 Gardens and Parkland
Mellerstain House stands in acres of beautiful parkland, first laid out in 1725 by the great Scottish architect William Adam. The delightful gardens, entered from an early 18th century courtyard, were designed by Reginald Blomfield in 1910. Italianate terraces and herbaceous borders were planned to compliment the fine Georgian house with splendid views over the lawns and ornamental lake to the distant Cheviot Hills. There are picnic areas, riverside walks, and a quaint thatched cottage, enclosed by a little parterre garden. The majestic Beeches, sturdy Oaks and sylvan Ash are a haven for wild birds and animals. Look out for red squirrels and roe deer or the flash of a kingfisher as you enjoy a peaceful stroll beside the Eden Water.
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 When George Baillie returned form exile in Holland he and his wife Grizell commissioned William Adam to build the new house at Mellerstain. Adam was also required to landscape the surrounding area and part of this project was to form a lake. This was done in the style of a Dutch Canal, surrounded by raised grass walks on which, at intervals, stood classical statues. No trace of this however, exists today apart from the remains of walks in the surrounding woodlands.
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 The gentle incline to Hundy Mundy Wood gives rise to expansive vistas across the surrounding tranquil farmland. The smooth domes of the Cheviots, and the distinctive sudden emergence of the Eildons from the softer landscape are all clearly visible. The rolling vales of this idyllic corner of Scotland, with the golden yellows of cereals or the warm tones of newly ploughed fields, stretching away all around. This is truly a peaceful retreat from the world. |
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 Mellerstain House sits in a large estate, which acts as a wonderful haven for wildlife, with excellent habitat for all kinds of animals and birds. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the chance to escape the hustle and bustle, and take a stroll round the lake or along some of the woodland walks Mellerstain has to offer.
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