Kirkgate Cottage

What a beautiful and well kept cottage, in a beautiful village right next to a wonderful church.

Cottage had everything we needed. Parking wasn't a problem. Even a complemanbottle of wine, a beer abd Biscuits. Clean and well equipped. Host was also friendlyabd helpful. .

Thank you Helen & Peter, Ken and I and Rascal had a lovely stay at Kirkgate cottage.

We appreciated the welcome pack,what a beautiful cottage to return to .After exploring the Scottish borders and the Northumbrian coast.Chirnside a lovely friendly village.The cottage was well equipped and had everything we needed.Thank you once again best wishes Ken,Sue and Rascal .

We had a lovely stay at Kirkgate Cottage, it had everything we needed and was very cosy and comfortable.

The little garden at the back of the cottage was very pretty and provided a lovely place to sit with a hot drink and enjoy the environment. The owners had left a lovely basket of goodies to welcome us and in addition to that it was really well placed for visit the local attractions and surrounding area. I would definitely recommend if you are thinking of visiting the area.

The cottage was very clean and extremely comfortable.

all of us agreed that it deserved the best review we could give it as we wanted for nothing and Helen the owner was extremely helpful. The area is very quiet but very well situated for visiting the borders region. We had a delightful stay in this cottage and will definitely be back. Best cottage we have stayed in for a very long time.

We thought Kirkgate Cottage was quirky, beautiful and full of character.

It was very well equipped with everything we needed, and the helpful information packs were a lovely touch. The beds were very comfortable, and the small garden was absolutely beautiful, with lots of flowers in full bloom. Everyone we met in the village was friendly and helpful. Kirkgate Cottage is a great base for exploring the Scottish Borders towns and Northumberland. We had a wonderful stay and hope to return very soon!

Lovely cottage very comfortable perfect location for exploring the borders .

Kitchen could do with,a little updating but excellent value for money will be booking again.

Excellent property for 2 adults, 2 children and a dog - lovely welcome pack and clear communication with the owners.

Perfect base to explore the area. Would highly recommend.

A lovely cottage in the Scottish Boarders, it is in an ideal location with lots of attractions nearby to visit.

The cottage has everything you require to relax in after a busy day exploring- it’s like home from home. Looking forward to returning.

Our 3rd visit to Kirkgate Cottage, very comfortable, clean and equipped cottage, Lovely welcome pack, Perfect base for the Scottish Borders and it’s scenery, Also perfect for a quiet restful break, We will be back

This is a perfectly located cottage as a base for a break in the Borders.

It is warm and cosy and fully equipped for a good self catering week away. The owner is communicative, professional and thoughtful. Thankyou.

Lovely clean and comfortable cottage and lovely welcome goodies.

Pleasant surrounding area and welcoming locals. Both pubs in the village were very welcoming with the one round the corner doing great food and also the chippy does a great menu selection. Lots of places nearby to visit. We had a very relaxing week and came back refreshed.

We’d like to thank Helen & Peter so much for letting us stay in your lovely cottage – it was absolutely perfect for our week away.

The place was spotlessly clean, full of character, and beautifully decorated in keeping with its age and charm. The fixtures and fittings were all excellent, and it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I’ll admit, having to hand wash the dishes gave me flashbacks to the good old days – but it certainly wouldn’t put us off coming again! It’s all part of the charm of staying somewhere with such history and personality. The surrounding area was just as wonderful. We enjoyed peaceful walks, beautiful scenery, and the brilliant pub only 70 paces away – great food, a warm welcome, and the perfect place to relax after a day out. All in all, it made for a truly memorable week, and we’re already looking forward to returning. Thank you again for sharing such a special place with us.

Lovely cottage, parking right outside the door!

Nice big sitting room, small but all-you-need kitchen, big bedroom and bathroom. Great location, so much to see and do. Local people seem very friendly, especially in the local pub! Thanks Helen we had a lovely stay!

We Had a fab break, the cottage was spot on it made you feel very relaxed very cosy & ideal location.

We will be back thankyou

We can highly recommend the cottage.

Very cosy and warm. The owners couldn't do enough for us. Our friends and ourselves were celebrating major wedding anniversaries and Helen and Peter made it very special to us and happy memories for us.

As last time we stayed at Kirkgate, everything about the cottage was first class.

Improvements to the back patio were lovely, with colourful flowers increasing the pleasure of relaxing outside with wine provided by Helen, the owner.. There was everything you could wish for and Helen has gone that extra mile to make our holiday perfect. Information was accurate and books and leaflets added to our enjoyment, The treats tray had several items which is unusual and much appreciated, Many thanks! T

Kirkgate cottage is a lovely little place it is well kept and clean, very well equipped even with the little touches like an umbrella , little beach tent and games for the children and we were welcomed with a lovely welcome pack of treats .

The bed was very comfortable, and cosy . The communication between myself and the owners Helen and Peter was great . I would recommend kirkgate cottage to anyone who wants to explore the borders it is a perfect place . Thanks for a lovely week at kirkgate Helen and Peter

This is the 3rd time we have stayed in Kirkgate Cottage, the last time was 2018.

I love this Cottage and the owners always do every to make your stay enjoyable, very good leaflets and booklets about the area and things to do they also left us a tray with goodies on it which was a lovely touch. My husband would say the best bit is the pub 5mins away. Would definitely recommend this Cottage

I cannot recommend Kirkgate Cottage highly enough.

The cottage is lovely, Helen and Peter communicated with me warmly and clearly and everything needed for a comfortable stay was there. I will definitely be booking another stay here. Thank you so much

Nice little cottage, well situated for getting around.

Outside area was nice to sit in, but the path from back door was very slippy when wet, and could have done with a jet wash as it was dirty, which has been mentioned in other reviews. Overall had a good stay.

Very comfortable stay and the property was well equipped and a thoughtful and generous welcome pack was left.

One piece of feedback is the TV could be modernised as it is out of date and as the property is in a rural area having a modern "entertainment" system would help with the whole ambience of the property.

It was so good it felt like home.

Very good value for money, warm and inviting. Kind and thoughtful owners.

Kirkgate cottage provided a clean comfortable home for my partner and little dog too.

Situated in idyllic town with lots of walks and local amenities near by. The host provided lots of information leaflets we thought this to be very useful! We visited the union chain bridge and Praxton house! I thought the lovely treats provided made us feel very welcomed.

Had a lovely stay in a very comfortable cottage.

Plenty of information for where to visit etc, appreciated the thoughtful welcome pack. Would definitely book again if in the area.

We had a fantastic and relaxing time with the dogs at Kirkgate Cottage.

We appreciated the welcome gifts. We will definitely book again in the future. Gai and John Kelly, also Bear and Odina x

Stayed 29th March till 5th April.

Lovely cottage, well equipped with everything you could need. Loved the open fire, lounge so comfortable. Beds very comfy. Lovely little totally enclosed and private garden. Very very handy for the local pub, and it's very friendly too. Great base for the surrounding area, very central. Berwick very close for good selection of shops and supermarkets. Owner very helpful. Lovely welcome pack, biscuits were amazing and the local honey. First visit here but won't be the last. Wound be back in June but it's fully booked!!

Nice cottage very dog friendly.

Comfortable beds, lovely and warm.

Absolutely fantastic cottage.

Very clean and fresh. Lots of extras ie salt, pepper, tea bags, coffee and many more. Lovely coal fire with coal and kindling. Lovely when it's cold outside. Nice bedroom and such a comfy bed. Great bath towels! Good size. A lovely welcome tray was a great touch. Would definitely reccomend a stay here.

Excellent in everyway.

Had everything . Clean. Lovely cottage.

This is a fantastic cottage.

From the moment you enter you have an amazing comfortable and cozy abode. There are many thoughtful extras that have been provided for guests and a bounty of information about the surrounding area. The open fire was a welcome bonus. The enclosed garden was idyllic and safe and secure for our dog. This is one of the best cottages we have stayed in and would highly recommend it to others.

It's a lovely cottage.

Friendly people around. 80 steps door to door for the pub. Pretty setting and convenient base for day trips.

Great find, Cottage was very comfortable and clean, had everything we needed, a real home from home.

Great base for exploring the Scottish Borders and further afield if you want. Would stay again and definitely recommend to others.

Lovely cottage with everything we needed.

. very peaceful and quiet.. the people in the village are all very friendly .. lovely walks in the surrounding area and a short drive or bus to many sightseeing places

A very comfortable and well equipped cottage, totally dog friendly and with walks nearby.

Great attention to detail in what the host has provided, parking right outside and handy for trips to the coast or inland. We loved it!

Beautiful and clean cottage.

The owner has thought of everything and the welcome pack was very generous. The tablet was delicious

Lovely cottage,plenty of space,very clean,beautiful area and a lovely outside eating area would highly recommend

Just returned from my 4th stay at kirkwood cottage as always spotless clean everything you need is at hand will be planning my next stay soon

Lovely cottage in the countryside would like to return at some point

Loved our stay in this charming cottage.

Beds were very comfortable and the large lounge was a pleasure to use and this was where Helen had provided an abundance of information regarding things to do around the area. We took advantage of this information to plan our days for long walks. Kitchen was well equipped, bathroom was ideal and the small garden was well kept. We loved our time staying in this cottage and thank you Helen for the welcome pack which was very appreciated.

Our second stay at Kirkgate Cottage, we love it.

Very comfortable and has everything you need when self catering. Great location for Borders area and further, perfect We will be back.

A lovely cottage, clean, comfortable and with everything you need for a holiday break.

The owners were extremely helpful and approachable. We had a very nice welcome pack which was very thoughtful and appreciated.

Very well equipped, comfortable and clean property.

Good location for exploring the Scottish Borders.

Such a lovely cottage very cosy.

Would definitely stay there again

Absolutely lovely cottage, well equipped and very relaxing.

Fantastic week away and looking forward to returning.

Beautiful cottage In a lovely location.

Would highly recommend, we will be visiting again in the future.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kirkgate Cottage.

The large living room with the lovely coal fire, which we lit every evening was so cosy and comfortable. Everything you could possibly need was provided and the owner Helen had left us a very nice welcome gift. The cottage is ideally situated for exploring the Scottish Borders and beyond. We would definitely like to return and would also recommend to friends.

Lovely cottage, clean and well equiped.

Close to the local pub and ammenities. Good network of walks around village and beyond. Communication with owners is excellent. We would definitely stay again if the opportunity arose.

We had a fantastic break and cottage was more than we dreamed of, And an open fire that took us back in time, welcome pack was very thoughtful and went down a treat, Waterloo arms was very friendly and food was delicious and our dogs were very welcome.

Overall a great break in a first class cottage which I would recommend to anyone, so until the next time Thank You Alex & Lily, Snowball & Tyson

What a wonderful cottage !

Warm cosy and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you to the owners for the welcome gifts.

Fabulous wee gem of a cottage in a very welcoming area.

The nearby pub was welcoming and served excellent food too. The welcome pack was a lovely bonus too.

An excellent homely property with everything you need at your fingertips.

Helen has thought of everything for her guests and canine companions. Best cottage we,ve stayed in. 5stars.

Property well located and easy to find key collection was simple the cottage was very clean and welcoming two very comfortable bedroom, bathroom facilities were excellent.

A large and and well furnished cosy living room with open fire if needed.Kitchen had new oven and washer and all other kitchen utilities plenty of information about the local area walks and ect over all a great place to stay.

We loved this property and hope to be back soon.

would be a bonus if there was a down stairs toilet and shower room.

The cottage is lovely and the location was ideal for all the places we wanted to see The owner is great, very helpful and knowledgeable

Lovely homely cottage, decorated with a light touch and with everything you need just where you need it.

Location is convenient and Chirnside has plenty of takeout meals providers who will deliver. As soon as you enter the front door you can actually smell the fresh cleanliness and we found the beds were comfortable and so we had good sleep.

It's a real home from home.

Very relaxing house and a lovely area to visit. We had a fantastic time

Cosy cottage in a wonderful location.

Edinburgh P&R within 1hoir, Brewick 10 min.

This was my second stay at kirkgate and once again enjoyed every minute the cottage is lovely with the open fire very clean and had everything you need for a enjoyable stay will definitely be returning later in the year

We loved our stay at this property.

We'll set up with lots of extras for the overseas visitors. I can truly say it's one of the best We have stayed at.

Absolutely lovely cozy cottage, everything we needed for our stay Nice welcome pack from the owners, Great communication with Helen before and during our stay.

Many thanks

Really lovely dog-friendly cottage, brilliant facilities, beautifully furnished, had everything you could possibly need and a genuinely enclosed back garden where you can safely let the dogs out.

Nice welcome basket, lots of coal, kindling and useful info provided by the friendly owners, thanks so much

Lovely cottage enjoyed our stay very much

Clean and tidy with all you need for a comfortable stay.

Good parking outside. Close to the coast with good roads. Property owner helpful and not intrusive.

Very happy with the cottage, more than met our expectations.

The owner could not have been more helpful and the welcome pack was a great treat. Plenty of good walks and places to visit. We definitely will be back

We had a lovely stay at Kirkgate cottage.

The cottage was well equipped and comfortable. The sitting room was a lovely place to relax in the evenings in front of the fire. The welcome pack was very thoughtful, the kids especially loved the haribo and juice. We were provided with lots of information and places to visit in the local area which was very helpful. Kirkgate cottage was perfectly situated for day trips as nothing is too far away. I would highly recommend.

Kirkgate Cottage was an excellent base for exploring the Borders and Northumberland.

The accommodation was cosy and well-equipped. The owners provided a welcome basket of "goodies" that were very appreciated. We had many splendid days out and would recommend a visit to The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels and the harbour at St Abbs.

A superb cottage throughout with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

The welcome pack is a very nice touch indeed , the owner Helen was great with answering a few questions I had. The coal fire took me back to my childhood. I would definitely recommend the cottage for a relaxing holiday and the short drive to spital beach is a must

Best holiday cottage we have been in.

It had everything you needed. Helen the owner kept in touch and was very helpful. Welcome tray was very nice especially the bottle of red wine. It’s such a lovely cottage. The pub across the road unfortunately doesn’t do meals anymore and is up for sale. Bit of a downer as the other pub in the village was closed. Good take away with wide variety of different meals. We enjoyed our stay in the lovely cottage though.

Great location to see the sights around Northumberland Lovely cottage Really helpful owner

Comfortable and spacious cottage,dog friendly safe outdoor space,would recommend to couples or families.

Thanks for a lovely break.

Lovely cottage and very thoughtfully kitted out to cater for holidaymakers’ (adults, children, dogs) needs.

Note for tall people, a couple of the doorways are low. We particularly appreciated early contact from Helen, the owner, who provided information on the local public transport (we don’t drive) and kind offer to collect the basics from the local shop to save us carrying along with our luggage / the walk back up the hill. Chirnside is a good location to reach Duns or Berwick via direct bus route and Eyemouth via Pingo bus, if not driving. There are also plenty of local walks. We had a great week and would highly recommend this holiday property.

A lovely well equipped and comfortable cottage.

The owner could not have done more to make our stay so good. There was plenty of information about local facilities and places to visit. Even though we know the area well, all this was additional help and support.

Lovely cottage lots to do nearby and local pub was very welcoming.

Dogs had a great time esp on nearby beach at Spittal. Will hopefully return at some point. Host couldn't do anymore for us even left some welcome treats. Cottage is super clean.

Great cottage.

Home from home.

This cottage has everything you need, the kitchen is really well equipped.

All the rooms are warm, comfortable and cosy. There is lots of coal and wood provided for the fire .The welcome pack is very generous and we felt at home as soon as we arrived,there is a very homely atmosphere.You could not improve on the cottage, it is a perfect place to stay

This is a really lovely, comfortable, clean cottage.

The owner is so helpful and I can highly recommend this cottage.

Our second time at Kirkgate Cottage.

We really can't fault it. Fully equipped, clean and comfortable, it provides the perfect bolt hole for us to get the dogs away from the tiresome fireworks. And the location is perfect. Top marks all round.

The cottage is so comfortable and well appointed, and the open fire was a wonderful treat on a chilly autumn evening.

Helen left us a very generous welcome basket, and was on the end of the phone to answer any queries we had. The location is ideal for exploring the local area, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage for a family stay.

Nothing.

Everything was as described.,Only thing was no garden for dogs to run around in.Small patio was very pleasant for sitting.in .Lovely welcome pack with a variety of goodies.

Lovely cottage in quiet village with dog friendly pub at end of road.

Everything in cottage you would need for comfortable stay. Welcome tray of goodies a nice surprise. Would stay again

The cottage was welcoming and cosy, and positioned well to explore the surrounding area.

Perfect.

We had a lovely stay.

Helen, the owner, was very helpful in suggesting places and things we may like to do. The cottage was spotless clean and a very good base for exploring the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. Would recommend this lovely cottage to anyone abd hopefully we will make a return visit

We had a fantastic stay.

The cottage was lovely and welcoming. The welcome basket a nice touch. For once the weather was hot all week and while my husband walked the Berwickshire Coastal Path, my daughter and I spent time on Coldingham Beach, picnicking by the Blackadder and exploring Berwick.

We enjoyed our stay, but it was a bit noisy with traffic.

We did find it quite a cold cottage, and we had to put fire on to try and heat up the living room. It is an ideal location for getting about to many places to walk and sightseeing. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the welcome package was lovely. We had a problem with hot water, but Helen & Peter were very quick to sort and seem a really lovely couple. Everything we needed was there. This would be ideal for a couple who like walking & sightseeing.

We booked the cottage primarily to get away from Edinburgh during the fireworks season.

My dog cannot stand them. It turned out to be an inspired choice. The location is superb and so is the cottage. Spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. A great place to return to after a day's walking. I cannot praise it highly enough. We really enjoyed our stay and hopefully will return.

Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable.

Excellent centre for exploring Borders and Berwickshire coast. Great for dog owners.

Excellent very well equipped cottage in an ideal location for exploring the Borders and Northumbria.

Helen & Peter contacted us to find out our interests in order to suggest places we may like to visit. Lots of good up to date information in the cottage in relation to exploring the surrounding area and there is plenty to see and do. Would visit again and have no hesitation in recommending Kirkgate Cottage.

The cottage was clean and comfy , plenty of room for the 4 of us .

Close to the local pub 50mtrs, however due to covid 19 was not serving food at the present time we were there except curry night on the Wednesday which was very enjoyable and great price. The location of the cottage was pretty good only 20 -30 mins to the main attractions ie eyemouth verwick kelso etc . Overall would recommend this cottage for people who want to relax and tour the borders .

A really homely cottage, with easy access to many different locations.

The cottage was comfortable, clean and contained everything we needed. The cottage was lovely and cool in the warmer weather which made sleeping much more comfortable. I’d recommend to anyone visiting the area. The fish & chip was a treat.

A beautiful and comfortable cottage with all the home comforts you would need.

There was a welcome pack of provisions on arrival which was a nice touch. With many places to visit on the doorstep I would highly recommend this cottage.

This accommodation has been the best so far everything you need and more nothing skimped on would recommend this cottage to anyone.

My sister lives in Chirnside so it was nice to meet up with her family.

We had a very pleasant stay at cottage. Lovely to have a coal fire especially as the weather was terrible. We had a very relaxing time.

The cottage was just perfect in everyway .

everything you would need even the coal fire .ideal for the dogs as enclosed garden .locals all freindly and helpful .a lovely area and central .i would return to this cottage .x sandea

The cottage is clean, cosy, close to all local amenities and in a central position to explore Northumberland and the Scottish Borders .

Helen, the owner, has thought of everything to make the cottage a home from home, including having plenty of coal and kindle to make a roaring fire when the weather gets a little chilly. We were lucky we didn't need them but there's also plenty in the cottage to keep you and the kids amused if the weather isn't great with a good selection of DVD's, books and board games to work through. Beds are lovely and comfortable and the kitchen is fully equipped with anything you may need. Helen, herself was very helpful. As we were staying for 2 weeks she contacted us before the start of the holiday to ask if we would like the freezer turning on and if we would like extra bedding leaving so we could do a change, she also left a lovely welcome pack for our arrival. Its little things like this that make a big difference We can fully recommend the local pub, The Waterloo Arms which is literally just over the road, very friendly staff and customers who make you feel really welcome too. We will definitely be back

While the cottage itself was clean and comfortable, the road noise was severly understated.

My wife has difficulty sleeping anyway, but the lorries up and down the road 24 hours a day, 7 days a week made it almost impossible to sleep. This put a severe strain on our holiday and unfortunately we will not be booking this cottage again. This is a shame as otherwise this would have been a perfect place to stay.

great customer service from sykes.

cottage excellent would definitely recommend.

Was a lovely cottage and we had an enjoyable week.

Super comfy beds and we all slept well.The extra touches from Helen were great,welcome basket a delight.Lots of extras which we weren't expecting and really pleased we chose this cottage.

Lovely cottage in a little very part of the world

A 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ property in a fantastic location.

We had a wonderful long weekend here. The cottage is equipped with everything you could wish for. Parking was easy, just outside the front door. The local pub was fantastic, dog friendly & very welcoming. Such a friendly place. Loved walking around the local area & we would definitely return here to this property.

I've never used Sykes before, and will always use them now.

Despite booking last minute - literally - the Sykes customer services' advisors, Jamie and Charlie, couldn't have been more helpful. Brilliant service and everything was taken care of by them; Jamie kept me up to speed with the progress of the booking. Can't think why I didn't use Sykes before. Brilliant. The cottage was lovely; everything and more that was required. The owner was friendly and communicative. All in all, great service and great holiday. Thank you.

Really nice property.

Well appointed and maintained. Hassle free and nice touches including the welcome pack

We had a lovely week in Kirkgate cottage, it was so warm and comfortable and felt very homely.

The extras left for us was a real treat, and all the information available made picking our outings easy, so much to do and such lovely walks, we were spoilt for choice and wish we had stayed longer. Recommend the walk at Duns around Hen Poo lake, our little dog loved it.

A lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful location.

Well maintained property.

Good facilities. Very clean. Very helpful owner. A very enjoyable holiday.

The fridge was freezing some of the food, even on the lowest setting.

It would also have been helpful for the freezer to have been switched on for our arrival.

The cottage was really cosy lovely and clean with all the things we needed for a great stay in this stunning area of the country.

Helen the owner was really attentive, giving us suggestions for days out and there was lots of information in the cottage along with a great selection of games and she's. The open fire was lovely and the rooms really spacious. The pub next door was really dog friendly and the food was great. We'll definitely be back!

Lovely family cottage with plenty of space.

All rooms are large and airy. Very comfortable beds and sofas in lounge. Cottage was spotless when we arrived. Heating was great, there is even an open fire (with coal and wood provided). Lots of DVDs to watch, music CDs to listen to and board games to play. Everything that we needed for the week was in the cottage. The cottage is situated in a smallish borders village with local shop, chip shop, pharmacy and local pubs. The pub (just a couple of doors away) allowed dogs and children in. Food from pub was great. Village was very close to places of interest like Berwick upon Tweed, Eyemouth, Holy Island and Alnwick.

The cottage was five star.

So comfortable. It's a lovely house; cottage at the front with a lovely and beautifully proportioned Georgian? Sitting room with open fire. Perfect for exploring the borders and Edinburgh. Just perfect.

Relaxed, homely, comfortable.

....will definitely visit again

Good base to explore surrounding areas, friendly people nice area, lovely country pub 2 doors away, would definitely recommend this cottage

Lovely cottage which was very well equipped and very clean.

Kirkgate cottage gets 5 ⭐️ in our family's holiday rating .

Lovely location, well equipped and comfortable. Superb would love to go again

Perfect house for the 2 of us and the dog.

Everything we needed for a week break, and the dog friendly pub practically next door was a definite bonus.