A beautiful cottage with a homely feel and flexible sleeping arrangements

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 472 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Greenlaw, Scotland

Kelso Racecourse11 min drive
Mellerstain House11 min drive
Floors Castle15 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

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Tackhouse 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 impromtu alfresco meal and guests are also welcome to relax in the larger adjacent grounds of Castletoun House.

The Tackhouse 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.

The Tackhouse 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, and yet is as quiet and rural as a country cottage.

Property manager

Zuzana Gibb

Languages

Czech, English, Slovak

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Please do contact us if you are planning a small event or gathering

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 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

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 and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Greenlaw, Scotland

What's nearby

Kelso Racecourse - 11 min drive
Mellerstain House - 11 min drive
Kelso Old Parish Church - 14 min drive
Thirlestane Castle - 15 min drive
Floors Castle - 15 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 cottage with a homely feel and flexible sleeping arrangements pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful cottage with a homely feel and flexible sleeping arrangements?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful cottage with a homely feel and flexible sleeping arrangements?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful cottage with a homely feel and 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

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

2 January 2022

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

Home from home

Outstanding property. Quality was superb, second to none. Loved the log burner. Lovely welcome from owners.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

27 October 2021

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great stay, the cottage was wonderful in a lovely village. The local pub was very good for dinner and local cafe had tasty cakes. The wood burner was a particularly cosy feature and WiFi was great for the kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

16 August 2021

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

Family break

Cottage was as described, very clean and comfy, excellent location for Scottish Borders, 2 minute walk into village but sadly not alot there, 1 pub (food was very good) chemist, small grocery store, small coffee/cake shop and a antique shop that was never open, would recommend a visit though as the surrounding countryside is beautiful, worth a trip to St Abbs, Pease Bay and Kelso. Would definetly recommend this place for a short stay and will be going back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stewart R.

21 June 2021

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

Perfection

What an absolute treasure. Everything spotless when we arrived. The Tack House suited our requirements perfectly. We will definitely be revisiting this one in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021