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

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Blackadder Mains Cottage
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9.6Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"We had a lovely holiday at Blackadder Mains. The accommodation was first class with excellent facilities and a superb garden. Our host Brian could not have been more helpful or friendlier. We will def..."
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(20 Ratings)

Cottage in England

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

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.

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

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(20 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely holiday at Blackadder Mains. The accommodation was first class with excellent facilities and a superb garden. Our host Brian could not have been more helpful or friendlier. We will definitely be booking again.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderfully restored cottage with a lovely farmhouse kitchen complete with AGA and a large sitting room with a log stove (and lots of wood!), surrounded by old fashioned gardens. We found the owner very welcoming and helpful. What more could we ask for a relaxing and comfortable stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Myself, my husband and our Dog, Bonnie recently stayed at Brian's cottage for ten days and what a brilliant holiday! The cottage has been so lovingly and carefully restored, the pictures really don’t do it justice. It’s cosy and homely, the kitchen is very well equipped with all the various utensils and pots and pans you could need and the gardens are stunning. Staying in June meant a lot of the garden was in bloom with fruits and veggies starting to ripen and it was a real joy to spend our mornings sat outside with a coffee and again in the evening with a beer. Bonnie in particular loved running around the huge field! The location is fab, very quiet and peaceful and yet only 20 minutes from the beach and 20 mins from Berwick for shops and the supermarket. The Cross Inn is a fab pub approx. 10 mins drive away – although we definitely recommend booking as it gets busy. Overall, we’d definitely recommend Brian’s cottage and we hope to book again for another trip soon.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic garden space for dogs to run about. Thanks.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time at Blackadder Cottage - a genuine home from home, and even better than the photos suggest! The beds were very comfortable indeed, the fire a lovely feature, and the extremely well-equipped kitchen (especially the aga) made cooking a real pleasure. There are lovely walks a short car journey from the house - including those at Paxton House and Duns Castle Estate (there were many more around but we ended up going back to these twice so didn't reach them!). Brian couldn't have been a kinder host and went above and beyond to make our trip a memorable one. Highly recommended :)

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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