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

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

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Blackadder Mains Cottage
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Overview of Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Duns, Scottish Borders
  • Popular LocationPaxton House9 min drive
  • Popular LocationChain Bridge Honey Farm9 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Bridge14 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
The White House, Duns
THE WHITE HOUSE - DUNS CASTLE ESTATE
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Fireplace
THE WHITE HOUSE - DUNS CASTLE ESTATE

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

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation 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 Magdalene Fields Golf Club and Berwickshire Coastal Path. The Swan Centre for Leisure and Eyemouth Maritime Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
Duns, Scottish Borders

What's nearby

  • Manderston House - 7 min drive
  • Paxton House - 9 min drive
  • The Jim Clark Room - 9 min drive
  • Chain Bridge Honey Farm - 9 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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike A., United Kingdom

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.

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

Eva E.

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

Marisa K.

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

Margaret B.

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

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Brian Crozier

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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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