Title: The Old School, Hume - sleeping 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 # The Old School, Hume - sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Cottage in Kelso with kitchen and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100457100/100457060/461ea505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100457100/100457060/d4bda739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100457100/100457060/260e1597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100457100/100457060/bd8e7a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100460000/100457100/100457060/32efacb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into The Old School, a charming stone building nestled at the feet of Hume Castle. Unwind in the mature gardens with comfortable benches and a cosy garden room or take in unbroken views of the Tweed valley from upstairs. This delightful two-bedroom property features an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with a wood burner and soft grey tones complementing inky blue cabinetry. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### The Old School, Hume - sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of Hume from the comfort of this delightful home As you sip a drink in the leafy gardens of The Old School, watching sheep graze the peaceful grassy hillock topped by Hume Castle, it can be hard to imagine the ruined castle was once one of the most strategic fortresses in the Scottish Borders. Set at the castle’s feet, The Old School is a dainty stone building surrounded by mature gardens that tumble across various levels. Comfortable benches tucked into quiet corners of these well-tended gardens, including a wraparound bench by a firepit, invite you to contemplate the peace that reigns over Hume, while a cosy garden room provides shelter, books and magazines. Taking the few steps from this charming two-bedroom property up to the castle explains why it was such a significant defensive site: unbroken views extend far across the Tweed valley, with the Cheviots to the south, the Eildon Hills to the west, and Lammermuirs to the north. Today’s modified Hume Castle is built around the remnants of a late 12th- or early 13th-century castle held by the powerful Hume or Home family, with both spellings recognised for the family, castle and small settlement below it. Victorian schoolchildren would certainly recognise The Old School’s original panelling and 12-pane sash windows, set up high to provide ample light for them to practise their learning while not distracted by views of the outside world (although visitors today will find the views they offer of Hume Castle from the living area pleasantly distracting). Today, the wood panelling is painted in soft grey tones, which complement the inky blue cabinetry of the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space that now benefit from the light flooding in through those large windows and the warmth of a cosy wood burner. Leading off from the entrance hallway, the ground floor further houses a double bedroom with an en-suite rainforest shower room, which is particularly well suited for guests with restricted mobility. The most surprising part of The Old School lies in its first-floor conversion, where its owners have created an expansive bedroom and separate bathroom, set beneath the property’s vaulted ceiling. To one side of the staircase lies a super king bed beneath exposed timber beams, together with a sofa and desk by the window, while a bathroom lies to the other side, also set below exposed beams and boasting a rolltop bath and walk-in shower. In addition to claiming a castle on its doorstep, The Old School is just 5 miles from the spectacular Floors Castle, which is located on the outskirts of the bustling Abbey town of Kelso. Further historic homes and gardens, including Manderston, Mellerstain and Thirlestane, are all within easy driving distance. The village is also a popular base for anglers, who can enjoy easy access to salmon fishing on various nearby middle Tweed fishing beats. GROUND FLOOR Access into inner hall with hanging rail. Open plan kitchen, dining and living space comprising: Kitchen with induction hob, electric oven and grill, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher. Door to the rear with small boot room and hanging rail. Dining space with bench seating and chairs. Sitting room with sofa, armchair, Smart TV, wood burning stove. Views of the garden and castle. Bedroom one with king size bed, side tables, chest of drawers, peg rail with hangers. En suite bathroom with large walk-in shower (with rainforest head), heated towel rail, basin, WC and underfloor heating. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom two - with super king bed with zip and link option which can be configured to 3' twin beds. Side tables, built-in cupboards with ample storage and hanging space, chest of drawers, desk and chair. A foldaway bed (Z bed) for a child can be provided at an additional cost of £35. Gable view across the merse, velux windows view of the castle. Large adjacent bathroom with roll-top bath, large walk-in shower (with rainforest head), heated towel rail, basin, WC and underfloor heating. Velux view of the castle and garden. OUTSIDE The Old School benefits from a large private enclosed garden. This is a multi-terrace garden comprising herbaceous borders and lawn, with multiple seating areas. This includes bench seating with an outside fire pit. A charcoal barbecue is available on request (charcoal not supplied). A cosy garden room has seating and a collection of books. External storage for bikes and outdoor gear is available. PARKING There is ample private parking for up to four cars in the gravelled front courtyard. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here. BABIES & CHILDREN Due to the multi-level garden, the property is felt to be best suited to children over the age of five. Babes in arms are welcome and a travel cot and high chair can be provided on request. DOGS Sorry, dogs are not permitted. GUEST AMENITIES All bed linens and towels are included. Duvets and pillows are hypo-allergenic. Guest toiletries are provided. This includes natural bath/shower wash, along with shampoo and conditioner. There is a hairdryer in each bedroom. WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE Superfast optic-fibre broadband. Due to the thickness of the walls, mobile reception can be variable inside the property. This improves outside. HEATING Oil-fired heating with thermostatic control. Underfloor heating in the ground floor shower room and first floor bathroom. Wood burning stove in the sitting room (initial basket of logs supplied). Further logs can be supplied at a cost of £5 per basket - paid directly to the owner. GUEST PRIVACY The Old School is a detached property and sits in the small hamlet of Hume. There are properties to the left and right of the property, however, they are at a distance and there is very limited over-looking, with plenty of private spaces in the multi-terrace private garden. The owner lives nearby and would be delighted to help with any queries during your stay, but is equally respectful of guest privacy. SHORT-TERM LETS LICENSING Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00056F The current EPC rating for this property is band D ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 SB00056F 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 629096 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.66847,-2.466891&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_sxrI%60y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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kFWZrdNpg_1i-aAvhJa_hiEhSIs=) Kelso, Scottish Borders #### What's nearby - Mellerstain House - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles - Kelso Racecourse - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles - Floors Castle - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles - Kelso Abbey - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles - Smailholm Tower - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles #### Getting around - Galashiels Station - 25 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪New Palace Theatre Organ Heritage Centre - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - ‬10 min drive - ‪CafeU - ‬11 min drive - ‪Queens Head Hotel - ‬11 min drive - ‪Dōr. - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old School, Hume - sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old School, Hume - sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old School, Hume - sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old School, Hume - sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located? > Situated in Kelso, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mellerstain House, Kelso Racecourse and Kelso Old Parish Church. Kelso Abbey and Borders Abbeys Way 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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