How many people can stay at Ferniehirst Castle?

Ferniehirst Castle sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms. Up to 137 guests can attend a wedding or event here, but only 18 can stay overnight.

Can we hold a wedding at Ferniehirst Castle?

Yes. Ferniehirst Castle is available for weddings and private celebrations. It can host up to 137 wedding guests. 18 guests can stay overnight.

Where is Ferniehirst Castle?

Ferniehirst Castle is in East Lothian.

How much does it cost to stay at Ferniehirst Castle?

Stays at Ferniehirst Castle start from £4,500. Prices vary by dates, length of stay and group size – ask the owner directly for a quote for your dates.

Are dogs allowed at Ferniehirst Castle?

Yes. Ferniehirst Castle is listed as pet friendly. Confirm the details with the owner when you enquire.

How do I book Ferniehirst Castle?

Enquiries for Ferniehirst Castle go directly to the owner, who confirms availability and answers your questions themselves. Landed Houses charges no booking fee or commission.

Is Ferniehirst Castle available for exclusive use?

Yes. Ferniehirst Castle is let on an exclusive-use basis, so your group has the whole property.

Ferniehirst Castle

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Stone fireplace with lit fire, red velvet seating, and portrait above in large reception room.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Formal dining room with stone walls, set dining table and black candelabra.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Kitchen with green cabinetry, gas range, and hanging cast-iron cookware.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Wooden gallery landing with panelled walls and decorative plate shelf display.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Wood-panelled library interior with leather-bound books, ornate chairs and casement windows.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Narrow stone corridor with wooden door and wall-mounted shelving.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Bedroom with peach damask wallpaper, dark wood bed with rattan headboard, and patterned curtains.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Yellow bedroom with floral upholstered headboard and white bedside table.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Double bed with patterned headboard in yellow-walled bedroom with fireplace.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Bathroom with freestanding white bath, traditional chrome taps and damask wallpaper.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Twin bedroom with floral headboards, table lamp and patterned curtains.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Corridor view into bathroom with pedestal sink, toilet, and floral wallpaper.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Twin bedroom with red damask headboards and tartan throws.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Wooden dressing table with mirror and twin table lamps in bedroom with red curtains.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Bedroom with cream shiplap walls, single bed with rattan headboard, and terracotta curtains.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Bathroom with apricot-patterned wallpaper, white suite, and glass shower enclosure.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Bedroom with wood-panelled walls, double bed with wicker headboard, and bedside lamps.

Ferniehirst Castle, East Lothian – Classic sitting room with cream panelled walls, wood-burning stove and upholstered seating.

Roxburghshire

Oxnam, Jedburgh TD8 6NX, UK

Lovingly restored castle in the Scottish Borders.

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The ancestral seat of Clan Kerr, Ferniehirst Castle is steeped in centuries of Border history, it is a rare place to stay: a genuine historic castle that remains a much-loved family home available for exclusive-use private hire. Grand yet welcoming, it combines remarkable architecture and character with the comforts of a modern home.

Guests have exclusive use of the entire Castle and adjoining Lothian Wing during their stay, making Ferniehirst an exceptional setting for families, friends and groups looking for somewhere truly memorable.

The Castle and adjoining Lothian Wing together sleep up to 18 guests across nine bedrooms.

The bedrooms comprise one super-king, one king, two doubles and one twin, with four further bedrooms that can be configured as either doubles or twins. There are seven bathrooms and three additional separate WCs.

There are two fully equipped kitchens, one in the main Castle and one in the adjoining Lothian Wing, making the house well suited to self-catered stays for larger groups. For guests who would prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, we are happy to recommend local caterers.

The Great Hall is yours to use throughout your stay, and the open fireplace can be lit with firewood provided. The magnificent Great Hall is at the heart of the Castle and is seen as the social centre of Ferniehirst. Built towards the end of the Border Wars, it features a large ornate fireplace, which guests are welcome to use, with firewood provided. Portraits of King James VI and members of the Kerr family hang on the stone walls, alongside locally handcrafted oak tables, benches and ironwork. A particularly distinctive feature is the continuous scallop-decorated corbel course supporting the ceiling joists.

There are additional reception rooms across the main Castle and adjoining Lothian Wing.

The Castle has Wi-Fi throughout and ample parking for guests. Please note that, as a historic castle, there are stairs and the property is not step-free.

Guests have private use of the Castle gardens and estate during their stay. The surrounding grounds and woodland provide space to explore and enjoy the peaceful setting of the Scottish Borders.

Location and Things to Do

Ferniehirst Castle sits just two miles south of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, surrounded by its own gardens, woodland and estate. The Scottish Borders has so much to offer. Some nearby attractions include: Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum Mary Queen of Scots’ House Jedburgh Abbey Abbotsford House Floors Castle Hawick Whisky Distillery Bisley Shooting Ground

Amenities

Catering Available

Countryside Walks

Pet Friendly

Really Rural

Self Catering

Tennis Court

WiFi

Working Fireplace

Stag and hen parties not allowed

Weddings

Venue capacity: 137

Seated indoors: 40

Venue capacity is the most the house can host in total, including outdoor space and a marquee where one is used. Marquee arrangements vary, so ask the owner.

Ferniehirst Castle is a really special setting and would make for a beautiful celebration for you, indeed our owner got married here in June!

Weddings are something we are exploring but are not properly established as a wedding location yet. You would need a marquee in the garden, and we can explore local options of churches if everything else seems along the right lines for what you need.

Given we would be working together on your wedding as a bit of a first one for us commercially, we would charge accordingly. We would need to work out the exact details of your wedding to be able to give a specific quote, but we would be looking at £8-10,000 (incl VAT) which would include a two night stay in the Castle, and would allow for you to put up your marquee and bring in your suppliers.

You would be able to have up to 18 guests staying in the Castle, and we have another cottage on the estate which can accommodate an additional 6 guests. All additional guests would need to be day guests.

You would need to hire in a marquee, catering kitchen, portaloos.

If this is something you are interested in exploring, do let us know and we can have a chat on the phone, and look to get a site visit booked from there.

House Fact

The first Kerrs settled in the valley of the Jed Water in the late 13th century!

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Weekends £4,500 – £6,500

Weeks £9,000 – £20,000

If fully occupied, price per person per night is usually between £71 and £176.

Enquiries go to Ali Gillum at Ferniehirst Castle.

Location

Roxburghshire