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

Private Garden  | Borders Cottage, Coldstream, near Kelso

Coldstream, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Borders Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£605
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Appealing holiday home in rural location | Rowan Cottage - Whitelee Farm, Bryness, near Otterburn

Bryness, near Otterburn, Northumberland

Rowan Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£539
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Exterior | Heathfield, Denholm

Denholm, The Scottish Borders

Heathfield

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£775
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Living area | Fairview, Penicuik

Penicuik, Edinburgh and the Lothians

Fairview

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,035
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Charming holiday accommodation | Grooms Bothy, Nenthorn, near Kelso

Nenthorn, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Grooms Bothy

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Little SwintonGarden Cottage, Coldstream

Coldstream, The Scottish Borders

Little Swinton - Garden Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Exterior | The Byrness, Byrness Village, nr. Otterburn

Byrness Village, near Otterburn, Northumberland

Byrness House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
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Terraced cottage, directly overlooking the sea at Burnmouth Harbour | Archie’s Cottage, Burnmouth, near Eyemouth

Burnmouth, near Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

Archie’s Cottage

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Groom’s Bell - Castletoun Cottages, Greenlaw, near Duns

Greenlaw, near Duns, The Scottish Borders

Groom’s Bell

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£809
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Dog Friendly Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Private Garden  | Borders Cottage, Coldstream, near Kelso

Coldstream, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Borders Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£605
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Appealing holiday home in rural location | Rowan Cottage - Whitelee Farm, Bryness, near Otterburn

Bryness, near Otterburn, Northumberland

Rowan Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£539
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Exterior | Heathfield, Denholm

Denholm, The Scottish Borders

Heathfield

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
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Charming holiday accommodation | Grooms Bothy, Nenthorn, near Kelso

Nenthorn, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Grooms Bothy

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Little SwintonGarden Cottage, Coldstream

Coldstream, The Scottish Borders

Little Swinton - Garden Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Exterior | The Byrness, Byrness Village, nr. Otterburn

Byrness Village, near Otterburn, Northumberland

Byrness House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
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Living room | Craik Forestry Cottage, Craik, near Hawick

Craik, near Hawick, The Scottish Borders

Craik Forestry Cottage

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Terraced cottage, directly overlooking the sea at Burnmouth Harbour | Archie’s Cottage, Burnmouth, near Eyemouth

Burnmouth, near Eyemouth, The Scottish Borders

Archie’s Cottage

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Groom’s Bell - Castletoun Cottages, Greenlaw, near Duns

Greenlaw, near Duns, The Scottish Borders

Groom’s Bell

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£809
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Living room/dining room | Hobbit House, Horncliffe

Horncliffe, Northumberland

Hobbit House

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Romantic Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Appealing holiday home in rural location | Rowan Cottage - Whitelee Farm, Bryness, near Otterburn

Bryness, near Otterburn, Northumberland

Rowan Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£539
View
Exterior | Heathfield, Denholm

Denholm, The Scottish Borders

Heathfield

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£465
View
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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£775
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Charming holiday accommodation | Grooms Bothy, Nenthorn, near Kelso

Nenthorn, near Kelso, The Scottish Borders

Grooms Bothy

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Living room | Craik Forestry Cottage, Craik, near Hawick

Craik, near Hawick, The Scottish Borders

Craik Forestry Cottage

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
View
Exterior | Groom’s Bell - Castletoun Cottages, Greenlaw, near Duns

Greenlaw, near Duns, The Scottish Borders

Groom’s Bell

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£809
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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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Fisher’s Cottage, Horncliffe near Berwick

Horncliffe near Berwick, Northumberland

Fisher’s Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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Exterior | South Cottage - Howpasley Farm, Howpasley, near Hawick

Howpasley, near Hawick, The Scottish Borders

Howpasley Farm - South Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£279
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Exterior | Murton Cottage, Steading, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Steading, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Murton Cottage

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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Luxury Cottages in the Scottish Borders

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£775
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
View
Living area | Fairview, Penicuik

Penicuik, Edinburgh and the Lothians

Fairview

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,035
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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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Exterior | Murton Cottage, Steading, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Steading, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Murton Cottage

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£395
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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

£915
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Living room | The Cottage - Border Cottages, Leitholm, near Coldstream

Leitholm, near Coldstream, The Scottish Borders

The Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£545
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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

£1,105
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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

£479
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Grade B listed, Scottish Baronial-style townhouse | The Five Turrets, Selkirk

Selkirk, The Scottish Borders

The Five Turrets

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,722
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Exterior | The Granary - Old Mill Holidays, West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed

West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Old Mill Holidays - The Granary

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£469
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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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