10/10 Excellent
Mike A., United Kingdom
1 Ram., 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Borders
Mike A.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Entire home
Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- WasherWasher
- Pet friendlyPet friendly
- Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- KitchenKitchen
- FireplaceFireplace
Explore the area
Duns, SCT
- Paxton House9 min drive
- Norham Castle9 min drive
- Chain Bridge Honey Farm9 min drive
- Edinburgh (EDI)84 min drive
Most relevant reviews
ExperimentalCarousel
8/10 Good
Loved the quiet location, yet able to travel to many area attractions. The cottage has so much charm, very comfortable a...
heidi c.
Jun 25, 2017
10/10 Excellent
Exactly what we were looking for! Loved that it's an older stone home. The kids loved playing in the back yard, and star...
MaryEllen L.
Jan 20, 2017
10/10 Excellent
We really loved staying here.
It was beautifully appointed throughout, with so many really attractive features.
We loved...
Mike A.
Sep 1, 2023
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
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
Property amenities
Internet
- WiFi available
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
- Onsite parking
- Car required
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Spices
- Freezer
- Coffee/tea maker
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- TV
- DVD player
- Books
- Music library
- Stereo
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the sea
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Well-behaved dogs - £10.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
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 horse riding and cycling.
What's nearby
- Paxton House - 9 min drive
- Norham Castle - 9 min drive
- Chain Bridge Honey Farm - 9 min drive
- Duns Castle Nature Reserve - 11 min drive
- Old Bridge - 14 min drive
Getting around
- Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 21 min drive
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
- The Cross Inn - 8 min drive
- The Masons Arms - 8 min drive
- The Craw Inn - 11 min drive
- Border Baguettes - 10 min drive
- Mckays on the Road - 9 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?
Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Manderston House and The Jim Clark Room. St Cuthbert's Church and Paxton House are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ian M.
30 Raj., 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Fantastic garden space for dogs to run about. Thanks.
Ian M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret B.
24 Ram., 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Margaret B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Amelia H.
24 Rab. I, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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 :)
Amelia H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sophia P.
29 Shaw., 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Sophia P.
10/10 Excellent
Andy S., Leeds, UK
14 Rab. II, 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.
Andy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Gail J.
17 Ram., 2017
Great
Fabulous
Gail J.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2017
6/10 Okay
Catherine M., Ascot, UK
12 Raj., 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.
Catherine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
8/10 Good
heidi c., -
25 Jum. II, 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.
heidi c.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
10/10 Excellent
Emily L.
25 Rab. II, 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!
Emily L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017