Appletree Cottage

With a break at this converted steading, family and friends will be surrounded by lovely walking, cycling and running routes from the doorstep. Sleeping four in two cosy bedrooms, urbanites can explore the independent shops, cafe and restaurants while outdoor enthusiasts can cycle quiet lanes and walk green fields, admiring the far-reaching views over the Scottish Borders.

A comfortable and cosy cottage, cream walls are dotted with artwork and a neutral palette throughout is complemented by pretty, patterned textiles and soft furnishings. The light palette and windows work to create a bright space that becomes a cosy bolthole once the electric flame-effect fire is lit and the evening arrives.

Step into the hallway and discard outdoor gear and wet wellies to potter through to the spacious kitchen. Gather everyone around the dining table to start and end the day together with a delicious, home-cooked meal, discussing the days adventures and planning the next. Repair to the lounge for an after-dinner aperitif, warming your toes in front of the electric fire and settling down on the reclining sofa for a movie night. Soothing tones of pale blue and mauve in the bedrooms allow for a tranquil nights sleep; wake to the sunlight pouring in.

Outside, relax in the small private garden, soaking up the early morning sun with a coffee as the children play on the lawn. A lovely tranquil place to unwind after a day exploring the beautiful Borders countryside, the garden is also the perfect spot to watch the sunset with a glass of wine or a wee dram. There is parking for two cars.

• 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin
• 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC and 1 separate WC
• Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
• Smart TV and DVD in the lounge
• Towels and bed linen included
• Highchair available
• Eco woodchip heating system and thermal solar panels
• Small private garden to the front of the property
• Private parking for up to 2 cars
• Pub, shops and restaurants 3 miles away
• Smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited inside or outside the property
• Bike racks are provided , however guests need to bring their own locks & chains
• Please note that there is no landline or mobile phone coverage however guests can use WI-FI calling
• Fibre Broadband is provided with speeds of 70+ Mbps
• 1 small/medium well behaved dog welcome
• £25 fee per dog, per week payable direct to the owner prior to arrival
• Please note that XL Bully dogs are not allowed
• Arrival: 17:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed
• 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.

Considered the historic gateway to Scotland, Jedburgh (3 miles) is a bonnie town with an excellent range of cafes, restaurants and pubs, and plenty of independent shops, while Denholm (3 miles) has two pubs, a restaurant, butcher and general store. With the surrounding area rich in history, culture and adventure activities, the Scottish Borders really is a most wonderful place to get away from it all. History enthusiasts will love Floors Castle (17 miles), to explore grand rooms and extensive parkland, or visit the Jedburgh Castle Jail (4 miles) and the Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre (5 miles). Keep the pace leisurely with a round of golf at Jedburgh Golf Club (3.5 miles) or Minto Golf Club (4.5 miles) whilst anglers come from around the world to try their luck on the salmon-teeming Tweed and Teviot rivers. Foodies should visit Born in Scotland (3.5 miles), a local craft brewery with a restaurant offering homemade food. Perfect for a day trip, there are plenty of thrills to be had with adrenaline-pumping mountain biking at Glentress Forest (34 miles), where two world-class 7stanes centres have a wide range of routes to suit beginners, families and experts. There is also a treetop adventure course and some of the very best hiking and walking opportunities youll find in Scotland.