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, 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

£479
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Outdoor area | Staffin, Newcastleton

Newcastleton, Scottish Borders

Staffin

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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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

£535
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Delightful holiday home | The Hen Hoose, Langshaw, near Galashiels

Langshaw, near Galashiels, Scottish Borders

The Hen Hoose

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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Exterior | Little SwintonGarden Cottage, Coldstream

Coldstream, Scottish Borders

Little Swinton - Garden Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Living room/dining room | Heather Cottage, Lauder

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 | Hideaway, Kelso

Kelso, Scottish Borders

Hideaway

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Exterior | The Hemmel - Old Mill Holidays, West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed

West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Old Mill Holidays - The Hemmel

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£677
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The property is set on the edge of the pretty harbour of St Abbs | Rock Cottage, St Abbs, near Eyemouth

St Abbs, near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Rock Cottage

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth

Paxton. near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Ashfield

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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The Clock House (left) Courtyard Cottage (right) | Clock House, Mellerstain, nr. Kelso

Mellerstain, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Mellerstain - Clock House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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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
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 3 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Dog Friendly Cottages in the Scottish Borders

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

£479
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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

£535
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Exterior | Little SwintonGarden Cottage, Coldstream

Coldstream, Scottish Borders

Little Swinton - Garden Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Living room/dining room | Heather Cottage, Lauder

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 | Hideaway, Kelso

Kelso, Scottish Borders

Hideaway

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£509
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Exterior | The Hemmel - Old Mill Holidays, West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed

West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Old Mill Holidays - The Hemmel

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£677
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The property is set on the edge of the pretty harbour of St Abbs | Rock Cottage, St Abbs, near Eyemouth

St Abbs, near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Rock Cottage

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth

Paxton. near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Ashfield

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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The Clock House (left) Courtyard Cottage (right) | Clock House, Mellerstain, nr. Kelso

Mellerstain, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Mellerstain - Clock House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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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
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 3 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Exterior | Bridge Cottage, Earlston

Earlston, Scottish Borders

Bridge Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£329
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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

£515
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Romantic Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Delightful holiday home | The Hen Hoose, Langshaw, near Galashiels

Langshaw, near Galashiels, Scottish Borders

The Hen Hoose

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£379
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Exterior | The Hemmel - Old Mill Holidays, West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed

West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Old Mill Holidays - The Hemmel

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£677
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Exterior | Ashfield, Paxton. near Eyemouth

Paxton. near Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

Ashfield

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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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
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 3 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Exterior | Bridge Cottage, Earlston

Earlston, Scottish Borders

Bridge Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£329
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 Pretty detached stone holiday cottage | Broomhouse Lodge, Edrom, near Duns

Edrom, near Duns, Scottish Borders

Broomhouse Lodge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£597
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Exterior | Lochside Stable House, Yetholm, nr. Kelso

Town Yetholm, near Kelso, Scottish Borders

Lochside Stable House

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£807
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Exterior | The Tackhouse - Castletoun Cottages, Greenlaw, near Duns

Greenlaw, near Duns, Scottish Borders

The Tackhouse

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£819
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Charming holiday home | Melgund Glen Lodge, Minto, near Hawick

Minto, near Hawick, Scottish Borders

Melgund Glen Lodge

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Exterior | Sea View at Lamberton, Berwick-upon-tweed

Berwick-upon-tweed, Northumberland

Sea View at Lamberton

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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Garden | Craik Forestry Cottage, Craik, near Hawick

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

£499
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Exterior | The Embassy, Eyemouth

Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

The Embassy

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

7 nights

From

£2,072
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Luxury Cottages in the Scottish Borders

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

£535
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Exterior | The Hemmel - Old Mill Holidays, West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed

West Moneylaws, near Cornhill-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Old Mill Holidays - The Hemmel

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£677
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Exterior | The Embassy, Eyemouth

Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

The Embassy

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

7 nights

From

£2,072
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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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Open plan living space | Auld Kirk House, Duns

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

£1,776
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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
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

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

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

7 nights

From

£587
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Grade B listed, Scottish Baronial-style townhouse | The Five Turrets, Selkirk

Selkirk, Scottish Borders

The Five Turrets

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,111
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Living area | Fairview, Penicuik

Penicuik, Midlothian

Fairview

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,042
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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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