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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 miles from Edrom
Edrom is a historic village and parish in the Scottish Borders known for its ancient church, neo-Jacobean farm buildings, and scenic waterways. Visitors can explore the village's rich history and picturesque rural setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seal View
A terraced cottage with sea views located close to the rocky shoreline and pebble beach in the village of Burnmouth, serving as a base to explore nearby fishing villages and coastal attractions.
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.
Auld Kirk House
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.