Aikwood Tower

Holiday home • Selkirk, Scotland

A 500-year-old, grade A listed property, restored and renovated in sumptuous contemporary style. Steeped in history and set in a stunning landscape, this unique property will create a warm and welcoming holiday to remember.

  • Sleeps up to 10
    Bedrooms 5
    Bathrooms 5

Dog friendly

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About this home

Once the home of the infamous Border Reivers as they protected “The debatable lands” between Scotland and England, Aikwood Tower has seen plenty of history and adventure through the centuries.

Now it’s yours to enjoy.

Step through the west door in the sheer, rugged walls and you’ll be amazed by the contrasting interior, with five-star interiors and contemporary boutique accommodation.

The roaring great hall fire is the centre point, while each of the five bedrooms is filled with luxuries, including sumptuous Duxiana beds and their own individual en-suites.

On the Ground Floor you will find the kitchen complete with Aga, electric cooker and hob, microwave, three fridges and one freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Everything you need for those family meals and communal breakfasts

The games room will give the family endless hours of fun with table tennis table and french doors to garden.

Moving on to the first Floor you enter the Great hall, with open fire in feature inglenook fireplace, mezzanine gallery and television room

The study is cosy with wood burning stove.

You will find a bedroom on this level with 5’ king-size zip and link bed and en-suite bathroom.

Second Floor you have the Master bedroom, with a 6’ super-king size zip and link bed and en-suite bathroom and the family bathroom

Third Floor you have two more bedrooms, a wet room, with shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom
With 5’ king-size zip and link bed and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom
With a 4’6 double bed and en-suite bathroom.

Fourth Floor
Bedroom
With 5′ king-size zip and link bed and en-suite shower room.

The fully enclosed walled garden and orchard is a delight complete with garden furniture, wooden Wendy house, summer house with outdoor games. Weber barbecue. Hot tub available on request.

Once you’ve explored, you’ll be able to relax in the comfort of the great hall and even take advantage of the services of a private chef available for guests.

If you enjoy the great outdoors, you’ll be enchanted by a stay at this most magical of holiday properties.

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At a glance

  • Character property
  • Contemporary Interior
  • Idyllic setting
  • Outdoor activities
  • Peaceful village
  • Open fire(s)
  • Countryside views
  • Fun family holiday

Good to know

The local landscape offers some of the finest walking, cycling, shooting, fishing and horse riding in Scotland. At the heart of the Scottish Borders, the tower is surrounded by rolling hills, woodland trails and the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys.

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  • Sleeps up to 10
    Bedrooms 5
    Bathrooms 5

Dog friendly


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Home highlights

Home Highlight #1
Roaring fires to relax by
Home Highlight #2
Modern interiors

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Aikwood Tower

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