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Glebe House from south, gorgeous large garden
The traditional Scottish architecture and the peaceful setting of this lovely family house makes it the perfect place to unwind.
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30' Drawing room with log fire, TV, video, DVD, CD player
Handsomely and comfortably furnished 30' drawing room with a log fire and book lined shelves.
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Dining room seats 16, fireplace
This attractive dining room with an extending table can accommodate from 2-16 persons.
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Four Poster bed & en suite bathroom
A lovely master bedroom with its own bathroom en suite.
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one of the sunny bedrooms
Second bedroom with a double bed and plenty of space for extra bed and cots.
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winter view
Birds and wildlife abound.
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spring daffodils
Though cold outside in winter, the house is warm and cosy inside! The Spring daffodils and lambs surround the gardens. Wonderful sounds!
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part of kitchen with dining area (not seen)
The kitchen is very well equipped with small and large sized equipment so you can entertain if you wish.
Breakfast table and chairs.
Laundry equipment, drying facilities etc and a spare chest freezer (for fishers)
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football or croquet on the lawn
Plenty of space in the garden to play and relax without annoying the neighbours!
Lovely collection of flowers and shrubs.
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view to south across the stream
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Looking down on Hownam village from 'steeple'
This is a view from the top of a hill called the steeple, looking down on the tiny village of Hownam.
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These feel like mountains or are they hills?
Dere Street and St Cuthbert's Way , Southern Upland Way, 4 Abbeys Way and Pennine Way all pass nearby so it is a walkers paradise. So open and empty of people, and the air so fresh.
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Mountain biking
Bike hire is available locally, so take a map and just try it!
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checking sheep pens
This is hill farming country and it is important to use the countryside code, no litter, dogs on lead and closing gates etc.
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dogs welcome
Well behaved dogs love Glebe House too!
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view of house from approach road
This shows the Kale water, a tributary of the famous River Tweed, which flows through the garden.
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