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The Sunday Times names The Five Turrets in its top 25 UK holiday cottages
"Five Turrets is decorated with the owners’ landscape shots and wall hangings, with flair stamped all over their bright furnishings and...
Apr 14, 2019
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Like a palace in the Borders
Like a palace" was like the description when friends left after staying there in this super, beautifully furnished accommodation.
Mar 14, 2019
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The Guardian of Scotland
For centuries the place where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland remained a mystery. But it's a mystery no more. In 1297...
Mar 11, 2019
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Roman in the gloamin
The Romans never conquered Scotland. But that doesn't mean they were strangers to the land north of Hadrian's Wall, as a visit to the...
Mar 5, 2019
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Pssst! Can you keep a secret?
Our new video showcases the unsung Scottish Borders. For many tourists, Scotland is simply the Highlands and Edinburgh. But they're...
Mar 2, 2019
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Cycling Selkirk
Discover the best road cycling routes at the heart of the Scottish Borders with the free Cycling Selkirk guide. Download it here.
Mar 1, 2019
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The Eildon Hills: in the land of the elves.
A short but bracing walk taking in all three Eildon Hills and including the Roman signalling station on Eildon Hill North. It's also the...
Feb 16, 2019
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The Duchess's Drive: forest, moor and a castle.
A scenic hike around the Bowhill estate, taking in Newark Castle. 7 miles Start from the car park at Bowhill. Head up through the trees,...
Feb 16, 2019
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The Haining: a gentle lochside stroll through the woods
A gentle stroll from The Five Turrets around the The Haining loch in Selkirk. 2 miles. 45 mins. Turn right out of The Five Turrets and up...
Feb 16, 2019
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The Three Brethren: peak perfection
An energetic 12.5 mile walk from The Five Turrets in Selkirk, along the Ettrick Water, up through forestry to The Three Brethren and then...
Feb 16, 2019
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Go West: a Selkirk circular walk
A lovely seven mile circular walk from The Five Turrets out through The Haining to Bowhill before turning for home past the site of the...
Feb 15, 2019
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Sawday’s: inspected and selected
We’re quite chuffed to have been selected to feature in Alastair Sawday’s guide to the world’s best - and quirkiest - places to stay....
Feb 15, 2019
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There’s more to Scotland...
There’s more to Scotland than Edinburgh and the Highlands. The Scottish Borders is the perfect place for a Scottish getaway. World class...
Feb 11, 2019
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Escape to the Scottish Borders
Edinburgh is one of the world's great cities, but you don't have to stay there to see it. The Scottish Borders is just an hour away by...
Feb 9, 2019
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Introductory February offer
We're offering a full week's stay at The Five Turrets for just £750 as an introductory offer for our new self catering property in the...
Feb 6, 2019
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Who wouldn't want to come and stay?
Scotland on Sunday features The Five Turrets Gethin Chamberlain and Carolynn Shaw have transformed The Five Turrets in Selkirk into a...
Feb 6, 2019
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How to make sure only the wedding cake is in tiers
Looking for somewhere special for your wedding guests to stay? The Five Turrets is the answer. Planning a wedding in the Scottish...
Feb 6, 2019
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Amazing renovation!
Amazing renovation! Home from home comforts. The beds are super comfy and the place was immaculate when we arrived. Warm and cosy.
Feb 3, 2019
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Best in the Borders
I have stayed in many places across the world and I must say I was blown away with The Five Turrets.
Jan 26, 2019
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Perfect in every way ...
Wow! Our group of 7 had the most amazing time in The Five Turrets. It was the perfect venue to host a big birthday celebration.
Jan 20, 2019
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