Merse Cottage

This beautiful stone-built property from the late 1800s is set in a lovely rural location. It is less than 10 miles to a selection of local beaches along the beautiful Berwickshire coast. The enclosed garden is ideal for children or pets and the surrounding countryside offers some great walking and cycling routes. There are many local attractions within a 10-mile drive including Berwick Castle, Norham Castle and Paxton House where you can take a tour of the gardens.

Set in a quiet country lane, this is the perfect base for a family holiday or a long weekend. The welcoming and relaxed south-facing cottage is a superb self-catering option.

Entering the house, you will find a cosy lounge with ample space for the whole family; enjoy an evening in front of the ornate wood burner. The kitchen has clear views out into the enclosed garden so the kids can feel independent while playing safely. You will also find the dining room with a feature fireplace is a great place to catch up after a day exploring. The bathroom is conveniently on the ground floor too, so you can clean off the mud and sand from a day well spent exploring the great outdoors.

On the first floor, there are two light and spacious bedrooms with views of rolling farmland and trees. The tranquil location makes it perfect for stargazing or just a peaceful night’s rest.

Outside is an enclosed private mature garden with furniture and BBQ. Local free-range eggs can be purchased across the road from the house.

• Bedrooms - 1 king-size bedroom and one triple bedroom with 3 x single beds
• Bathroom - Family bathroom with shower over bath and WC
• Kitchen - Well equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, small fridge/freezer and washing machine
• Wood Burner in the lounge with first basket of logs included
• TV/DVD/CD, Freeview and board games in the lounge
• Enclosed Garden
• Parking and he front and to the rear of the house
• 2 well behaved dog welcome
• Location -beach 7 miles, shops, pubs and restaurants 2 miles
• Property is close to a working farm
• Welcome Pack on arrival
• Farm shop located adjacent to property that stock eggs
• Jim Clark Rally in May of each year
• Borders Book Festival in June of each year
• For larger or joint parties the adjacent property, Castle Barns Cottage, can also be booked
• STL License number : SB-00206-F
• EPC rating : D
• 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.

Located near to the sleepy village of Hutton, situated off a quiet country lane, this is a fantastic base to explore the unspoilt countryside of the Scottish/English border. Drive 7 miles towards the coast and you'll find the medieval town of Berwick-upon-Tweed and many beautiful sandy beaches including Spittal and Coldingham.

Spittal village stands on the south bank of the Tweed and became a seaside resort because of its lovely sandy beach. The Victorian promenade and 'Venetian' pavilion, built in 1928, give the beach a traditional feel and makes it a popular place for a classic beach day. There is also an exciting play park and an excellent splash park area here.

For a cultural stroll, follow the Lowry Trail through Berwick town, via Spittal Point and along Spittal Prom. You can learn about the close involvement and inspiration that the artist LS Lowry developed with the area. Closer to home, at Paxton house, you can try a boat trip on the River Tweed or even fishing. There is also a lovely tearoom and adventure playground, as well as seasonal family activities.

And 15 miles inland, you'll find the town of Coldstream and nearby Hirsel Country Park which offers some of the best bird watching in the region as well as pleasant lakeside and woodland walks, a tearoom and children's playground. Edinburgh is easily accessible by car or train for a day trip. The Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station is just 8 miles away from the cottage and there is a regular train service which takes just over an hour.