A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 472 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Greenlaw, Scotland

Kelso Racecourse11 min drive
Floors Castle15 min drive
Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott25 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)67 min drive

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

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.

Property manager

Zuzana Gibb

Languages

Czech, English, Slovak

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

By arrangement only

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

If you have 3 pets please contact us to discuss

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 Coldstream Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mellerstain House and Manderston House. Travelling with kids? Consider Scott's View, or check out an event or a game at Kelso Racecourse. 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.

Greenlaw, Scotland

What's nearby

Kelso Racecourse - 11 min drive
Kelso Old Parish Church - 14 min drive
Thirlestane Castle - 15 min drive
Floors Castle - 15 min drive
Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 25 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

New Palace Theatre Organ Heritage Centre - 1 min walk
Blackadder Hotel - 1 min walk
The Gordon Arms - 7 min drive
The Neidpath Inn - 9 min drive
Ivy Cottage - 6 min drive

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).

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 Mellerstain House. Kelso Old Parish Church and Kelso Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

31 May 2023

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

8/10 Good

elaine m.

2 February 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

26 July 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Guy L.

22 October 2021

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