Chesters Glamping

The Retreat Lodge with Hot Tub at Chesters Farm is one of the tents that are located on this working farm found on the Scottish Border. The Channel 4 programme Country House Rescue recently documented the efforts to rejuvenate the house and grounds and the results of this work have made this a fantastic country retreat glamping spot.

Chesters is full of delightful nooks and crannies, the magical old walled garden a true centrepiece. The estate is home to cattle, roe deer, pheasants, partridges and buzzards, and has a garden on the banks of the sparkling River Teviot with a run of salmon and brown trout to fish for, as an extra.

Over the river, just 10 minutes by car or 5 minutes paddle on the river is Born in the Borders. This is a stunningly renovated visitor centre, with a cafe and restaurant set in one of the estate's old farm buildings. It is devoted to local produce in all its forms - everything from cashmere, to cheese and beer, even to boutique accessories. The centre also has a mini animal safari, a fort with slides, and climbing nets.

There is a wood burning stove for guests to use and a shop for essentials, although there are many local shops nearby. There is also a real ale microbrewery on site.

The Retreat Lodge has a wood-powered outdoor hot tub and a private gas-powered shower. It has a double bed, a bunk bed, and a single bed, sleeping a maximum of six guests. There is a hammock, a flushing toilet, deck chairs, an outdoor cooker, an extended canopy for the covered veranda, and cold running water. The lodge comes with a starter pack made up of wood for heating and cooking, starter pack candles, and lamp oil. Kitchen linen is provided and there is ample parking space. Any stay includes a tour of this working farm.

At the nearby local Ancrum Cross Keys pub, guests will find food served up by a Gordon Ramsey trained chef.