Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders - Duns

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

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Dryer
Washer
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Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Duns, Scottish Borders

Manderston House
‪7 min drive‬
Paxton House
‪9 min drive‬
Chain Bridge Honey Farm
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

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Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders

Blackadder Mains Cottage is a beautiful and unusual substantial detached house situated 10 miles west of the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Built in 1865 of dressed sandstone with a decorative slate roof and arched upper windows, the property enjoys uninterrupted views of the Cheviot Hill. The house has been listed due to its unusual architectural features and the cottage is tastefully decorated and furnished throughout and has been renovated and upgraded in 2021-2022:
Eco electric underfloor heating throughout from a ground source borehole. New Electric 3 oven Aga. EV charging point. New carpenter made oak back door & French windows. Reclaimed beech flooring throughout - Limestone flagstones in kitchen, utility, hall & WC. Re-wired, plumbed & decorated throughout, including vintage lighting & fittings. Re-roofed using reclaimed vintage slates.

GROUND FLOOR

Sitting room large with beamed ceiling, wood burning stove, open fire, Smart TV, Marshall Bluetooth Speaker, Oak French doors to garden.

Kitchen with Carpenter built solid beech kitchen with solid wood & marble worktops/drainer and a copper sink. Limestone flagged floor with underfloor heating. Beamed ceiling, 3 oven electric Aga cooker, Smeg fridge/freezer; integrated dishwasher, microwave and large antique pine table.

Utility room with teak drainer & Belfast sink. Washing machine.

WC - with vintage 1908 high level cistern & sink with antique taps.

Solid Ash staircase leading to upper landing.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 with Antique Victorian king size bed and ornamental fireplace.

Bedroom 2 with Antique iron double bed.

Bedroom 3 with Antique (1885) double brass bed and Antique single brass bed. Ornamental fireplace.

Bathroom with large vintage cast iron bath. Separate shower cubicle with power shower Vintage WC and washbasin.

Half acre cottage garden with borders, vegetable plot and herbs. Oil central heating. All electricity, logs and bed linen, kitchen & hand towels included.

Guests have access to my 5 acre field immediately behind the garden which has an apple orchard and is surrounded by native hedgerows.

Ample private parking.

Only an hour's drive from Scotland's beautiful capital city of Edinburgh.

Property manager

Owner / Brian Crozier

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Well-behaved dogs - £10.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duns

Located in Duns, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Manderston House and St Cuthbert's Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hirsel Golf Club and Magdalene Fields Golf Club. Home Park and The Swan Centre for Leisure are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Duns, Scottish Borders

What's nearby

Manderston House - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Paxton House - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
Norham Castle - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
Chain Bridge Honey Farm - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard - 15 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 21 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Cross Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪China Palace - ‬9 min drive
‪The Masons Arms - ‬8 min drive
‪The Jim Clark Cafe Bistro - ‬9 min drive
‪The Craw Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Whitsome Ark and within 6 miles (10 km) of Manderston House and The Jim Clark Room. St Cuthbert's Church and Paxton House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

10 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage on the Borders

Wonderfully restored cottage with a lovely farmhouse kitchen complete with AGA and a large sitting room with a log stove (and lots of wood!), surrounded by old fashioned gardens. We found the owner very welcoming and helpful. What more could we ask for a relaxing and comfortable stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A., United Kingdom

1 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful Borders

We really loved staying here. It was beautifully appointed throughout, with so many really attractive features. We loved the garden and the paddock (which was a delight for our dog). We would definitely think about holidaying here again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Fantastic garden space for dogs to run about. Thanks.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa K.

31 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful renovated and fully equipped cottage with great extras

Wonderful cottage, beautifully renovated with great taste. The kitchen with the electric AGA is very comfortabel and inviting, and the living room with a big window stove warm and cosy (with open doors to the garden for warmer seasons). The location was perfect with a short scenic drive to either the beach, the muirs or the Cheviot Hills. Edinburgh is only 1,5 hours away and there’s a good train connnection from Berwick upon Tweed. Paxton House is only a 10 minute drive as is the pub. We had an amazing time in the Borders while staying in this oldfeel but very modern cottage with many thanks to the owner - Brian - for all is help.

Stayed 77 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie C.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Cottage in an ideal location

Myself, my husband and our Dog, Bonnie recently stayed at Brian's cottage for ten days and what a brilliant holiday! The cottage has been so lovingly and carefully restored, the pictures really don’t do it justice. It’s cosy and homely, the kitchen is very well equipped with all the various utensils and pots and pans you could need and the gardens are stunning. Staying in June meant a lot of the garden was in bloom with fruits and veggies starting to ripen and it was a real joy to spend our mornings sat outside with a coffee and again in the evening with a beer. Bonnie in particular loved running around the huge field! The location is fab, very quiet and peaceful and yet only 20 minutes from the beach and 20 mins from Berwick for shops and the supermarket. The Cross Inn is a fab pub approx. 10 mins drive away – although we definitely recommend booking as it gets busy. Overall, we’d definitely recommend Brian’s cottage and we hope to book again for another trip soon.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva E.

27 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein wunderschönes Zuhause!

Dieses Haus ist etwas ganz besonderes, wunderschön und liebevollst eingerichtet. Es ist alles da was man braucht und jeden Tag entdeckt man wieder eine neue Besonderheit.Es ist unglaublich gemütlich, wir haben herrlich geschlafen und 2 wunderschöne Wochen verbracht. Der Garten ist umwerfend und auch hier sieht man die große Liebe die in allen Dingen hier steckt. Vielen Dank Brian, es war eine große Freude dich kennen zu lernen und wir hoffen auf ein baldiges Wiedersehen.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

24 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blackadder stay

We loved this cottage, it's well worn and cosy. We loved the location. Our dog loved all the space around attached to it. All in all we had a wonderful stay and would go back tomorrow if we could.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

24 March 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic break in beautiful country cottage

We had a wonderful time at Blackadder Cottage - a genuine home from home, and even better than the photos suggest! The beds were very comfortable indeed, the fire a lovely feature, and the extremely well-equipped kitchen (especially the aga) made cooking a real pleasure. There are lovely walks a short car journey from the house - including those at Paxton House and Duns Castle Estate (there were many more around but we ended up going back to these twice so didn't reach them!). Brian couldn't have been a kinder host and went above and beyond to make our trip a memorable one. Highly recommended :)

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sophia P.

29 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Absolutely can not recommend this cottage highly enough from start to finish our stay was amazing . Brian was a fantastic host and answered all our queries promptly with detail The cottage was cost and well equipped with beautiful garden and hidden extras set in a fantastic spot for seeing all sorts of sites of interest with the two cost fires to come home to and settle down for the evening on comfy sofas ( beds amazing too ). We loved our stay and wat to hopefully come back soon Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Irini H., Deutschland

15 August 2018

Sehr schönes Haus in toller Umgebung

Das Haus hat unsere Erwartungen von den Bildern auf FeWo-direkt voll erfüllt. Obendrein war es sehr sauber bei Ankunft. Es gibt einen AGA-Ofen, mit dem wir das Kochen lieben gelernt haben. Zwar ist eine Straße vor dem Haus, aber der Verkehr hält sich in Grenzen und nachts ist es sehr ruhig. Der Garten und das nutzbare Feld gehen nach hinten raus, sodass es auch keine Probleme gab, die Kinder dort spielen zu lassen (Fußball, Drachensteigen, ...). Die vom Vermieter gestellte Bettwäsche war auch sehr schön und es gibt genug Kissen für Nackenstrapazierte. Man kommt gut an interessante Orte. Wir haben North Berwick und seine Vogelinseln besucht, die Strände in Seawick und Berwick upon Tweed, Doone Castle, Edinburgh, Balloch am Loch Lomond, Melrose, Kelso, The Three Brethren und Selkirk. Trotzdem haben wir noch einiges zu erkunden und planen deshalb, erneut hier Urlaub zu machen. Die genauen Koordinaten für Google Maps sind 55.762545, -2.238507 Vielen Dank für einen tollen Urlaub! Familie mit 2 Kindern (10 und 12)

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andy S., Leeds, UK

14 April 2018

Quirky, comfortable, cozy,

We all had a lovely, relaxing break. The weather could have been kinder and we would have done more but the cottage was a real warm retreat from all the wind, rain and today, snow! A great holiday was had by all six of us; plenty of space for quiet time and family time. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

17 September 2017

Great

Fabulous

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Catherine M., Ascot, UK

12 July 2017

Lovely area

Lovely area for walking with the Lammermuirs close by and lots of things to see and do if that takes your fancy. Cottage well equipped and quirky. Aga wonderful but cottage looking very tired and would be impossible for any cleaner to clean it as it needs work. However, even a lick of paint might be a good start.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

heidi c., -

25 June 2017

Cozy and charming cottage

Loved the quiet location, yet able to travel to many area attractions. The cottage has so much charm, very comfortable and tastefully done. Very roomy, can easily sleep 7 to 8 guests. Loved the very large soaking tub too. The AGA stove was fabulous, keeps the place warm and cozy, especially on chilly rainy days. Cooking was so quick and easy. Several nights I placed porridge in the warmer too cook overnight, perfect. Loved getting fresh eggs from the farm.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

25 April 2017

Oozing rustic charm, spacious yet warm, cosy and comfortable.

We stayed with our 5 daughters and found the accommodation extremely comfortable. There was plenty of space in the cottage yet it was also warm and cosy. We also enjoyed the outside space and found the location great for visiting along the coast and other local places. We also enjoyed a daytime to Edinburgh. The kitchen was extremely well kitted out and we all fell in love with the warmth of the Aga. Cooking on it was a new experience which we liked and made some delicious meals. Thank-you!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen L., Fort McMurray

20 January 2017

Rustic, quaint, and overall lovely

Exactly what we were looking for! Loved that it's an older stone home. The kids loved playing in the back yard, and starting a cozy fire in the living room in the evenings. The AGA stove is just lovely to come back to after a brisk day at the beach. The neighbour up the way also was very kind to sell us some eggs and vegetables. Can't say enough about this cottage, it's so cozy. Only downside is the Postal Code is off if you are using Garmin GPS, it will take you to the wrong house entirely. Use google maps, comes much closer. We arrived after dark, so it was a bit challenging to find it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

david b.

19 April 2016

Très belle endroit

Nous sommes satisfait de notre séjour d'une semaine dans cette belle maison en pierre , tout à fait chaleureux , c'est un endroit au calme en pleine campagne . Rien ne manque dans la maison , tout est à disposition , aucun souci particulier pour nous . Nous la conseillons vivement .

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

15 April 2016

Secluded and Charming

Quaint, rustic, like stepping into the past but with many modern twists. Beautiful property set in an idyllic location with easy access to Berwick and the surrounding area. The Aga was amazing to cook with, the rooms oozed charm with each one having its own twist. Loved the giant bath, first bath i've been able to lie in properly since i was a kid (6'4"). Kids loved helping with log duty and kindling and the acreage at the rear of the property was loved by us all. Such a lovely part of the world with so many castles and towers to keep you busy and nothing more welcoming than returning to the prospect of relaxing with a book, a cuppa and a roaring log fire. Loved every minute of it!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christopher T.

3 January 2016

A charming and warm country cottage

We spent Christmas there this year and despite the pretty miserable weather enjoyed a cosy treat in the Scottish Borders the house fully lived up to our expectations apart from one thing. Visitors should be aware that although it clearly states on the website that the cottage has two bathrooms it only actually has one, the other is a downstairs loo. That aside, I can't be more glad to have stayed there and wouldn't hesitate to go back. Although, next time when the weather was a little less breezy and a little drier.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Brian Crozier

What makes this property unique

This property was refurbished from 2 derelict farm cottages from 1990 to 1993, and I moved-in in May of that year. The house is still furnished and equipped much as it was when I lived there so you are getting the use of a home, not just a house set-up for holiday rentals. As such, and due to its age and heritage and the fact that it has been sympathetically restored, the house has unique and quirky features which set it apart from some of the bland properties available to rent.

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About the area

Duns

What's nearby

Getting around

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Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

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10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Great place

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10/10 Excellent

Marisa K.

Wonderful renovated and fully equipped cottage with great extras

Marisa K.

10/10 Excellent

Hollie C.

Tranquil Cottage in an ideal location

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Eva E.

Ein wunderschönes Zuhause!

Eva E.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Blackadder stay

Margaret B.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Idyllic break in beautiful country cottage

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10/10 Excellent

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