Summary:
Welcome to The Grange, a private countryside estate in the Scottish Borders with its own indoor swimming pool, Hot tub, sauna and gym, sleeping up to 12 guests across seven bedrooms. Set behind electric gates at the foot of the Moorfoot Hills, it’s a place for families, friends and colleagues to spend real time together, with Edinburgh around 40 minutes’ drive away.

Whether you’re bringing three generations together, planning a wellness retreat or hosting a corporate stay, The Grange gives everyone room to relax, some bedrooms have private en suites, the main suite has an adjoining nursery with cot, and the grounds include an outdoor pitch for football, tennis, badminton and volleyball.

Why Guests Love Staying Here
✓ Private countryside estate behind electric gates
✓ Indoor swimming pool and sauna
✓ Private gym with manual equipment
✓ Outdoor pitch for football, tennis, badminton and volleyball
✓ Sleeps up to 12 across seven bedrooms, four with en suites
✓ Main suite with walk-through wardrobe and nursery with cot
✓ Concierge service for catering, wellness bookings and travel
✓ Countryside walks from the estate
✓ Around 40 minutes’ drive to Edinburgh
✓ Ideal for families, wellness retreats and corporate stays
Please note: The Grange is a peaceful retreat and is not suitable for parties, events, or stag and hen groups.

The Space:
Start the morning with coffee overlooking the grounds, spend the afternoon between the pool, sauna and countryside walks, and finish with a long dinner around the table. Our concierge can arrange private catering, wellness treatments and travel, so you can spend less time organising and more time together.

Spacious Living Areas
Gather in the lounge and family room after a day exploring the Borders or enjoying the estate’s facilities. There’s space for the whole group to relax together, with comfortable sofas, a Smart TV and countryside views, and quieter corners for anyone who wants time to themselves.

Fully Equipped Kitchen and Dining
The kitchen has a range cooker, dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, coffee machine, cookware and tableware for 12, so it’s easy to cook a big family breakfast or a relaxed dinner. The dining table seats [12], and our concierge can arrange a private chef or catering if you’d rather not cook.

Bedrooms
Each bedroom is set up for comfort, with quality bed linen for a restful night’s sleep.

Bedroom One: king-size bed, private en suite, walk-through wardrobe and an adjoining nursery with cot.

Bedroom Two: two double beds separated by a partition wall, with a private en suite. Ideal for siblings or friends.

Bedroom Three: double bed with private en suite.

Bedroom Four: double bed.

Bedroom Five: double bed with private en suite.

Bedroom Six (downstairs): double bed, suitable for guests who prefer to avoid stairs.

Bathrooms
Four bedrooms have their own en suite, and there’s an additional family bathroom, so mornings run smoothly even with a full house. Complimentary toiletries and towels are provided.

Swimming Pool and Sauna
Spend afternoons in the indoor, heated swimming pool, then unwind in the sauna. The pool is available all year. Please bring your own swimwear. Pool towels are provided.

Private Gym
Keep up your routine in the private gym, equipped with free weights, benches and manual equipment, and ideal for wellness retreats or early-morning workouts.

Grounds and Outdoor Pitch
The estate’s grounds give you room to breathe, with countryside views and an outdoor pitch for football, tennis, badminton and volleyball. It’s a great way to get the whole group outside, from children to grandparents.

High-Speed Wi-Fi
Stay connected with [high-speed Wi-Fi at X Mbps, useful for remote working, corporate stays, streaming and keeping in touch, even in the countryside.

Concierge Service
Our concierge can arrange private catering, wellness treatments, grocery deliveries and travel, including airport transfers. Contact us through Airbnb before or during your stay.

Countryside Location
The Grange sits in the village of Heriot at the foot of the Moorfoot Hills, with walks from the estate and the Borders and Edinburgh within easy reach.

Stow and the Borders Railway: approx. 10 minutes’ drive

Borthwick and Crichton Castles: approx. 15 minutes’ drive

Melrose Abbey: approx. 35 minutes’ drive

Edinburgh City Centre: approx. 40 minutes’ drive

Edinburgh Airport: approx. 50 minutes’ drive

A Peaceful Group Retreat
With its private pool, sauna, gym, spacious grounds and en suite bedrooms, The Grange is ideal for families, multi-generational groups, wellness retreats and corporate stays looking for space, privacy and quiet together. Please note it is not suitable for parties, events, or stag and hen groups.

Parking
Private parking for cars is available within the estate’s electric gates. Please share your car registration numbers before arrival.

Guest Access:
You’ll have exclusive use of The Grange throughout your stay, including the house, swimming pool, sauna, gym, grounds and outdoor pitch.
The estate has one private entrance, through the electric gates at the front of the property. We’ll send your gate code / access instructions and check-in details before arrival.
Private parking for is available inside the gates.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times in the pool and sauna areas.

The Neighborhood:
Located in the village of Heriot in the Scottish Borders, The Grange sits in quiet countryside at the foot of the Moorfoot Hills, with open views, fresh air and walks from the estate.
You’ll have the space and privacy of the countryside, with castles, abbeys, historic Borders towns and Edinburgh all within an easy drive.

Nearby Attractions
Moorfoot Hills walks – from the estate

Stow and the Borders Railway – 10 minutes

Soutra Aisle and Fala Moor viewpoint – 15 minutes

Borthwick Castle – 15 minutes

Crichton Castle – 15 minutes

National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange – 20 minutes

Vogrie Country Park – 20 minutes

Dalkeith Country Park – 25 minutes

Galashiels – 25 minutes

Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott – 30 minutes

Melrose Abbey – 35 minutes

Rosslyn Chapel – 35 minutes

Edinburgh City Centre, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – 40 minutes

Glentress Forest mountain biking and walks – [45] minutes

Edinburgh Airport – approximately 50 minutes

Getting Around:
By Car
A car is recommended for staying at The Grange, and larger groups will usually need more than one. There is [private parking for X cars] within the estate gates, and the A7 runs past Heriot, connecting you north to Edinburgh and the City Bypass, and south to Galashiels, Melrose and the wider Borders.

Edinburgh City Centre is approximately 40 minutes away by car, and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is around 35 minutes away. Edinburgh Airport is approximately 50 minutes away via the City Bypass, and our concierge can arrange airport transfers for your group.

By Train
There is no railway station in Heriot. The nearest Borders Railway stations are Stow, around [10] minutes’ drive south, and Gorebridge, around [15] minutes’ drive north. Both have direct trains to Edinburgh Waverley, and the train from Gorebridge takes around 30 minutes. Driving to the station and taking the train is a good way to avoid city-centre parking on day trips.

By Bus
Bus services along the A7 are limited. Please check current routes and timetables with Borders Buses before travelling, as a car or arranged transfer is the most reliable way to get around.

Local Amenities
Heriot is a small rural village without shops, so we recommend arranging groceries before you arrive, either through a supermarket delivery or through our concierge. Local shops are in [Pathhead and Gorebridge], around [15] minutes’ drive away, and larger supermarkets are in Dalkeith (around 20–25 minutes) and Galashiels (around 25 minutes)

Other Things to Note:
To ensure every guest enjoys a seamless and luxury experience, please take note of the following:

Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, with check-out by 10:00 AM.
Early check-in or late check-out may be available at an additional cost, subject to availability (latest departure 12:00 PM).

No Smoking Policy
All ViVi Stays properties are strictly non-smoking indoors to maintain our luxury standard for every guest.
Any evidence of smoking will result in an additional charge to cover specialist ozone odour neutralisation, ventilation cleaning, and soft furnishing treatment.

Respect the Space – No Parties
Our homes are designed for comfort and relaxation. Parties or gatherings inside the property is not permitted.
Any breach will incur an additional cleaning and disruption fee.

Towels & Linen Care
We provide high-quality linen for your comfort. Damaged or stained towels will be charged at an additional cost per item.

We appreciate your understanding in helping us keep the space fresh, clean, and enjoyable for all guests.

Interaction with Guests:
Interaction with guests will be via booking platform messaging app unless there is an emergency where the host will respond to you via call. David, will meet you on arrival to welcome you, hand over the keys, and show you around the house, so please let us know your expected arrival time in advance.