Berwickshire is a scenic historic county in southeastern Scotland known for its rich border history, rural landscapes, walkable market towns, and accessible transport links including rail service.
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Swinton Mill Farm Cottage
A charming terraced stone cottage located in a rural setting near Coldstream in the Scottish Borders, offering peaceful countryside views and a cosy, homely atmosphere suitable for families and pet owners.
Bughtrig is a traditional Scottish family garden featuring a variety of plants including herbaceous plants, shrubs, fruit trees, and fine specimen trees, complemented by scattered sculptures. Visitors can enjoy a mostly wheelchair accessible outdoor garden with a small picnic area. Admission is free for Historic Houses members, with specific garden opening times in the summer.
This characterful period cottage is set in the fishing village of St Abbs within easy reach of Berwick-upon-Tweed, offering scenic sea views and a relaxing family-friendly retreat with private parking and outdoor space.
St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve is a dramatic coastal nature reserve known for its steep cliffs, seabird colonies, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore cliff-top vantage points, a nature centre, and inland wetlands, enjoying fresh sea air and rugged scenery. The site offers accessible facilities and nearby cafés for a full outdoor experience.
This cottage is set within 200 acres of parkland near Mellerstain House in the Scottish Borders, offering a rural and peaceful setting with extensive grounds and shared gardens, suitable for families and groups.
Mellerstain House & Gardens is a fine Scottish Georgian stately home designed by Robert Adam, featuring exquisite interior decorations and art collections. Visitors can explore guided tours of the house, extensive formal gardens, parkland, a playground, and a cafe in an idyllic countryside setting.
This is a charming two-bedroom cottage in the countryside offering peaceful and scenic surroundings with homely and cosy interiors suitable for small families or romantic escapes.
Foulden Tithe Barn is a rare example of a tithe barn used historically to store agricultural tithes given to the Church. It showcases modern vernacular architecture with distinctive arched openings at the first-floor level, providing insight into traditional agricultural practices.
Marchmont is an impressive Grade A listed Palladian mansion built in 1750, located in a vast 5,500-acre estate in Berwickshire. The house features original 18th-century interiors and has undergone significant restoration with guided tours and outdoor sculpture tours available for visitors.
The Old Bakery is a luxury holiday cottage located within the grounds of Paxton House near the River Tweed, offering a tranquil and historical setting with scenic grounds and convenient access to nearby heritage and coastal attractions.
A spacious family house near Berwick with sea views, set in a rural location ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders and Northumberland coast, suitable for family gatherings.
Garden Cottage is a ground-floor holiday retreat in Coldingham suitable for two guests, featuring a garden, woodburner, cot and highchair, and allowing two pets with charges. It has a rural location with coastal access close by.
Fairlaw Garden Cottage is a spacious detached upside-down house located on a working farm in countryside surroundings with peaceful and starry skies, suitable for family stays with access to outdoor activities and nearby beaches.
Ayton Castle is a Scottish baronial mansion surrounded by significant historic gardens and parkland. Visitors can experience guided tours of the castle on select days, explore the grounds including a miniature railway, and enjoy scenic views along the Eye Water.
Courtyard Cottage is a countryside accommodation with scenic views over the Border country near Kelso and Floors Castle, set within the extensive parkland and gardens surrounding Mellerstain House, a grand historic stately home.
Greenknowe Tower is a roofless 16th-century tower house ruin in the Scottish Borders, noted for its well-preserved stonework and architectural features, set on a natural mound with historical defensive marshland surroundings.
The Garden Apartment at Paxton House is a stylish and homely ground floor apartment nestled within a historic Georgian building, offering a private retreat for couples with scenic south-facing views over the grounds and shared outdoor space.
Paxton House gardens offer a scenic outdoor experience with extensive woodland, herbaceous borders, riverside walks, and a children's play area, set around a historic Palladian mansion with vibrant seasonal displays.
Newton Cottage is a cosy and charming single-storey cottage located in the scenic village of Leitholm in the Scottish Borders, offering a peaceful and private retreat with period features and access to a private courtyard overlooking the owner's garden.
The Hirsel is a 500-acre estate with scenic parkland, lake, and river, featuring a historic house, museum, craft shops, and family-friendly facilities. Visitors can enjoy walks, gardens, and a cafe in a mostly wheelchair accessible environment. An entry charge per car applies, but Historic Houses members visit free.
Sea View at Lamberton is a detached, two-storey property with panoramic sea views and countryside, sleeping six guests in three bedrooms, located in a peaceful rural setting with easy access to local points of interest and activities.
Groom’s Bell is a gently contemporary styled, comfortable cottage located quietly yet centrally in a village setting, featuring two ensuite bedrooms and an open plan living space with wood burner, suitable for four guests.
The Tackhouse is a gently contemporary styled, two-bedroom cottage located in the middle of a village with quiet yet central surroundings and a small enclosed garden with a terrace.
The End Hoose is a terraced farm cottage located on a working farm in a quiet rural setting with views over fields, ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders and Northumberland countryside.
Auld Kirk House is a historic church conversion located in the tranquil village of Westruther, Scottish Borders, offering a blend of historic charm and modern luxury in a stylish setting with private garden and hot tub.
A cosy rural cottage near Eyemouth with scenic views of the Cheviot Hills, set on a working farm with walking paths and close to sandy beaches and wildlife.
Paxton House is an 18th-century Georgian mansion renowned for its Robert Adam interiors and extensive collection of period furniture and paintings. Visitors can explore historic rooms, enjoy gardens, woodland walks, riverside paths, boat trips, and family-friendly facilities including an adventure playground.
A peaceful and homely cottage located in the quiet village of Leitholm, Scottish Borders, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with scenic country walks nearby and a private enclosed garden.
The Annex at Fernyrig is a peaceful ground-floor semi-detached bungalow in the Scottish Borders offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with scenic garden views and rural surroundings, suitable for couples or small families including pets.