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Description:

Enjoying wonderful sea views and a superb location for exploring the Scottish Borders and beautiful Northumberland coast this spacious and well appointed property is ideal for family gatherings. The picturesque villages of St Abbs and Eyemouth where visitors can arrange boat trips or feed the wild grey seals living in the harbour are both close by. Spectacular sandy beaches are just 4 miles away as is the historic town of Berwick with its faithfully preserved Elizabethan walls and barracks fine choice of shops and restaurants and railway station for excursions to the city of Edinburgh just a 45 minute train journey away. Holy Island (N.T.) is also easily accessible. Pub serving food 2 miles shops 4 miles.

Sitting room with wood burner. Dining room with sofa bed (for + 2). Well equipped kitchen with breakfast area. Utility room. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Master bedroom with sitting area and en-suite shower room/WC. Double bedroom. Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full gas CH inc
• Logs foc
• 2 TVs (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD with ipod docking station
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Auto wm
• T/cot
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with furniture and stream (toddlers beware!)
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 527 – 1023

Sleeps: 10

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In the glorious countryside of Berwickshire near the historic villages of Coldingham St Abbs and Eyemouth lies Press Castle a 17th century manor house of great character and charm. Newly refurbished and divided into well appointed apartments two of which we offer here it nestles within 13 acres of lovely grounds home to badgers and red squirrels. Award winning beaches a marine reserve NTS properties fishing villages surfing diving and superb golf courses are all close by and there is wonderful walking in the Cheviot Hills and along the coast. Edinburgh is under an hour’s drive. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Very comfortable sitting room with open fire and sofa bed (for + 2). Well equipped kitchen/dining room. Double bedroom with four poster bed. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Logs available locally 1st supply foc

Weekly Price GBP: 226 – 523

Sleeps: 4

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In the peaceful countryside of the Scottish borders and only half a mile from the village of Chirnside Whitehall House Estate provides a delightfully tranquil setting for these four outstanding lodges. Each lodge is finished to the highest standards and all of them are perfectly located for enjoying lovely walking wildlife watching (deer regularly visit the lodge gardens) and fishing which is available free of charge on the Whiteadder River in season. The nature reserve and spectacular coastline of St Abb’s Head are just a few miles away and at Berwick-on-Tweed (8 miles) a historic town with impressive Elizabethan ramparts and interesting Barracks Museum visitors will find a good selection of shops and restaurants as well as cinema and theatre. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Northumbrian Heritage coast with its glorious unspoilt beaches and castles to explore are a half hour drive whilst the myriad delights of Edinburgh are only an hour away. Mellerstain Floors Castle and Manderston are among the many fascinating stately homes within easy reach. Shops and pubs serving food 0.5 mile.

Open plan sitting room with log burning stove splendid views dining area kitchen and sliding doors to verandah. Utility room. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Master double bedroom with sitting area doors to balcony and ensuite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and oil CH inc
• Logs at cost 1st basket foc
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Wi-Fi connection
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Parking for 2 cars
• Garden with hammock and furniture
• Balcony
• Access to 130 acres of shared grounds
• Verandah
• Fishing in season foc
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 468 – 1515

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Set on the dramatic Berwickshire coastline and only 5 miles from the Northumberland Heritage Coast these two attractive steading conversions enjoy wonderful sea views and an excellent location for discovering the delights of both beautiful regions. The fishing village of Burnmouth lies just 1 mile distant and Eyemouth where visitors can feed wild seals is 3.5 miles and the St Abb’s Head nature reserve’s spectacular clifftop walks are only 7 miles away. Historic Berwick-upon-Tweed (6 miles) offers good shops and restaurants as well as a wealth of places of interest to explore. From here visitors can take a 45 minute train journey to the magnificent city of Edinburgh. Bamburgh Castle Holy Island and Alnwick Castle and Gardens are also all easily accessible. Pub serving food 0.25 mile shop 3.5 miles.

Entrance hall. Large well equipped kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with log burning stove. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

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Weekly Price GBP: 397 – 921

Sleeps: 6

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Set on the banks of the Whiteadder River this luxuriously appointed property commands wonderful views over the water and surrounding countryside – perfect for watching the abundant wildlife and enjoying riverside walks. Providing a superb base from which to explore the Scottish Borders Riverside Mews is part of an exclusive rural development on the site of an old mill just 8 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed’s Elizabethan ramparts and good selection of shops and restaurants. This is a holiday location to suit everyone – for natural pleasures the spectacular coastline and nature reserve of St Abb’s Head are just a few miles away and the Northumbrian coast’s miles of unspoilt beaches and Holy Island of Lindisfarne are a half hour drive. Whilst for visitors seeking historic attractions and lively cultural delights the beautiful city of Edinburgh is only about an hour’s drive. Seal spotting and feeding boat trips and diving are easily accessible as are great country houses and castles including Aydon Floors and Mellerstain. Shops and pubs serving food 3 miles.

Hall. Open tread stairs to first floor: Sitting/dining room with balcony. Well equipped kitchen. Utility room. Cloakroom/WC. Second floor: Double bedroom with TV DVD and ensuite bathroom/WC with double shower cubicle. Twin bedded room with ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Single bedroom (for alternative sleeping). Third floor: Two double bedrooms both with ensuite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec full radiator CH with underfloor heating in bathrooms inc
• 2 LCD TVs
• Sky TV (basic)
• 2 DVDs
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Garage and parking
• Shared grounds
• Unfenced stream and river (toddlers beware!)
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 481 – 921

Sleeps: 8

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The 200 acres of glorious parkland surrounding Mellerstain House one of Scotland’s grandest stately homes designed and built by William and Robert Adam provide a wonderful setting for these three delightful cottages. Visitors are welcome to roam the grounds including the fabulous Italian-style terraced gardens which command panoramic views over the lake to the distant Cheviot Hills. The many scenic and historic attractions of the Border country are all close at hand and the lovely beaches of Berwick and Holy Island are also easily accessible. Kelso (6 miles) offers a good choice of shops inns and restaurant and is also the home of Floors Castle and the famous Kelso Horse Races whilst Edinburgh with its magnifent castle museums galleries and excellent shopping is only a 35 mile drive. Fly fishing can be arranged locally several golf courses are found nearby and shops and pubs are just 3.5 miles away. Beautifully appointed and very comfortable these three properties offer a unique holiday opportunity. The courtyard coffee shop serves delicious home cooking on ‘house open’ days – and special occasions large and small can be catered for by arrangement in the state rooms of Mellerstain House.

This charming 18th century stone cottage enjoys its own garden with splendid views towards the Cheviots. Sitting room with open fire. Dining room with countryside views. Kitchen. Double bedroom with lovely views. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Logs foc
• LCD TV
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Elec blankets
• Garage and parking
• Enclosed garden with furniture
• Easy walking access

Weekly Price GBP: 262 – 692

Sleeps: 4

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Set within Press Castle this delightfully spacious and lovingly restored ground floor apartment retains fine original features whilst offering contemporary comfort and its own private garden. Visitors may roam the castle’s 13 acres of gardens woodlands and riverside walks where red squirrels badgers and deer are spotted. Beautiful beaches clifftop walks St Abb’s Head nature reserve fishing villages and golf courses are all close by historic Berwick-upon-Tweed is only 12 miles and Edinburgh is under an hour’s drive. Shops and pubs are found in Coldingham (3 miles) a quaint village lying on a sandy bay.

Open plan sitting room with open fire dining area and archway into kitchen with breakfast area. Conservatory. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Double bedroom with sofa bed (for + 2) and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Cloakroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full oil CH inc
• Logs available locally
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• 2 music systems
• Wi-Fi internet access
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/cot
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with patio furniture and pond (toddler’s beware)
• Shared 13 acre grounds
• Barbecue
• Unfenced stream (toddlers beware!)
• Wheelchair access
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 358 – 692

Sleeps: 6

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Situated on a picturesque hillside on the fringes of Coldingham village these two newly renovated properties are the ideal place to relax after a day exploring the dramatic Berwickshire coast. Adjoining the owners’ home the cottages sit just a mile from the beautiful beach of Coldingham Sands a perfect secluded gem where Gosmount Farm visitors also enjoy use of the owners’ beach hut. Diving enthusiasts are drawn to the area’s clear offshore waters and the coastline affords visitors glorious walking: those heading south to the little town of Eyemouth (3.5 miles by road) can take a boat trip from its attractive working harbour or feed the wild seals whilst 2 miles to the north lies the quaint fishing village of St Abbs and the St Abb’s Head nature reserve famously provides spectacular clifftop walks. The splendid city of Edinburgh is only an hour’s drive or 45 minutes by train from the historic town of Berwick upon Tweed (11 miles). Shops and pubs in Coldingham 0.5 mile.

Sitting room with wood burning stove. Well equipped kitchen with dining area. Bathroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Shower room/WC.

Features:

• Full oil CH
• Logs at cost 1st supply foc
• Wi-fi
• Freezer
• Small garden with furniture
• Gas barbecue

Weekly Price GBP: 328 – 631

Sleeps: 4

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Boasting far reaching views to the Cheviot Hills and lovely walking from the doorstep this cosy and comfortable cottage (shown right of photograph) is set just 5 miles from sandy beaches at the village of Eyemouth where visitors can feed wild grey seals. Enjoying its own garden the cottage sits on the owners’ 200 acre arable farm an idyllic spot threaded with many footpaths. Boat trips are easily available and the nearby coastline is famed for crystal clear waters shipwrecks and diverse marine life – a paradise for divers. Picturesque St Abbs with its harbour and nature reserve the golden sands of Coldingham Bay and historic Berwick-upon-Tweed are under 10 miles whilst the beautiful city of Edinburgh is an hour’s drive. The village of Ayton’s imposing castle shop and pub are 3 miles.

Sitting room with open fire and dining area. Kitchen. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor with combed ceilings: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec elec rads and NSH inc
• Logs and coal foc
• TV (Freeview)
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Shared t/dryer
• Elec blankets
• Cot
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with furniture
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 250 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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Commanding lovely views across open countryside this cosy and comfortable mid row cottage (shown left) lies on the edge of Paxton and enjoys an ideal location for exploring the glorious Borders scenery and the dramatic Northumbrian Heritage coast. Beautiful beaches numerous castles (magnificent Bamburgh Castle 28 miles) Holy Island St Abb’s Head nature reserve – all are an easy drive on country roads. Edinburgh’s attractions are well worth a trip. Pub serving meals ½ mile shops and good amenities in Berwick (5 miles).

Entrance hall. Sitting/dining room boasting original range with open fire. Kitchen. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Elec inc
• Oil CH inc 28th March – 24th Sep (other dates £30 pw poa)
• Fire fuel at cost 1st supply foc
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• Auto wm
• F/freezer
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 275 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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