Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Spanning an impressive 1800 square miles, the Scottish Borders stretch from Edinburgh and The Lothians in the north to Dumfries and Galloway in the west, and down to Northumberland in the south. With its breathtaking Berwickshire coastline in the east, rolling hills, and open countryside, it's easy to see why this enchanting land captivated Sir Walter Scott. Here, adventure awaits at every turn. Whether you're exploring two renowned 7stanes mountain biking centres or indulging in off-road quad biking, archery, surfing, treetop adventures—and even walking—it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing on both the River Tweed and Teviot promises tranquil yet thrilling experiences. And for golf lovers? There are 24 exceptional courses just waiting for you. When it's time to unwind from all that activity, visit some historic market towns like Peebles, Jedburgh or Melrose. So why wait any longer? Our cottages in the Scottish Borders promise a holiday experience that's truly unparalleled.

Scottish Borders

Popular Holiday Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Exterior | Swinton Mill Farm Cottage, Duns

Duns, The Scottish Borders

Swinton Mill Farm Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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The Clock House (left) Courtyard Cottage (right) | Courtyard Cottage, Mellerstain, nr. Kelso

Mellerstain, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Mellerstain - Courtyard Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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The Clock House (left) Courtyard Cottage (right) | Clock House, Mellerstain, nr. Kelso

Mellerstain, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Mellerstain - Clock House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Hot tub | The Bothy - Kersmains Cottages, Kelso

Kelso, The Scottish Borders

The Bothy

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,050
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Charming holiday home | Melgund Glen Lodge, Minto, near Hawick

Minto, near Hawick, The Scottish Borders

Melgund Glen Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Exterior | Saddlers Cottage, Melrose

Melrose, The Scottish Borders

Saddlers Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Exterior | Cloud Cottage, Duns

Duns, The Scottish Borders

Cloud Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Exterior | Hideaway, Kelso

Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Hideaway

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Open plan living space | The Garden Apartment - Paxton House, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, The Scottish Borders

Paxton House - The Garden Apartment

Luxury
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Stunning sea and harbour views from this holiday home  | Beul-An-Latha, St Abbs, near Eyemouth

St Abbs, near Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

Beul-An-Latha

Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth

Paxton. near Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

Ashfield

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Delightful holiday home in a picturesque setting | Nettlebush Cottage - Drumelzier Place Farm, Drumelzier, near Peebles

Drumelzier, near Peebles, The Scottish Borders

Nettlebush Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£349
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Dog Friendly Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Exterior | Swinton Mill Farm Cottage, Duns

Duns, The Scottish Borders

Swinton Mill Farm Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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The Clock House (left) Courtyard Cottage (right) | Courtyard Cottage, Mellerstain, nr. Kelso

Mellerstain, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Mellerstain - Courtyard Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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The Clock House (left) Courtyard Cottage (right) | Clock House, Mellerstain, nr. Kelso

Mellerstain, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Mellerstain - Clock House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Exterior | Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Mistle Thrush - Wilding on , West Linton, near Edinburgh

West Linton, near Edinburgh, The Scottish Borders

Nuthatch

Wifi
Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£365
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Exterior | Stable Yard Cottage - Castleton Cottages, Greenlaw, near Duns

Greenlaw, near Duns, The Scottish Borders

Stable Yard Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£902
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Charming holiday home | Melgund Glen Lodge, Minto, near Hawick

Minto, near Hawick, The Scottish Borders

Melgund Glen Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Exterior | Cloud Cottage, Duns

Duns, The Scottish Borders

Cloud Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Exterior | Hideaway, Kelso

Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Hideaway

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Stunning sea and harbour views from this holiday home  | Beul-An-Latha, St Abbs, near Eyemouth

St Abbs, near Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

Beul-An-Latha

Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth

Paxton. near Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

Ashfield

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Delightful holiday home in a picturesque setting | Nettlebush Cottage - Drumelzier Place Farm, Drumelzier, near Peebles

Drumelzier, near Peebles, The Scottish Borders

Nettlebush Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£349
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Lovely holiday cottage | The Granary, Lanton, near Jedburgh

Lanton, near Jedburgh, The Scottish Borders

The Granary

Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

3.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Romantic Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Exterior | Swinton Mill Farm Cottage, Duns

Duns, The Scottish Borders

Swinton Mill Farm Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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Exterior | Stable Yard Cottage - Castleton Cottages, Greenlaw, near Duns

Greenlaw, near Duns, The Scottish Borders

Stable Yard Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£902
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Charming holiday home | Melgund Glen Lodge, Minto, near Hawick

Minto, near Hawick, The Scottish Borders

Melgund Glen Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Exterior | Saddlers Cottage, Melrose

Melrose, The Scottish Borders

Saddlers Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£625
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Exterior | Cloud Cottage, Duns

Duns, The Scottish Borders

Cloud Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Stunning sea and harbour views from this holiday home  | Beul-An-Latha, St Abbs, near Eyemouth

St Abbs, near Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

Beul-An-Latha

Coastal
Car parking on site
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth

Paxton. near Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

Ashfield

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Delightful holiday home in a picturesque setting | Nettlebush Cottage - Drumelzier Place Farm, Drumelzier, near Peebles

Drumelzier, near Peebles, The Scottish Borders

Nettlebush Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£349
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Lovely holiday cottage | The Granary, Lanton, near Jedburgh

Lanton, near Jedburgh, The Scottish Borders

The Granary

Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

3.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Spacious living room with cosy wood burner | The Annex At Fernyrig, Coldstream

Coldstream, The Scottish Borders

The Annex At Fernyrig

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Exterior | Lochside Stable House, Yetholm, nr. Kelso

Town Yetholm, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Lochside Stable House

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 4 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,065
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Foulden Hill Farm Cottage (shown right) | Foulden Hill Farm Cottage, Foulden

Foulden, The Scottish Borders

Foulden Hill Farm Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Luxury Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Hot tub | The Bothy - Kersmains Cottages, Kelso

Kelso, The Scottish Borders

The Bothy

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,050
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Open plan living space | The Garden Apartment - Paxton House, Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, The Scottish Borders

Paxton House - The Garden Apartment

Luxury
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | The Wheelhouse, Kirk Yetholm, nr. Kelso

Kirk Yetholm, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

The Wheelhouse

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Impressive open plan living space | Bridge Cottage, Oxton, near Lauder

Oxton, near Lauder , The Scottish Borders

Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£469
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Exterior | The Hirsel - Ray Bells, Coldstream

Coldstream, The Scottish Borders

The Hirsel - Ray Bells

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£775
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Exterior | The Embassy, Eyemouth

Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

The Embassy

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,639
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Hot tub | The Lodge - Kersmains Cottages, Kelso

Kelso, The Scottish Borders

The Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,210
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Exterior | The Cart House, Duns

Duns, The Scottish Borders

The Cart House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£905
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Hot tub | South Riccalton Farm Cottage, Jedburgh

Jedburgh, The Scottish Borders

South Riccalton Farm Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Open plan living space | Towford Farm Bungalow, Jedburgh

Jedburgh, The Scottish Borders

Towford Farm Bungalow

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£925
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Living room/dining room | Newton Cottage - Border Cottages, Leitholm, near Coldstream

Leitholm, near Coldstream, The Scottish Borders

Newton Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Living area | Tweedford Cottage - Drumelzier Place Farm, Drumelzier, near Peebles

Drumelzier, near Peebles, The Scottish Borders

Tweedford Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£675
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in the Scottish Borders

As one of the easiest regions in Scotland to reach, this area is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and diverse cultural offerings. If you visit in June, don't miss the Borders Book Festival in Melrose. This annual event celebrates literature and hosts talks, discussions, and book signings with well-known authors.

Here are the top five things to see and do:

Melrose Abbey

Visit the magnificent Melrose Abbey, one of Scotland's most beautiful medieval ruins. The abbey's intricate architecture and lush surroundings make it a fascinating historical site to explore.

Abbotsford House

Discover the former home of Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's most celebrated writers. Abbotsford House is a stunning mansion filled with Scott's personal belongings, rare books, and beautiful art collections.

Jedburgh Abbey

Another impressive abbey in the Scottish Borders is Jedburgh Abbey. Explore the well-preserved ruins and learn about the abbey's rich history, which dates back to the 12th century.

Scott's View

Take in the breathtaking scenery from Scott's View, a viewpoint near the village of St Boswells. The view overlooks the River Tweed and the Eildon Hills, which was a favourite spot of Sir Walter Scott.

Outdoor Activities

The Scottish Borders offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy scenic walks and hikes along the Southern Upland Way or explore the tranquil beauty of the Borders Forest Park. Golfers will also appreciate the region's excellent golf courses.

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