Smiddy Hill Lodge
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Add your business details- Luxury cabin with Glentress Forest views near Peebles in the Borders
- A 10-minute drive to Go Ape Peebles and historic Traquair House
- Dog kennels, enclosed garden, central heating and full kitchen
With a wonderfully peaceful setting and a backdrop of spectacular Glentress Forest hills, Smiddy Hill Lodge is found between Innerleithen and Peebles in the Scottish Borders. This luxuriously appointed wooden cabin is a haven for anyone looking for a rural retreat within easy access of sights and amenities.
If you're after a peaceful place, this is it – the cabin has a private setting overlooking a field where sheep graze freely. Outside there is a private car parking spot and a seating area on the verandah, where you can take in the splendid 360-degree views of forest, fields and the River Tweed.
Inside there’s easily enough room for up to five people to chill out in the living area, which has a super-comfy sofa and chairs, plus a TV and DVD player if you don’t feel like doing anything much. Sleeping arrangements include two en-suite bedrooms and a fold-out sofa bed.
A fully equipped modern kitchen is decked out with everything you need to cater for family and friends, and the cabin has both gas central heating and a log burner to ensure you'll have cosy evenings. Picture windows and double glass doors let in plenty of light (and those views) at the same time.
The cabin is on a bus route or it’s 10 minutes’ drive to the shops, cafés and pubs of Peebles.
Please note that although dogs are not permitted inside the cabin, this stay is firmly canine-friendly. The adjacent (heated, no less) kennel can house up to five dogs safely, with an enclosed exercise area.
Campground type
1Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Luxury PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Smiddy Hill Lodge
Glenormiston Estate
Innerleithen
Peebles
Scottish Borders
Scotland
EH44 6RD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
55.62837°N
-3.0947°W
Nearest transport
Bus10.1 mi Station Road
10.5 mi Road End
10.5 mi Road End
Rail10 mi Stow Rail Station
11.3 mi Galashiels Rail Station
13.2 mi Tweedbank Rail Station
Ferry24.8 mi Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing
27.5 mi South Queensferry Ferry Landing
28.7 mi Town Pier
Airport24.4 mi Edinburgh Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
From the lodge, you can disappear onto forest paths and cycling routes right from the doorstep, or find steep mountain-biking challenges at Glentress Mountain Bike Trail Centre (five minutes’ drive). Golfers will be happy to know that there are 18-hole courses in both Innerleithen (five minutes) and Peebles (10 minutes), while anglers can buy permits to fish along the famous River Tweed (between February and November).
Kids with you? Let them burn off energy at Go Ape Peebles (10 minutes), go trekking with alpacas at Velvet Hall Alpacas (five minutes), or join the Osprey Watch at Kailzie Gardens (10 minutes), where you can potter around laburnum arches and rose gardens.
History buffs will find much to please them too: ancient Traquair House (10 minutes) dates back to 1107 and is open for tours, craft workshops and jaunts in its maze. Abbotsford House (half an hour), the former home of feted author Sir Walter Scott, offers peaceful riverside views and tours of the majestic mansion. Displays at St Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre (five minutes) tell the story of the formerly popular spa and highlight Sir Walter Scott’s ties to the area.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello (Central) | 22.5 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Portobello (West) | 23 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Poor |
| Seton Sands | 24.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | N/A |
| Longniddry | 25.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Royal Scottish Academy 22.3 mi
National Museum of Scotland 22.3 mi
Mercat Tours (Edinburgh Walks) 22.4 mi
Our Dynamic Earth 22.5 mi
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 22.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Peebles - Lyne - Peebles 4 mi
Black and White Meldon 6.9 mi
Craig Douglas to Kirkhouse 8.3 mi
The Circuit of St Mary's Loch 11.6 mi
Melrose, The Rhymer's Stone and Trimontium 14.8 mi
Local events
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday, August 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025)
Edinburgh, Scotland 22.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Smiddy Hill Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Smiddy Hill Lodge dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Smiddy Hill Lodge? From the lodge, you can disappear onto forest paths and cycling routes right from the doorstep, or find steep mountain-biking challenges at Glentress Mountain Bike Trail Centre (five minutes’ drive). Golfers will … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Smiddy Hill Lodge?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.