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 | Sea View at Lamberton, Berwick-upon-tweed
Customers' Choice

Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland

Sea View at Lamberton

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

8 Dec•7 nights

£547
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Living area | Royal Border Retreat, Berwick Upon Tweed

Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland

Royal Border Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

17 Nov•7 nights

£533
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Exterior | Hideaway, Kelso
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Kelso, Scottish Borders

Hideaway

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

13 Nov•7 nights

£537
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Exterior | Bydand, Walkerburn
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Walkerburn, Scottish Borders

Bydand

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£527
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Living area | Fairview, Penicuik
Customers' Choice

Penicuik, Midlothian

Fairview

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

26 Apr•7 nights

£2,309
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Exterior | Old Manse Annex, Yetholm, near Kelso
Customers' Choice

Yetholm, near Kelso, The Scottish Bor

Old Manse Annex

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Woodburning Stove
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£307
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Evening exterior | Lower Canterbury House, Gattonside, near Melrose
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Gattonside, near Melrose, Scottish Borders

Lower Canterbury House

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

15 Oct•7 nights

£497
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Exterior | Bridge Cottage, Earlston
Customers' Choice

Earlston, Scottish Borders

Bridge Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

12 Dec•7 nights

£367
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Exterior | Old Kielder Castle Cottage, Kielder, near Bellingham
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Kielder, near Bellingham, Northumberland

Old Kielder Castle Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

19 Feb•7 nights

£607
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Hot tub | South Riccalton Farm Cottage, Jedburgh
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Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

South Riccalton Farm Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

19 Nov•7 nights

£567
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Dog Friendly Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Exterior | Sea View at Lamberton, Berwick-upon-tweed
Customers' Choice

Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland

Sea View at Lamberton

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

8 Dec•7 nights

£547
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Living area | Royal Border Retreat, Berwick Upon Tweed

Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland

Royal Border Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

17 Nov•7 nights

£533
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Exterior | Bothy Cottage - Winston Holiday Accommodation, Peebles

Peebles, Scottish Borders

Bothy Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

16 Nov•7 nights

£592
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Exterior | Hideaway, Kelso
Customers' Choice

Kelso, Scottish Borders

Hideaway

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

13 Nov•7 nights

£537
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Exterior | Bydand, Walkerburn
Customers' Choice

Walkerburn, Scottish Borders

Bydand

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£527
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Foulden Hill Farm Cottage (shown right) | Foulden Hill Farm Cottage, Foulden

Foulden, Scottish Borders

Foulden Hill Farm Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

6 Feb•7 nights

£337
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Exterior | Old Manse Annex, Yetholm, near Kelso
Customers' Choice

Yetholm, near Kelso, The Scottish Bor

Old Manse Annex

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Woodburning Stove
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£307
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Exterior | Bridge Cottage, Earlston
Customers' Choice

Earlston, Scottish Borders

Bridge Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

12 Dec•7 nights

£367
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Exterior | Old Kielder Castle Cottage, Kielder, near Bellingham
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Kielder, near Bellingham, Northumberland

Old Kielder Castle Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

19 Feb•7 nights

£607
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Exterior | Stonebank House, Lamberton, near Berwick
Customers' Choice

Lamberton, near Berwick, Scottish Borders

Stonebank House

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Detached
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

9 Jan•7 nights

£887
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Parking | Low Moat, Carlisle
Customers' Choice

Carlisle, Cumbria

Low Moat

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

27 Nov•7 nights

£437
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Romantic Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Exterior | Sea View at Lamberton, Berwick-upon-tweed
Customers' Choice

Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland

Sea View at Lamberton

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

8 Dec•7 nights

£547
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Foulden Hill Farm Cottage (shown right) | Foulden Hill Farm Cottage, Foulden

Foulden, Scottish Borders

Foulden Hill Farm Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.6

out of 5

6 Feb•7 nights

£337
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Exterior | Old Manse Annex, Yetholm, near Kelso
Customers' Choice

Yetholm, near Kelso, The Scottish Bor

Old Manse Annex

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Woodburning Stove
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

20 Nov•7 nights

£307
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Exterior | Bridge Cottage, Earlston
Customers' Choice

Earlston, Scottish Borders

Bridge Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

12 Dec•7 nights

£367
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Exterior | Old Kielder Castle Cottage, Kielder, near Bellingham
Customers' Choice

Kielder, near Bellingham, Northumberland

Old Kielder Castle Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

19 Feb•7 nights

£607
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Hot tub | South Riccalton Farm Cottage, Jedburgh
Customers' Choice

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

South Riccalton Farm Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

19 Nov•7 nights

£567
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Exterior | Stonebank House, Lamberton, near Berwick
Customers' Choice

Lamberton, near Berwick, Scottish Borders

Stonebank House

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Detached
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

9 Jan•7 nights

£887
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Exterior | Saddlers Cottage, Melrose
Customers' Choice

Melrose, Scottish Borders

Saddlers Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

6 Mar•7 nights

£543
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Stunning holiday home | Catcleugh Bridge View, Kielder, near Bellingham
Customers' Choice

Kielder, near Bellingham, Northumberland

Catcleugh Bridge View

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

29 Nov•7 nights

£581
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Exterior | North Cottage - Howpasley Farm, Howpasley, near Hawick
Customers' Choice

Howpasley, near Hawick, Scottish Borders

Howpasley Farm - North Cottage

Wifi
Car Parking On Site
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

27 Feb•7 nights

£353
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Lovely coastal views just across the road from the property | Seal View, Burnmouth, near Eyemouth
Customers' Choice

Burnmouth, near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Seal View

Coastal
Wifi
Pub Within 1 Mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

5 Dec•7 nights

£387
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Luxury Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Living area | Royal Border Retreat, Berwick Upon Tweed

Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland

Royal Border Retreat

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

17 Nov•7 nights

£533
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Living area | Fairview, Penicuik
Customers' Choice

Penicuik, Midlothian

Fairview

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

26 Apr•7 nights

£2,309
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Hot tub | South Riccalton Farm Cottage, Jedburgh
Customers' Choice

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

South Riccalton Farm Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

19 Nov•7 nights

£567
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Exterior | The Wheelhouse, Kirk Yetholm, nr. Kelso
Customers' Choice

Kirk Yetholm, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

The Wheelhouse

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

3.8

out of 5

19 Nov•7 nights

£437
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Exterior | Hillside House, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Customers' Choice

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Hillside House

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

10 Dec•7 nights

£1,362
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Exterior | Leaderfoot Cottage, Leaderfoot

Leaderfoot, Scottish Borders

Leaderfoot Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

15 Nov•7 nights

£707
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Exterior | The Hirsel - Ray Bells, Coldstream

Coldstream, Scottish Borders

The Hirsel - Ray Bells

Luxury
Wifi
Car Parking On Site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

13 Nov•7 nights

£727
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Exterior | The Embassy, Eyemouth

Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

The Embassy

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

12 Nov•7 nights

£1,872
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Hot tub | The Bothy - Kersmains Cottages, Kelso

Kelso, Scottish Borders

The Bothy

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

11 Jan•7 nights

£1,130
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See more cottages in The Scottish Borders

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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Cottages in the Scottish Borders