Welcome

Take a look at our beautifully refurbished cottages in the picturesque Scottish Borders where you will be assured of the warmest welcome.

Leitholm Cottage Newton Cottage

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Our cottages

After more than 20 years of enjoying all of the delights the city has to offer, we ran away to the countryside. And do you know what? It’s pretty good out here in the sticks.

So much so, we thought you might like it too. If the wholesale upping sticks and moving here is a little too much for you, why not come for a few days and flop down in one of our beautiful cottages in the Scottish Borders? It’s a truly restful place to be. Pour yourself a drink and take it into the garden or curl up in front of the wood burner. That’s better.

Leitholm Cottage and Newton Cottage are secluded in a pretty small village which is within easy reach of a wealth of facilities, activities and attractions so you can be as relaxed or busy as you choose. There’s a friendly village pub with a great selection of local craft beers, wine chilling in the fridge and home cooked meals. It's also dog friendly with a lovely beer garden.

The cottages have been a big project for us and we’ve done a lot of the renovation work ourselves. Please enjoy and look after them as you would your own. We want you to have a wonderful, relaxing stay and welcome any ideas or suggestions on how we can improve.

General

We live in the village. We will be there to meet you and on hand whenever you would like local knowledge or suggestions. We will absolutely respect your privacy, but if you need help with anything, don’t hesitate to ask.
Smoking not permitted.
A maximum of two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Leitholm Cottage. Guests must bring dog beds, bowls etc and dogs are not allowed on carpeted areas or on the sofas or beds. We ask that guests clean up after their dog both in the Cottage and in the garden.
Hypo-allergenic duvets and pillows provided as standard
Travel cot and high-chair and stove guard (for Leitholm Cottage) available on request, when booking.
We can also provide you with locked garage storage for your bikes, fishing rods, outdoor gear etc.
Safety Features: Smoke and heat and CO detectors, fire extinguishers & blanket, first aid kit.

Leitholm Cottage Newton Cottage

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Leitholm Cottage

Sleeps 6 (with twin bed option in largest bedroom)

Free wifi, internet TV, Sonos sound system

Wood burning stove

Private garden with BBQ and patio furniture

High-chair, travel cot and stove guard available on request

Gas fired central heating and hot water on demand
Dog friendly

A lovely old cottage with a contemporary feel. Inside is thoughtfully equipped and well laid out: uncluttered rooms, white walls, pops of bright colour, deep window sills, a wood burning stove and furnishings and paintings in an eclectic mix of styles. Cosy rooms and bucolic views…

Leitholm Cottage is the perfect place for families or groups of friends and four legged friends too as we welcome up to two well behaved dogs. It’s got a lovely, big garden with a choice of seating areas and a BBQ for when the sun shines. There is also a play park in the village which is great for kids.

There is mains gas fired central heating with a combi boiler supplying hot water on demand. Wifi is provided free of charge.

Living area

The living area is a generous space, with carefully chosen fittings, art on the walls and a wood-burner to keep your evenings cosy. There is also a Sonos Play 1 bluetooth sound system, wifi, digital TV and DVD player. There’s a good selection of DVDs and also jigsaws and games if you fancy a digital detox.

Dining area

The dining area is open plan to the kitchen, with a large table to easily accommodate six and flooded with natural light from the patio doors opening out onto the patio and garden.

Kitchen

A well-stocked kitchen with a selection of cook books to inspire you. There are Shaker-style units and lots of lovely crockery and glassware. And if there’s any particular piece of kitchen kit you need that’s not there, I’ll be only too happy to help out. Champagne glasses? Of course there are champagne glasses!

Bathroom

A good-sized family bathroom with shower over the bath and hot water on demand. And lots of fluffy white towels plus organic toiletries from the Highland Soap Co.

King-size bedroom

On the ground floor, there is a generous bedroom with sumptuous duvets and pillows and Egyptian cotton bed linen and beautiful throws and blankets.

Super-king bedroom

You can sleep deeply in this large, uncluttered bedroom with white walls, good lighting and colourful art on the walls. And of course, a huge pocket sprung mattress, comfortable duvets and pillows and cosy blankets. The super-king bed can also be divided into two single beds, to give more flexibility for groups of friends or families.

Double bedroom

A beautiful bedroom with a comfortable bed and a small sofa in the sitting area with an interesting selection of books to while away an hour or two. Again, white Egyptian cotton, colourful cushions and soft blankets.

Porch

The porch has hooks and a boot rack, the ideal place to store your stuff after a long walk.

Garden

The large, enclosed garden is a peaceful space with views over surrounding countryside and towards the Cheviots. There is a large patio area immediately outside the patio doors from the dining area, with seating for up to eight. Follow the winding path down the length of the garden and you’ll find another patio area with seating. A perfect place to enjoy drinks and the beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. On a clear night, the sky flaunts a sparkling shawl of stars so wrap yourself in a rug and pour yourself a glass of something warming.

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Newton Cottage

Sleeps 1 or 2

Free wifi, internet TV, Sonos sound system

Wood burning stove

Private patio with BBQ and furniture

High-chair and travel cot available on request

Newton Cottage is a beautifully converted old cottage which creates a snug bolthole for one or two when you want to escape and enjoy some rural luxury. Curl up in front of the wood burner, pour a glass of wine and relax.

You step into a homely, open-plan sitting room with a plump sofa to sink into after a hard day exploring the Borders and a cosy dining area to enjoy the fruits of your labours in the kitchen – or delicious fish and chips from the Plough! A wood burning stove and bright rug spread across the floor create a cosy feel.

I live in the house next to the cottage and I’m on hand when needed or if you’d like any tips for adventures in the local area.

Help yourself to home grown veg from my vegetable garden: peas, beans, beetroot, curly kale, fresh herbs, rhubarb, carrots along with salad leaves of every kind.

There is mains gas fired central heating with a combi boiler supplying hot water on demand. Wifi is provided free of charge.

Living room

The living room has a large, comfortable three seater sofa and a cosy armchair, there is more than enough seating to sprawl and relax. There is also a dining area with table and chairs to enjoy the fruits of your labours in the kitchen. It’s fully equipped with internet HD TV and DVD player (with a wide selection of DVDs to choose from) and Sonos Play 1 blue tooth sound system.

There is a collection of books and jigsaws to hopefully suit all tastes if you fancy a digital detox!

A wood burning stove with a basket of logs will keep you toasty warm.