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Greenknowe Cottage

St Boswells, Scottish Borders
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Close to the picturesque village of St Boswells and wonderful towns of Melrose, Kelso and Jedburgh
  • Golfers will be delighted with an array of local courses and the championship Roxburgh course
  • Enjoy a short train ride from the nearby Tweed bank station to the fantastic City of Edinburgh
Overview
Property code: 78774

Situated in a beautiful rural area close to the pretty village of St Boswells, home of the award winning Mainstreet Trading Company.  A must for book-lovers , foodies and anyone who enjoys great coffee and cake.  Within easy reach of the historic towns of Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso with their beautiful 12th century abbeys. A very central location , ideal for exploring every corner of the beautiful Borderlands.  Enjoy a day out at Kelso races. Try clay-pigeon shooting at nearby Bisley at Braidwood.  Visit the grand stately homes of Abbotsford, Mellerstain and Manderson, or the wonderful castles of Floors and Thirlestane. The immediate area is a paradise for walkers and hikers with St Cuthbert’s Way, Cheviot and Eildon hills to explore and fishermen will be delighted with the river Tweed, renowned for its excellent Salmon & Trout fishing.

Stepping inside this stylish detached cottage into the hall with ample storage space for your outdoor clothing. The lovely light and bright lounge with wood burner and smart TV is the perfect place to relax after a day out exploring the beautiful local area. Next is the fantastic open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Relax on the sofa and enjoy a great movie on the TV. The well-equipped kitchen is the perfect place to cook up a storm with electric oven with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a handy dishwasher and washing machine. The dining area is ideal for romantic or family meals together with French doors leading directly out to the enclosed patio. There is a stylish shower room with large, level access shower cubicle and WC and finally completing the ground floor is the twin bedroom that can be made into super king-size on request.. Heading up the quirky spiral staircase you will find the spacious master double bedroom, with window seating to enjoy the wonderful countryside views and en-suite bathroom with double ended bath and WC.

Venturing outside with direct access from the open-plan living area is the fully enclosed patio with seating and charcoal BBQ, ideal for alfresco dining and why not enjoy the dark skies gazing whilst sitting in the spacious four person hot tub. Please note the hot tub is charged at £140 per week or £95 for a short break, payable directly to the owner. There is also a fully enclosed garden located at the side of the cottage and off-road parking for two cars is available directly in front of the property, with secure bike storage at the rear. The owner is usually able to offer doggy day care should you decide on a dog free day.

  • Private Hot Tub - charged at £140 per week or £95 for a short break, payable locally with the owners
  • Please note that there is a hot tub disclaimer that is required to be signed in advance
  • 2 separate sitting areas with TV's in each room
  • Smart TV in the snug and TV with DVD player in the open plan/lounge/kitchen
  • 2 bedrooms – 1 twin zip-and-link that can be made into a super king-size on request and 1 double
  • 1 shower room and 1 en-suite bathroom
  • Underfloor heating and radiators in the bathroom
  • Zappy Electric Car Point.  Fast/Full charge is charged at £10.00 per car
  • Electric oven with induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Enclosed patio with seating area and fully enclosed garden
  • Tassimo Coffee machine provided
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Travel cot and high chair available
  • Shower chair available on request
  • Welcome pack with seasonal fruit and veg included
  • Dog sitting is available with the owner
  • Dogs must be well behaved
  • Small holding farm activities guest are welcome to help pick the chickens eggs and visit the horses and sheep
  • Shops, pub, and restaurants 3 miles
  • Private on site parking for 2 cars
  • Secure bike storage available
  • Fast Fibre Broadband provided
  • Short term let license : SB-00518-F
  • EPC rating : C
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Darren 10th May 2025

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An absolutely stunning cottage that is set is peaceful rural location;adjacent to the small village of Longnewton. The host Karen is absolutely amazing, she recommended some stunning walks that we went on and she couldn't be more helpful. The cottage itself is absolutely perfect; with its own private garden with the hottub in and outdoor furniture Read moreetc. It also has a grassed area which is ideal if you have a dog. Location wise the cottage is in easy reach of a vast array of attractions. Hide

Reviewed by Edward 3rd May 2025

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We thought everything about this cottage was on the button, hence the 5 stars. Private parking outside the door, nice garden for the dog, lovely rural spot and central to a lovely part of the borders. We particularly enjoyed the wood burner, Karen's attention to detail and very friendly approach was the icing on the cake.

Reviewed by Kathryn 26th April 2025

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A lovely tranquil location in a small hamlet, very well situated for local sites. Immaculate cottage, excellent joining info and lovely host. The coffee machine for us and the sheltered garden for the dogs was very welcome.

Reviewed by Carol 19th April 2025

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Reviewed by James 29th March 2025

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We stayed for 7 nights at Greenknowe Cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. For 2 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs we found everything to be superbly suited for us. Karen our host couldn't be more helpful in explaining details about all things local which was fantastic. The location could be better as we had outings to Melrose, St Boswells, Kelso, JRead moreedburgh and Denholm and it felt like we were at these places in no time. Only gripe is we didn't know about this place sooner ! Hide

Reviewed by Mhairi 22nd March 2025

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The cottage is in a lovely position - secluded and quiet but still very easy to arrange food deliveries. The garden is fantastic for dogs, even those that are best known as being escapologists and you can walk them in either direction quite safely. The hot tub is well worth the add on and provides a great way to relax of an afternoon/evening. ComfyRead more beds and all you need - I really enjoyed the break! Hide

Reviewed by Gregory 15th February 2025

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We had a wonderful week at Greenknowe Cottage in February. It was the perfect base for walking, golfing or exploring the nearby towns and the fire and hot tub made for cosy evenings in a way we thought made it even more special than a summer break might have been.

Reviewed by Susana 8th February 2025

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Wonderful host, very welcoming. The cottage is really nice, with everything you may need. The email sent by the host prior to our arrival was very helpful and informative. I would recommend this cottage wholeheartedly.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 19th October 2024

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Reviewed by Lynne 21st September 2024

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Beautiful cottage in excellent location for exploring the Borders. Owner had thought of everything including DVDs, games, jigsaws and books for days when weather was not so nice. Really nice touch were the eggs from the owners chickens along with sweet treats, fresh fruit and some home grown veg and milk (in case you forgot to bring some.). Our dogRead more was also catered for with bed, bowls, treats etc. Lots of information provided on local amenities as well as chemist, GP and vet. Had a great time Hide

Reviewed by Linda 14th September 2024

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Lovely spotlessly clean cottage. Very well equipped and comfortable. Owner Karen very welcoming and provided fresh eggs,milk, fruit and fresh veg from her garden. Our dog enjoyed the enclosed garden . Very peaceful and short drive to local attractions .

Reviewed by Jackie 7th September 2024

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This wee cottage had everything you could ask for to make our holiday special, having Hot tub was the icing on the cake. Definitely recommend a visit to this cottage.

Reviewed by Julie 17th August 2024

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Fantastic cottage for travelling around the area.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 20th July 2024

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Fantastic location of a very comfortable clean cottage. The owner has thought of everything to ensure a very enjoyable stay. Enclosed garden for my dogs perfect.

Reviewed by Anne 13th July 2024

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Lovely decorated, very familiar feeling,

Reviewed by Anne 22nd June 2024

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The cottage was excellent with everything you need for your stay. Very clean and in excellent condition throughout. Owners are lovely - friendly and welcoming. Very dog friendly with even a tin of dog treats and dog bed. The enclosed garden was brilliant for my dog to have a run round whilst we sat and enjoyed the sunshine. The rear patio with hot Read moretub was also really nice pleasant area to sit and enjoy a glass of wine in. Great location from which to explore the Scottish borders Hide

Reviewed by Valerie 15th June 2024

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A very relaxing location and cottage. Having a garden for dogs is a real bonus.....and an excuse to chat to Karen, and to stroke her two dogs! Easy access to Melrose, Jedburgh, Galashiels, with their abbeys; and all sorts of walks in the beautiful countryside. "The Great Tapestry of Scotland" in Galashiels is fabulous. And don't miss Greenknowe TowRead moreer. Hide

Reviewed by Rob 27th May 2024

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Very nice people, very welcome we had a lovely holiday

Reviewed by Pat 11th May 2024

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We had a fantastic stay at Greenknowe Cottage and would definitely recommend it. The cottage is spotlessly clean, very well appointed, thoughtfully decorated and well equipped. The hot tub was excellent, set on an enclosed patio with table and chairs where we enjoyed breakfast most days. The separate private garden for the cottage, well shaded by aRead more large tree, offers a swing, adult seating and washing line! Karen provided a home-grown welcome pack and was always available if needed. Hide

Reviewed by Bill 10th February 2024

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An absolute great cottage ,very comfortable and clean.When you arrive you have time to unpack and enjoy the cottage without being disturbed.Karen came over and made sure all was well and showed us where everything was.The hot tub was great even played our music and was cleaned every day.I can highly recommend this cottage for a great relaxing holidRead moreay ,and only minutes from the shops by car. Hide

Reviewed by Erika 20th December 2023

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We had an amazing stay at Greenknowe cottage over Xmas. We were nervous initially choosing to go away at the time of year but we need not have been! The cottage surpassed our expectations being fully decorated and Karen provided everything we needed for a beautiful family Xmas. It was clean and homely and we enjoyed the wonderful hot tub too. The lRead moreevel of detail Karen puts into all the amenities provided demonstrates her care for her guests. We would definitely recommend a stay here!! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 2nd October 2023

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This little home from home was beautiful, had everything we needed and more. Dogs loved it too. Would definitely book again as it was everything we expected and more. Our host was amazingly friendly.

Reviewed by Jeremy 2nd September 2023

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The cottage was spotlessly clean and extremely well presented with everything you can think of. The hot tub was the icing on the cake. Superb and worth the little extra. The hosts were very friendly and helpful providing some fresh eggs and milk as well as a large supply of coffee pods. The location is fantastic in east reach of Melrose, Jedburgh, Read moreKelso and other local towns and attractions. Beds were very comfy and the shower really powerful. Overall a fantastic holiday cottage Hide

Reviewed by Steve 19th August 2023

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We had a lovely stay at Greenknowe Cottage. The cottage is very cosy with more than enough space for a family of 4. Having 2 sitting rooms was great for when people needed their own space. The hot tub was a brilliant way to relax at the end of the day. We visited Edinburgh and the Falkirk Wheel whilst we were there and also got to the Beach at ColdRead moreingham Bay. Overall we had a fantastic holiday and will be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 12th August 2023

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Cottage clean, comfortable and well equipped. The owner was pleasant, polite and helpful.

Reviewed by Tom 17th June 2023

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Lovely cottage. Well equipped. Friendly welcome. Helpful host. We have booked for a return stay.

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