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Chesters

Borders, Jedburgh

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Rated with 9.5

(89 Reviews)

Escape to a simpler life with Ellie and John

The magical myth of a secret garden becomes reality at Chesters, the first Feather Down estate in Scotland. It is home to countless animals such as otters, badgers, foxes, ospreys, bats, owls, rabbits, deer, and pheasants, which can all be spotted from your tented cottages. You will be hosted by John and Ellie, but their children Lily and Thomas will be happy to assist you too. Your new homes nestles in woods with barley fields on the banks of the River Teviot - could there be a better spot for a family holiday in Scotland?

The magic of the Borders

For a day out you can catch the train from Tweedbank and be taken right into central Edinburgh where you can visit the top attractions including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. If you prefer to stay closer to home, head to Born in Scotland which offers restaurant and brewery tours together with all-year-round grass sledding, a giant sandpit, pirate fort, food shop, and gin distillery. For excellent fish and chips, the Cross Keys pub is just two miles away with a massive beer garden and great kids menu.

What to do at Chesters

Chesters is full of delightful nooks and crannies, with the magical old walled garden an enticing centerpiece of the estate where you can pick your own fresh fruit and vegetables to cook on your wood-burning stove. Countless adventures await including den building, pebble painting, foraging for campfire wood and fishing - there couldn't be more to do on a family holiday in Scotland. All canvas hideaways come with a private hot tub and Chesters is a midge-free zone so you can take your time to soak and chill.

What can you expect?

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    Dogs allowed

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    Hot tub

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    Fishing

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    Near water

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    Private shower

What animals with you find on this farm?

Deer

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What our guests like

  • ✓ Fishing
  • ✓ Secret garden
  • ✓ Near river
  • ✓ Wildlife haven
  • ✓ Stargazing

This is what the farm looks like

Chesters
Chesters

Our canvas hideaways

Hot tub available

Buitendouchehottub

Canvas hideaway with private outdoor shower

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    6 persons

Tenthuisje farm douche

Canvas hideaway with farm-house shower

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    6 persons

Tenthuisje binnen douche

Canvas hideaway with en-suite shower

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    6 persons

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Check Back to basics
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    Including wood for the wood-burning stove

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    Including welcome package with bed-linen, towels, candles, matches, washing-up liquid and other basic items

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Going without electricity is our greatest luxury

Ask the farmer

The farm tour is a must if it’s on offer. But you don’t wait till then. The farmer will be delighted to tell you more about how what goes on at the farm at any time.

The farm shop

It’s great for the basics and usually even better for local produce and low food miles. And every Feather Down farm shop operates on an honesty basis.

Options during your stay

Pets
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Bring your dog along. A maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs per lodge. The price is per dog, per night.
Please note: You are required to keep your dog on a leash while on the campsite

Hot tub
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Treat yourself by booking a hot tub! You can use it throughout your stay. Remember to bring your swimsuit!

Meet your hosts

Ellie and John

We are Ellie and John, and our project to fully rejuvenate the house and grounds was documented by the Channel 4 programme Country House Rescue. We will be your hosts throughout your stay, ably assisted by our daughter Lily and son Thomas.

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Countless adventures await you in our magical myth of a secret garden.
Chesters

Nearby

Edinburgh

Jedburgh

What do our guests think?

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9.5

Mr Walters

24/09/2021

It was the perfect getaway and lots of stuff to adventure

10

Mrs Tapsfield

27/08/2021

Wonderful location and setting, everything you need for a relaxing country break.

10

Mrs Stevens

23/08/2021

A wonderfully peaceful and comfortable week of back to basics. We have been on lots of glamping holidays but this was our first Featherdown one - the tents are really well designed, practical and homely. Chesters is lovely and in such a beautiful part of the country. Ellie is the perfect host - warm, friendly, making sure you have everything you need yet leaving you to enjoy the peace.

10

Mrs McDonald

09/08/2021

Relaxing and fun

10

Mrs Green

06/08/2021

Wonderful! Fabulous setting, knowledgeable hosts and lots to do. Or do nothing, which was equally as wonderful

10

Miss Middleton

02/08/2021

Wonderful, back to nature experience! One of the most relaxing holidays we've ever had.

10

mrs Gatti

19/07/2021

A wonderful and relaxing escape

10

Mr Finlay

05/07/2021

We had a great time. The tent, hot tub, shower, setting, walled garden all exceeded our expectations. The Borders offer a huge selection of activities for children. The favourite for our 2 was swimming in the river and dam building.

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Mrs Reid

28/06/2021

Relaxing and tranquil

10

Mrs Hull

25/06/2021

Magical and peaceful

10

Mr Lander

25/06/2021

Our second visit to Chesters after our kids couldn’t stop talking about the first! This is a beautiful location and Ellie is a fantastic host. Thank you again.

10

Mrs Butler

18/06/2021

What an amazing experience! The accommodation and the setting were fantastic and our host Ellie was so kind and attentive. We are already looking at dates to return.

10

Mrs Parker

04/06/2021

Fantastic loads of fun and a beautiful place

10

Mrs Rowsell

04/06/2021

Relaxed, a change of pace

10

Mrs. Macmillan

31/05/2021

Blissful

10

Mrs Forbes

21/05/2021

Exceeded our expectations, the accommodation was fantastic and location stunning. Kids and adults both very happy.

10

Mrs Potts

21/05/2021

Amazing experience and would definitely return.Ellie is very helpful and location is beautiful

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Mrs Davelin

25/09/2020

Fantastic

8.8

Mrs Li

21/09/2020

Perfect socially distanced getaway

10

Mr Coxon

14/09/2020

Loved the whole glamping experience. Being able to pick fresh fruit and vegetables from the walled garden was fab. A beautiful and tranquil location, combined with a great host made it a wonderful stay.

8.8

Mrs Manock

01/09/2020

Fabulous outdoor experience.Great woodland setting with lovely views. Loved the tents rustic interior . Hot tub was a wonderful addition and so so hot. Collecting fresh veg from the garden for cooking on the open campfire was a highlight. Wood fired stoves were efficient both indoor and outdoor.

10

mrs joussemet

01/09/2020

Magical

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Mrs Walton

01/09/2020

Chesters was wonderfully enchanting! We had the best time! It felt like we’d stepped into a secret garden (and woodlands and walled garden and hay fields and river banks). Ellie and her family were so welcoming and kind and brilliant with the kids. It was the perfect escape and somewhere we are desperate to go back!

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Mrs Alder

28/08/2020

A relaxing time away, the estate is an amazing location to just get back to nature, playing in the woods, the stream and the 'Secret Garden'.

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Mrs Taylor

28/08/2020

A brilliant escape from reality. It doesn’t get any better than star gazing from a wood fired hot tub in the middle of the beautiful Scottish countryside... We’ve never felt so relaxed!

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Mrs Brown

03/08/2020

So much fun - our children had a blast!

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Mrs Bell

24/07/2020

Beautiful spot, and incredibly relaxing. It was lovely to be in the open air with home comforts and none of the hassle that comes with camping. The hot tub was wonderful.

10

Mr Torbet

20/07/2020

Finding Neverland. What a magical place that with a little bit of imagination, will create family memories that will last a lifetime.

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Mrs Robinson

04/10/2019

Lovely welcome by Ellie and Lily. So many activities for children from the play tent, fishing, bug finding. Unfortunately our stay was cut short due to bad weather forecast but would definitely come back again in the summer.

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Mr Torbet

19/08/2019

A magical experience and for a small moment in time, TVs and gadgets become meaningless and unnecessary. For a family there is something magical about this experience which is difficult to put into words. Once you have tried it you will understand.

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Mr Deacon

26/07/2019

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Ms Lumsden

21/06/2019

Fantastic tent accommodation set in beautiful surroundings. Stunning grounds for walks and plenty for the kids to explore. Our host Ellie is very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. Loved it!

10

Mrs Eccles

03/06/2019

Great holiday in a beautiful setting. Ellie was very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. Our boys (4 & 6) loved everything about the holiday but particularly the comfy beds and the discovery tent. We all enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings. Lots of wildlife to see and some lovely places to visit

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mrs cameron

24/08/2018

Brilliant way to chill with family.

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Mrs Adams

04/06/2018

A fantastic location for total relaxation. Enjoyed getting back to basics and waking up to the dawn chorus. We will most definitely be back!

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Dr Berridge

22/09/2017

The holiday at Chesters was amazing - more than we could have wished for. Our boys (5 and 2) loved everything about it. The hot tubs are particularly special and the surrounding area is great for exploring. Grass sledging at Born in the Borders was a highlight. So great to get away from screens & just spend time together as a family. We are already planning our next trip.

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Ms Gibb

22/09/2017

Warm welcome, wonderful veggie garden, comfortable tents, roamed the estate freely. A great place to explore with kids. Pack your wellies and slippers.

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Mrs Stephens

01/09/2017

Chesters in autumn was a delight, even for older children, retrievers and parents !

8.8

Mr Drysdale

25/08/2017

7.5

Mrs Collister

11/08/2017

Amazing and relaxing

10

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