At a glance
An Edwardian manor on ten acres beside the River Tweed at Walkerburn, run as a boutique guesthouse with three ensuite rooms and a well-regarded restaurant, and available as a private, whole-house booking for a small party.
- LocationWalkerburn, River Tweed
- Stay formatBoutique guesthouse, exclusive-use option
- Published capacity3 ensuite rooms
- Best forUpper and middle Tweed fishing near Walkerburn
Why it may suit a fishing party
Its riverside grounds sit conveniently between Peebles and Innerleithen on the upper-middle Tweed. The exclusive-use option suits a small private party wanting the house and dining to themselves rather than a standard hotel stay.
How it fits the fishing
Windlestraw can be considered alongside suitable fishing in its region, but a river name alone is not enough: individual beats can be far apart. Best Fishing Scotland can check the actual meeting points, arrange guides, permits and equipment, and build realistic daily transfers around the final accommodation choice.
Share dates, target species, party size and the needs of non-angling guests before either element is committed.
Questions to settle before booking
- Exact bedrooms, bed configuration and single occupancy.
- Meal times against early guide departures.
- Storage and drying space for boots, outerwear and waders.
- Accessibility, dietary, child and pet requirements.
- Deposit, cancellation and minimum-stay terms.
- Which fishing, if any, is included—never assume permits or a named beat.
Research sources
Checked against current property information in August 2026. Facilities and terms can change.
