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About the neighborhood

Peebles

With a stay at this castle in Peebles, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Haylodge Park and Neidpath Castle. .This castle is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Peebles Golf Club and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from 7stanes - Glentress.
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What's nearby

  • Haylodge Park - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Peebles Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Neidpath Castle - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • 7stanes - Glentress - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Courtyard Café - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Green Tree Hotel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Inn - ‬15 min drive

About this property

A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added...

Authentic medieval mini castle with roaring log fires and all modern comforts. In beautiful countryside on the River Tweed. Ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders. Biking at Glentress 5 minutes; Edinburgh 45 minutes; Peebles nearby. Heavenly walks. If Barns Tower happens to be booked when you want to stay, we do have two other luxurious properties right next door at Barns Library (sleeps 4) and Barns Bothy (sleeps 2), both available through VRBO
The space
Enjoy staying in a cosy, romantic miniature castle with all the luxuries of the 21st century. There is a luxurious double bed on the top floor and a possible 2 extra single beds in the Sitting Room.
Guest access
Linen, towels, heating and firewood are included, as well as wifi and a selection of Highland Soap Company toiletries. It is possible to arrange a private visit to Neidpath Castle if you should wish.
Other things to note
The Tower is ancient with open fires and fairly steep stairs, so not very convenient for small children or those unable to walk.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
This smoke-free castle offers books and a video library.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

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A glorious historic 15th century Tower, with modern luxuries added... Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen G., Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness

May 2025

The stay in Barns Tower was amazing. It is an unique, true tower building. The place was very clean, supplied well, and well kept. We also completed the Neidpath Castle tour with Lulu, and it was a must see tour. We were very happy with our stay there. Vic and Jen, Kansas, USA
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazingly Unique!

What a unique and lovely stay! We have stayed in dozens of vacation rentals around the world and this one was the most unique. The tower takes you back in time to another world while providing all of the modern amenities you need. The rural setting, while still close to town, was so beautiful and just perfect for strolling the country lanes. Eggs, fruit, bread, butter, jam, coffee, tea, and shortbread were an unexpected treat. The only thing to note about this lodging is that you have to climb sets of fairly steep stairs to get to each of the three levels, so if you have mobility issues, I would recommend staying in one of the other properties available. We would happily return to Barns Tower or any of the other properties provided by Lulu and her team.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique stay in beautiful surroundings

This was a one-of-a-kind experience! A very unique place to stay with modern conveniences. We very much enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barn’s Tower Experience

We can’t say enough about this incredibly special place. We found the history of the tower and the surrounding area so intriguing. The recommended walk along the Tweed River and the nearby arboretum were beautiful. Make sure to stay at least a couple nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peebles Paradise

Amazing property located just outside of Peebles in the Scottish Borders. A carefully and tastefully restoration of a historic tower, a must stay if you are looking for something unique! Our host was communicative and attentive. An overall amazing experience and we’ll be sure to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023