Mellerstain

Gordon
Berwickshire
Scottish Borders
TD3 6LG

Tel: +44 (0) 1573 410 225
Fax: +44 (0) 1573 410 636
Email: enquiries@mellerstain.com
Web: http://www.mellerstain.com


Mellerstain, one of Scotland's great Georgian houses was begun in 1725 by William Adam and completed several years later by his famous son, Robert.

First mentioned in 1451, the estate was granted by Royal Charter to George Baillie of Jerviswood in 1642. His descendant, George Baillie and his wife lady Grisell Baillie commissioned the design of the present house.

The interior decoration is outstanding - the ceilings are especially worthy of note, having been preserved in the original Adam colours. The Library is a masterpiece of Classical Decoration and colour - fine detailed plaster work incorporating marble busts by Roubiliac.

Mellerstain houses a superb collection of paintings including works by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Ramsay, Aikman and Nasmyth and many lovely pieces of period furniture. The portraits on show in the house depict many members of the family.

The house stands in beautiful parkland - the Italian-styled terraced garden was laid out in 1909 by Sir Reginald Blomfield and commands a glorious view overlooking the Lake to the Cheviot Hills in the distance. There is an unusual Thatched Cottage, Gift Shop, and Tea Room.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
1st May to 30th June and 1st to 30th September:
Sunday, Wednesday and Bank Holiday Mondays.

NB The house will be closed on 9th May to allow for setting up of an antiques fair.

1st July to 31st August:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

October: Sundays onlyHouse: 12.30 - 5.00pm (last admission 4.15pm)

Gardens: 11.30am - 5.30pm.

Tearoom: 11.30am - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
House and Grounds:
Adult £6.00; Accompanied Child up to 16yrs Free.

Grounds Only: Adult £3.50; Accompanied Child up to 16yrs Free.

Groups £5.50 within normal opening times (outside normal times different charges apply).

Directions
The house is signposted on the A6089 Kelso-Gordon Road, one mile to the West. The approach from the A68 Jedburgh-Lauder Road is through Earlston and then by following the minor road towards Smailholm. From St Boswells, take the B6404 and turn right through Smailholm.
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