St Agnes

This cottage is charming inside and out.

One night was really not enough. We all dearly hope to return for longer someday.

Fantastic location, accommodation, a superb house with all the charm and character that makes for a super holiday.

Thank you Helen

We had a lovely week stay here.

Great location with views out of every window. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and a lovely roaring real fire. Our 2 springer spaniels loved the garden and it was great that it was secure so we didn't have to worry about them. We would definitely recommend this property.

It is our second time here and we loved it just as much, the dogs are in their element in the large enclosed garden, kitchen is lovely, beds very comfy and girls love piano in living room, the area is also gorgeous

Fantastic Holiday Home, Gorgeous Quiet Location, Very Comfortable Home from Home.

We had a great week at this beautiful house me sister and my dog bailey great views and massive enclosed garden had everything you needed in the house my 2nd time there can't wait for the 3rd

What a wonderful house, great location for walking or visiting Edinburgh (1hr away).

Properly dog proof garden.

Great position but the interior was very dated and tired and in need of a revamp.

Disappointing to receive a text en route saying upstairs windows could not be opened due to House Martins nesting ..As this was on every upstairs window and we had picked a particular warm week this did prove to be an issue.The upstairs WC window was in such a mess that that we could nor use it because of the bird mess on the window.Had we known about the nesting and the issue re the windows we would not have booked

Fantastic place with its unspoilt charm and beautiful location It is an honour to stay in Helen’s property

This was our second stay at St Agnes and we loved it.

It's such a beautiful setting. The house has everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable for our stay. The owners left a little treat for the myself and the family and card which was so thoughtful and lovely of them. Thank you for making our stay so welcoming. I'm sure we will be back a third time!

Another amazing stay.

. Peace and quiet, excellent safe garden for our dogs. Lovely walks and beaches not too far away. Perfect home from home stay.

Loved the property elegant and well equipped

Very nice old house in an amazing setting.

Loved our stay there regardless of the weather

Our second stay at St Agnes and not disappointed.

So dog friendly and cosy. Loads of lovely walks, 25 minutes to a great dog friendly beach. Booked up for our 3rd stay already. The owner Helen so friendly can’t fault Helen or the house if a quiet retreat is what you are after…. See you in October

Beautiful area fabulous house with everything you could ever need

The house was so lovely and the location was amazing!

I can’t recommend this place enough it is so beautiful and tranquil it was just what was needed to recharge the batteries!

Great place to stay.

Lots of equipment. Lovely views out of every window. Lots of books to peruse. Nearby I saw a short-eared owl. Warm and plenty of space. Easy to find and short drive to house from road. Very quiet.

Gardens were big & enclosed and an excellent asset, especially if you have dogs.

There was also a field next to the garden which belonged to the property. Perfect for walking the dogs. Lovely, spacious, period property with lots of original features. Very comfortable bed. Slept very well indeed. Loved the seclusion and the bird life. The only sounds were the streams & the curlews - fabulous. Would have preferred blinds/curtains in all the windows (upstairs toilet & kitchen didn’t have any). Couldn’t find any board games.

A third comfortable and enjoyable stay at St Agnes.

The house is large and the sitting room is comfortably warm with the door closed and the fire on (don’t forget to bring some wood/coal and a means to start the fire!) despite -5c outside. Communication with the owner is excellent and appropriate arrangements had been made to mitigate the issue of not being able to drink the tap water without boiling first. If peace, tranquility and beautiful landscapes are what you are after, this is the place. Thanks again, and we’ll see you next time!

We had a great week at St Agnes.

The house is huge, surrounded by beautiful views. Our dog loved the enclosed garden, with plenty of pheasants to keep her bounding around. The kitchen is well equipped, and seemed very clean to us. There is a Nespresso machine in the kitchen - I didn't know this until we arrived. The piano was a great hit with all of us (even if it is, understandably, a bit out of tune!). Thanks to You Tube, we were all maestros by the end of the week! There are plenty of walks from the door, or a short drive away. There is lots of information in the folder. Following a negative review about the heating, I contacted Sykes Cottages for some reassurance. Twice I was told that someone would call me back, I still haven't received a call. I ended up speaking to the owner who couldn't have been more reassuring and helpful. St Agnes is a warm house, the heating warms it up quickly when returning from a day of walking. When the heating is on, there is a smell of oil but, hopefully, the owner will be getting the engineer out soon to fix the issue. It is also worth pointing out that the owner doesn't provide coal/wood for the fire - I was told by Sykes Cottages that all fuel was provided, and their website would also lead you to believe this is the case. All in all we enjoyed our stay.

The property is an imposing site but it is extremely cold inside, the heating is oil fired and the smell is horrendous especially up the stairs.

We had to supply our own coal,wood just to keep the living room warm the bedrooms were icy cold. We left on the Tuesday as our 94 year old father had caught a chill and we did not want it to get any worse. The house may be warmer in the summer. Some of the kitchen items could do with either renewing or a good clean. ( the Kettle )

St Agnes was a wonderful place to stay.

It was comfortable and had a relaxing atmosphere. Sitting in a beautiful setting it had something for all. The older members of our family who have difficulty walking could take beautiful short walks from the front door, whilst others could venture as far and wide and they wished. We'll be back (again).

The house had incredible views, the garden was perfect for our dog as it was completely secure.

The property itself was spacious and comfortable. It certainly makes a change to stay somewhere with comfortable beds and a powerful shower. We would love to stay again.

We had a wonderful stay at St Agnes and would absolutely love to return.

It was so peaceful with only the sound of sheep bhaaaing. Our children loved being able to run around and not worry about neighbours. We had everthing we needed. The only thing that was a little uncomfortable was the heating which was on a timer came on for very long periods of time which was unessasary at this time of year. Other than that it was all perfect.

A beautiful old house full of character in a fabulous location, equipped with everything one could need.

Helen was very honest and did her very best to minimise the works being carried out by Scottish Power and a fault with the dishwasher (which was fixed before we arrived) The works did not adversely impact on our stay. We would love to return for the peace and tranquillity. Thankyou.

Beautiful house in a beautiful setting.

Very well equipped and lovely garden.

Generally a lovely cottage and the owners were fantastic when we had an issue with the key.

Some of the kitchen items are a bit dated but that does not distract from the overall lovely stay.

If you like peace and quiet this is definitely the place to go beautiful scenery all around and a lovely cosy house to relax in ,as well as a good secure garden if you have a dog.

It is also within easy reach of places to visit, North Berwick, Dunbar and St Abbs are well worth having a trip to.The owner of the property is extremely helpful, hoping to return in the future many thanks

If its peace and quiet your looking for the this property deserves 6 stars.

The only very small problem was 2 lights in the main lounge did not work and there were no bulbs of the correct type in the draw.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, loved the area and the house!

The oil started to run out while we were there but this was resolved as quickly as possible. We felt very comfortable here, my only negative would be that the bed is a bit creaky and woke me up during the night but thats more of a preference thing! We'll definitely be staying again!

Well what a fantastic property.

The location is breath taking with rolling hills and woodland all around. Perfect for my children and dogs. The house was spotless with a traditional farmhouse feel. The hearing works superb and the water pressure is unreal. If you stay you will certainly not be disappointed

Another warm and comfortable week at St Agnes with peace and tranquility in abundance.

The fully enclosed garden is such a blessing for those with 4 legged friends, especially with dark mornings and dark nights, you can just let your dog out into the darkness and know they are safe and secure. The situation is especially magical in the snow, make sure to bring some fuel for the fire to make the sitting room extra toasty! Communication from the owner is excellent, see you again in November 2023!

Superb property and surroundings.

Thank you ,we absolutely loved our stay at St Agnes.

The property is so dog friendly which was our main priority,such a huge garden to explore and fantastic views. We had a great time walking all day and adventuring up lots of tiny roads and met no one. Loved the piano,but only chopsticks played,thank you to everyone involved on making our stay a wonderful one x

Had a fantastic week at St Agnes, our 2 dogs loved the garden, very safe for them to run around in.

My daughter had an amazing time playing on a real piano. Had everything we could have asked for, we would definitely come again.

Fabulous house, well equipped and fantastic location

Fabulous property, really enjoyed our stay.

Really like a home away from home, all the kitchen utensils you need, nice comfortable living room and a little snug room where we set up kids colouring and reading. Lovely big kitchen table for family dinners. Bedrooms were perfect, 2 good sized double rooms and a big room with a single bed with a lid room and two bunkbeds. The beds were all super comfy. Fully enclosed garden which streches all around the house, lovely views. Lucky to watch all the nesting housemartins fledge.

Lovely cottage in an area of outstanding beauty.

We have travelled around this area now for the last twenty years staying in many cottages and this is without doubt the best. The only thing stopping us returning is, as stated earlier, is the fact the area is now fully explored and we will be heading to other areas which we have not yet explored. We were blessed with two weeks of sun and to any future residents sit out at night and listen to the noise of nature and look for the barn owls flying about and look up and look at the stars. The simple things in life are what we like at our time of life and you certainly achieve this at St Agnes. Many thanks Chris and Nicola Jackson and Harvey the Jack Russell

Pro’s - “doggy heaven” - a massive garden, totally safe - even for a little terrier!

- property very isolated, lovely and quiet with good, local walks. - nice and warm. Con’s - the whole house needed a good “spring clean” . The carpets were all covered in dog hair; the cutlery was filthy; there was a thick layer of dust on most surfaces. - there were no logs for the fire - seemingly a long standing issue! - no decent outdoor furniture.

St Agnes is a lovely big house in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

It is both very well equipped and comfortable and has a large enclosed garden which is just perfect for dog owners. Will definitely book again.

As you opened the door a welcoming warmth, leading into a much bigger house than expected .

The very happy 4paws had already discovered the freedom of the very secure garden.So many places to visit,local produce to enjoy. Read the welcome information as soon as possible!Thouroghly enjoyed our stay ,would highly recommend .Excellent thankyou.

A spacious and comfortable house plonked in the middle of nowhere with beautiful countryside all around.

You can tell this is a much loved family holiday home. We arrived to no electricity after storm Malik downed power poles in the valley and were without for over 24 hours. The Owners communication is excellent and their concern for our safety and comfort whilst we were without electricity was appreciated, as were here offers of putting us in touch with friends further down the valley to help us out. However we treated the experience as part of the overall adventure with bacon and eggs cooked over the fire and a camp out on the settees that night in front of the fire to stay warm (no electricity also means no heating and limited running water). The previous mouse issue appears to now be resolved as I found no evidence of them in the house. Overall a very comfortable and relaxing week, highly recommended.

Had a lovely stay here.

Nice a peaceful beautiful surroundings, lovely walks. Would stay here again.

Lovely location, and the garden is secure and big.

The house is lovely but there were mice in the house.There was evidence of this as we found mouse droppings on the kitchen worktops, the bathroom floors and the chairs in the back room. You could even hear them in the walls in the back double bedroom and the front bedroom. We did have a problem with the boiler but Helen managed to get this sorted quickly. Helens communication is great and we would look at staying again if the mice were dealt with.

We have just enjoyed a fantastic week walking and relaxing in this fit for purpose and well equipped cottage.

Our primary focus when booking, was for a dog friendly and safe garden which this property absolutely has and the local walks virtually straight from the house are amazing.

Lovely house in beautiful settings, warm and cosy on a November night.

Miles from anywhere but that’s what we wanted. Well equipped kitchen and good wifi, Smart TV meant we could access movies etc by signing into our accounts. Secure garden and adjacent field for our dogs. Peaceful place to recharge batteries. We stayed in November to get dogs away from city fireworks and the loudest thing we heard was pheasants clattering about. Highly recommended.

The farm house is situated in a lovely peaceful location, there are many special upland breeding birds in the air around you, Curlew, Oyster catchers etc.

The interior is very spacious and would easily accommodate more guests, facilities are very good within and a view to die for can be had from every window. The garden is large perfect for children and dogs to run around and play safely for hours. Very important point for dog owners looking for accommodation, many claim secure gardens and are not, rest assured this is well thought out and dog secure. We had a wonderful week in and around the area, swimming in Bothwell plunge pool, walking in picturesque scenery and drinking in nature, accompanied with startling sunny weather. Thanks to the owners for letting us stay in their house.

We had such a wonderful stay.

The cottage was very beautiful in this picturesque, rural retreat. There was beautiful wildlife around and we really didn't want to leave. It felt very comfortable, home from home. Our favourite beach was Coldingham Bay and there were local walks too. Four of us stayed with a dog, the garden was very secure. We all loved our holiday and are definitely looking forward to returning.