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

Open plan living space | Auld Kirk House, Duns
Customers' Choice

Duns, Scottish Borders

Auld Kirk House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,022
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,028
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Private Garden  | Borders Cottage, Coldstream, near Kelso

Coldstream, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Borders Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£611
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Exterior | The Wheelhouse, Kirk Yetholm, nr. Kelso
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Kirk Yetholm, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

The Wheelhouse

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Living room/dining room | Heather Cottage, Lauder
Customers' Choice

Lauder, Scottish Borders

Heather Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£613
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth
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Paxton. near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Ashfield

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Little SwintonGarden Cottage, Coldstream
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Coldstream, Scottish Borders

Little Swinton - Garden Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Living area | The Bothy, Walkerburn, near Peebles

Walkerburn, near Peebles, Scottish Borders

The Bothy

Wifi
Car parking on site
Ground Floor Facilities
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£519
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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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£777
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Exterior | North Cottage - Howpasley Farm, Howpasley, near Hawick
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Howpasley, near Hawick, Scottish Borders

Howpasley Farm - North Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£299
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 Pretty detached stone holiday cottage | Broomhouse Lodge, Edrom, near Duns
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Edrom, near Duns, Scottish Borders

Broomhouse Lodge

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£601
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Exterior | Pentland Pod, Leadburn, near West Linton
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Leadburn, near West Linton, Midlothian

Pentland Pod

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£837
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Dog Friendly Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Open plan living space | Auld Kirk House, Duns
Customers' Choice

Duns, Scottish Borders

Auld Kirk House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,022
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Private Garden  | Borders Cottage, Coldstream, near Kelso

Coldstream, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Borders Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£611
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Living room/dining room | Heather Cottage, Lauder
Customers' Choice

Lauder, Scottish Borders

Heather Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£613
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth
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Paxton. near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Ashfield

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Stonebank House, Lamberton, near Berwick
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Lamberton, near Berwick, Scottish Borders

Stonebank House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£891
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Living area | Royal Border Retreat, Berwick Upon Tweed

Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland

Royal Border Retreat

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

7 nights

From

£657
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Exterior | Little SwintonGarden Cottage, Coldstream
Customers' Choice

Coldstream, Scottish Borders

Little Swinton - Garden Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Living area | The Bothy, Walkerburn, near Peebles

Walkerburn, near Peebles, Scottish Borders

The Bothy

Wifi
Car parking on site
Ground Floor Facilities
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£519
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 Pretty detached stone holiday cottage | Broomhouse Lodge, Edrom, near Duns
Customers' Choice

Edrom, near Duns, Scottish Borders

Broomhouse Lodge

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£601
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Living room | The Cottage - Border Cottages, Leitholm, near Coldstream
Customers' Choice

Leitholm, near Coldstream, Scottish Borders

The Cottage

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£957
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Garden | Craik Forestry Cottage, Craik, near Hawick
Customers' Choice

Craik, near Hawick, Scottish Borders

Craik Forestry Cottage

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Rural Location
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Romantic Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Open plan living space | Auld Kirk House, Duns
Customers' Choice

Duns, Scottish Borders

Auld Kirk House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,022
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,028
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth
Customers' Choice

Paxton. near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Ashfield

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£891
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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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£777
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£299
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 Pretty detached stone holiday cottage | Broomhouse Lodge, Edrom, near Duns
Customers' Choice

Edrom, near Duns, Scottish Borders

Broomhouse Lodge

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£601
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Living room | The Cottage - Border Cottages, Leitholm, near Coldstream
Customers' Choice

Leitholm, near Coldstream, Scottish Borders

The Cottage

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£957
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Garden | Craik Forestry Cottage, Craik, near Hawick
Customers' Choice

Craik, near Hawick, Scottish Borders

Craik Forestry Cottage

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Rural Location
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Exterior | The Cart House, Duns
Customers' Choice

Duns, Scottish Borders

The Cart House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£961
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Open plan living space | The Mill, West Linton, near Edinburgh

West Linton, near Edinburgh, Scottish Borders

The Mill

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£627
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Exterior | Avenel Cottage - Lochside, Town Yetholm, near Kelso

Town Yetholm, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Avenel Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Luxury Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Open plan living space | Auld Kirk House, Duns
Customers' Choice

Duns, Scottish Borders

Auld Kirk House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,022
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,028
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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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Living area | Royal Border Retreat, Berwick Upon Tweed

Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland

Royal Border Retreat

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

7 nights

From

£657
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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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£777
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Living room | The Cottage - Border Cottages, Leitholm, near Coldstream
Customers' Choice

Leitholm, near Coldstream, Scottish Borders

The Cottage

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£957
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Exterior | The Cart House, Duns
Customers' Choice

Duns, Scottish Borders

The Cart House

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£961
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Open plan living space | The Mill, West Linton, near Edinburgh

West Linton, near Edinburgh, Scottish Borders

The Mill

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£627
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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

7 nights

From

£1,626
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Impressive open plan living space | Bridge Cottage, Oxton, near Lauder
Customers' Choice

Oxton, near Lauder, Scottish Borders

Bridge Cottage

Luxury
Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

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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