombs Mansion House as we were all in the area for a family wedding. Usually ones to go for a hotel, we wanted somewhere were we could relax and enjoy the bank holiday. Communication was … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Claire (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Claire (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Claire (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Claire the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Claire (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Claire (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Claire (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Claire (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Claire (the owner) a message.
If Claire (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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