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Bartlehill Cottage, Idyllic Pet Friendly Cottage, Beautiful Scottish Borders

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Living area
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Coldstream, SCT
  • Popular LocationKelso Racecourse8 min drive
  • Popular LocationKelso Old Parish Church10 min drive
  • Popular LocationFloors Castle14 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bartlehill Cottage, Idyllic Pet Friendly Cottage, Beautiful Scottish Borders

No.4 Bartlehill is a delightful, traditional, stone built semi-detached cottage situated in beautiful rural countryside in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

Overlooking the Cheviot Hills, the cottage sits in a quiet, elevated position and affords stunning views over the surrounding rolling countryside. Set between the lovely Border towns of Kelso and Coldstream, Bartlehill is located along a private road and is the perfect haven to visit with family, friends and/or pets and explore all the borders has to offer.

The cottage, which can sleep up to six guests, has been completely renovated & furnished to a very high standard, and is exceptionally well equipped to ensure our guests have all they need for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
The living area downstairs is open plan but retains its features and cosiness with its the log burning stove (logs supplied), and ample comfortable seating; there is a 39" Smart TV and DVD player and free Wi-Fi; a large DVD library suitable for all ages, and a selection of board games, books and local maps to plan trips and walks.
The kitchen has also been tastefully refurbished with its ample cupboard space and marble worktops and (hopefully) has everything you could possibly need, featuring a large table and chairs from which you can enjoy the beautiful scenery whilst dining, a dishwasher, washing machine and all you would expect in a kitchen.
Also, downstairs is the first bedroom with a small double bed and an ensuite with full facilities.
Upstairs there are two good sized bedrooms which are light, and airy. Both can be made up either with two single beds or a super king size bed in each room. There is a large bathroom, again with full facilities. Central heating throughout.

The garden, set mainly to lawn with shrubs and its lovely plum tree is secure and the perfect spot to relax, if the weather is good enjoy some al fresco dining (barbeque available), and ideal for children and dogs.
There are wonderful walks straight from the door, the closest being along the path cut through the small woodland immediately behind the cottage. We happily accept dogs and there is no additional charge for bringing them. There is off road parking with enough space for several cars, and we have converted the garage into a games rooms with a table football and ping pong - perfect for letting off a bit of steam. There is a tennis court and a full-sized cricket net which are both available upon request.
In nearby Leitholm, is the popular village pub ‘The Plough’ which is cosy, serves good food and allows dogs.

Coldstream on the bank of the River Tweed and the bustling market town of Kelso, both just 10 minutes away have shops to browse, restaurants, cafes and pubs, golf courses, race course and historic houses. From culture and heritage to outdoor pursuits, the local area offers endless opportunities including walking; golf; fishing; cycling; riding ( Saint Foin Stables are just down the road); historic houses and castles such as Floors Castle in Kelso, Alnwick Castle (Harry Potter), Bamburgh Castle on the beach, Lindisfarne with its causeway and historic priory, and Manderston with its silver staircase; the stunning coastline with the pretty harbour at St Abbs (sea fishing trips can be organised), and the lovely beach at Coldingham with its surfing and great facilities, including lifeguards, toilets and cafe, the charming town of Melrose with its great shopping and restaurants, St Boswells with its award winning Bookshop and restaurant, and Yetholm at the foot of the Cheviot Hills offering wonderful scenic walks and a good beer in the Border Hotel afterwards (dogs allowed) as well as locally based quad biking, sailing, canoeing, and clay pigeon shooting etc.

Trains either from Berwick- upon-Tweed or Tweedbank (near Melrose) can get you easily into the centre of Edinburgh in under an hour.
Fishing for salmon either on the Tweed or the Whiteadder can be arranged in advance of your visit.

Travel cot & linen, and high chair available on request
Heating, logs for the stove, all bed linen and towels are included.
Hairdryers in all rooms
No smoking inside the cottage

Untethered EV Electric Car Charger

Property manager

Lowri Huddleston
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property Registration Number SB00044F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coldstream

Located in Coldstream, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Duns Castle Nature Reserve and Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss, while Coldstream Museum and The Jim Clark Room are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Clifton Park, or check out an event or a game at Kelso Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Map
Coldstream, SCT

What's nearby

  • Kelso Racecourse - 8 min drive
  • Kelso Old Parish Church - 10 min drive
  • Kelso Abbey - 10 min drive
  • Coldstream Museum - 12 min drive
  • Floors Castle - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 24 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - 10 min drive
  • The Waggon Inn - 10 min drive
  • Besom Inn - 7 min drive
  • Off the Square - 10 min drive
  • CafeU - 11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Beautiful scenic location. Property was warm and welcoming, very clean and tidy. Great layout and very well equipped. Great beds, great nights sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Very comfortable and well appointed. Great view from the windows. Dog proof garden much appreciated. We liked the log fire and two bathrooms. And Lowri is a lovely friendly helpful host. We thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed our week even if the fishing wasn’t much good 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely holiday in the Sottish Borders
This was our first time staying at Bartlehill & it certainly didn't disappoint. We had such a lovely holiday. The cottage is bright & airy, very comfortable with plush sofas & a beautiful fireplace. The whole cottage along with the views and garden are as good as they look on line. We visited both Holy Island & the coastline down to Almouth. Plus the villages within the Scottish Borders all within easy reach from the cottage. We were extremely lucky with the weather too (mini heatwave) Will definitely return to this little gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
A lovely, cosy cottage. Very friendly and helpful host, the welcome basket was wonderful. Great base for exploring the Scottish Boarders, we had a fantastic week at Bartlehill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bartlehill Cottage
Excellent home from home property. Had everything you needed. Was located in a very peaceful location. Enjoyed watching the wildlife especially the hares. Welcome box was very much appreciated.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lowri Huddleston

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I live with my husband, Peter and three children at Bartlehill. We have lived in the Scottish Borders since 1996 when we moved from London. Peter is Scottish, and although not from the Borders, we knew the area well and loved it so much decided it was where we wanted to bring up our family. I have never regretted the move and love the countryside, the people and the peace

Why they chose this property

The views from Bartlehill Cottage are stunning and vary from day to day. You look across the countryside to the Cheviots from the front and from the rear you can see to Hume Castle. It's centrally based in The Borders so gives easy access to the wonderful beaches on the east coast, an hour north to Edinburgh, the lovely towns of Kelso and Melrose to the west, and the Cheviot Hills and Northumberland to the south.

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