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.
Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
Administrative lieutenancy area in Scotland covering former Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire.
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.
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.
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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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.
2 miles from Bughtrig
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.
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.
Gardeners Cottage
Gardeners Cottage is a rural retreat nestled in the countryside near Cornhill-on-Tweed, offering a homely and peaceful setting with scenic views and private outdoor space, suitable for couples or solo travellers exploring the region.
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.
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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Near 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.
Avenel Cottage
A semi-detached cottage situated in the peaceful Old Lochside Estate with views of the Cheviot Hills and Yetholm Loch, featuring a sunny enclosed garden and a rural setting close to local border towns.
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Acreknowe Cottage
A rural single-story detached cottage in the Scottish Borders with countryside views near Hawick, featuring three bedrooms, a woodburner, garden, and private parking, suitable for families and pets.
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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.
2 miles from Black Middens Bastle House
Black Middens Bastle House is a fortified farmhouse from the 16th century Anglo-Scottish border region, featuring thick stone walls and elevated living quarters. It offers a unique outdoor historic experience in a remote Northumberland setting with access via a walk from a small car park. Entry is free and visitors can explore the traditional bastle architecture and surrounding areas.
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 Hemmel
This accommodation is a spacious contemporary barn conversion with three bedrooms and en-suite facilities, set in a rural location near Northumberland National Park, featuring lovely countryside views and suitable for families or friends.
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Cosy Neuk
Cosy two-bedroom cottage in Peebles combining traditional features with modern comforts, set in a peaceful location ideal for couples, friends, or small families with access to bike storage and nearby outdoor activities.
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2 miles from Cross Kirk, Peebles
An ancient holy site featuring the remains of a 13th-century church known as the Cross Kirk, notable for its historic western doorway and association with St Nicholas.
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.
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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.
Horsley Cottage
This detached historic cottage within Northumberland National Park offers a peaceful and scenic woodland retreat with cosy features and family-friendly amenities.
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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.
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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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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No 2 Railway Cuttings
This stone-built, single-storey semi-detached cottage is situated in a National Park near Falstone Station, blending traditional and contemporary elements in a peaceful rural setting with scenic countryside views.
Grooms Bothy
Grooms Bothy is a converted stable set within 8-acre grounds of a working equestrian farm in the scenic Scottish Borders countryside, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere for families or couples.
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2 miles from Mellerstain House & Gardens
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.
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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The Wheelhouse
This ground floor apartment, part of a historic mill house in the Scottish Borders, offers a peaceful and homely environment with views of scenic countryside and convenient access to local villages and activities.
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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Riverside Cottage
A detached former bothy cottage on the banks of the River Dryfe in Boreland offering a peaceful rural retreat with open plan living, a woodburner, and outdoor garden space.
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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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Catcleugh Bridge View
This cosy holiday home for up to six guests is located on the edge of Kielder village amidst scenic countryside and nature, offering a wood burning stove and a large enclosed garden with sitting area.
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Calvert Kielder
Accommodation set in Kielder Water & Forest Park offers a scenic rural environment with focus on laid-back and family-friendly activities amid protected natural landscapes.
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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.
Northern Hideaways, Sunnyside
A detached holiday home in a rural Northumberland village featuring original design elements and accommodation for eight, with easy ground-floor access and countryside views.
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Tarset Tor - The Bunkhouse
The Bunkhouse at Tarset Tor is a stylish, eco-friendly group retreat in Northumberland National Park designed for large social stays and outdoor activities, featuring contemporary bunk-style accommodation with shared facilities and spacious social areas.
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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 Robert Smail’s Printing Works
Robert Smail's Printing Works is a preserved Victorian-era letterpress printing museum in Innerleithen, Scotland, showcasing historic printing techniques with interactive tours and demonstrations in a fully functional print shop.
Railway Cuttings
This single-storey, stone-built cottage in a rural village offers a peaceful retreat within a Dark Sky Park, featuring scenic views over the North Tyne river and rolling hills with close access to countryside walks and local amenities.
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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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3 miles from Etal Castle
Etal Castle is a medieval ruined castle in Northumberland, England, featuring a residential tower, gatehouse, and curtain walls. It played a role in the Anglo-Scottish Wars and is now managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a historic ruin.
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.