Cottage vacation rentals in Scottish Borders

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our getaway to Kersmains bothy. It felt very luxurious, with plenty of space for two! The sunroom/ kitchen is a lovely space to cook and the living room is so cosy and atmospheric in the evenings. We loved the hot tub under the stars as there is very little light pollution. Perfect for a country escape to the borders.

Thank you so much for such a lovely stay. The accommodation was really lovely, warm and comfortable with amazing views. We enjoyed the walks from the door and Melrose was wonderful. The lemon drizzle cake, wine, flowers and milk were very kind.

Had a lovely stay in this property and location met our needs perfectly . Hot tub was worth paying a bit extra for . Flat would be ideal for a larger group as the rooms are very spacious and well equipped . Only comment would be that some information on car parking would be helpful for those not familiar with the area . We were unaware of the existence of a garage until after check in . I knew where to park without charge in Melrose but it would be helpful to provide this information to other guests . Thank you for our stay . I would definitely recommend to others .

Our stay at The Stables was heaven. Paul welcomed us and showed us around and had even set up the hot tub for us arriving. The house was immaculate with everything you could possibly need and beautifully decorated too. We loved the Bluetooth mirror in the bathroom. The garden was beautiful and so peaceful and our two dogs loved it, it was completely secure for them which meant we could relax. The view from the garden and the location were wonderful, it was just what we needed. We didn’t want to leave and would love to come back sometime soon. Thank you for being wonderful hosts and for our cheeseboard and Prosecco it was such a thoughtful touch.

Wonderful stay. The location is absolutely superb. What amazing views and so peaceful and remote. Sitting in the hot tub looking out over the hills was pure bliss!! And the stars you could see on a clear night, wow. Despite being so remote it’s close enough to Edinburgh that you can drive in and do all the attractions. So just perfect. Kylie was a fab host too, leaving Easter eggs for the kids and letting the kids feed her kunekune pig one day! The animals are great, especially Karen then hen, although she will come inside if allowed haha! All in all, we had a fantastic stay. Thank you Kylie

Beautiful surroundings and very comfy lodge

Lovely place.The receptionist was very helpful.We will definitely be back again would recommend to anyone wanting a nice quiet getaway.

We’re a group of 5 adults and 2 cocker spaniels and have just returned from a lovely short stay at Pondfield Cottage, Gifford. The cottage was immaculately clean with 3 large double bedrooms and a lovely enclosed garden for the dogs to play in. The lounge was comfortable and cosy with a wood burning stove and a selection of DVDs, books and board games. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need with some lovely little unexpected touches like a spice rack. The location of the cottage is next door to an equine centre and horses are regularly walked past the house which was lovely to see. One small issue we experienced was resolved immediately, even though it was Easter Sunday, which demonstrated exceptional service from the owner. We would certainly recommend this property.

Wow! We had a fantastic stay here. The house is really well thought out. The rooms are all great sizes. The secure garden is huge and perfect for the dog to run around in either the kids. I loved the little stream running past the front of the house. It was really clean and had everything we could possibly need. Sarah and Scott were really kind and very helpful when we couldn’t get the hot water to work fixing it really quickly. It really is the perfect place to get away from it all. I hope we will be back again soon.

The Hemmel was a really nice cottage to stay in. It's probably one of the best airbnb's we've been to. Kate was very nice and helpful. The photos don't do it justice as it's even better in the flesh. We were a family of 4 including a baby and it was super comfortable. The cottage is very private and peaceful. The lambs were out when we were there and we saw the red squirrel in garden each day. We'd would definitely return.

We had another wonderful stay at Lindsay’s cottage. Lindsay was extremely helpful and quick to respond. We enjoyed cosying up when the weather was bad and just appreciated the peace and quiet. The girls and the dogs loved running around the secure garden and we had the added bonus of seeing some lambs on the hill. We’ll hopefully be back again soon.

Wonderful location and Georgie's place is perfect to walk and explore. Facilities as described and the fireplace is perfect to read a book by if the weather turns bad. Really enjoyed our stay and will be back.

Perfect cosy bolthole on way south from Moray. After a long, wet and tiring 8 hours in the car it was a lovely cosy welcome. Beds were super comfy and everything spotless. The dogs enjoyed running around the field and Ros’s pub recommendations were great. We ate at the Capon Tree in Jedburgh which was tasty and great value. Shame not to spend longer in this part of the world but will definitely keep in mind if we return. Thanks!

Can't recommend Mrs Moll's cottage highly enough! It was full 9f character, so comfortable, homely and spotlessly clean . All equipment, crockery, utensils etc were also spotless. Our hosts were very responsive prior to our stay and we received a lovely friendly welcome. All instruction were clear for access & checkout with a folder detailing additional information. Being part of the adjacent farm we had the chance to watch the cows and day old calfs being moved which was so special. Overall it was a fantastic break in a beautiful cottage - thankyou! x

Really beautiful and restful location for our stay with our 2 doggies whilst one of them was attending daily radiotherapy in Roslin - fab enclosed garden for them to roam around. Lovely to see the red squirrels. Cottage was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Great communication from Ed and Carolyn. Many thanks!

We absolutely thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Cottage was actually bigger than we expected. the photos don’t do it justice. Immaculately clean and the complimentary welcome pack was a lovely touch and greatly appreciated on arrival. Dean was so friendly and helpful throughout and very attentive when we messaged, 10/10 host. 5/5 stars for this stay is an easy decision, defiantly the best we have stayed in and we travel a lot. The gardens and the riverside steps were a fantastic touch to this beautiful stay, which the dogs loved. We would 100% come back and really look forward to it. Thank you so much for a great family stay.

Highly Recommend! Beautiful, well equipped cottage. It has been renovated to a very high standard. Kate, was an excellent host and very responsive. In the middle of a working sheep farm, sheep everywhere, so you must be able to control your dogs at all times. A beautiful break away from Wifi, phones and people. All shops about 16/18 miles away. A lovely place to reconnect and recharge. Thank you for having us, would love to come back soon ☺️

Lovely spot that was perfect for our family. Views from nearly every side over rolling hills (very peaceful), easy walk to town and nearby trails to hike. Wasn’t far at all to places like Kielder Forest, Hadrians Wall or even Newcastle. As we stayed over Christmas, the hosts decorated the house to really make us feel at home! Would definitely stay again.

Great few days at the cottage, sitting out on the balcony listening to sky larks and watching deer and hare run about was lovely. Very comfortable and well equipped with plenty of space for two families. We enjoyed some great walks and explored the coastline up to St Abbs and south to Eyemouth, Coldingham Bay was great for the kids with it's beach, cafe and surf shop. Coldingham itself is a lovely village with pubs, cafe and a quality butcher. All in all, a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Lovely stay in this very comfortable and cosy cottage. We had great weather during our stay which meant we enjoyed the huge garden lots, our dog loved it too. Lovely area and very handy for local shops and the 2 local pubs in the village. Very peaceful stay and would definitely return.

We enjoyed our weekend break in Rachel’s cottage. The cottage is located in a peaceful location close to the river and a 10minute walk outside of Bellingham. The secluded location made it easy to see the stars from the outside areas of the property. The cottage is very well equipped with a full kitchen (oven, microwave, fridge freezer, kettle), a fire place and very comfortable bed. Outside of the property had a small patio area overlooking the river. Rachel was a great host and left some pastries, sweet treats and milk for check in. We would highly recommend a stay.

We’ve just arrived home from another amazing stay at the beautiful Border View cottage. Lucy is a fantastic host: super responsive, friendly and makes you right feel at home. Border View is a wonderfully charming cottage with spacious, airy rooms and amazing views. It is a very private and peaceful location and offers an array of nature walks which my little miniature schnauzer loved! You feel out of the way of the hustle and bustle, but still just a short car ride away from the busier villages in the area. To the rear of the property is a large garden with views across the pretty field and beyond - my favourite part was watching the stars at night as the sky is so clear here - beautiful! Lucy’s cottage is beautiful and has everything you need for a cosy stay including a log fire with logs kindly provided, a large kitchen and dining area and the beds are very comfortable. An absolute gem and we will definitely be back. Thanks Lucy! Best wishes, Lauren, Tracy, David and River x

Lewis’s flat was just beautiful. It was spotless and had everything that was needed. The kitchen was well stocked and there were goodies and essentials left for us to enjoy. So nice to have these things when you are travelling. Would highly recommend this lovely spot.