The Bothy
The Bothy is a couples-only, boutique-style cottage set privately beside a farmhouse in the countryside near Kelso, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat with scenic rural surroundings and access to outdoor activities.
Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
Administrative lieutenancy area in Scotland covering former Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire.
3 miles from Floors Castle
Floors Castle is Scotland's largest inhabited castle offering visitors architectural beauty, fine art, and expansive gardens including a walled garden and woodland trails. The venue provides indoor castle tours and outdoor parkland exploration, child-friendly facilities, food services, and welcomes dogs on leads in the grounds. It offers a rich cultural experience with accessibility features for all.
Dark Sky Apartments - Stargazers
This holiday home for two is a first-floor apartment in the Northumberland National Park with a romantic and peaceful atmosphere, featuring open plan living, countryside views, and shared outdoor sitting areas.
3 miles from Bellingham, Northumberland
Bellingham is a village in Northumberland popular with walkers and cyclists on the Pennine Way, featuring a local heritage centre, historic church, waterfalls, and traditional bastle houses nearby.
East Learmouth Farmstays - Stewards Bothy
Stewards Bothy is a tranquil farm stay cottage set in a private rural location at East Learmouth, offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature with scenic outdoor access and countryside activities.
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Old Mill Holidays - The Hemmel
The Hemmel is a semi-detached two-bedroom cottage located in a small village near the Northumberland countryside, offering a peaceful and rural retreat with exposed stone and woodwork, suitable for families or small groups looking for a cosy and intimate stay with garden access and woodland surroundings.
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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.
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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.
2 miles from The Hirsel
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.
Woodland Pod
A stylish and modern pod located in a countryside setting for couples seeking a peaceful, private retreat with a private hot tub, featuring ground floor open plan living and an elevated decking area.
2 miles from Penicuik Estate
Penicuik Estate is a rural retreat near Edinburgh featuring grand Palladian architecture, historic landscapes, and parkland. Visitors can explore Old Penicuik House and its grounds, with opportunities for exclusive events and enjoying nature.
Quarry Green
A cosy bungalow for couples in the village of Bowden, Scottish Borders, offering a peaceful retreat with enclosed lawned outdoor space and a multi-fuel burner, set in a scenic countryside location.
2 miles from Harmony Garden
Harmony Garden in Melrose is a high walled garden spanning 3.5 acres featuring various divided garden areas and a large lawn used for events like the Borders Book Festival. The adjacent Harmony Hall is available as a holiday let, while the gardens are freely accessible to the public.
Kerseycleugh Bridge Cottage
Kerseycleugh Bridge Cottage is a 200-year-old detached period farm worker's cottage set in a tranquil rural setting within Northumberland National Park, featuring stunning views and original character.
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Old Mill Holidays - The Granary
The Granary is a one-bedroom upside-down house located in a quiet countryside setting near Cornhill-on-Tweed, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful rural retreat with nearby attractions in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
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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.
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3 miles from Ayton Castle
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.
Oak Cottage
A former shepherd’s cottage with character located within Northumberland National Park, offering panoramic views and a rural setting on a working sheep farm, ideal for guests seeking a peaceful and homely countryside retreat.
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.
2 miles from Marchmont
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 Left Luggage Office
The Left Luggage Office is a cosy, ground-floor apartment in the village of Falstone near Kielder Water, situated within the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park and ideal for couples seeking a peaceful and private retreat.
Liddel Holiday Properties - The Liddel Haven
A 5-star shepherds cottage in the hamlet of Saughtree, Scotland, near the River Liddel, offering accommodation for four guests with a peaceful rural setting and access to nearby outdoor activities.
The Studio at Westfield
A light and airy single-floor home with a private garden in a countryside location near a village with shops and pubs, located on the edge of Northumberland National Park.
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The Hen Hoose
This holiday property is located in a quiet hamlet in the Scottish Borders, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with countryside views, ideal for a relaxed getaway.
3 miles from Carolside House & Gardens
Carolside House & Gardens is a renowned 18th-century mansion set in scenic parkland in the Scottish Borders, famous for its historic roses including a National Collection of Gallica Roses. Visitors can explore series of garden rooms each with distinct themes and enjoy peaceful walks by the river and across an 18th-century bridge.
Peebles Apartment
A modern, stylish ground floor apartment in Peebles with one bedroom and en-suite, located near the town centre and surrounded by scenic countryside and outdoor activity opportunities.
Knoppingsholme Cottages - The Stable
Knoppingsholme Stable is a renovated holiday accommodation set on a working farm in the North Tyne Valley, Northumberland National Park, with rural views and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for families and groups.
Liddel Holiday Properties - The Liddel Dutch Barn
The Liddel Dutch Barn is a tranquil and stylish detached property set in beautiful countryside near the River Liddel, offering a peaceful and intimate retreat for up to two guests.
The Bothy
The Bothy at Caberston is a cosy terrace cottage situated in the small village of Walkerburn near Peebles, offering a peaceful stay close to the River Tweed and surrounded by scenic walks and mountain biking routes on a working farm.
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2 miles from Traquair House
Traquair House is Scotland's oldest inhabited house, lived in by the Stuart family since 1491. Visitors can tour the historic house, explore extensive grounds including a maze, enjoy craft workshops, dine at the 1745 Cottage Restaurant, and visit the famous brewery shop. The venue also hosts events, weddings, and offers luxurious accommodations.
Dark Sky Apartments - North Star Apartment
A cosy and comfortable ground-floor apartment set in the Northumberland National Park, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful countryside retreat close to nature and local pubs.
Old Manse Annex
This accommodation is a charming annexe located in the village of Town Yetholm, known for its scenic surroundings and historical significance, offering a peaceful and cosy retreat near notable walking routes and countryside landscapes.
Merry Burn Barn
Merry Burn Barn is a renovated barn conversion located on a working farm in the Northumberland National Park Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering tranquil countryside views and a rural setting near Falstone village.
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Ferny Rigg Byre
Ferny Rigg Brye is a renovated barn conversion set in tranquil countryside on a working farm in the Northumberland National Park Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering peaceful rural surroundings near Falstone village with views and access to outdoor activities.
Lower Canterbury House
Lower Canterbury House is a single-storey accommodation located in the quiet village of Gattonside near Melrose, featuring an open plan living area, a king-size bedroom, a stylish bathroom, and a private garden with a summer house.
1 mile from Melrose Abbey
Melrose Abbey is a historic partly ruined Cistercian monastery in the Scottish Borders, founded in 1136 and known for its Gothic architecture, historic burials, and intricate stone carvings. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins, a museum, and surrounding gardens.
Howpasley Farm - South Cottage
South Cottage at Howpasley Farm Cottages offers a peaceful rural retreat in the Scottish Borders with natural surroundings and a traditional farmworkers' cottage layout.
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Howpasley Farm - North Cottage
North Cottage offers a peaceful and rural retreat in the Scottish Borders, situated at the head of the Borthwick Water valley with access to forest walking trails and a traditional farmworkers’ cottage layout.
Maybank
This traditional ground-floor apartment in the picturesque town of Peebles features two bedrooms and is suitable for up to four guests, offering a comfortable and central base with a small walled garden and patio area.
Old Kielder Castle Cottage
Old Kielder Castle Cottage is a restored stable cottage situated in the village of Kielder, offering a peaceful and homely retreat ideal for families and couples, set in a rural countryside location near various outdoor activities and the Kielder Observatory.
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Bridge Cottage
A modern, quiet, and secluded ground-floor cottage in a rural village setting in The Scottish Borders, ideal for small families or couples, featuring open-plan living and a private outdoor deck with lawn.
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Heather Cottage
A classic two-storey house in Lauder ideal for couples or small families, positioned for exploring Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders with a homely and scenic rural setting.
3 miles from Thirlestane Castle
Thirlestane Castle is a historic 16th-century castle in Berwickshire, Scotland, offering guided tours of its magnificent interiors and extensive historic collections. Visitors can explore beautifully preserved state rooms, a toy museum, and enjoy various events. The site also includes luxury accommodation and is suitable for special occasions like weddings.
Birch Cottage
A rural self-contained cottage in Northumberland National Park with panoramic views over a nature reserve, set on a working farm with characterful features and abundant wildlife.
Pentland Pod
A peaceful luxury pod set in a private field with scenic countryside surroundings, featuring an open plan ground floor layout and a private wood-fired hot tub, ideal for a romantic and tranquil retreat close to Edinburgh.
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South Riccalton Farm Cottage
South Riccalton Farm Cottage is a remote luxury cottage on a working farm in the Scottish Borders, ideal for a peaceful romantic escape with scenic countryside views and outdoor wildlife.