Mellerstain House
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The Georgian Mellerstain House, 6mi/9.6km northwest of Kelso, was begun in 1725 by William Adam and then completed a few years later by his son Robert Adam. In 1909 Sir Reginald Blomfield designed the terraced gardens in Italian style. Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite furniture adorn the rooms, together with a valuable collection of paintings by Ramsay, Van Dyck, Aikman, Constable, Nasmyth and Gainsborough, but the Library, painted in delicate green and pink tones, with an exquisite stucco ceiling is probably the highlight of the house.
The grounds are formally landscaped with a garden, lake and woodlands. There is also a formal terrace and extensive rose garden.
The grounds are formally landscaped with a garden, lake and woodlands. There is also a formal terrace and extensive rose garden.
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Address:
Mellerstain House, Gordon TD3 6LG, Scotland
Hours:
May 1 to June 30: 12:30pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
July 1 to August 31: 12:30pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Tue, Fri, Sat
September 1 to September 30: 12:30pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Tue, Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
October 1 to October 31: 12:30pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Tue, Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Always opened on: Easter - Christian
Tips: The garden is best visited in summer. Open Bank Holiday Mondays.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit: 2 hours
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