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Historic 7-Bedroom Coaching Inn with Owners’ Flat, Bar & Garden in Ettrick Valley – £250,000
The Tushielaw Inn, Ettrick Valley, Selkirkshire, TD7 5HT
Guide Price: £250,000 (Freehold commercial property)
Land Area: Includes enclosed beer garden and adjoining paddock, scope for development (subject to planning)
Location: Perched in the picturesque Scottish Borders, set in Ettrick Valley amid rolling hills, close to Selkirk and Melrose
Listed with: Geo & Jas Oliver, W.S, Hawick – View full listing via Rightmove
🔎 Why We Picked It
This Victorian coaching inn is a rare opportunity delivering charm, flexibility and rural appeal:
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Historic coaching inn with character, renovated in recent years to blend heritage charm with modern functionality
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Seven bedrooms in total—three guest letting rooms each with ensuite facilities, and a separate owners’ flat with four bedrooms and private lounge/bathroom
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Attractive bar and dining room offering a welcoming social space, complementing the cosy accommodation setup
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Outside beer garden and paddock, ideal for alfresco hospitality and rich in potential—including subject to planning, an additional building plot may be feasible
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Coveted Borders location, offering peace, panoramic views, and proximity to Melrose, Selkirk, Hawick and rail links from Tweedbank into Edinburgh
🧩 Rural Property Network Insight
| Feature | What to Know |
|---|---|
| Who it suits | B&B operators, hospitality investors, lifestyle buyers or families seeking rural business opportunities |
| Land use | Garden and paddock offer scope for outdoor hospitality or modest development (STP) |
| Rural broadband | Likely variable, worth checking if digital hospitality or remote management is part of your plans |
| Access | Accessible yet peaceful, within Ettrick Valley, and a convenient drive from key market towns |
| Planning scope | Promising scope to extend, convert or add to existing footprint, if you can secure the necessary permissions |
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