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.
Paxton House - The Garden Apartment
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.
The Annex At Fernyrig
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.
Little Swinton - Garden Cottage
A charming country cottage in the Scottish Borders offering countryside views, ground-floor accommodation with a wet room, a private garden, and pet-friendly facilities in a rural setting near historic border towns and the Northumberland coast.
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.
St Abbs - Lighthouse Retreat
This is a ground floor cliff top apartment in the fishing village of St Abbs, offering sea views and original features in a homely and private retreat setting with on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
Balla
This is a beautifully renovated three-bedroom duplex apartment in the heart of Eyemouth, situated near the sea and beach, offering a stylish and comfortable coastal stay over two levels with modern amenities and maritime heritage touches.
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.
The End Hoose
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.
The Tackhouse
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.
Groom's Bell
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.
Skye
A detached holiday home on a family-run holiday park in Coldstream with views over the River Tweed, featuring a ground floor layout, open plan living area, three bedrooms, and amenities for families including pet allowance and outdoor garden space.
Newton Cottage
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 - Lakeview
This ground-floor holiday cottage is set within the historic Hirsel Estate near Hirsel Lake and Dundock Wood, offering a rural and homely atmosphere close to wildlife-rich natural surroundings.
Murray Street Town House
A spacious and stylish town house located in the center of a charming market town in the Scottish Borders, offering a bright and modern retreat ideal for families or groups, surrounded by countryside and historical sites.
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.
Scoutscroft Holiday Park
Scoutscroft Holiday Park is a holiday park located in the village of Coldingham near Coldingham Bay, offering family-friendly facilities and proximity to outdoor coastal activities.
Garden Cottage
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.
St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve in Scottish Borders is a coastal nature site featuring dramatic cliffs, seabird colonies, historic monastery remains, and a lighthouse. The reserve offers walking trails, a visitor centre, and diverse wildlife habitats managed by the National Trust for Scotland.
Thirlestane Woodland Lodges
Thirlestane Woodland Lodges are nestled within the Lauderdale Estate in the South of Scotland, surrounded by mature woodland and views over the Leader Water. The setting offers a tranquil countryside retreat with access to outdoor activities such as walking, golf, and fishing, set near the Scottish Borders town of Lauder and historic Thirlestane Castle.
Mellerstain - Courtyard Cottage
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.
Broadstone Cottage
A peaceful terraced holiday cottage in a village location near the River Tweed and Norham castle, serving as a base for exploring Northumberland's border towns, beaches, and nature reserves, with a private enclosed garden and off-street parking.
Sea View at Lamberton
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.
Foulden Hill Farm Cottage
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.
Old Pump House Lodges - Chloe
Chloe is one of two newly constructed log cabins located in a tranquil and peaceful setting near the market town of Duns in the Scottish Borders, offering a homely and laid-back countryside retreat with scenic outdoor views.
Stonebank House
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.
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.
The Cart House
The Cart House is a boutique-style self-catering cottage in a converted old cart shed near Duns in the Scottish Borders, offering tranquil and stylish accommodation with countryside views, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
Rock Cottage
Rock Cottage is a cosy couples retreat located near the harbour in St Abbs, set within a courtyard surrounded by scenic views and close to coastal and village amenities.
Stable Yard Cottage
A traditional-style cottage ideal for families and friends, located in a scenic countryside setting with private garden space and woodburner heating.
Beul-An-Latha
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.
Ashfield
Ashfield is a ground floor detached holiday cottage in the peaceful village of Paxton accommodating up to 4 guests, including one pet, with its own private garden and on-site parking.
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.
Cloud Cottage
A detached single-storey bungalow near Duns Castle in the Scottish Borders offering a peaceful and homely base with garden, woodburner, and nearby nature reserve.
The Cottage
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.
Old Pump House Lodges - Jessica
Jessica is one of two newly constructed log cabins set in a tranquil and peaceful rural location near the hamlet of Lintlaw in the Scottish Borders, offering a cosy and private retreat close to countryside and historic attractions.
Duns Castle is a historic Gothic house dating from 1320, set within a 1200-acre estate with a nature reserve, forest trails, and extensive lawns. It offers exclusive use for weddings, events, and holidays, with unique bedrooms and holiday cottages available for overnight stays. The estate combines indoor heritage with outdoor natural landscapes.
Mellerstain - Clock House
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.
Paxton House - South Lodge
South Lodge is a cosy Georgian gate lodge on the grounds of Paxton House offering a peaceful and dog-friendly retreat surrounded by extensive gardens and woodland in a rural setting with historical significance.
Fairlaw Garden Cottage
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.
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.
Borders Cottage
Borders Cottage is a stylish townhouse situated in the historic town of Coldstream, offering a private retreat with a charming enclosed garden and easy access to countryside walks and local attractions.
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.
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.
St Abbs Lighthouse Cottages - The Bothy
The Bothy is a cosy studio apartment at St Abbs Head perched on dramatic cliff tops, offering tranquil coastal views and a peaceful rural setting ideal for nature enthusiasts.
Maines Farm Cottage
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.
Broomhouse Lodge
A cosy detached stone holiday cottage situated in the Berwickshire countryside near Duns with peaceful natural surroundings and a private garden patio area.
Manderston is an Edwardian country house in Scotland noted for its opulent interiors including a silver staircase, formal gardens, and historic stables. It offers guided tours and private events, with features like Britain's first private Biscuit Tin Museum. The venue welcomes visitors for both indoor house experiences and outdoor garden exploration.
