The Garden House

The Garden House is the best cottage we have stayed at in recent years!

It is so comfortable to relax in,the kitchen is fully equipped, the bathroom is lovely, and the garden fully enclosed was great for our dog!.

We were greeted by Sue, owner of the cottage who took the time to show us how things work.

The cottage was very well equipped with everything needed for a weeks’ stay. It was warm and welcoming and had a fantastic enclosed garden. Our two small dogs loved it! Could not fault it in any way at all. Sue even let me use one of her cardigans because I was cold! I would highly recommend a stay in this beautiful part of the country surrounded by fields. It is very quiet and tranquil.

The Garden House is perfect for a holiday.

It's clean, comfortable and the bed was so nice to sleep in, best sleep we've had in a while! The garden was perfect for our border collie Phoenix who played with his toys and watched the birds. The welcome pack was a lovely touch.

Very nice and cosy with everything you need they are Very welcoming and nice.

Had a very good stay.

Absolutely faultless.

What a beautiful cottage, very clean, well equipped, comfortable bed, enclosed garden for the dog. Everything was perfect, we had a great stay, Sue was lovely, very accommodating and available if needed. We will definitely stay again. Thoroughly recommend this cottage.

The cottage is beautiful, well equipped kitchen, lovely bathroom and bedroom.

The lounge area is cosy and the dog proof garden just perfect. Our two pooches loved racing and chasing each other round the garden. The welcome pack was fabulous and very appreciated. Sue the lovely owner met us as we arrived to give us a quick tour, showing us the heating, cooker etc. Thank you for allowing us to stay, even the weather didn’t dampen our holiday we had a great time. Carolyn, Malcolm, Chewbacca and Bertie

Excellent as always, our 5th visit.

Sue and Steve are a lovely couple and The Garden House is a home from home, always comfortable, clean, warm etc and the goodies are very appreciated. We've had a lovely week, thank you, and no doubt will be back.

This is a lovely little cottage, very clean and comfortable, it has everything you need.

Sue and Steve are lovely and make you feel very welcome. This was our second visit and we will definately be booking again.

A lovely property, absolutely perfect for us.

The owners were really helpful when we rang to confirm arrival time and we received a warm welcome. Lots of tips about places to go and we loved the polos to give their ponies!

I very much agree with previous reviews.

Very approachable owners, lovely welcome pack which was really helpful to get us started. It is just a very practical well cared for holiday cottage in a beautiful setting. It was lovely to be able to walk out and have such panoramic views.

We had a great holiday.

The cottage is so beautifully presented and cared for. A lovely welcome pack of items was waiting with fresh flowers. The owner came to introduce herself. One of our best holidays!

We had such a lovely holiday at the cottage and exploring the surrounding areas.

Very well equipped and beautifully decorated, with lots of nice touches (including fresh flowers).

We thoroughly recommend this cottage.

Thoroughly enjoyed another stay in this little gem of a cottage

Excellent property Our 4th visit I can honestly say it's the best cottage we've ever stayed in

lovely area, peaceful, relaxing holiday.

accommodation 5*

We loved our holiday at the garden house, Great location ,visited some fantastic places.

The cottage had a secure private garden ideal for our 2 dogs.We just felt at home from the moment we walked through the door.Nice to meet sue and Steve lovely people. Very generous welcome pack. This cottage is one of our favourites if available would definitely book again .Thank you we had a great holiday ELIZABETH AND ROB

What a lovely comfortable cottage in an ideal location.

Sue and Steve have thought of everything to make any stay here enjoyable. The garden is fully enclosed and our dog loved it. Thank you so much for the lovely Welcome pack very kind and thoughtful with some local products to sample. We would certainly look to return, getting dates shows just how popular the cottage is .Thank you again for a wonderful holiday.

Lovely comfortable home from home with excellent dog-friendly garden in a quiet & peaceful location.

Super welcome pack and everything you could need is provided.

A lovely stay on a working farm .

Made very welcome by Sue And Steve. We will definitely be back in 2026 . Paul and Aileen.

Absolutely super cottage near Chirnside.

Garden House is a really clean, comfortable and well maintained holiday cottage in a lovely tranquil position away from the village on a farm. The kitchen is really well equipped, and welcome pack was brilliant. The walled garden is lovely and safe especially if you have a dog. Sue and Steve the owners are really friendly and approachable. The area has beautiful countryside not far away as well as beautiful beaches and coastline. Nothing is far away at all and to return to this homely cottage after a day out is a pleasure, just so relaxing.

I had a wonderful time at the Garden Cottage.

Just me and my dog Coco.Welcome pack AMAZING.Thank you so much. Great location quiet and we enjoyed some great sunrises. Aslo a brilliant location for visiting to Borders,Northumberland coast and Park. I will be back !!!

A delightful place.

The owners welcomed us and provided a generous basket of goodies. A quiet location with easy access to nice towns like Duns, St Abbs, Berwick and Coldstream. The cottage was warm and cosy and everything was provided.

We had a warm and comfortable stay in the lovely Garden House.

This property was very well equipped and the welcome basket was very much appreciated. Our dog loved the fully enclosed garden and the walks round the fields that are straight from the door.We really enjoyed our New Year stay and it was lovely to meet Susan and Steve the owners.

Absolutely stunning we loved the Garden House, on arrival the Christmas tree lights and garland on fireplace were all lit, it was warm and cosy.

It had everything you wanted and more, the welcome basket was exceptional. A secure rear garden for our little dog Lexi to explore set in beautiful surroundings next to the owners Sue and Steve’s farmhouse, Sue greeted us and Steve waved us off a lovely couple. We will definitely be booking for next year.

Comfortable, warm and well equipped, set back away from a quiet road on a working farm, this is the perfect base from which to explore Berwick, the north Northumberland coast including Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and the Farne islands, the north Berwickshire coast, the borders inland and Edinburgh - there are trains to Edinburgh roughly every two hours in the morning / afternoon / evening from Reston station (with ample free parking) a short drive from the cottage.

We noticed from the visitors' book that there are many regular returnees to this property, and we can certainly understand why.

Lovely cottage on a pleasant farm, quiet and peaceful.

Roads are quiet and walking is great. plenty of lunch pubs, all very good. Owners really nice and brilliant welcome hamper

Our second visit to this place, and just as good as the first.

The cottage is fully equipped, extremely warm and comfortable and well located for everywhere in the Borders and North Northumberland. Wonderful walks from the door, amazing countryside and friendly owners next door. Thank you from Colin, Brenda and Barney.

Wonderful cottage, gracious hosts, incredible surroundings and a true home from home.

This is a fabulous cottage to stay in, great for exploring the Borders and Scotland.

The welcome pack was muchly appreciated, Sue was lovely, great chatting to you only saw Steve mowing the lawns, but a great job he does of keeping the enclosed garden tidy, Duke our Staffy loved the garden especially doing zoomies! And also to be allowed to walk him around your farm snd the wild flower meadow Comfy bed, everything you need kitchen wise, and beautifully decorated We had amazing weather, hopefully we will be able to return in the future, highly recommend Thank you

This was our fourth stay in this cottage and we have already booked for two further stays in 2025 ----- That should say it all really !

!!!!!! I believe that there is a client base who regularly rebook, like us. It has its own safe parking. The garden is dog proof unless you own a high-jumper or a mountain goat. ---- You are welcome to walk around the farm and adjoining tracks and the owners are on site and very welcoming. The village has a shop, pubs and a chip shop --- very handy for tea on your first evening The heating is more than adequate and the bathroom is heated by a large towel rail which never goes cold. There are very many places of interest, including near-deserted beaches, within a short car ride and most places are dog-friendly, especially the cottage, itself.

Wow amazing, the cottage was beyond expectations had everything we needed perfect enclosed garden we had access to from the living room perfect for an excited cocker no complaints at all cottage was outstanding best we’ve been to, amazing owners lived next door thank you for having us xxx

This was our fourth trip to the Garden House and we love coming there so much.

Lovely and relaxing and plenty of space for the dogs to play outside. Can’t wait to come again next year.

This little cottage is lovely, cosy and well equipped, it has everything you need.

Lovely setting and so very quiet and peaceful. Susan & Steve made us feel very welcome. Our little Westie, Angus loved the freedom and the nice walks. We will definately be returning.

Our fourth visit and won't be our last.

It's always so nice to come back here, comfy, clean, everything we want and Sue and Steve are superb hosts. Lots to do round the area, either coast or inland. We can't praise it highly enough. Thanks Sue and Steve

Our third visit to the garden house which I think possibly says more than any words can.

.. An absolute little gem of a place We enjoy it so much we've already booked for 2 weeks there next year Definitely recommend

A most comfortable and inviting cottage, very thoughtfully fitted out with quality furnishings, and an enchanting secluded walled garden, situated in beautiful countryside.

Our hosts were very welcoming, and generous with the lovely food basket and beautiful flowers.

Perfect little dog friendly cottage in a lovely part of the country,we had a great time,thank you

What a great find this cottage was, lovely and peaceful everything you could possibly need Sue & Steve were great hosts.

The garden was great for my golden retriever Barney he loved it. Lovely beaches near by weather was good a really enjoyable break all ready looking at dates to visit again next year

This was our fifth visit, and if anything, was the best yet.

So relaxing & peaceful, away from all the “hustle & bustle” of everyday life. When we arrived we were greeted by Sue, the owner, who had also provided us with a welcome basket, containing eggs, honey, bread, milk, & porridge! Very generous! Are we coming again? You bet!

We had the best stay at The Garden House!

Sue and Steve are the loveliest of people and make you feel so welcome. The cottage was so comfortable and clean and the walks from the door across farmland is such a bonus, our dogs loved every minute! Thank you so much , we would have no hesitation in returning!

This has been our third trip to the Garden House and we have already booked two more stays.

Sue is always very welcoming and the property is really homely, with a very comfortable stay. There is everything you need and we still enjoyed every second despite the weather not fairing so well. Thank you!!!

The cottage is lovely, very relaxing, clean and tidy with everything you could possibly need .

A home from home. We have just visited for the 3rd time and will defiantly be returning. Worth exploring the surrounding areas and beaches. Very dog friendly.

Superb cottage for 2 in a lovely quiet position on a farm.

Really good quality furnishings and linens, very clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was so well equipped with everything you could possibly need and again all great quality. The garden is a real bonus. Sue and Steve the owners obviously care about the comfort of their visitors and are lovely people. Loved the place. The area is great being so close to the beautiful coast and beaches and lovely places inland too. Chirnside has a few shop including a handy small co-op. The local primary school is a beautiful Art Deco protected building, and there is a local connection to Jim Clark the racing driver.

Our second visit.

Absolutely perfect. Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean, and well equipped.Lovely enclosed garden. The owners are very welcoming and were kind enough to leave a very generous welcome pack which provided us with breakfast throughout the wk. A genuinely dog friendly cottage with lots of extras provided to help our two dogs enjoy their stay as much as us. We had a very pleasant and restful stay. Thank you.

Perfect garden room.

We had a really fantastic time. Perfect setting. The garden was so much more than we were expecting. We spent a week from 9th February. Will definitely be back

Beautiful cottage, very cosy and welcoming.

Perfect for my husband and I as we both have disabilities and once up the three steps everything is on one level. The large garden and patio is enclosed and perfect for our little dog. The owner is a lovely lady who provided a really good welcome basket. The cottage is stocked with everything you could want. Would highly recommend this cottage and we will definitely be back.

If I were nitpicking I still couldn’t find fault with this cottage.

My husband, dog and I spent Christmas here and although the holiday wasn’t as good as we would have liked (due to my husband being ill for much of it) we love it here. The cottage is well equipped with quality items, and is warm, cosy and comfortable. It is immaculately decorated and clean. There is a good size garden with patio that is enclosed and safe for pets. Sue, the owner is a lovely, friendly lady and the welcome pack was very welcome (especially the Lindt reindeers - I’d forgotten how much I like Lindt chocolate). All in all a beautiful place to spend a holiday and I can’t recommend it enough.

The Garden Room is a lovely little cottage…whilst it is quite compact, it doesn’t feel small, partly due to its clever layout and the high quality furnishings make for a comfortable stay…very comfy sofas and we slept well in the comfy bed.

We were there over new year to avoid fireworks for our nervous dog… mission accomplished! The cottage is dog friendly and the back garden is secure for the dog. We visit the area frequently and still managed to find new places to visit on this holiday.

Sue and Steve welcomed us warmly on arrival, the cottage is first class in all respects, quiet and beautiful, warm and cosy.

Super yummy welcome pack was delicious featuring local suppliers. The area is farmland and moor and coast so you can't go wrong for walks. Lots of history and old buildings - loads of exploring to do ! Saving up now for next year.

We had a wonderful 2 weeks warm quiet peaceful enclosed garden great for our 2 large dogs plenty of places to walk them can't thank owners enough welcome pack and lovely flowers when we arrived much appreciated

This is a beautiful small cottage set in a farm.

It has everything you need with an excellent welcome pack which is rare these days. The area it’s set in Has everything you want it couldn’t be better the cottage has an enclosed garden great for your dog's this is our second time here just lovely

This was our third visit to this property and we have already booked again for 2024.

------ That should be recommendation enough for anyone !!

This has been our second visit to the Cottage and we loved every minute of the stay, we didn't want to come home.

We are booked again next year and can't wait. The scenery is beautiful with good amenities near by and the owners are really helpful. We would recommend this to anyone

Another enjoyable holiday at The Garden House with our dogs.

Property is clean and comfortable with nice garden. Walks both locally and a short car journey. Owners very welcoming and helpful We have rebooked already, what more can we say!

Garden House is a beautiful, well maintained cottage and the pictures on the website do not do justice.

The owners Sue and Steve are the perfect hosts, with nothing to much trouble. The welcome pack was amazing and the cottage is equipped with everything you need. This is a remote location but you do have plenty in the village. Coop, post office, fish and chip shop and a pub. Just make sure you check out opening times as eateries are generally weekends only. Overall a lovely place to stay.

excellent accommodation .

quiet relaxing .very good welcome pack. friendly and welcoming hosts. good location to visit nearby border towns

Best cottage we have stayed in with Susan and Steve very friendly.

Would recommend to anyone.

This property is lovely, secluded yet not too far away from the attractions.

The property has everything you need and is comfortable and cozy. The owner is very thoughtful and helpful.

The best is the only way I can describe the hosts Steve and sue also the cottage and area are 5 star so welcoming and the sense of freedom was second to none.

Very comfortable and clean cottage with a great welcome pack,Sue gave us the feeling right from the start they were our friends and gave advice on the area for walks and any other info we needed. The farm is full of history and up to date farming is fascinating it helps us to realise how much responsibility and hard work a farmer has. Overall a relaxed and very peaceful holiday and we will return.

We have stayed here before and liked it enough to book twice more for this year, and are considering it for later next year.

It is very dog friendly which is one of our major priorities, as is the fully enclosed garden. Garden House is family owned by people who go out of their way to make one feel welcome. Highly recommended and comfortable holiday home. It is a bit of a Tardis --- being a lot bigger inside than it first appears as you drive up to it.

This was our third visit to The Garden House and excellent as always.

Sue and Steve are wonderful hosts and everything was first class. Lovely welcome pack as usual. We had good weather, although cool breeze, but perfect for walking. Nice to see the Chain Bridge open at last and the Honey Farm was really interesting with good information, a bee friendly garden and quirky museum of old household items and vehicles. Brilliant cafe. Walks on the coast and Lindisfarne good. Paxton House gardens and cafe annual visit and, as we went on a Sunday, the water wheel and hydram were in operation for an hour - Ken chuffed to bits. Visit to Cragside as well - house really interesting. All in all a brilliant holiday and have booked again for next year, Julie and Ken

A beautiful, comfortable place to stay; we could have moved straight in and not changed a thing!

The cottage is perfectly located for visits to all of N Northumbria, the Lothian coast and Edinburgh. Quiet and peaceful, surrounded by nature, wonderful friendly owners. We did not want to leave!

Spacious cottage, clean and everything you could want Great welcome pack (the best I have ever had) Enclosed garden great for dog Walks round fields on your doorstep Close by Weymouth, st abbs, berwick Cant fault

The cottage was superb for us, all one level, beautifully clean and the welcome pack was brilliant.

Milk, butter coffee, porridge, honey, plus other things, all locally sourced. There was a freezer which we weren't expecting, Sue mentioned that it was a recent addition, very useful.

wow, the best to date by far.

All fittings and fitments are 5*****.The welcome pack was excellent, the garden was perfect for our two dogs. our hosts were their if we needed them (which we didn't).There is a nice village just down the rd .The bed was really comfortable, Even the two settees and an easy chair were already covered when we arrived. This is our 10th sykes holiday cottage,(which were all very good) but this one was on a higher level.

We had a wonderful relaxing week in this lovely cottage.

Everything was absolutely spot on with some unexpected but thoughtful extras like fresh flowers and a very generous welcome pack. Great welcome from the owner. Highly recommend x

A hidden gem which was a perfect peaceful retreat, highly recommended and everything was catered for, dogs had a safe garden to run in and the fresh flowers and basket of local produce on arrival was an added treat.

Sue and Steve very welcoming hosts, and it was warm, cosy, comfortable and extremely well looked after cottage. I have stayed in a few dog friendly cottages in the UK but this is by far the best. The visitors book is bursting with positive feedback and it’s easy to see why many return, as are we! Ideal to explore the local area, villages, beaches and lovely walls. Can’t wait to return.

The cottage was perfect for a quiet peaceful and relaxing holiday.

It was very warm and cosy with ample amenities and well set out. The dogs loved the walks and freedom to explore and we were able to walk easily to Chirnside for shopping etc We hope to return in the near future

We really enjoyed our stay over the New year, we could not find any faults at all, very well equipped, great host and very nice location.

What a great cottage everything you could need very warm & cosy loved the welcome pack & flowers nice touch local to places to go also nice to have a real tree for Christmas

This is the best place we have ever stayed in with a dog clean warm quiet absolute gem

A fabulous cottage with al the comforts of home and more in a beautiful area we couldn’t have asked for more

Great 2 weeks spent at this lovely and ideally located cottage, with a walled garden that Daisy (westie) could roam and we could relax in the cottage without worry of her getting out Sue & Steve (the owners) could not do enough to make our stay very enjoyable Lots of places to visit within easy reach with lots of dog friendly cafe's, pubs and beaches We will be back next year

The Garden House is a real gem of a place.

We were made so welcome on arrival by Sue and we started to relax straight away. The size of the cottage is amazing considering it's just for two people. Bess, our Jack Russell, loved being walked around the farm. Will we be back? Yes we will.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at the cottage, set in a lovely area the garden was perfect for our dog Lenny, The Cottage is cosy and has everything you will need for a comfortable and relaxing vacation.

Susan met us when we arrived was every part the perfect host to her cottage. There are penty of things do and see nearby, be it isolated coastal walks or just to visit places like Berwick or discover castles all over the borders area. We really cant recommend enough, we visited in September and the apple tree in the garden was hanging with lovely red apples Discovery I think Susan said. Thanks Susan for a lovely cottage !

Excellent holiday cottage in lovely location.

..probably best equipped we've ever stayed in Owners are next door and are so welcoming and very helpful without being intrusive Very dog friendly We have had a fabulous week and will be hoping to book again for next year

The property was very clean and very homely and the owner very friendly .

It was a lovely holiday home

This was my first visit to this property and I was VERY impressed with it.

I was met on arrival by the owners and given a tour of the house and facilities and they’d also been kind enough to leave a welcome hamper with many locally sourced products in it. The house was extremely comfortable with everything I needed. The cottage garden was beautiful-in bloom and many different butterflies dotting about. It’s in a great situation for exploring Berwickshire and Northumberland. Thoroughly recommend a stay here!

Fantastic cottage.

Garden was amazing can't believe there wasn't a photo of it on your site. Owners very helpful

We love cottage breaks with our two dogs.

We have been on quite a few trips but none better than the Garden House. Nothing at all lacking in the cottage, perfectly clean and equipped. Sue and Steve are close at hand but in no way at all do you feel under scrutiny. We will definitely make a return visit. Wonderful!!

We had a brilliant stay at The Garden House with our dogs, the photos do not do it justice.

The owners Susan & Steve were lovely hosts, they welcomed us on arrival and gave us helpful advice on local walks etc then left us to enjoy our holiday. The area is beautiful and the coastal walks are just a short drive away. The property is well equipped, clean and comfortable with a lovely enclosed garden. We will be recommending to family and friends and plan to return ourselves.

A real gem welcome pack a lovely suprise cottage warm clean with beautiful enclosed garden would highly recommend

Absolutely perfect

Second stay at The Garden House and again very happy with it.

The place is small - but that means snug rather than cramped, it's only for two people after all, and it's well equipped, modern, clean, warm. The owners live only yards away, they're friendy and nice people, they leave you to it but they'd be easy to contact in case of any problem. It's brilliant if you have a dog, secure fenced garden and miles of walking straight out of the door. It's a working farm, but arable rather than dairy so no worries about animals. Location is great for walking, cycling (it's hilly...), beautiful rural Borders scenery and visiting Berwick, Eyemouth and St Abbs, beach at Coldingham, over the tops to Gifford and North Berwick, etc.

Superb week as ever in the Garden House - the best self catering cottage we've been to.

Thank you Sue and Steve, and for the goodies. We love coming back - always so comfortable and everything we could ever need. The area is beautiful - so much to do and see and the weather was okay, despite the strong wind. Lots of walking, although very sad to see all the trees that were down from Storm Arwen, a real shame, and nice to walk round Berwick walls in the sunshine. A brilliant holiday, thanks.

There are not enough superlatives to describe how wonderful the Garden House was - it had everything and more that you could possibly need or want down to lovely toiletries, thick soft towels and a super welcome basket The facilities were exceptional - we have stayed at many self catering cottages and never had a full size fridge and freezer, dishwasher and a washer dryer Sue and Steve were wonderful hosts, helpful and always avaialble, ready for a chat A super safe enclosed garden which our dog Molly enjoyed Plenty of walks nearby - just over 2 mile round trip to shops We cannot reccommend highly enough and hope to return one day

Excellent cottage .

Best cottage we have been in very dog friendly, great welcome pack ,everything you need is in cottage will definitely be back .wish we had booked 14 nights instead of 7.

This was our 2nd visit to the garden house, I can strongly recommend it for comfort, cleanliness and hospitality from the owners who stay nearby.

Its ideal for visiting the borders and surrounding areas, its just a short drive to Cheswick beach and Lindisfarne two place which are well worth a visit. If you go to Lindisfarne remember to check the tidal times for the causeway. Willie & Jayne McInnes

Perfect accommodation, great location and warm welcome from the owner.

The cottage had everything you would need.

A fantastic retreat, somewhat off the beaten track but that was the attraction to us, and well worth it being only a 10 minute drive to Berwick and the big supermarket etc there.

.. We went out of season, but even in the height of the season this cottage would be an idyllic retreat to escape to :-) Spotlessly clean and well appointed cottage with all the facilities you could wish for, even if you were there longer term than the usual week or so. Lovely welcome from Sue who met us upon arrival, and we would not hesitate to go back again next time we are up in that area.

A hidden gem!

Been on lots of cottage holidays this has to be one of the best we have stayed in. Sue came to see us on arrival and was really lovely, very informative and friendly. Cottage is so cosy, very well equipped, from the fresh flowers to the thick soft towels all the little extras, it really makes a huge difference and Sue has literally thought of everything! We were left a lovely hamper with biscuits, porridge, honey, coffee, eggs, milk. Lots of lovely walks, last couple of days , weather was terrible, but we will definitely return.

Although we had a power cut for two days the owners sue&steve provided a generator and candles for our use.

The cottage is top class accommodation and would highly recommend for a relaxing holiday.

Sue Steve are really lovely Cottage is ideal for a quiet week away Garden lovely and safe for our dogs Definitely be going again

Beautiful cosy cottage.

lovely greeting from Susan.comfy bed.lovely garden for dogs.tasty welcome pack of food bits.highly recommend to anyone wanting countryside and peace and quiet Mr & Mrs Ross. East Ayrshire Scotland

These people sue and steve are amazing

A really delightful property, excellently appointed.

Sue and Steve are very welcoming. The property has a wonderful sense of privacy even though the owners are situated within metres. Would certainly consider booking again as we ave visited the area regularly since 2017 and this has definitely been the best property we've stayed in.

The cottage was extremely comfortable and cosy, all the equipment you would need, and set in beautiful scenery,and the owners were fantastic.

A great place for exploring Scotland, Northumbria and the Borders.

A warm welcome from Sue was duplicated by the warmth and comfort of the cottage which is first class in every respect.

A perfect location to explore the Borders area and Northumberland. Very highly recommended.

The Garden House is very well placed for peace and tranquility.

Easy access to major Towns and Villages in a lovely part of Scotland close to the Border. Our Hosts , Sue & Steve are great and unobtrusive, but available at all times if needed. One of the very best Sykes Holiday Cottages we have stayed in and this is well reflected by all the very hard work , both Sue & Steve do for Guests. Fully secure rear garden perfect for our two active dogs. We went into Berwick Town twice and think that was worth the trip alone. We visited Coldsream, Kelso, and Jedborough and liked these places also. Perhaps 2 weeks booking would be better to see more of Scotland, however quite a long and arduous journey for us and our two dogs. All in all a nice break away from it all and the slower pace of life was good.

This is probably the best cottage that we have stayed in, and we have done self-catering, off and on for 40 years.

The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, giving us a welcome pack on arrival, including flowers. The cottage is more than large enough for two people, including those with a four-legged friend. We were free to walk along the tracks around the farm which was very handy for our labrador. It lacks for nothing by way of equipment, is warm, very tastefully decorated and clean. We intend to return at the first available opportunity. That should say it all, really.

The fact that it was all on one level and had a large walled garden was a bonus.

It was very thoughtfully fitted out with every possible thing you needed for a very enjoyable stay.

A great cottage which we have stayed in before mainly because of its excellent facilities, comfort and location.

The owners are friendly, generous and on hand if you need them. Superb!!

Was the best accommodation we have stayed in.

Everything you could possibly want for a holiday with your dogs. Sue was really lovely and very helpful. If we were ever holiday in that area again I would definitely book this accommodation

Peaceful super clean and quality equipment everything you want and more

We really enjoyed our stay at Garden cottage.

It is set in a quiet rural location but gives you easy access to a wide area of Berwickshire and Northumberland. The cottage is first class and the hosts, Sue and Steve, provide a lovely welcome hamper and are there to provide any help if needed. Would have hesitation in booking another visit.

The cottage was fabulous.

Cosy and comfortable, with everything you need to have a perfect stay. Owners were lovely and friendly...on hand if needed....but unobtrusive. The area is great for exploring the coast of the Scottish Borders as well as the Northumberland coast. We would love to return for another great stay.

The Garden House was wonderful - the best Sykes cottage we have stayed in.

It had everything we needed and much more than expected - cosy, warm, clean, comfortable and in a lovely location. The garden was super, even though we weren't able to make the most of it due to the weather - it would be lovely in summer on warm evenings. Sue and Steve are brilliant hosts and very helpful - the welcome pack of goodies was great. There are some wonderful walks about - try Paxton House grounds and the area round Abbey St Bathans (although we deviated from the main route and went either side of the river). Alnwick Gardens are brilliant and the town is lovely - Barter Books great in the old railway station. Lovely along the coast as well. Despite some restrictions still on we found plenty to do - didn't have enough time to visit everything so we will certainly be back. Thanks Sue and Steve - thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and so nice to have a brilliant base to come back to.

What a super cottage with everything you need for a home from home break away.

Absolutely spotless and perfect for doggiie holidays too with its doors straight on to a secure garden and track and field walks literally on the door step. Ideal location for exploring the area especially the coastal walks and huge beaches. We were totally spoilt by Sue’s basket of goodies and the extra touches like the fresh flowers. Our first break away after Covid restrictions and it exceeded our expectations. Will definitely recommending and hope to return. Thank- you!

This place was exquisite.

..as you drive up to it it looks ok but once you go in...very very nice. It had EVERYTHING you could need and more. it was clean, warm, we felt safe there (remembering Covid issues) and was close to where we needed to be. We will definitely be going back whenever we have to visit Berwick. Hosts very welcoming and even had a welcome hamper plus milk and butter in fridge. Super super super

The house was brilliant.

So well equipped, everything you would need. It's was lovely to return from a days walking to such a cozy place. I visited with my dog and Sue was so kind to let me know where I could take him to walk, which was basically everywhere with cover few caveats. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend and intend to return.

Another week in this fantastic holiday home.

Everything you need and more. Sue and Stephen great hosts as always, can’t wait till we’re back .

Perfect place for a peaceful getaway.

Well situated for both country and coastal walks. Owners very helpful and available.

Lovely cottage, perfect for two (plus dog - optional but recommended).

Open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining, plus bedroom and bathroom (shower) - all very nicely done, comfortable. WiFi and BT TV. Owners very pleasant, left us to it once we were in but there in case you needed anything. Excellent 'welcome basket' of provisions. On a working arable farm, lots of walks straight out of the door and across the fields. Really doggy-friendly : fenced rear garden and lots of walking. Very quiet (except for owls in the trees !) Chirnside village has a pub and a Co-Op in walking distance (I'm assuming if you choose to stay here, you want exercise and walking - nothing here if you're after a city break !) Berwick 15/20mins by car for supermarket, restaurants, shopping. Coast and Lindisfarne, St Abbs, etc easily accessible. If you're into cycling, google Duns cycling routes and download the leaflet on the marked cycle routes - roads are really quiet and you can go South (flat) or North (over the Lammermuirs to Gifford - nice cycling cafe) In Sept20 with covid restrictions, you need to plan around a bit more - many attractions either closed or by advance internet booking only, many pubs/restaurants only doing takeaways.

This cottage has everything you need in a holiday and is a great place to take you pet it’s pet friendly and safe Outstanding cottage

A very comfortable well equipped cottage.

It was cleaned to a very high standard. The bed was so comfortable. Plenty of bath towels and great shower. We loved the basket of goodies. Was so thoughtfull and very much appreciated. The pictures should include the gorgeous garden. Very dog friendly and great for a bit of star gazing and watching shooting stars. I have tried to think of anything they could improve on but cant which is good. Maybe a lower tog quilt as we got very hot. But that is a personal thing as we have light weight wool quilts at home. I usually struggle and bring my own pillow but forgot and have to say I found these very comfy. We would 100% return to the cottage as we love the coast and especially st abbs. Sue met us when we arrived and is a lovely host. Was sad to leave

Having decided to have a “Staycation” this year we could not have chosen a better place to stay.

There are comprehensive details regarding COVID-19 - my favourite being “if you show symptoms -GO HOME” The cottage is immaculate ,so clean & airy. Very well equipped not once did we say i could do with a...... even poo bags, dog treats & towels. A welcome pack was left inc bread,milk,porridge, butter,eggs & honey. Enclosed garden perfect for sitting in & dogs to have a mooch. Sue & Steve were 1st class hosts, just next door if needed. Cannot fault the Garden House & would highly recommend. ........ & Yes would come back again

Extremely comfortable accommodation as the listing suggested .

A home from home in a beautiful rural setting .

Have booked up again.

a lovely cottage on a working farm in a lovely location, Susan and Steve are great host’s, there’s everything you could possibly want inside to make your stay enjoyable, this is our second visit here and will definitely be returning in the near future, unfortunately had to return early from our stay due to the Coronavirus but really enjoyed our few days there thank you

This is a lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet rural setting but not far from good places to eat, walk and visit.

Sue provides a very thoughtful welcome package including porridge, eggs and flowers. There is an abundance of information to hand about the immediate and wider area. All the furnishings were very much to our taste, comfortable, attractive with everything we needed to prepare and eat food. Unfortunately we decided to come home early due to Coronavirus and our vulnerability to it. We enjoy eating out, visiting estates, gardens, woodland, hill and river walks. All an increasing risk because of the reliance on public toilets and food in public places too. We really hope to return again once this virus is no longer a threat. Thank you so much to Sue and her husband for their understanding and kindness as we left.

neither my wife nor myself could quite believe our luck upon our arrival at the GARDEN HOUSE !

!! Everything about it screamed absolute luxury , not only was it spotlessly clean but the decor was to a superior standard , and it contained absolutely everything you could have ever wished for in order to enjoy a fully self contained holiday. On arrival we were greeted by the very lovely Susan who was not only warm and welcoming but a mine of useful information, and the welcome basket was worth going back for on its own !!! We would highly recommend this place as a fabulous haven of peace and tranquility and just exactly what we needed and so much more.

It was a cosy warm cottage that is perfect for a couple with a pooch.

A great welcome pack was left to ensure our first night and morning was comfortable. It was a lovely touch that we were left with toiletries and plenty of clean fluffy towels. The cleaning products left were good quality brands and included dishwasher tables and washer pods. All fixtures and fittings were excellent quality. The location is on the outskirts of Chirnside and a car/taxi would be required to get to the village in winter. In the summer months it would be around a 15min walk to the village. Its a perfect location for exploring the borders and East Lothian. Around 40mins to North Berwick and about the same to Holy Island. Since the property is on a working farm, Sue was really helpful about where was best to walk with the dog to ensure she and any livestock were safe - there were loads of off lead walks in the immediate vicinity. We had a great time and would love to return in summer.

Sue and Steve the owners were very nice they have thought of everything the welcome pack was brilliant and the cottage is spotless it has everything you could want.

The enclosed garden was fantastic for our dog I have absolutely nothing negative that I could say about the cottage and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to go. We will be booking again for later this year thank you Sue and Steve for a brilliant week.

Very comfortable and all of a very high standard A very large welcome pack with great goodies A very warm cottage thanks to thick stone walks and additional heating including under floor in bathroom Owners very helpful and welcoming

Simple and efficient booking process.

Good directions and information. Second time in the property and all was perfect.

Amazing hosts nothing is too much trouble.

But are left alone to enjoy the peaceful cottage and its beautiful garden. Great for our dog. Ten minutes drive to the beach loved it all.

This was one of the best equipped cottages I have been to.

Super hamper left for us and a warm welcome from the owner. Great garden for the dogs and a cosy homely place for us to chill out in. November cold to explore but we did do a bit of exploration and the country side is just amazing, the colours in autumn are spectacular. It was a winner for us.

2nd time we have stayed here and already booked for next year.

Love it, ideal location and everything you need is supplied. Hone from home.

This is such a lovely place to stay, we have never been so relaxed and out two fur babies absolutely loved the freedom of walking around the nearby fields with such fabulous views.

The owner (Sue), was an absolute delight and welcomed us when we pulled up to show us around. The facilities available at the cottage really were second to none and every need anticipated. We thoroughly enjoyed the area and being near to a few National Parks and breathtaking scenery was a lovely bonus. We loved it so much we have booked again for next year. We would highly recommend this lovely cottage to everyone and hope they enjoy it as much as we did!!!

We have been to The Garden Cottage four times now.

Friendly, practical & genuine hosts. Great for dogs; part of a working farm in lovely countryside, with panoramic views, & excellent value for money. We were also blessed with bright autumnal weather!

Owners were very helpful and the cottage was lovely and well equipped, the basket of essentials that they provided was a nice surprise .

The cottage is nicely situated to visit lots of places .

Lovely homely, comfortable, warm well equipped cottage with everything you could need.

Owner Sue was there to meet us and give us lots of info about the cottage and surrounding area. Loved the fully enclosed rear garden and the hamper of goodies that were left for us. Beautiful area with so much to do and all within an hour of the cottage. Lots of extras left for you furry friends (towels, poo bags, biscuits) and our girls had a blast at the beaches at Eyemouth and John Muir country park. Would def go back

Beautiful cottage perfect for two ,lovely enclosed garden , everything you need is provided, nice welcome and goodbye from Susan ,although we knew before we went ,a car is required even to get to Chirnside and surrounding areas .

Perfect position for visiting border towns on both sides , the Jim Clark museum in Duns is well worth a visit . We had a lovely relaxing stay and would definately recommend this cottage .

Very warm welcome to the cottage by Sue the owner.

A nice basket of goodies on arrival. [Thanks Sue] Had everything we needed. The cottage was in excellent order throughout. The garden was a true gem, great in the early morning/evening to relax with a brew or wine , listening to the birdsong or watching the ever present bats. Really enjoyed our week at "The Garden House"

Possibly the best holiday cottage we have stayed in.

...excellent facilities...the owners have thought of everything...plus beautiful flowers and welcome pack The garden was so secure and ideal for our two small dachshunds Great base for exploring the area....car is a necessity... Beautiful area of the country....we will certainly be back

Photographs of the Garden House do not show how lovely it is.

The main room is large and the garden is beautiful and well maintained. The location is very quiet and relaxing just what is needed to wind down from a busy life. Great stepping off point to visit, Berwick on Tweed, Spittal Beach, Eyemouth, Burnmouth, St. Abbs, Cove, Coldingham, Duns, Dunbar all great places. We loved Eyemouth, its so interesting. We followed the bronze sculptures by Jill Watson that illustrated those families left when the disaster struck in1881. They can be found at Eyemouth, Cove, Burnmouth and St. Abbs. "The Eyemouth disaster was a severe European windstorm that struck the south-eastern coast of Scotland, United Kingdom, specifically Berwickshire, on 14 October 1881. One hundred and eighty-nine fishermen, most of whom were from the village of Eyemouth, were drowned. Many citizens of Eyemouth call the day Black Friday." The Museum at Eyemouth is well worth a visit to see the wonderful tapestry that depicts this disaster. I bought the book Black Friday written by Peter Aitchison. I thoroughly recommend a stay at The Garden House, Sue and Steve are perfect hosts.

We have stayed in many cottages but this one is buy far the best.

It has everything you need and the location is fantastic. We will definitely be back.

This cottage and the hosts must be at the very top of your one bedroom rentals.

Sue has thought of every little detail you could ever wish for in a holiday let. I think the kitchen equipment rivals any modern kitchen and definitely mine. There was such a cosy feel to the cottage which was was decorated in what I would describe as modern country and sitting in the living room, with both floor length windows/doors open to the garden, was extremely peaceful. As we had never been to the Scottish Borders before, Sue gave us a helpful list of places to go/see, things to do and suggested places to eat and we managed probably half of the list, so thank you. I think the biggest complement I can give Sue and Steve is, I could happily move in and make it home.

Beautiful cottage, pictures do not do it justice.

Extremely well equipped and probably the best cottage we've stayed in. Lovely little extra when we arrived, fresh flowers, bread milk, eggs and bacon meant we didn't have to rush to the shops! Tranquil enclosed garden was so lovely. Walks from the cottage into chirnside and beyond were dog heaven. A fantastic place to relax in and a great base for exploring local area, we did Berwick, Eyemouth, holy island, Bamburgh and lots more! Hopefully return in the near future.

Lovely comfortable cottage which is ideally situated for visits to the coast and within easy reach of Edinburgh.

The cottage is extremely peaceful within it's own walled garden. The cottage is equipped with all 'mod cons' and more we wont hesitate to revisit.

We have not long returned home from our second stay at the Garden House in Chirnside within twelve months.

It is a cosy and extremely comfortable place to stay equipped with all the modern facilities to make a visit completely enjoyable. The underfloor heating in the bathroom is a particularly welcome facility at Easter time, and easily and effectively controllable unlike some systems. The location is ideal being close to the village itself but in a thoroughly rural and tranquil position. In more general terms, it is conveniently placed for visits to the wide range of historic towns and properties as well as landscaped gardens in the Tweed Valley. Sue is a very welcoming host and is always on hand to help without being intrusive. The Garden House is firmly on our list of holiday cottages to visit again in the future.

This is a fabulous cottage with lovely, friendly hosts.

Great dog friendly garden & great for walking, We had a fantastic week staying here whilst visiting the surrounding area. The cottage has everything you need and the fresh flowers and hamper were very much appreciated. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again. I don't often write reviews but both the hosts & the cottage deserve it.

Excellent cottage very cosy very hospitable owners lovely place to stay hopefully to return some time soon Thanks

Fabulous converted stable, with gorgeous little touches that really make it.

Great hosts and a very good amount of welcome gifts. Comfortable, cosy quaint, very clean and well equipped. Nice that we were there during lambing season, seeing all the sheep with their young. Although a working farm, there are plenty of places where dog could be let off and run free when past the livestock, and great enclosed garden for dog too.

Beautiful accommodation, very clean and perfect for the dogs too .

Nearby many sights such as St. Abbs. Would highly recommend

Best cottage we've stayed in.

Hosts couldn't do enough for us. Immaculate and very homely. Every little detail was thought about and a wonderful hamper awaited us on arrival. Lovely enclosed garden which was ideal for our dog. Highly recommend to anyone.

Had a very relaxing time, Steve and Sue couldnt have been more welcoming.

Our dog hates fireworks and she couldn’t hear them when in the cottage.

What a fantastic place, everything we could have asked for .

Stephen and Susan catered for everything, even went and bought a us a new duvet as we were a bit warm. Ideal for the dog to with a lovely fenced garden so we knew he was safe. We knew we would love it as soon as we walked in, we booked for next year the following morning.

Perfect cottage, couldn't fault anything about it.

Would highly recommend it to anyone, location was perfect for exploring Berwickshire and the quality of the accommodation was excellent.

A brilliant holiday cottage.

The owners are very helpful and ensure that your stay is comfortable in this excellent holiday cottage. Everything is provided including a welcome pack on your arrival. The owners are not intrusive but are always there if you need help. It is one of your very best cottages in a most wonderful part of the Scottish Borders.

Absolutely enjoyed this holiday.

A great place to stay if you want peace and quiet.,The cottage was perfect in every way and is highly recommended.

Our hosts were brilliant.

We were greeted with a box of goodies and flowers on arrival. Shown around the cottage by Susan (hostess) and amazed at the facilities, which were of good quality, from pots and pans to bedding. Over the week everything we needed was available in the cottage. The cottage was central for sightseeing and walking. Taking our dog was no problem as the cottage, set on a farm, had plenty of fields for runarounds. Ideal holiday/break.

We had a fabulous week in the Garden House, it's beautiful spacious and very welcoming, the owner Sue welcomed us with a meet and greet and left us a lovely basket of goodies the perfect hostess a really lovely lady, the cottage was just perfect we did'nt want for anything, Bella our Old English Sheepdog loved the garden running around in it, there are pet friendly sheep in the field across from the cottage, they love getting patted and fed digestive biscuits they are just adorable and i loved making a fuss of them, To Sue & Steve thank you, we have taken away with us beautiful memories lots of love Shona Dave & Bella

Lovely cosy, comfy cottage with everything you need and more!

Great enclosed garden for our dog. Helpful, friendly hosts but not intrusive. Lovely walks, coastal villages and unspoilt countryside nearby. All you need for a relaxing holiday.

This cottage is the best anyone could ask for, fantastic job by Susan and Steve.

Welcome basket of milk, eggs, bread, bacon and butter just the job. Facilities excellent, our jack russell Lexi loved the large garden and the walks up nearby fields. Would recommend this cottage to anyone, best we've stayed in. Thanks Susan and Steve.

We loved everything about our stay at The Garden House as it was the absolutely perfect haven for a couple (with dogs if you have them).

The accommodation was of the highest standard throughout with luxury furnishings and had your every need catered for. There was a warm reception on arrival which included a delicious welcome hamper and fresh flowers. The beautiful walled and tranquil garden was a delight to just sit and relax in while watching virtually tame birds come and go. What more could you ask for?

Best cottage we have stayed in great welcome pack that we did not expect lovely garden dog loved it the cottage itself was beautifully decorated and well equip owners very nice & helpful all in all a great stay.

Fabulous Cottage.

Spacious, beautifully furnished and well equipped. Lovely garden. Gorgeous location. Walks straight from the door. A good central base for exploring the Borders and Coastline too. Sue and Steve are friendly but not intrusive. The fresh flowers and welcome basket of provisions is such a nice gesture. Not surprised this cottage is so popular. Would highly recommend it. We had a fantastic week.

Relaxing well prepared comfortable place to stay even though the snow came it did not spoil the holiday.

Excellent accommodation, and very helpful owner.

Would stay again.

The fabulous Garden House, peace and quiet.

I have already booked to go again later in the year. A wonderful and spectacular area. The owners were friendly and on hand if required.

First class acc0mmodation, every means catered for, even down to spare plug connectors.

We were greeted by the owner Sue who made us feel at home straight away. During our three week stay we where always made sure by Sue and her husband Steve that we were ok and if we needed anything. I would highly recommend this location for a great relaxing holiday for walks or visiting superb areas of natural beauty. All amenities were close by and easy to find. My thanks to Sue and Steve for everything and for the effort they made to make our stay warm and comfortable, and to Sykes for recommending this cottage. yours well satisfied Jon and Gaynor Richards

Superb facilities everything you need and everything you had forgotten and needed :).

.....The pictures do not do the property justice it is beautiful, the hosts ere love;y and very accommodating. Would highly recommend, thank you for a lovely holiday.

What a superb cottage - absolutely every little need was catered for.

The hosts were very welcoming and had provided a very generous welcome basket.The cottage was immaculately clean and lovely and warm on our arrival. We all enjoyed some fantastic walks along beautiful beaches thanks to the owners advice on places we might like to visit, and the range of maps and books provided in the cottage. We will definitely be returning!

The cottage was superb.

It was very tatesfully decorated and well equipped. It was perfect in every way we couldn’t fault it . We took our two dogs and it had an enclosed secure garden and lots of nearby walks . The hosts were very lovely and welcoming. We will definitely book again.

The cottage was very clean, tidy, warm & delightful.

Every need was accommodated, we were made to feel very welcome by the owners, there was a very generous welcome pack set in a basket, fresh flowers, tea, coffee, milk, etc, you simply could not wish for more. Constant hot water was available, the two rooms were of a good size & well furnished, the kitchen & appliances in very good order, the fully enclosed garden was a delight & access was generously available to walk the dogs, we felt very at home. Lovely.

I was so surprised I have booked for next year

The best holiday cottage we have stayed in and we have stayed in some lovely ones but the garden cottage beats them all.

The owners are fantastic people. I will definitely recommend it to anybody

Lovely Cottage, Whose photographs on website do not do it justice, A wonderful welcome pack left for us on our arrival.

We had a very enjoyable relaxing holiday in a beautiful cottage A real home from home

It was wonderful to be given a warm welcome and shown around the cottage.

This cottage was excellent,it was a home from home and the owners were extremely welcoming and accommodating.

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the cottage was very well presented, also the welcome from the owners was superb

the cottage was wonderful with good private parking.

the hosts were very helpful including local information.

This is a beautiful cottage, the owners have done a fab job of restoring it.

They have provided absolutely everything you would need to make this a home from home.

Absolutely charming beautiful stable conversion.

Photos fail to do it justice it was just stunning. Owner Susan was very welcoming but not overbearing and left us to our own devices. Lovely walks around the farm and the Borders are just gorgeous anyway so we had a lovely drive to the coast.

The pictures on the website don't do the cottage justice

We had a great time in the Garden House.

It was very comfortable and relaxing, and we felt we were in the lap of luxury. We both feel we would be happy to return to the Garden House in the future - we spent a great week!

Great place for a peaceful and relaxing break.

Cottage had everything required and more! The owners were very welcoming and informative of the local area. Thank you

We had a lovely holiday at the Garden Cottage, we were made to feel very welcome by the owners and nothing was too much trouble.

Property far exceeded expectations.

Warm, comfortable and very well equipped. If anything, the photos on the website do not do it justice *****(*)

Perfect cottage and very generous welcome pack

The cottage was well equipped with everything you need comfort was great location was beautiful you need a car and the hosts Sue and Steve could not do enough for you

Absolutely no complaints whatsoever!

The cottage was extremely well equipped with a more than sufficient welcome pack. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful.

A lovely cottage and very nice owners living next door.

Nothing was too much for them, and we certainly intend to go again.

The Garden House is the best self catering holiday accommodation we have ever experienced.

The owners were extremely welcoming, being very personable and helpful. We would highly recommend the Garden House to anyone.

The Garden House exceeded our expectations.

It was very thoughtfully equipped and comfortable. The owners were generous and friendly. If you are looking for a "get-away from it all" break in a very beautiful and interesting part of the country, we would thoroughly recommend this cottage.