Turret House, Kelso

Turret House History

The Turret House, reputedly the oldest house in Kelso, can trace its history back to 1678 when John Palmer, a Tweed River boatman celebrated his marriage by carving his initials into the lintel above what was then the front door. Since then the Turret House has seen many changes, including the addition of the circular stone stairway from which it gets its name.

Refurbished by the National Trust, the Turret House today offers stylish and comfortable self-catering accommodation whilst retaining all the character and quirky angles you'd expect in a house of this age and historical importance.

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" A great house and a great town" - AR, Los Angeles, USA

Stylish Accommodation Turret House main bedroom - Spacious, comfortable, full of charm and period features - Centrally heated throughout - Unrestricted parking, courtyard garden "One of the best cottages we've stayed in - it caters for everything" - Jones family, Cleveland Find out more about the accommodation

Beautiful Local Area Floors Castle, Kelso From castles and abbeys to fishing and golf, from cobbled towns and good food to walking and cycling, Turret House is the perfect base for your holiday in the Scottish Borders. "A very fine house, good town and wonderful countryside" - Clarke family, Co. Down, Northern Ireland Find out more about the local area

How to Find Us

Turret House is situated in the town of Kelso, at the heart of the Scottish Borders region of South Scotland.

- Readily accessible by car from Edinburgh, Newcastle, Glasgow and Prestwick airports

- Close to the main Scotland/England cross-border routes

- Nearest railway station is 23 miles away at Berwick-upon-Tweed

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