Title: FAIRNINGTON EAST WING - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # FAIRNINGTON EAST WING - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82830000/82826500/82826437/324474bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82830000/82826500/82826437/73136aed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82830000/82826500/82826437/6e6e0453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82830000/82826500/82826437/106086a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82830000/82826500/82826437/6c938aa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience rural living at Fairnington East Wing, where history and natural beauty combine. Enjoy the upside-down layout offering spectacular views from the first-floor open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area, and sitting room featuring Smart TV. Relax in one of two ground-floor bedrooms or unwind in the large bathroom with walk-in shower. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### FAIRNINGTON EAST WING - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Rural living and rich, rancorous history combine at this elegant Borders home beside a working farm — one whose upside-down living arrangement entails spectacular views. After days spent exploring, return to light-filled living areas and the comfort of a four-poster bed In 1777, Robert Rutherford — of the Borders' longstanding Clan Rutherford - was declared a Baron of the Russian Empire by Catherine the Great, and bestowed with wealth. Soon returning home to Scotland, he purchased the 1,400-acre estate of Fairnington and set about becoming a liberal landlord. That tradition continues today, as the current owners have opened their private eastern wing to guests. GROUND FLOOR Access door into hallway with bench seat and hanging space. Bathroom with large walk-in shower with rainforest head and separate mixer, bath with shower/tap mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC. Bedroom one (one step up from hallway) with king size four poster bed, side tables, closet with hanging rail (not full height), window seat and decorative fireplace. Bedroom two with zip and link beds which can be configured to a 5’2” king size or 2’6” twin, side tables, wardrobe with hanging space and separate drawer. FIRST FLOOR Three-quarter turn staircase to first floor – no handrail. Open plan living space comprising: Kitchen with large fridge/freezer, induction hob, electric oven, full size dishwasher, microwave. Note – there is a washing machine on the ground floor. Dining space with seating for four. The table is extendable and can accommodate up to six guests for dining if required. Sitting room with two large sofas, Smart TV (please note Wi-fi limitations at this time – this can be used for streaming if only one device is used). OUTSIDE Rear courtyard (shared with the owners) with parking. Bench seat. No barbecue. Outside storage can be made available for bikes, fishing rods and outdoor kit. To the side of the property is a lawned area with picnic bench and rural views. PARKING Parking for two to three cars in the rear courtyard. BABIES & CHILDREN Babies and children are welcome. A travel cot and high chair are available on request. Should guests require any other equipment for babies or children, the owners would be pleased to try and assist. DOGS Sorry, dogs are not permitted at Fairnington East Wing. GUEST AMENITIES Bed linen and towels are provided, along with hand soaps and shower wash. The duvets are feather and down. Pillows are feather filled (hypoallergenic alternatives provided upon request). A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom. WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE Wi-Fi speed is very limited. Generally this is suitable for emails and internet browsing, however basic streaming is possible if using one device at a time only. Fibre broadband will be available in 2023. Mobile reception is generally good with 4G. HEATING Heating is via a ground source heat pump. Heating can be thermostatically controlled throughout the property. GUEST PRIVACY It is important to note that the East Wing directly adjoins Fairnington House which is occupied by the owners. While the owners are on hand to help guests with any aspect of their stay, they are very respectful of guest privacy. First erected in the early 1500s as a bastel house - a typical, fortified farm designed to repel plundering Border Reivers - Fairnington's first incarnation was mostly destroyed in 1544 during the ‘Rough Wooing', when English garrisons repeatedly raided Scottish territory to try and enforce Prince Edward's marriage to an infant Mary Queen of Scots. It was rebuilt and extended amid the 17th and 20th centuries. Part of the main house — but not overlooked and boasting its own entrance — Fairnington East Wing contains two ground-floor bedrooms. A vast, richly-designed main suite utilises the old master's office, with original wood panelling (and a very solid safe) surrounding porcelain vases and a mahogany four-poster bed. The second, smaller bedroom's own king-sized bed can split into two singles if necessary. A large, shared bathroom has a tub and walk-in rainfall shower. Beside a framed, first-edition Ordnance Survey map of the area, stairs ascend to an open-plan living space whose many windows and elevated position ensure much light. One corner contains the kitchen, where speckled white-granite counters top navy-coloured cabinetry and built-in Siemens appliances. Counter stools enable casual chats, while a dining table awaits opposite. Beyond that beckon two sofas. There's also a TV hidden inside a vibrant watercolour portraying the estate, and glorious views over rolling hills into England. Below is your private portion of garden, from which hares, deer, owls, buzzards, woodpeckers and even a resident hedgehog are sometimes spied - along with the Milky Way at night. Just beyond, several piles of stones are all that remain of a former chapel or hospital conferred by Pope Urban III in 1186. Fairnington's estate also contains the hilltop Baron's Folly, an eye-catching octagonal tower ordered by Robert Rutherford. Walkers are well placed: the long-distance St Cuthbert's Way and Borders Abbeys Way pass nearby as the Presidents Route circular memorably includes an avenue of giant sequoias. Anglers might cast into the Tweed or Teviot for salmon. Kelso's ruined abbey - and splendid market square - is eight miles away, with the Waterloo Monument, commemorating the Battle of Waterloo, closer still (and indeed visible from the property). For a donation, visitors can borrow the key and climb its many steps for more fabulous vistas. Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00255F. The current EPC rating for this property is band E ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - 1 shared bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92955900/92955834/e49bf25a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Owl Cottage, in Rural Farm Location with Games Room Jedburgh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=92955834&PinnedHotelID=92955834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23020000/23018900/23018862/b40eb3eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kirklands Cottages Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=23018862&PinnedHotelID=23018862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92960000/92955700/92955662/8e6670f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wild Rose in rural location with lovely views on a working farm with walks Jedburgh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=92955662&PinnedHotelID=92955662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21995600/21995567/16938a75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CRAILING COTTAGE - a peaceful country estate near to Jedburgh & Kelso Jedburgh - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=21995567&PinnedHotelID=21995567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21990000/21987800/21987755/4b876cf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GRANARY, sleeps 8, superb barn conversion. 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Wood stove All on 1 level Kelso - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=32068191&PinnedHotelID=32068191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number SB00255F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 599115 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.54492%2C-2.56254&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XsclxkX0QoOsq-5bFxlCqqs0uxo=) Kelso #### What's nearby - Dryburgh Abbey - 12 min drive - 5.2 miles - Mary Queen of Scots House - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles - Jedburgh Abbey - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles - Kelso Racecourse - 19 min drive - 10.8 miles - Floors Castle - 21 min drive - 11.2 miles #### Getting around - Tweedbank Station - 24 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 83 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Abbey Bridge Tollhouse Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Simply Scottish - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Buccleuch Arms - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Cross Keys - ‬7 min drive - ‪Royal hotel - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is FAIRNINGTON EAST WING - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at FAIRNINGTON EAST WING - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at FAIRNINGTON EAST WING - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is FAIRNINGTON EAST WING - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Woodside Garden Centre and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Monteviot House. Scott's View and Mary Queen of Scots House are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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