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

9.6 (20 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  7 Guests
Duns Cottage | Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders

3 Bedroom Cottage in Duns

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.

Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders is located in Duns. Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Pet Friendly, Ocean View, among other amenities. This Cottage features Laundry, Pet Friendly, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Beautiful Stone Cottage - A Unique Rural Retreat In The Scottish Borders has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Duns has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Duns, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: well-behaved dogs - £20 pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number sb0849f safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: SB0849F

Reviews

Wendy b.
Jun 27, 2025 07:07:20 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had a lovely holiday at Blackadder Mains. The accommodation was first class with excellent facilities and a superb garden. Our host Brian could not have been more helpful or friendlier. We will definitely be booking again.
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