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Self Catering and Cottage Holidays in the Scottish Borders

Spanning around 1800 square miles, the vast, sprawling area that is the Scottish Borders runs from the hills and moorlands of the west, to the picturesque coast of the east. The Scottish Borders are home to rolling hills and meandering rivers, like the River Tweed, that flows west to east through the region. Read more

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55.772413, -2.827769

The Capercaillie at airhouses is am award-winning stunning purpose built 5 bedroom property that sleeps ten, with a huge ten seater hot tub, enclosed garden and hobbit style BBQ hut. Nestled amongst acres of organic farmland yet 45 mins from bustling Edinburgh you will feel a world away from everyday life.  Multi-dog friendly! 

Weekly guide price:
£2625 to £3250
Short breaks from £937 per night

10  |   5  |   3+  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.678356, -3.519132

You would never believe this tranquil setting is only a 25-minute drive from the outskirts of Edinburgh. Lammerlaw Self Catering is on a family-run farm in the Pentland Hills, 10-minutes from Biggar and 15-minutes from Carstairs. It is in a fantastic location for walking, hill walking and mountain biking, catering well for all three activities with secure storage and drying space. Two bedrooms sleep four people in 4-Star comfort that includes an enclosed garden with panoramic views. Stirling, Paisley, Ayr, Bannockburn, Glasgow, and the Scottish Borders are all within easy reach, making this an excellent holiday destination all year round.  The New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage site is a short drive away and offers beautiful walks and the opportunity to explore an 18th century mill village - not to be missed! Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£675 to £775
Short breaks from £96 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday | 4 Star

55.627539, -2.408848

Set in a peaceful corner of an organic farm and only two miles from Kelso, Eden Hideaway is a wonderful holiday chalet for up to four people, with beautiful views of the Eden Valley and the Cheviot Hills. The owner has taken great care to ensure guests can relax and enjoy themselves from the moment they arrive, whether it is by lighting the cosy log burner or heating the wood-fired outdoor spa to sit under the stars and let the warm water soothe tired muscles. There are fantastic footpaths and mountain bike routes nearby, as well as favourite attractions including Roxburgh Castle, Floors Castle and Kelso Abbey.

Weekly guide price:
£980 to £1500
Short breaks from £250 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.627539, -2.408848

The Eden Valley is one of the most beautiful parts of the Scottish Borders and this contemporary chalet, just two miles from Kelso, is ideally positioned to enjoy the view. There is space for four people in two bedrooms, and it is as popular with couples who want a romantic escape as it is with active families. The private log-fired outdoor hot tub is a luxurious touch, and the owners have taken care to ensure guests enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay as they explore the beautiful landscape and famous attractions such as Floors Castle.

Weekly guide price:
£980 to £1500
Short breaks from £250 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.627539, -2.408848

Plum Tree Cottage is a romantic retreat ideal for couples in a stunning setting with views over rolling farmland. Close to the popular Scottish Border town of Kelso with superb shopping and great places to enjoy a meal out, Plum Tree Cottage is perfect for exploring the Border towns, historic sights and many attractions. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£350 to £680
Short breaks from £150 per night

2  |   1  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 4 Star

55.627539, -2.408848

Garden Bank Cottage sits in a pretty tranquil setting on the Scottish Borders near to the popular town of Kelso. Great walking and fishing, superb places for a meal out, plenty of historic sites to visit and wonderful shopping are just some of the reasons to visit (along with the use of a tennis court!). Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£400 to £750
Short breaks from £150 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 4 Star

55.627539, -2.408848

With the vibrant Scottish Borders town of Kelso within easy reach, Cockle Kitty holiday cottage affords a peaceful and tranquil setting to return home to at the end of an exciting day browsing the superb shops, visiting the historic sights or walking until your heart is content. Guests have the use of a fantastic tennis court. Tourist board rating: 4 Star

Weekly guide price:
£400 to £750
Short breaks from £150 per night

4  |   2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 2 (off peak) | 2 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible | 4 Star

55.711094, -2.749523

The Chesters at Castleview Holiday Lodges is a deluxe self-catering two bedroom lodge with a BBQ, hot tub and a raised sundeck for you to sit back and enjoy the incredible countryside views overlooking the Lauderdale Valley in the Scottish Borders.

Weekly guide price:
£695 to £1250
Short breaks from £183 per night

4  |   2  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Mon/Fri

55.654996, -3.190221

This first floor apartment is located in a quiet conservation area of central Peebles and is highly recommended by guests, many of whom return year after year.  Outside stone steps lead to the front door which opens into a hallway which gives direct access to the main rooms.  The spacious bedroom has a kingsize double bed as well as a luxury folding guest bed and a cot and plenty of drawer and wardrobe space.  There is a bright south facing sitting room with comfortable sofa and armchair as well as a dining area.  A separate kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals and a shower room completes the accommodation.    

Weekly guide price:
£550 to £800
Short breaks from £110 per night

3  |   1  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 3 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.720065, -2.159648

This large holiday let, sleeps 15 - 17 in 7 bedrooms (10 in separate beds). One double ensuite, three more double bedrooms, a family room (double and two singles), two kings/twins with a spare daybed. The three other shower/bathrooms are plenty to service the other six bedrooms.

Weekly guide price:
£1990 to £2990
Short breaks from £397 per night

15  |   7  |   Enquire  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 3 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Friday

55.683037, -3.188881

Dunslair View offers stunning views over Peebles and easy access to walking and mountain biking trails, making it ideal for couples, families, or friends seeking adventure with all the comforts of home. The self-catering cottage has two bedrooms, a separate kitchen/dining area, and a spacious living room with mountain views. Peebles, just 20 miles south of Edinburgh, is a charming spot with great shops, cafes, and events. It's also perfect for outdoor lovers, with scenic moors, the River Tweed for fishing, and top mountain biking trails nearby. Edinburgh and Glasgow are both within easy reach for more sightseeing.

Weekly guide price:
£550 to £600
Short breaks from £100 per night

2-4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes

Min nights: 4 (off peak) | 7 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

55.596866, -2.718966

"The Toll House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Melrose. At the confluence of the River Tweed and the boundary between Scotland and England, Melrose is a charming and peaceful village. It's a lovely place to begin your exploration of Scotland's natural beauty, surrounded by acres of rolling farmland....

Prices from £116 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.843881, -2.069800

"Partan Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Burnmouth. The tiny fishing hamlet of Lower Burnmouth enjoys an idyllic location at the foot of picturesque cliffs of the Berwickshire coast. Uninterrupted coastal views, an interesting rocky shoreline and quaint fishermen's cottages are just some of the...

Prices from £276 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.546359, -2.276474

"Rowantree Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kelso. Kelso is a lovely tranquil Borders town at the meeting point of the Tweed and Teviot rivers, with a cobbled town square and streets, and an array of stunning Georgian buildings, and a wealth of gorgeous countryside around it. Take time out to...

Prices from £584 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.233078, -2.777432

"Netherraw" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Newcastleton. The idyllic village of Newcastleton is situated just a few miles from the border of Scotland with England. Newcastleton is famous for the nearby Hermitage Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots met her secret lover the 4th Earl of Boswell, and the...

Prices from £297 per night

6  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.426400, -2.790120

"2 Bed Apartment in Hawick" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Hawick. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 double bedrooms - 1 shower room with WC - Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and Krups coffee...

Prices from £168 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.802088, -2.206425

"The Coach House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Duns. Chirnside takes its name from the ancient Cairn that stood on a hill to the east of the village. It is perched on the ridge between the historic, walled town of Berwick-on-Tweed and Duns, overlooking the Tweed Valley and the distant Cheviots....

Prices from £134 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.330600, -2.843030

"4 Bed Cottage in Hawick" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Hawick. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - Please note that this property currently on the market for sale - 4 bedrooms – 2 doubles (1 ground floor), 1 king-size and 1 single - 3...

Prices from £273 per night

7  |   4  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.789800, -2.950400

"2 Bed Cottage in Heriot" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Heriot. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - Please note that the hot tub is unavailable between 16th November to 27th March each year - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 bathroom...

Prices from £254 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.647827, -2.263790

"Tweed Retreat - 2 Bedroom (Pet Friendly)" is a 2 bed holiday Caravan sleeping up to 6 guests in Coldstream. The Tweed Retreat offers a luxurious escape in a sunny, south to southwest-facing location, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Each of these premium 2-bedroom holiday homes features a private 4-person hot tub, allowing you to unwind while enjoying...

Prices from £139 per night

6  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   No


55.478271, -2.554435

"21A High Street" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Jedburgh. The historic town of Jedburgh is a small, quiet town lying 10 miles inside the Scottish Border, situated halfway between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh. Set amidst the stunning countryside of the Borders, Jedburgh has much to offer visitors....

Prices from £125 per night

4  |   2  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.802408, -2.203702

"Bank View" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Duns. The village of Chirnside occupies an elevated position overlooking the River Whiteadder and offers stunning views across the magnificent Cheviot and Lammermuir Hills. A number of interesting landmarks depict the village's long history,...

Prices from £161 per night

7  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.650642, -2.254188

"The Antlers" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Coldstream. Coldstream is a delightful borders town, settled on the northern bank of the River Tweed, and around 15-miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed. The town is home to a great range of shops, pubs and its own local history; it was once a rival to Gretna...

Prices from £171 per night

8  |   4  |   No  |   Yes  |   No


55.383268, -2.496779

"Broombaulks Farm Bungalow" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Jedburgh. The mediaeval town of Jedburgh is a modest, peaceful town located 10 miles inside the Scottish Border, halfway between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Jedburgh, nestled in the beautiful Borders countryside, has a lot to offer visitors. Nearby, you'll...

Prices from £149 per night

7  |   4  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.528500, -2.591200

"Lilliardsedge Caravan Park - Holiday Accommodation 22361" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Jedburgh. The historic town of Jedburgh is a small, quiet town lying 10 miles inside the Scottish Border, situated halfway between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh. Set amidst the stunning countryside of the Borders, Jedburgh has much to offer visitors....

Prices from £109 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.410710, -3.141860

"Glenkerry Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Selkirk. Cosy holiday home with one double and one twin. Spacious shower room with w/c. Open plan living space comprised of kitchen, lounge and dining areas. Private, enclosed decking.. Ideally placed for exploring the Borders, this picturesque park is...

Prices from £101 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   No


55.931500, -2.345303

"Luxury Willow Lodge (Sleeps 4, Dog Friendly)" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cockburnspath. Retreat to the coast in style with the Luxury Willow Lodge (Sleeps 4, Dog Friendly) on the Berwickshire coast, a wonderful choice for couples and families looking to enjoy a more space to explore South East Scotland with their four legged...

Prices from £209 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.162834, -2.827245

"Treetops (Tiny House)" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Newcastleton. Our Tree Top offers all the home basics you’d expect but in a “tiny house”. It offers modern shabby chic accommodation which is perfect to chill out and use as a base for exploring the Beautiful Scottish Border. A fully equipped kitchen area,...

Prices from £118 per night

4  |   1  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.419800, -2.793000

"1 Bed Apartment in Hawick" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Hawick. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 double bedroom - 1 shower room with WC - Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment - Washing Machine...

Prices from £121 per night

2  |   1  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.598165, -2.720865

"5 Bed Cottage in Melrose" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Melrose. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 5 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size, 2 king-size and 1 twin - 3 en-suite shower rooms with WCs. 1 bathroom with roll-top bath and WC and a...

Prices from £524 per night

10  |   5  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.647827, -2.263790

"Cheviot Retreat - 2 Bedroom (Pet Friendly)" is a 2 bed holiday Caravan sleeping up to 6 guests in Coldstream. The Cheviot Retreat offers a luxurious 2-bedroom escape, perfectly positioned on a sunny, south to southwest-facing pitch. These premium holiday homes feature a private 4-person hot tub, allowing you to relax while taking in the beauty of the...

Prices from £148 per night

6  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.598539, -2.433292

"2 Bed Apartment in Kelso" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Kelso. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 double bedrooms - 1 shower room with a large walk-in shower (with a step up) and a WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge with small freezer, microwave and...

Prices from £162 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.598539, -2.433292

"2 Bed Apartment in Kelso" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Kelso. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 double bedrooms - 1 shower room with a large walk-in shower (with a step up) and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge with small freezer, microwave and...

Prices from £162 per night

4  |   2  |   No  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.649748, -2.252426

"3 Bed Cottage in Coldstream" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Coldstream. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 single (with an additional pull-out single bed) - 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1...

Prices from £283 per night

5  |   3  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


55.653191, -3.191789

"The Old School" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Peebles. The ancient, Royal Burgh town of Peebles rests proudly in the beautiful River Tweed valley, amidst the picturesque Scottish Border Hills. The town's heart lies at its main shopping street, situated on a spur of land between the River Tweed and...

Prices from £311 per night

8  |   4  |   Yes  |   Yes  |   Yes


Cottages in the Scottish Borders

An area awash with history, the Scottish Borders have been much fought over in conflicts such as the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 13th and 14th centuries. It wasn’t until 1975 that the area now known as the Scottish Borders, was created. As such, you can see evidence of the years of changing ownership in the English and Scottish place names throughout the region.

It isn’t hard to understand why the lush, rolling hills of the Scottish Borders were so fought over. Sweeping valleys, bountiful forests and scenic moorlands filled with heather now provide peaceful, rural surroundings. With an area of 1800 square miles to explore, getting lost in the variety of different scenery the area yields, is a pleasure.

The rich and fascinating history of the area provides plenty of entertainment for those who want to take a trip back in time. There are numerous historical buildings, stately homes and castles to visit. Melrose Abbey is a must-see, where the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce is said to have been laid to rest.

For those more interested in the present day, the gardens and grounds that accompany the historical buildings are a delight to explore.

Those in search of natural forest surrounds have plenty to choose from, such as Glentress Forest, where you can take it at a gentle pace with walking and hiking trails or go full speed ahead on one of the many mountain bike courses that cover the area. With so much spectacular unspoilt natural scenery, the Scottish Borders are alive with wildlife.

A great year-round destination, the Scottish Borders offer a wealth of attractions and amusements to keep you occupied every day of your holiday.