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Eighteen Stylish Accessible Apartments set within a 2 Acre Walled Garden in the Scottish Borders. Accessibility Features

About Netherurd Garden House

Accessible self catering apartments

Netherurd Garden House, located within the stunning grounds of Netherurd Estate, Blyth Bridge, Scottish Borders.

Eighteen newly renovated apartments, set within 2 acres of Walled Garden. Just a 20-minute drive to the picturesque town of Peebles and only 1 hour drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Enjoy tranquil settings, overlooking Henderson Hills and explore nearby walking & hiking trails and cycling in the Tweed Valley. Choose from dining in the comfort of your own apartment or enjoy local Scottish cuisine in nearby restaurants and bars.

Apartment styles include Studio, Deluxe one-bedroom and Accessible Interconnecting. Our interconnecting apartments offer rise and fall bed and electric hoist equipment with separate entrances and parking.

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Apartment types

No matter which apartment type you choose, you will be living in luxury with our amazing amenities.
All our accessible self-catering offer space, comfort and flexibility. When you arrive, you will be greeted by our welcome host and shown to your apartment where you can enjoy a cuppa and a little sweet treat from us!

Video tour

Studio Apartments

Video tour

Deluxe One-bedroom Apartments

Video tour

Accessible Interconnecting Apartments

Track hoist

PAC3 Wetroom

Feedback from some of the guests who have stayed at Netherurd Garden House

“I would like to truly thank you on a very personal level for making the residential trip with our Branching Out Youths such a huge success. Your very personal welcome and undevoted attention to us all says so much about you both and the beautiful place of Netherurd.”

Pauline Grigor - CEO/ General Manager

The Bothy is unrecognisable, well done!

Denise Spence CBE - CEO Girlguiding Scotland

The room space was perfect for the two of us. We enjoyed sitting out in the garden. It was great seeing swallows flying around the building. When we were there it was just the two of us so it was lovely and quiet. We look forward to returning in the future.

Google Review by MSTE

Thank you so much for allowing us to use your amazing venue.

You have created an incredible facility with a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all. It truly was a pleasure to view it.

John Currie -SSAFA

Guests during the 2023 Cycling World Championships

Really nice and relaxing homely vibes.

Beautiful and very spacious apartments, you guys have thought of everything.

Wonderful staff willing to help with anything including finding local providers and suppliers!

USA Cycling Team Comments

Netherurd Garden House is one of Scotland’s secret ‘jewels in the crown’ and a personal favourite.

Paul J Ralph, FRSA - Euans Guide Inclusive Tourism Specialist & Access Consultant

Such a fantastic facility! Families or groups. Fully accessible with a tracking hoist and easy access to the carer’s room. Management will truly go above and beyond to cater to each individual’s need!

Staff members also feel like they are on holiday

Ashley Thomson - Positive Paths

Just to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Netherurd Garden House.  What an amazing facility and great hospitality. 

The setting was perfect for our workshop and allowed us to both relax and work in great comfort.  

Don Williamson Chief Executive at Shared Care Scotland

We booked a few nights in a one bedroom apartments in Netherurd and had a great holiday. The staff are very friendly and helped make our stay even more enjoyable. There are eighteen apartments in total, four of which are one bedroom apartments, two are adaptable interconnecting rooms with electric hoists and rise and fall beds, the rest are spacious studios.

Euans Guide Review by Low477

Provider and organisations who have stayed at Netherurd Garden House

Floorplan

We have 3 main room types at Netherurd Garden House.

Studio Apartments (12)

Deluxe one bedroom apartments (4)

Accessible interconnecting apartments (2)

Main hall

Deluxe one bed apartment

Wing kitchen

Studio apartment

Demonstration kitchen

Accessible interconnecting apartment

Accessible outdoor toilet

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History of Netherurd estate

In 1942 Netherurd Estate was acquired by Major Edward Thomson, an Edinburgh shipping business owner.

Thomson had previously bought the neighbouring estate of Castlecraig which had been used as an auxiliary hospital for war wounded. His wife Betty was the first leader of the West Linton Guides in 1924.

In 1944 Edward and Betty allowed the Girl Guide Association Scotland (now known as Girlguiding Scotland) to use Netherurd House and garden for a nominal rent. In 1952 he gave the house and part of the grounds to Girlguiding Scotland outright as a training centre. Edward Thomson died in 1977 and Betty a year later. They had no children.

The owners of Netherurd Garden House have a successful background in short-term holiday rentals in Edinburgh city centre.

In March 2020, when the first COVID-19 lockdown was announced, many health and social care companies were left with no way to provide support to their Service Users, due to venues and community properties closing.

The owners of Netherurd Garden House responded to the pandemic situation in collaboration with two care companies that provide community-based support.

Their goal was to retrofit several of their short-term rental properties to serve as respite units where carers could take Service Users to provide life skills and activities.

Today, the owners have carefully designed and renovated Netherurd Garden House and transformed the Garden House and Grounds to offer a unique experience for inclusive accessible holiday destinations for families and groups.