Undiscovered Scotland

Darnlee, Near Melrose. This substantial house is set in beautiful, extensive parkland on the outskirts of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. A category B listed building that has been in the same family since it was built over 200 years ago, it still retains a lovely homely family atmosphere with lots of original furniture and antiques. Sleeping 4-8 guests in 4 bedrooms spread over two floors, at the heart of the house is a delightful garden room that is flooded with light from large French doors that lead out to the garden. The kitchen comes well equipped, there is a separate, formal dining plus a drawing room with an open fire, which is positioned on the upper floor to benefit from views over the delightful grounds. There is a shower room on the group floor and a full family bathroom on the upper floor. Guests have the full use of the grounds which include some impressive redwood and sequoia trees, a formal walled garden and a sun room so that they can be enjoyed whatever the weather. Open all year. From £695-£1495 per week. Short breaks available. Bedlinen, towels, the first £25 of electricity, £35 of oil for the central heating plus a starter pack of logs for the fire are included. WiFi is included subject to a fair use policy. Sorry no smoking. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Darnlee Web Page

Dimpleknowe, Lilliesleaf, Melrose, TD6 9JU. Dimpleknowe Cottage and Mill are located on a small country estate with its own 11-hole golf course in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The area is a haven for wildlife. Set in a peaceful location, in its own enclosed garden, Dimpleknowe Cottage offers stunning views across open countryside. This modern, well equipped, detached bungalow has three bedrooms and sleeps 5 in comfort. All rooms are on the ground floor and include a comfortable sitting room with open fire, a large, well equipped, kitchen/dining area, a bathroom with shower, a twin bedroom en-suite, plus double and single bedrooms. Garden furniture is provided and there is ample parking. 1-2 dogs welcome. Dimpleknowe Mill provides excellent accommodation, which is spacious, characterful and stylish and of open plan design. It has three en-suite bedrooms including one on the ground floor with a specially adapted shower room suitable for disabled guests. Open all year. Rates for Dimpleknowe Cottage £285-£500 per week and Dimpleknowe Mill from £550-£850 per week. WiFi included. Contact Jane Cameron. Tel: 01835 870333.
E-mail: jane@dimpleknowe.co.uk
WWW: www.dimpleknowe.co.uk

Eden Holiday Hideaways, Cliftonhill, Ednam, Kelso, TD5 7QE. Eden Holiday Hideaways comprises three beautiful, detached eco-lodges with Scandinavian inspired contemporary design, Hygge ambiance and luxurious attention to detail. Named Orchard, Eden and Tweed, each lodge is set in a peaceful location on our organic farm just 4 miles from Kelso. With a wood-fired hot tub, decking and panoramic 180° view over the rolling Borders countryside to the Cheviot hills on the horizon, each hideaway brings the outside inside with an end to end wall of glass. A well appointed living space comprises a fully fitted kitchen, a dining area and a separate seating area heated by a cosy wood fired stove. There is a bright and spacious king size bedroom with access to the outside deck, a second twin bedroom and a luxury shower room with rain effect shower. Each lodge has its own woodfired hot tub, with bubble jets and lighting to help you relax at any time of day or night. There is an outdoor shower too, and tables and chairs for dining outside in the meadow surrounding the hideaway. Open all year. For rates and availability visit our website linked below. For further information, Tel: 07789 220 468.
E-mail: edenholidayhideaways@gmail.com
WWW: www.edenholidayhideaways.co.uk

Horsemill Cottage, Near Melrose. This lovely new barn conversion is just outside the pretty village of St Boswells in the beautiful and historic Borderland about 10 miles north of Jedburgh. Surrounded by woods and trees and at the end of a short track 1 mile from the main A68 trunk road, you'll find Edinburgh, the Berwickshire coast and north Northumberland all within one hour's drive. Fitted and furnished to a high standard, this unique property boast an hexagonal sitting room, glazed on all sides, an open-plan hall/dining area, a fully fitted kitchen, one ground floor twin bedroom with shower room, plus one first floor double bedroom and a bathroom which are accessed from a galleried landing. Outside there is an extensive patio and ample parking. You'll find shops, a pub and a hotel all close by. From £325-£450 per week inclusive of all heating, lighting, linen and towels. Pets accepted by arrangement. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Horsemill Cottage Web Page

The Old Lobster House, Lower Burnmouth, Eyemouth. In a picturesque setting right on the seafront in the pretty fishing village of Burnmouth sits The Old Lobster House, 6 miles north of Berwick-upon-Tweed on Scotland’s beautiful east coast. Converted from what was originally an old lobster holding pen this quaint cottage has stunning views out to sea. The well appointed accommodation comprises a spacious kitchen diner, a cosy sitting room with wood burning stove, two bedrooms - a double and a single (both en suite). The charming double room has a king size bed and its impressive en suite bathroom features a lovely cast iron roll-top bath, as well as a large separate shower. Outside there is parking within Burnmouth or right by the cottage on the seafront. Open all year. From £315-£575 per week including all heating, WiFi, bed linen and towels. Please note, this is a no smoking house. Up to two dogs are welcome for a small additional charge. Short breaks available. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: The Old Lobster House Web Page

Parkend Cottage, Near Stichill, Kelso. This traditional, 'chocolate box' cottage stands alone among mature trees in a lovely countryside setting close to Kelso. Parkend Cottage benefits from glorious views, of the Cheviots at the front and the Eildon Hills to the side. The spacious accommodation comprises a large farmhouse kitchen with an Aga and a separate dining space with doors opening out onto an east-facing terrace, a bright and airy sitting room with an elegant dining area at one end, three first floor bedrooms, including two doubles and a twin, a family bathroom and a shower room, plus a downstairs laundry room and an additional WC. Parkend Cottage has been carefully furnished in keeping with its character and elegance. The enclosed south-facing gardens are ideal for children and pets. From £545-£825 per week. Short break rates may be available. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Parkend Cottage Web Page

Plum Braes Barn Holidays, Cliftonhill Organic Farm, Ednam, Kelso, TD5 7QE. Comprising Cockle Kitty, Garden Bank and Plum Tree Cottages, Plum Braes Barn sits in a secret corner of the Scottish Borders, just 3 miles from the bustling market town of Kelso. Cockle Kitty sleeps up to four guests in one double and one twin bedroom. It has a family bathroom. Garden Bank also sleeps four in one double and one twin bedroom. It has two shower rooms. Plum Tree is a small hygge cottage for 2 with spiral stairs leading to the bedroom, which has a juliet balcony. The three cottages are very warm as they are heated by biomass and log burners. All have private patios and gardens and benefit from wonderful views over the Eden and Tweed valleys towards the Cheviot hills. On the farm we grow organic oats and flowers which are available to buy in our tiny farm shop along with fresh eggs and other produce. Meals can be delivered from a local business. Beaches at Berwick, Bamburgh and Alnwick are just a short drive away. Short breaks are available. For further information and to check availability, visit our website linked below. You can also Tel: Maggie on 07789 220469 or Mobile: 07789 220468.
E-mail: maggie@kelsocottages.co.uk
WWW: www.kelsocottages.co.uk

Stables Cottage at Borthwickshiels, Near Hawick. Located in a tranquil rural setting, within the beautiful Borthwickshiels Estate, Stables Cottages is a charming detached cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. It is approached along a private tree-lined drive and sits in an enclosed garden in a lovely woodland clearing. The well appointed accommodation comprises a fully equipped dining kitchen, a pretty sitting room with a wood burning stove, one downstairs twin room and a ground floor bathroom. Upstairs there are two attractive double bedrooms, one with a superking bed and the other a double, which share a modern family bathroom. Dogs are welcome and kenneling is available for guests' use. Stabling and grazing can also be arranged for anyone wishing to bring their horse along. Bike storage is provided. From £495-£875 per week. Short break rates may be available. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Stables Cottage Web Page

Tanner Lodge at Castleview, Lauder. Set against a peaceful rural backdrop, just 2 miles from the charming Borders town of Lauder, Tanner Lodge is one of a set of three attractive lodges which offer wonderful, expansive views out over the surrounding countryside. The delightful accommodation is all on one level and comprises an open plan living area with fully fitted kitchen, a formal dining area, comfortable lounge seating and a wood burning stove. Huge glass doors slide back to reveal the terrace at the front of the house where the highlight is a sunken hot tub. Two en-suite double bedrooms, both with TVs, complete the accommodation. Tanner Lodge is the perfect place for a relaxing break. You'll also find plenty to see and do in the local area. Open all year. Rates from £695 -£1250 per week including all bed linen and towel, WiFi, heating oil, the first £40 of electricity and a starter pack of logs for the fire. Short breaks available. Sorry, no smoking. Pets welcome for a small additional charge. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Tanner Lodge Web Page

Whitmuir House, Near Selkirk. In the midst of the beautiful Scottish Borders, Whitmuir House is an impressive, elegant house set in extensive garden grounds just over 4 miles from Selkirk. The comfortable accommodation is warm and welcoming and comprises a charming and spacious dining kitchen that's the real heart of the house, a grand drawing room with an open fire, a separate formal dining room, an attractive en-suite double bedroom downstairs and two further double bedrooms (one with dressing room, en-suite and decorative fireplace) and two twin rooms, a sizeable walk through seating area with TV, two good sized bathrooms and a handy WC on the upper floor which are accessed by an unusual spiral staircase. Outside the house is surrounded by a large private garden with lots of mature plants and trees. There is a croquet lawn and pavilion (with its own little kitchen for making drinks) and a ha ha - a sunken wall - that allows for breathtaking views all the way out to the Carter Bar and Cheviot hills. Open all year. From £795-£1795 per week. Short breaks may be available. Bedlinen, towels, electricity, heating and a started pack of logs for the fire are included. WiFi is also included subject to a fair use policy. Sorry no smoking. A maximum one dog is welcome. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Whitmuir House Web Page