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Luxury Stone Built Cottages With Panoramic Views Across Berwickshire

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Exterior
Dining
Interior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Duns,, Scotland
  • The Jim Clark Room
    5 min walk
  • Duns Castle Nature Reserve
    17 min walk
  • Floors Castle
    24 min drive

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About the area

Duns

With a stay at this cottage in Duns, you'll be a 5-minute walk from The Jim Clark Room and within a 5-minute drive of Manderston House. .This cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Duns Castle Nature Reserve and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Whitsome Ark.
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What's nearby

  • The Jim Clark Room - 5 min walk
  • Duns Castle Nature Reserve - 17 min walk
  • Kelso Racecourse - 20 min drive
  • Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Hall - 21 min drive
  • Floors Castle - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Reston Train Station - 21 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Jim Clark Cafe Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Craw Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Fish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mckays on the Road - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Stone Built Cottages With Panoramic Views Across Berwickshire

Set in a prominent position in the Berwickshire countryside, only a mile and a half from the town of Duns. Our cottages have magnificent, uninterrupted panoramic views South to the Cheviot Hills and East to Berwick and beyond into Northumberland on the East Coast. Hardens Country Cottages are part of a pretty row of recently restored cottages with listed building status. They have been thoughtfully restored to retain original character but with the benefit of contemporary comforts. Both April and May cottages are suitable for a range of holidays due to the spacious layout and generous proportions of the rooms. This would make them ideal for families and group bookings. Of course they are also suitable for a cosy holiday for those who would like a relaxing break in front of a wood-burning stove. Good local shopping, pubs and restaurants are in the market town of Duns, 2 miles, and regular farmers markets in picturesque Kelso, 19 miles and Berwick 14 miles. Duns golf course is a 5-minute walk and there is good fishing nearby on Whittadder water or on the famous River Tweed. Shooting and stalking can be arranged. Hill walking in Lammermuirs or Cheviots, cycling on quiet roads. Visit St Abbs Head to see nesting sea birds in the spring, Coldingham for a lovely sandy beach or take a boat trip to Holy Island and the Farne Islands from Seahouses. Edinburgh is a scenic drive or 40 minutes by train from Berwick. Shop and pubs 2 miles. Both April and May cottages sleep 6 and the beds (zip-n-link) can be made up to suit allowing flexibility for your booking.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Cathy Anderson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Well behaved and not left alone. Call if more dogs

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Luxury Stone Built Cottages With Panoramic Views Across Berwickshire Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

keith c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Beautiful cottage, spacious and warm, well maintained and well equipped. Lovely countryside setting. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Be careful when booking as this property came up when i searched for a cottage with hot tub, there are two adjacent cottages, but only one has a hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great autumn break
Great property. Good views. Lots of space and really nicely fitted out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, very spacious and very clean. Wonderful views, lovely area. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable property
Overall the property was very comfortable and well appointed. However when I booked the property, it was clearly advertised with a hot tub (I have the screen shots showing hot tub against this property reference). When we arrived, no hot tub (it's in the next door property so not available). Conversation with the host suggested it was my fault for booking the wrong property and not understanding there were two properties, and I should have known as this was cheaper!! Nothing could really be done to resolve, hence two disappointed teenagers, no real attempt to resolve the issue in any way by the host. Broadband speed largely unusable for streaming movies. Location is not really or safely walkable to anywhere. On a positive note, very quiet with great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage, with ample space and everything we needed. We were particularly impressed that there was a washing machine (including tablets) available. Great location for visiting lots of different areas including Edinburgh, Scottish Borders & Northumberland.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at the property quite late and it was lovely to have a welcome pack of essentials. The property is immaculately kept and very well equipped. The owner has thought of everything to give us a comfortable stay. The beds were very comfortable. 2 of the 3 bathrooms with walk in showers which was great for us. Great view over the gardens over lovely countryside. Very peaceful. Couldn’t fault anything. Would recommend great location in the Scottish Borders.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time!
We recently stayed at May Cottage and it was just what we needed. The cottage is lovely and much bigger than we anticipated, especially the bedrooms - they’re a really big! Kitchen has everything you need and even though we had taken hand wash and washing up liquid etc, it was all provided. Even dishwasher tablets! The views from the garden are exceptional and it was very quiet. We loved sitting watching the families of swallows flying in and out of their nests and listening their babies chirping away. Cathy was the perfect host and made life very easy, with great communication from the off. She went out of her way to ensure we were well looked after at all times and was on hand should we have any questions. Duns is a lovely little village and we enjoyed eating out in many of the dog friendly pubs in and around the area. Thank you Cathy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, landlady, location
Beautiful property and spectacular views, the photos on the web site don't begin to highlight how wonderful this place is. Spacious bedrooms, well-stocked kitchen and utility area, cosy living area with fireplace and lots of comfort. Incredible views and space. And just a short drive from Duns and so many other beautiful places to visit along the Borders within an easy drive. If you love countryside, peace, quiet, comfort, cleanliness and a warm welcome this is a perfect cottage to stay in. Thank you, Cathy, for having us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
FAB FAB FAB
Wow what a fantastic place. The property was beautiful and the surroundings where so picturesque. Only problem was I thought we had booked the cottage with the hot tub so check when you're booking as that was in the cottage next door. However we will definately book again x
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Spacious, well equipped cottage which had everything we needed for our long weekend stay with our dogs. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had a lovely few days at the cottage and visiting local beaches. The weather was exceptional and the views from the back patio were stunning. The only slight annoyance was the lack of public footpaths near the property meant having to walk the dog on rural roads that were quite busy at harvest time. Also, the photos indicate a hot tub when only one of the properties has one. This should be made clearer but we had a lovely time nevertheless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Lovely house and holiday. The photos on the advert are slightly confusing though as they show the two available properties mingled together
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A brilliant few days...
A wonderful week, in an excellent property with amazing views across to the Cheviots. Dun's itself is a small town, but there is plenty to do within a short drive. We had trips to Kelso, Coldstream, Dunbar, Edinburgh Zoo and Coldingham Bay. The golf course down the hill is friendly and very accommodating to visitors - be prepared for a strenuous round. The surrounding area is also very good for road cycling. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duns Family Holiday
The property was very clean, with modern appliances and a beautiful view. My family of four adults and two children had plenty of room to move around and felt comfortable in the space. If wanting to visit the Duns region, it is in an ideal location. When booking pay attention to the policies. While known beforehand, we felt the 9 a.m. checkout (which is an hour earlier than the industry standard) was difficult since you were required to strip the beds and fold the sheets and take all the trash and recycling out. In addition, we had an incident occur on our third day at the home. My elderly father was tired and decided to stay home while the rest of my group went out for the day. At some time in the afternoon, someone entered the premises. My father said when he saw the woman looking around the mudroom, he called out "May I help you?" and she ran out the door. By the time he went outside to look for her, she was gone. Now, this was a connected cottage and we understand it might have been another tenant confusing her house with ours, or it might have been the cleaning crew getting their dates mixed up. Any number of simple reasons, but it made for an unsettled afternoon. My word of caution is if you are at the house alone to always lock the front door, even if you are planning on entering and leaving frequently.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect peaceful break
We absolutely loved the cottage - all of us from grandparents to teen to child to dogs. Our host provided everything we needed, right down to small details like hand cream near the sink and some sweet treats on arrival. The views were stunning. If I had read the listing in full, I would have realized that the May cottage doesn't have a hot tub which was our only disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a seasonal break with family.
Everything was as we expected - and more. It is much more spacious than the photos show, the beds were super comfortable and everything you could need when cooking for 5 was there. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephen r.

Liked: Cleanliness
May cottage Duns
The cottage was lovely, clean and tidy, the only thing missing was something to light the fire with. Many thanks Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Time Away
From start to finish the booking system and communication with Cathy was very easy. She is friendly and very keen to make our stay most enjoyable. No question was left unanswered and requests were instantly addressed. The accommodation sleeps 6 with LOTS of space. Plenty of dishes/pots/cutlery and kitchen utensils. There was everything and more you could ask for. The log fire was a bonus and made use of during most afternoons. The heating system is very effective of keeping everyone warm and cosy! Bringing our dog along was a great the enclosed garden was perfect with a good height of fence all round.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Excellent property and would recommend. Easy to book and host was very quick to respond. Property spacious and lovely and clean and children were delighted with toys left out for them to play with. Welcome pack was appreciated too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding celebration
We had a wonderful time and stay but was very disappointed and have challenged the excessive cleaning fee for not stripping beds and using the oven and grill. Please update me on the progress of this dispute. The cost of the cottage should include this cleaning as standard. It's a shame because the cottage and owner were welcoming but the charge was made without my knowledge and the owner has not responded to my requests to explain the charge. An update would be appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Short stay
Great communication with owner and simple check in process. Lovely cottage with stunning views. Everything you could wish for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short break
Fantastic location in a stunning property, everything you need for a short break, with great views and plenty to do on your doorstep. Could not recommend this enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect for a family with a pooch!
We absolutely loved our long weekend stay in May cottage. The house was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything required for a relaxing family stay with our dog. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor space with stunning views and the large Smart TV and speaker system were a hit with our boys. The kitchen has everything you would need for cooking family meals and the big kitchen table also suited hosting the yummy fish and chips we brought back after exploring nearby Eyemouth. Coldingham Beach is a must visit (currently dogs are allowed on all year) and Dunbar is a half an hour drive away with lovely harbour, sea walks and a huge bear statue! The town of Duns is very pretty itself with it's own bear statue and I'm sure we'll be back to explore the local area more. Thank you Cathy for being the perfect host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Propery
This is a great property and we had a lovely stay here. Really spacious and clean with a comfortable living/ dining area and extra smaller living area that is ideal as a play room. The kitchen and utility are really well equipped and it was useful having 3 bathrooms with several generations staying together. It was nice to have large built in wardrobes in the rooms for plenty of storage. The views are lovely and we spotted plenty of wildlife in the fields in front of the property. The garden is on a very steep slope so not really suitable for kids to play in but there is a small strip of grass at the back as well and we visited the play park in Duns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021