Castletoun Cottages, Greenlaw, Duns, Scottish Borders

Castletoun Cottages offer three beautiful self catering cottages with character and style, located in the town of Greenlaw in the Scottish Borders. The cottages can accommodate group bookings and sleep up to 14 guests when all three properties are booked together.

Stable Yard Cottage
Stable Yard Cottage is the largest of the holiday cottages and can sleep up to 6 guests. The property has been sensitively refurbished to a high standard while retaining its charm and character. The fully equipped kitchen includes everything guests may need during their stay, including a washing machine, tumble dryer and Dolce Gusto coffee machine.

The lounge features a Freeview TV with Netflix, a wood burning stove and Wi-Fi throughout the cottage. Upstairs there are three bedrooms consisting of two double rooms and one twin room. The cottage also offers a shower room, a family bathroom and an additional separate toilet downstairs.

The Tackhouse
The Tackhouse sleeps up to 4 guests across two bedrooms. This cosy self catering cottage has a contemporary and homely feel. The ground floor features open plan living with a wood burning fire at its centre. The lounge area includes a flat screen TV with Freeview and Netflix.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, which can also be arranged as twin rooms on request before arrival. Both bedrooms have their own ensuite facilities.

Groom's Bell
Groom's Bell is a mirror image of The Tackhouse and also sleeps up to 4 guests in two double bedrooms. The stylish open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area has a wood burning stove at its heart. The cottage includes modern facilities such as a Dolce Gusto coffee machine, washing machine with dryer, Freeview TV with Netflix and Wi-Fi throughout.

Castletoun Spa
Guests can also enjoy the Castletoun Spa, which includes a hot tub, sauna and outdoor shower. The spa must be booked in advance and costs £30 per day per cottage. When all three cottages are booked together as a group booking, use of the spa is included.

Local Area
There are many attractions and activities available in the surrounding area including golf, horse riding, shooting, hiking, cycling and fishing.

Greenlaw itself offers a church, two pubs, a post office, butchers, chemist, mini market, bank and a children’s playground, all located just a couple of minutes from the cottages. Larger destinations such as Edinburgh, Alnwick and Holy Island can all be reached in around an hour.

Rates start from £640 to £870 per week depending on the season. When all properties are combined, the cottages can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests. Children are welcome. Pets are welcome in Stable Yard Cottage and Groom’s Bell only, charged at £5 per stay. The cottages offer Wi-Fi internet access and off street parking.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/scottish_borders/5725

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Blackadder Mains Cottage, Duns, Scottish Borders

Blackadder Mains Cottage – Characterful Holiday Retreat in the Scottish Borders

Located just 10 miles west of the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blackadder Mains Cottage is a distinctive and spacious detached house offering a charming countryside escape in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Built in 1865 from dressed sandstone, this beautifully restored property features a decorative slate roof, arched upper windows, and uninterrupted views of the Cheviot Hills.

A Thoughtfully Renovated Historic Home

Recognised for its unique architectural features, the cottage underwent a full renovation between 2021 and 2022, blending heritage with modern eco-conscious upgrades. The work included the installation of electric underfloor heating powered by a ground source borehole, a new electric three-oven Aga, and bespoke carpenter-made oak French doors and a back door. Reclaimed beech flooring runs throughout the home, while limestone flagstones add rustic charm to the kitchen, hallway, utility room, and WC. The property has been fully rewired and replumbed and is decorated with vintage light fittings and antique details. The roof was also refurbished using reclaimed vintage slates, maintaining the building’s original character.

Ground Floor Living

The spacious sitting room exudes warmth with its beamed ceiling, wood-burning stove, and open fire. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and a Marshall Bluetooth speaker, while oak French doors open directly onto the garden. The handcrafted kitchen features solid beech units, wood and marble worktops, a copper sink, and limestone flooring with underfloor heating. Appliances include a three-oven electric Aga, Smeg fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, microwave, and a large antique pine dining table – ideal for relaxed family meals.

The utility room offers a Belfast sink with a teak drainer and a washing machine. The characterful downstairs WC is fitted with a vintage 1908 high-level cistern and an antique sink with original taps. A solid ash staircase leads to the upstairs bedrooms.

Upstairs Accommodation

Bedroom 1 includes an antique Victorian king-size bed and an ornamental fireplace, while Bedroom 2 is furnished with an antique iron double bed. Bedroom 3 contains both an 1885 double brass bed and a single brass bed, along with another original fireplace. The spacious bathroom features a large vintage cast iron bathtub, a separate shower cubicle with power shower, and vintage-style WC and washbasin, creating a luxurious and atmospheric space.

Outdoor Space

The cottage is set within a beautifully maintained half-acre garden, filled with flowering borders, herbs, and a vegetable plot. Guests are also welcome to explore a five-acre field directly behind the garden, home to an apple orchard and framed by native hedgerows. Private parking is available on-site, and all electricity, oil central heating, logs, bed linen, and towels are included in the stay.

Discovering Duns & the Surrounding Area

Blackadder Mains Cottage provides a great base for exploring the rich culture and landscapes of the Scottish Borders. Nearby attractions include The Old Dairy, which houses antiques and a coffee shop, and the Alnwick Gardens, a family-friendly day out. Golfers are spoilt for choice with courses including Bamburgh Castle Golf Club and Eyemouth Golf Club, both within easy reach. With all destinations just an hour’s drive away, the cottage is perfectly placed for both relaxation and adventure.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/ScottishBorders/16520

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Green Hope Self Catering, Ellemford, Duns, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders (Sleeps 1-8)

Green Hope Self Catering is situated at Ellemford near Duns in a beautiful part of the Berwickshire countryside. The holiday home provides the ideal base for a family, friends or a couple who want to explore the Scottish Borders.

There are two accommodation units – the River Suite and the Columba Apartment, each with 2 bedrooms (a double and a family room), their own bathrooms and kitchen and living area. They are booked as complete, self-contained units. As before, the bedrooms are named after local birds.

The two units are separate but can be linked to form a 4-bedroom facility.

Guests will never be short of things to do or places of interest to visit. The accommodation has immediate access to garden walks, beautiful countryside and wildlife. The dark skies are ideal for stargazing. The surrounding area is ideal for cycling and walking holidays (Southern Upland Way very close) and the accommodation is also within easy access of two reservoirs for river fishing. 

There are also many excellent sandy beaches abound on the Berwickshire and East Lothian Coastline only about 25 minutes away. Golf courses too are many and varied and in St Abbs, diving enthusiasts are regular visitors – along with the seals!

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/ScottishBorders/10514

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Castletoun Cottages, Greenlaw, Duns, Scottish Borders (Sleeps 1-6)

Castletoun Cottages offers three beautiful self catering cottages with character and style in the town of Greenlaw in the Scottish Borders. 

Each cottage has its unique character and comfortable style that will make you feel at home. There is a range of attractions and activities in the local area including golf, horse riding, shooting and fishing.

Greenlaw has a church, two pubs, a post office, butchers, chemist, mini market, bank and a children's playground. All of these amenities are located within a couple of minutes of the holiday cottages.

The larger popular places of Edinburgh, Alnwick and Holy Island are each reached in around an hour.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/ScottishBorders/5725

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Stables Cottage, Duns, Scottish Borders (Sleeps 1-4)

Stables Cottage is a cosy holiday home in a stunning part of the Scottish Borders. It is approached via an archway and a gated private wynd, in the small town of Duns. We are close to shops yet a short walk to open countryside, perfect for those who want a relaxing break away.

The holiday home is perfect for a couple, a family of 4 or two couples. It has two rooms which can be made into double/twins depending on your requirement and two bath/shower rooms. Rental prices include Wi-Fi internet access, central heating, electricity, linen, towels & a basket of logs for the wood burner.

The cottage is also equipped with a dishwasher, radio, TV with Netflix and DVD player.

Outside is a garden for you to enjoy, with a BBQ provided for those warmer days.

Duns is a small town in the beautiful eastern Scottish Borders. It is within comfortable driving distance of many attractions and is a fantastic base for walkers. The town is on the foothills of the Lammermuirs and enjoys views over the Tweed valley towards the Cheviots and North Northumberland. There is a good selection of shops around the picturesque market square and a variety of places to eat out in the town and surrounding area. Close by you can also find a local swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course & an extensive nature reserve within easy walking distance.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/ScottishBorders/16370

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The Gardener's Lodging, Duns, Scottish Borders

The Gardener's Lodging, Duns, Scottish Borders (Sleeps 1 - 6)

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/ScottishBorders/15842

The Gardener's Lodging is a self catering apartment which is a part of a delightful B listed Georgian villa. The holiday home is within 1.5 acres of beautiful gardens and just a short walk from the town of Duns, Scottish Borders.

This holiday accommodation can sleep up to 6 people.

The self catering lodge is very spacious and includes a well equipped kitchen with a Belfast sink, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, dining table and espresso machine. This property is a TV free zone but there is a DAB radio, CD player, books, games, DVDs and WiFi. There are washing facilities available in the shared utility.

The area surrounding the property is ideal for walking or cycling as there are many cycle routes and local walks from the door. Alternatively, the beach at Coldingham Bay and St Abbs are 20 minutes away by car, with many Border towns, abbeys and stately homes also within the vicinity.

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