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Special Birthday/ Anniversary weekend
The house has been finished to a very high quality with exceptional attention to detail.
Oct 3, 2019
Excellent place
Staying in Five Turrets is like reliving history in a very modern way, the contrast of historical exterior and modern interior.
Sep 13, 2019


Fly Fishing | Selkirk
Book fly fishing on the Tweed with our expert and we'll arrange instruction, equipment and permits. Salmon, sea trout, trout, grayling.
Aug 28, 2019
Amazing property
Such a beautiful house, plenty of space for a large family to spread out, gorgeous views, and everything you could need in the kitchen.
Aug 11, 2019
Beautiful House Great Location
We stayed at the 5 Turrets for a local wedding and couldn’t have picked a better place to stay
All the bedrooms were very comfortable
Jul 12, 2019


Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours
Serenity Farne Island boat tours: seals, puffins, whales and a crew who really do know their stuff.
Jun 15, 2019
Great place to stay in lovely location
The house is very impressive with every room configured to a high spec.
Jun 10, 2019
Super stylish base for exploring the Borders
It took a while to find a self catering rental that departed from the traditional Scottish/tartan look, and it was worth the search.
May 14, 2019
Beautiful Easter Weekend in the most beautiful home
The design of the house is just stunning and the owners have thought of everything
Apr 22, 2019


The Sunday Times names The Five Turrets in its top 25 UK holiday cottages
"Five Turrets is decorated with the owners’ landscape shots and wall hangings, with flair stamped all over their bright furnishings and...
Apr 14, 2019
Like a palace in the Borders
Like a palace" was like the description when friends left after staying there in this super, beautifully furnished accommodation.
Mar 14, 2019


The Guardian of Scotland
For centuries the place where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland remained a mystery. But it's a mystery no more. In 1297...
Mar 11, 2019


Roman in the gloamin
The Romans never conquered Scotland. But that doesn't mean they were strangers to the land north of Hadrian's Wall, as a visit to the...
Mar 5, 2019


Pssst! Can you keep a secret?
Our new video showcases the unsung Scottish Borders. For many tourists, Scotland is simply the Highlands and Edinburgh. But they're...
Mar 2, 2019


The Eildon Hills: in the land of the elves.
A short but bracing walk taking in all three Eildon Hills and including the Roman signalling station on Eildon Hill North. It's also the...
Feb 16, 2019


The Duchess's Drive: forest, moor and a castle.
A scenic hike around the Bowhill estate, taking in Newark Castle. 7 miles Start from the car park at Bowhill. Head up through the trees,...
Feb 16, 2019


The Haining: a gentle lochside stroll through the woods
A gentle stroll from The Five Turrets around the The Haining loch in Selkirk. 2 miles. 45 mins. Turn right out of The Five Turrets and up...
Feb 16, 2019


The Three Brethren: peak perfection
An energetic 12.5 mile walk from The Five Turrets in Selkirk, along the Ettrick Water, up through forestry to The Three Brethren and then...
Feb 16, 2019


Go West: a Selkirk circular walk
A lovely seven mile circular walk from The Five Turrets out through The Haining to Bowhill before turning for home past the site of the...
Feb 15, 2019


Sawday’s: inspected and selected
We’re quite chuffed to have been selected to feature in Alastair Sawday’s guide to the world’s best - and quirkiest - places to stay....
Feb 15, 2019
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