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Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Near the sea, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 7 guests. It offers adventure activities such as swimming, fishing, and windsurfing. Guests can enjoy nearby golf, while scuba diving awaits water enthusiasts. The property is pet-friendly and located near Whitsome Ark and Manderston House.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure onsite parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Duns, Scottish Borders
  • Place, Whitsome Ark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Manderston House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Paxton House
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders

Blackadder Mains Cottage is a beautiful and unusual substantial detached house situated 10 miles west of the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Built in 1865 of dressed sandstone with a decorative slate roof and arched upper windows, the property enjoys uninterrupted views of the Cheviot Hill. The house has been listed due to its unusual architectural features and the cottage is tastefully decorated and furnished throughout and has been renovated and upgraded in 2021-2022:
Eco electric underfloor heating throughout from a ground source borehole. New Electric 3 oven Aga. EV charging point. New carpenter made oak back door & French windows. Reclaimed beech flooring throughout - Limestone flagstones in kitchen, utility, hall & WC. Re-wired, plumbed & decorated throughout, including vintage lighting & fittings. Re-roofed using reclaimed vintage slates.

GROUND FLOOR

Sitting room large with beamed ceiling, wood burning stove, open fire, Smart TV, Marshall Bluetooth Speaker, Oak French doors to garden.

Kitchen with Carpenter built solid beech kitchen with solid wood & marble worktops/drainer and a copper sink. Limestone flagged floor with underfloor heating. Beamed ceiling, 3 oven electric Aga cooker, Smeg fridge/freezer; integrated dishwasher, microwave and large antique pine table.

Utility room with teak drainer & Belfast sink. Washing machine.

WC - with vintage 1908 high level cistern & sink with antique taps.

Solid Ash staircase leading to upper landing.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 with Antique Victorian king size bed and ornamental fireplace.

Bedroom 2 with Antique iron double bed.

Bedroom 3 with Antique (1885) double brass bed and Antique single brass bed. Ornamental fireplace.

Bathroom with large vintage cast iron bath. Separate shower cubicle with power shower Vintage WC and washbasin.

Half acre cottage garden with borders, vegetable plot and herbs. Oil central heating. All electricity, logs and bed linen, kitchen & hand towels included.

Guests have access to my 5 acre field immediately behind the garden which has an apple orchard and is surrounded by native hedgerows.

Ample private parking.

Only an hour's drive from Scotland's beautiful capital city of Edinburgh.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well-behaved dogs - £20
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number SB0849F
Property # 1399220
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Duns

Located in Duns, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Manderston House and St Cuthbert's Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hirsel Golf Club and Magdalene Fields Golf Club. Chain Bridge Honey Farm and Home Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Duns, Scottish Borders

What's nearby

  • Whitsome Ark - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Manderston House - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • St Cuthbert's Church - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Paxton House - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Chain Bridge Honey Farm - 14 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 21 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China Palace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jim Clark Cafe Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders?

As of 27 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders on 19 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,795, 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 Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Whitsome Ark and within 6 miles (10 km) of Manderston House and The Jim Clark Room. St Cuthbert's Church and Paxton House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Brian Crozier

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What makes this property unique

This property was refurbished from 2 derelict farm cottages from 1990 to 1993, and I moved-in in May of that year. The house is still furnished and equipped much as it was when I lived there so you are getting the use of a home, not just a house set-up for holiday rentals. As such, and due to its age and heritage and the fact that it has been sympathetically restored, the house has unique and quirky features which set it apart from some of the bland properties available to rent.

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