Self Catering Accommodation
Stay at Howford House
Howford sits in an elevated and private position overlooking the River Tweed and in the heart of the Tweed Valley.
Set amidst the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, 5 miles from the picturesque market town of Peebles and 50 minutes to Edinburgh, this is a relaxed country home that sleeps up to 18 people and is suitable for family gatherings, reunions, celebrations and small weddings which can be held at neighbouring Traquair House.
Part of the Traquair Estate, Howford is a reasonably flat 1.2 mile walk along a quiet road to Traquair, Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited House, which offers a range of exclusive offers to guests staying at Howford; including an exclusive dining experience in the eighteenth century Dining Room, use of the tennis court, 2 for 1 entry to the house and free entry to the grounds, maze and Walled Garden Cafe.
9 Bedrooms & 5 Bathrooms
The house has recently been renovated and is furnished with antique furniture and a stunning collection of modern art. Still retaining many of their original features, the rooms are large and spacious with an elegant Drawing Room and snug downstairs, formal Dining Room and large farmhouse kitchen complete with aga as well as electric cooker. There is also a large utility room with ample spacing for washing and drying clothes.
Upstairs there are 5 well apportioned bedrooms all with luxurious beds including a four poster and a further 2 bedrooms in the rear wing all with large zip and link beds that can be converted to twins or king size doubles. On the third floor there are two large attic rooms with their own bathroom that can sleep up to 4 people, ideal for children or teenagers who want to be self contained.
On the ground floor there is a fully accessible bedroom with a ramp to entrance and accessible shower/bathroom. The ground floor is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Features & Facilities
| Features & Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free Wifi | Dogs welcome | In house catering available if required |
| Short Breaks | TV Freeview channels | Washing machine/drying facilities |
| Housekeeping service if required | Open fire - starter supply of logs | DVD player |
| Disabled Access | Large spacious garden | Aga/Electric cooker/microwave |
| Baby Grand Piano | Hairdryers in rooms | Welcome basket |
| Free entry to Traquair Grounds | Use of tennis court | Garden Furniture/BBQ |
Pricing & Availability
Howford House is available for let throughout the year. For pricing and availability please contact Traquair House direct.
Email: enquiries@traquair.co.uk or telephone: 01896 830323
An online calendar available here
Please note we let Friday – Friday where possible. Check in 4pm and Check out 10am.
Full week stays only in July and August.
We are also pleased to take enquiries for short breaks and wedding parties during Low and Mid Season. The following pricing would apply.
The following is a guide to pricing in 2027/28 per weekly rental effective from 1st November 2026.
Please contact us directly to enquire.
| Season | Weekly Price | 4/5 Nights | 2/3 Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season (From 8th January to 19th March, and 22nd October to 21st December) | £3,270.00 | £2,452.50 | £2,125 |
| Mid Season (From 19th March - 2nd July, and 27th August - 22nd October) | £3,500 | £2,625 | £2,300 |
| High Season (From 3rd July - 28th August) | £3,900 | N/A | N/A |
| Christmas 2027 (22nd - 29th December) | £4,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Christmas 2028 (23rd - 30th December) | £4,000 | N/A | N/A |
| New Year 2027 (29th December - 5th January) | £4,200 | N/A | N/A |
| New Year 2028 (30th December - 6th January) | £4,200 | N/A | N/A |
Dine at Traquair
If you are celebrating a family gathering, birthday or anniversary why not take advantage of a very special dining experience at Traquair House during your stay.
You may book an evening at Traquair for that includes dinner in our eighteenth century Dining Room that seats up to 22 people around the main table and drinks can be taken beforehand in the High Drawing Room. With dinner served by candlelight this is a truly authentic and unique evening for a very special occasion.
The Dining Experience package can be viewed here and contact us if you would like further details.
Local Area
There are a wealth of amenities and attractions nearby including the world famous mountain biking forest of Glentress, an 18 hole championship golf course at nearby Cardrona and 9 hole course at Innerleithen; wonderful walking including access to the Southern Upland Way; trout and salmon fishing in season; leisure cycling including an off road cycle path from Innerleithen to Peebles as well as a superb range of attractions such as gardens, historic houses and border abbeys all within 30 minutes drive of the house.