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A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements

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Exterior of Groom’s Bell
Groom’s Bell with its own front garden and within a cobbled courtyard.
Open plan living and dining space and a kitchen
An entrance, downstairs toilet and stairs to the bedrooms.
Living room, free WiFi, smart Tv and a wood burner

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 472 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Family Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs toilet

Toilet

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements

Groom's Bell is one of two adjacent cottages tucked in the corner of the courtyard. It was built in the 1830s but has since been restored and refurbished to meet modern standards, mixing 19th and 20th century furniture and styles whilst retaining a traditional cottage feel. In front is a small enclosed private garden, a sheltered sun trap with furniture for an impromptu alfresco meal and guests are also welcome to relax in the larger adjacent grounds of Castletoun House.

Groom's Bell has two bedrooms, each with an ensuite shower room and WC and both bedrooms can be arranged either as twin bedded rooms or with a king size bed - just let us know which you need at the time of booking.

Downstairs there is a well equipped kitchen with all the necessary appliances - from induction hob to a dishwasher. In the far corner from the kitchen, there is a dining table.

The living room is perfect for all the friends or family to gather in, to enjoy the evening warmth of the wood burning stove, watch the large flat screen smart TV (Netflix included) or browse the internet using the free WiFi. In the living room you will also find a good selection of books, board games as well as toys for the youngest members of the family.

Groom's Bell is in Greenlaw village, the Scottish Borders, and has charming southerly country views from every room across Blackadder River to Greenlaw Mill Farm and beyond to Catmoss Hill. It is within a minute's stroll of the centre of the village and the the lovely pub/restaurant, the Blackadder Arms, and yet is as quiet and rural as a country cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
By arrangement only
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
If you have 3 pets please contact us to discuss
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
EVENTS Do contact us for any type of an event/gathering.
BREAKAGES If you happen to break something (accidents happen), please don't try to replace them. Just let me know, I usually have few spares.
GUESTS We ask all our guest to leave the property in the same state of repair and the same clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: By arrangement only
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duns

Located in Duns, this cottage is in a rural area. The Jim Clark Room and Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mellerstain House and Kelso Abbey. Travelling with kids? Consider Home Park and Lauder Leisure Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Greenlaw, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Kelso Racecourse - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Mellerstain House - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Floors Castle - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Duns Castle Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 22 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Neidpath Inn
  • ‪The Gordon Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Thistle Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blackadder Pub And Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rocks & Roses Tea Room - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$365, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Jim Clark Room, Duns Castle Nature Reserve and Borders Abbeys Way. Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre and Mellerstain House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

escape

We had a lovely visit and enjoyed our stay in this delightful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, well equipped Sofas not the comfest
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

elaine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty cottage - snug and spotless

Lovely cottage in small country village. Nicely located to explore the Scottish Borders. Been renovated to a high standard and has all you would need. Don’t forget anything as post stay collection can be problematical.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Cosy Cottage

The cottage is tucked away from the main road so nice and quiet. The small west facing garden was a nice sun trap although on Tuesday at 34c a bit too warm. Easy access into Kelso and Dunns as Greenlaw has one pub and one cafe on offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid week break in borders

Beautifully renovated cottage with immaculate presentation. Arrived to find tea, coffee and milk for us, plus dog bowl, poo bags and towel for our pooch. The cottage is well equipped. Owners are very helpful and queries answered promptly. Nice area for country walking, visiting stately homes and quaint Market towns. Suggestions for local walks and information on places to visit provided by owners. If you don't want to cook, the food at the local pub is mediocre, but there are better eateries a short drive away in Melrose or Lauder. Overall had an excellent stay and plan to rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, amazingly clean accommodation

Zuzanne was brilliant, couldn't ask for any better communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect for two couples and dogs.

This is a lovely property, very well laid out and especially good as each bedroom is en-suite. The rooms are light and airy but at the same time cosy with a log burner if required. We found the beds very comfortable. We were able to self cater with ease. It is a great place for dogs as Greenlaw provides walks close by for morning walks. Our hosts were on hand, via email, at all times and provided an excellent service. The hens did their bit as well with fresh eggs being available to purchase. I have no hesitation in recommending this property to anybody who wishes to stay in the rolling landscape of the Borders.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cottage was exactly as described. Everything was spotless and had all we needed. Beds were huge and really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

The cottage is beautiful and clean set in picturesque grounds, ideal base for travelling to the coast, countryside also makes a easy drive to Edinburgh,would highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxing break or sightseeing surrounding villages 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

A lovely cottage that is well equipped and in a great location. Nice and cosy especially on the cold nights with the log fire burning and nice comfy beds. We wished we could have stayed longer! We will definitely return. Thanks for a lovely stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Immaculate cottage in great location for exploring hills or coast. Will be back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and cosy.

Fantastic base for Scottish borders and Northumberland. Needs extremely comfy. Overall lovely experience. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage

This is a beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean and very well-equipped. Incredibly comfortable beds and great to have two bathrooms (plus a downstairs loo!). My daughter and I met here after not seeing each other for 5 months due to lockdown. We went on some lovely walks from the excellent little walking book provided. Cosy and private in the evenings - wine and Netflix! A really great place to catch up. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
So glad you had a lovely time. Thank you for your kind review and very much hope to see you again some time in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lyndsey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A memorable family holiday

My husband, 2 year old daughter, Spaniel & I enjoyed a fantastic 4-night stay in Greenlaw. The cottage was really well-equipped and was both stylish & extremely comfortable. The location provided a perfect base to explore from and the owners were extremely helpful and welcoming. We hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic short break in the Scottish Borders

The selection and booking process through home away was simple and straightforward. The property owner communicated clear instructions well ahead of our arrival date and when we did arrive we were wonderfully surprised at just how amazing the accommodation and location was. The property owner had great COVID19 preparations in place and all in all this made for a very relaxing break away in the countryside. Can’t wait for the next one !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Brilliant cottage for a getaway with family & dogs. Lovely location would be even better in normal circumstances
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal cottage

The cottage was beautifully renovated with tasteful decor and spotlessly clean. It was great to have a little enclosed garden for our dog and a bigger garden area to walk her in away from the road. Greenlaw itself is a small village with only a corner shop but the cottage is ideally placed for visiting the borders area. We had a lovely time and would not hesitate to book again. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments. It was a pleasure to meet you and your beautiful dog.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Short Break

This cottage is quite simply beautiful. It has been restored with love and attention to detail. Had a fabulous weekend in a great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation

Great property, beautifully decorated and everything that we needed for a few days away with children and the family dog.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing find in the Borders

The pics don't do the house justice : this place is stunning! There was loads of room for two adults, two kids & a dog and Bailey our Beagle even had his own towel & water bowl waiting for him when we arrived. The furnishings and decor are extremely stylish & both rooms had a large ensuite with shower (with one also having a large bath). Everything was spotlessly clean and it was handy to have a good washing machine & dryer. The owners were just around the corner if we needed them and the local pub (The Blackadder) served great food and a cracking pint of Guinness. Just watch tho as it wasn't open on a Monday & Tuesday, and if you need an alternative the Gordon Arms is just 5 minutes away in the car which also serves great food and (like the Blackadder) is dog and child friendly. As far as walking goes, you cn pretty much choose a direction and go for it! There was a wee book in the house full of lovely walks (none more than 20mins in the car) and from it we enjoyed a walk over the cliffs in St Abbs followed by a cracking fit supper in Eyemouth, a wander along the Tweed to the Hirsel in Coldsteam and a walk through the forests around Duns Castle. If you need a short trip away to recharge the batteries which is a comfortable drive from Glasgow/Edinburgh/Newcastle, this is definitely it. Awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

This cottage has been beautifully renovated and decorated to a very high standard. We loved the retro feel to the furnishings and the cottage is spotless throughout. The outside courtyard style area has the afternoon and evening sun on it and is a great space to relax in the quiet surroundings. The photos accurately portrait the property which is in an excellent location for exploring the wider Borders region. We would certainly recommend a stay here if you are visiting the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

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