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Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6

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A row of stone buildings with large windows and potted plants along the pathway.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table set for four.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a nightstand with a vase of flowers.
A dining area with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and a decorative wall piece.
A wood-burning stove with a basket of firewood beside it.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Allanton, Scotland
  • Place, Whitsome Ark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Manderston House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Paxton House
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Duns

Located in Duns, this holiday home is in a rural area. Manderston House and Paxton House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Duns Castle Nature Reserve and St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Eyemouth Maritime Centre, or check out an event or a game at Shielfield Park. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Allanton, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Whitsome Ark - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Manderston House - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Paxton House - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Chain Bridge Honey Farm - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • St Cuthbert's Church - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Reston Train Station - 17 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wheatsheaf Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Waterloo Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6 located?

This family-friendly Duns holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Whitsome Ark, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Jim Clark Room and Manderston House. Eyemouth Maritime Centre and Eyemouth Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cottage, nice hosts

Absolute perfect stay in this cottage with two adults, three children and a dog. The garden is loveley and so is the cottage and the hosts as well. Would absolutely recoomend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, characterful cottage

A lovely, warm cottage with spacious bedrooms, fabulous bathroom, and cracking kitchen. Equipped to a high standard, with a great pub serving wonderful food just up the road. Highly recommend for a peaceful break in the Borders.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cost Cottage

Extremely cosy property despite below freezing temperatures. Very roomy and extremely pet friendly. Lovely welcome pack and high quality appliances made this a real home from home. Hosts very accommodating and pleasant. Would definitely stay again!. Many thanks R and T Smith.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning and Memorable Stay

This cottage was perfect in every way; the decor, facilities and location. Check in was simple and Sally was a lovely host who left a nice touch with the welcome pack! The cottage is literally our dream home in many ways, it was really comfortable and cosy. More than well equipped too. It was an unforgettable holiday and my boyfriend even got on one knee by the beautiful fireplace! So thank you for a wonderful stay, we can’t wait to book in again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Great cottage with everything you need.

Really enjoyed this cottage. Very well equipped, comfortable and deceptively spacious. Pet friendly layout although limited walks from the village but plenty within a short drive. Had a minor problem with the heating on the first night which the owners responded to extremely quickly and sorted out. We really appreciated the welcome pack, it was very considerate and made us feel welcome. I would highly recommend this property as a base for exploring the borders.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heerlijk verblijf in een prachtige omgeving!

Uitstekend! Ruime slaapkamer met goed bed en veel opbergruimte. Ruime badkamer met heerlijke douche. Fijne woonkamer. Grote keuken van alle gemakken voorzien. Aparte omheinde tuin achter het huis.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April 2022

We had a great time at this cottage. The pictures don’t do it justice. The bathroom is modern and huge. The owner provided a high chair and travel cot upon our request so it couldn’t have been any easier for us. We ate at the Allanton Inn which we would recommend. We will definitely stay here again if we were visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage, the pictures don’t do it justice

Stayed here for a long weekend and fitted loads in. Ideally placed for easy access to Edinburgh and other locate landmarks. Allanton Inn just up the road serves lovely food. The cottage is large and spacious and of a high standard. It joy to stay in. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Getaway

Purves Cottage is the perfect location to explore the Borders and Northumberland coast from. The cottage itself is fabulous and has everything you could wish for in a rental property. It’s extremely spacious and the beds are super comfortable after a day spent exploring. Everything in the cottage was spotless and I especially loved the soft, fluffy bath towels! Communication with Sally was quick and easy and she answered all our questions promptly. We left it too late to book a table on the Saturday night at The Allanton Inn but we had an amazing meal at The Cross at Paxton a few miles down the road and I can’t recommend the food or the staff highly enough. A visit to Lindisfarne is a must but make sure you check the times of the tides before you go!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Allanton stay

Beautiful property, very clean, very quiet, perfect placement between surrounding towns. Big garden which was perfect for our dog. We had a lovely time and would recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable & well equipped

Lovely comfortable & well equipped cottage. Loved spending the evenings in front of the coal fire after long walks along the nearby coast before retiring into the super comfy bed. The shower has good pressure and plenty of hot water. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything required.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice semi rural retreat in spacious property

We had very poor weather during our holiday and the cottage bail us out with space and good quality games and equipment for the users .Great bathroom with stand alone bath caused a queue ! Book nearby Bob for a meal well worth it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late summer break.

We had a lovely week, highlights were a RIB trip to St Abbs with a walk back to Eyemouth, a day by train in Edinburgh and two lovely meals at the Allanton Inn and the Cross at Paxton. The walk along the Tweed at Norham was also enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Christmas getaway!

The cottage is extremely spacious, absolutely brilliant for us - we went with my parents, our baby and dog. Incredibly comfortable, the sofa was huge and the beds were difficult to leave they were so cosy. Well equipped for families and dog owners. It was wonderfully clean, every attention to detail had been made so that our stay was fantastic over the Christmas period. Lovely decorations and enough seating for 9 as we had family over on Christmas Eve which Sally sorted out beforehand, what a star! Would recommended to anyone and we will be back ☺️.
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