Aikwood Tower Christmas 2025
Scottish Borders, Scotland
At a Glance
- 7-night package from £6800
- Suitable for up to 10 guests
- Exclusive use - you'll have the property to yourself!
For a Christmas break brimming with roaring fires, good times and unforgettable memories, look no further than five-star Aikwood Tower, in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders.
Built in the 1540s, this striking Grade A-listed tower house is full of authentic Medieval castle charm – from the spiral staircase that winds its way through the heart of the building to the enormous crackling fire in the Great Hall. Now fitted with all the amenities of a 21st-century home, this self-catered venue has five en-suite bedrooms (sleeping up to ten guests) and four reception rooms. No guest has ever failed to have a wonderful, cosy night’s sleep in the stunningly comfortable Duxiana beds!
Just an hour’s drive over the border from England and south of Edinburgh, immersed in the stunning rolling hills of the Ettrick Forest, Aikwood Tower is ideally located for a relaxing winter getaway with family or friends.
Renowned as the ‘Larder of Britain’, the local produce in the Borders is second-to-none for sourcing supplies for your Christmas feast, while the rolling hills of the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys provide a plentiful array of winter activities – from clay-pigeon shooting to fishing the local rivers and horse-riding or mountain-biking to simply wandering the (often snow-dusted) woodland paths.
Aikwood at Christmas is truly transformed and its magical charms captivate everyone who visits.
“Take the road down Ettrick Valley, step aside awhile in time. There you’ll find the Steels of Aikwood, crackling logs & sparkling wine." Elspeth Smellie, Scotland
What it Includes...
Enjoy the freedom of this self-catered (vacation-rental) option, allowing you to create a magical Christmas just as you like!
Delight in creating decadent Christmas feasts in the fully equipped kitchen complete with AGA, sit and chat around the burr-oak dining table, then cosy up in front of the open fire in the stunning Great Hall, before retiring to your comfortable bedroom, what's not to like?
What it Costs...
A minimum seven-night stay for up to 10 guests for just £6,800 on a self-catered basis.
Or, why not extend your stay..there's plenty to do in the local area to keep you busy!
Location
Our Experts Say
This exceptional 16th-century Scottish Castle has been lovingly renovated to accommodate up to ten overnight guests in authentic, relaxing and comfortable surroundings. Aikwood Tower is located just 40 miles south of Edinburgh. It is in the heart of the beautiful Ettrick Forest - the ancient hunting ground of Scottish royalty up to the days of Mary Queen of Scots. The stunning local landscape around Aikwood Tower offers some of the finest shooting and fishing in Scotland, among many other leisure activities.