World famous house in the beautiful Scottish Borders

Experience an unique opportunity to stay in one of the most famous historical houses in the world: the home of one of the most famous celebrities of the Nineteenth Century, Sir Walter Scott. Perfectly situated in the beautiful Scottish Borders, Abbotsford’s Hope Scott Wing offers luxury group accommodation.

The Hope Scott Wing is a later extension to Sir Walter Scott’s A-listed 'Conundrum' Castle, built in the 1850s to provide generations of his descendants with a secluded retreat. It has been sensitively renovated to offer 8 beautifully appointed double bedrooms. Furnished with paintings and furniture from the Scott family collection, it retains the warm and welcoming feel of a family home. The Hope Scott Wing is a special place; perfect for bringing together family and friends to escape, relax and celebrate.

Our experienced staff will be delighted to help curate a bespoke itinerary that makes your stay truly unforgettable. A range of unique experiences can be arranged including catering, guided fishing days, clay pigeon shooting, private Gin tastings, exclusive guided tours of Scott's historic rooms and hot tub hire.

With seven luxury bedrooms, and an adjoining additional eighth bedroom, the accommodation is ideal for families, groups of friends or colleagues celebrating a special occasion, or those simply looking to escape from daily life in beautiful surroundings. Bedrooms include the Hope Scott Master with a grand four-poster bed, a deluxe fully accessible suite with commanding views to the river Tweed and five other luxurious double or twin rooms all individually decorated and named after family members or prominent visitors to Abbotsford. One bedroom also offers an adjoining queen-size room – perfect for a young family or close friends.

The elegant public rooms provide the perfect place to both celebrate and relax. You can enjoy a peaceful afternoon with a favourite book in the library or a cosy evening in front of the open fire in the sitting room. The large bespoke kitchen comes fully equipped and the formal dining room, with spectacular views of the river Tweed, is the perfect location for a memorable dinner. Outside you can unwind in the privacy of the courtyard garden, explore the woodland and riverside paths of the Abbotsford estate and enjoy exclusive afterhours access to Scott’s formal gardens.

Guests should note that from March to December Abbotsford is a visitor attraction with Scott's historic rooms open to the public to view where he lived and worked. The wider estate and woodland walks are also open for the public to enjoy. There is very little intrusion on the guest accommodation and once closed for the day guests have exclusive access to the formal gardens.

Guests enjoy complimentary admission to the historic rooms and our folklore themed trail, Witch Corner. Guests are also entitled to a 10% discount in our onsite cafe and shop.

Features:
Ground floor
The ornate wood panelled entrance hall leads along the grand corridor lined with stunning artwork and books to the beautifully presented drawing room. Two large sofas and easy chairs set around an open fire provides a cosy spot to relax. A treasured Bechstein piano is positioned in the window bay.

Reading room – originally the private drawing room of Lady Scott, an atmospheric room with book-lined walls and rich furnishings in velvet and wool - perfect for a little quiet contemplation overlooking the terrace garden.

Cloakroom - with WC and basin.

Dining room - a spacious room for formal dining or celebratory dinners with wonderful views over the River Tweed seating up to 16 guests.

Kitchen - a compact service kitchen adjoining the formal dining room. Well equipped with induction hob and electric oven and grill, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee machine and fridge/freezer. Tableware features the Hope Scott monogram.

Lockhart bedroom with super king double or twin beds. En-suite bathroom with luxury fittings, bath with shower-over, basin and WC.

Sophia bedroom with super king double or twin beds. En-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower unit, basin and WC.

First floor

Maxwell Scott bedroom with super king double or twin beds with views towards the River Tweed. Spacious en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, luxury wet-room shower, double basin and WC. Suitable for any mobility-restricted guests.

Sitting room - a cosy sitting room for relaxation with sofas and chairs in elegant tweeds and linen. Double aspect windows provide a stunning outlook over the main courtyard.

Lady Scott’s bedroom - features original art deco maple furniture, super king double or twin beds and adjoining ‘secret’ Bedroom with queen sized maple bed - suitable for families. Private bathroom with bath and shower-over, basin and WC.

Hope Scott bedroom - with sumptuous four poster bed and chaise longue from the mid-20th century. Shared Jack and Jill bathroom with original art deco bath and basins, separate shower unit and WC.

Hope Scott Twin - super king double or twin bedroom with shared Jack and Jill bathroom with Master.

Princess Alice bedroom - with super king double or twin beds. Named after Princess Alice of Gloucester who was a regular visitor here. A unique fireplace and feature window offers views towards the original walled garden. Private bathroom with roll-top bath, luxury shower unit, basin and WC.

Basement level - with underfloor heating and original flagstone floor.

Spacious kitchen/breakfast room - this was the original serving kitchen for the main house with many unique features retained. Handmade cabinets with marble work surfaces and large island unit. Equipment includes wine cooler, two dishwashers, range cooker with six burner gas hob and double oven with grill, microwave, filter coffee machine, toaster, double fridge/freezer. A large kitchen table seats ten comfortably, overlooking a private courtyard where guests can enjoy a morning coffee or a summer barbeque.