Property to rent in St Boswells, Scottish Borders
TD6 postcode area · Scottish Borders · pop. 1,200 Get an alert the moment a property is listed — the register is checked against every new listing. St Boswells is an attractive village on the banks of the River Tweed, just south of Newtown St Boswells and close to Melrose. The village green — one of the largest in Scotland — hosts the annual St Boswells Fair, a livestock and trading fair with roots going back to the Middle Ages. The village has a peaceful, leafy character with mature trees, handsome stone houses, and easy access to the Tweed for fishing and walking. Dryburgh Abbey, one of the great Border abbeys, is just a mile downstream. St Boswells is a moderately-priced rental market with strong demand from families. Typical asking rents are £425–£550 pcm for a one-bedroom flat, £525–£700 for a two-bedroom, and £675–£900 for a three-bedroom house. Slightly more expensive than Newtown St Boswells across the river, reflecting the village's prettier character and more period-property weighted housing stock. The housing stock is predominantly attractive stone-built cottages and houses with gardens, plus some modern infill. Properties facing the famous Village Green or with views toward the Eildons command the upper end. Stock is limited. Demand drivers: families attracted by St Boswells Primary (consistently popular), professionals working in Melrose or commuting to Edinburgh via the A68, and retirees who want Tweed-side village living without Melrose prices. Register for alerts to be notified the moment a matching property comes to market. No current listings in St Boswells — set an alert above to be emailed the moment a property is listed. St Boswells is an attractive village on the banks of the River Tweed, just south of Newtown St Boswells and close to Melrose. The Village Green — one of the largest in Scotland — hosts the annual St Boswells Fair, a livestock and trading fair with roots going back to the Middle Ages. Schools. St Boswells Primary School is popular with families. Secondary pupils attend Earlston High School (8 miles north), with Borders Council providing transport. Transport. The A68 is nearby (via Newtown St Boswells), and the Borders Railway at Tweedbank is about 5 miles north (~10 minutes by car). Edinburgh is approximately 38 miles via the A68 (about 60 minutes). Borders Buses connects to Melrose, Galashiels, Kelso, and Jedburgh via the A68 corridor. Employment. Agriculture, hospitality, retail. The Buccleuch Arms is a well-regarded country inn. Mainstreet Trading is a renowned independent bookshop and cafe — a destination in its own right. Many residents commute to Melrose, Galashiels, Newtown St Boswells (council HQ), or Edinburgh. Amenities. Village shop, the Buccleuch Arms hotel, the Mainstreet Trading bookshop and cafe, a primary school, and a parish church. The Borders General Hospital is about 2 miles away. The Tweed offers riverside walks, fishing, and Dryburgh Abbey — one of the great Border abbeys — is just a mile downstream. The Eildon Hills are a few miles north for hill walking. School catchment maps and term dates: see the Scottish Borders Council schools directory. Typical asking rents are £425–£550 for a one-bedroom flat, £525–£700 for a two-bedroom, and £675–£900 for a three-bedroom house. Properties facing the Village Green or with views toward the Eildons command the upper end. St Boswells is the older, prettier village on the south side of the river — known for its famous Village Green, the Buccleuch Arms, and Mainstreet Trading bookshop. Newtown St Boswells, on the north side, grew up around the now-closed railway junction and houses Borders Council's HQ. They share many amenities but have distinct identities. Secondary pupils attend Earlston High School (8 miles north on the A68), with Borders Council providing transport. Mainstreet Trading is a much-loved independent bookshop, cafe and homeware store on St Boswells' main street — one of Scotland's best-known independents and a destination in its own right. St Boswells is typically 10% cheaper than Melrose, with a more village-y feel and the Village Green at its heart. The trade-off is fewer shops and amenities — for which Melrose (3 miles north) is the obvious destination.No current listings in St Boswells
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