Cottages in the Scottish Borders

Would you like to spend a relaxing holiday in one of the most romantic places in Great Britain? Discover the fantastic Scottish Borders, one of the 32 council areas that make up Scotland, which separates Scotland from England where you will find great cottages for a perfect holiday and surprise your partner. Known as the lowlands, Scottish Borders has much to explore, its magnificent nature with extensive forests, lakes, hills, and mountains perfect for enjoying all kinds of outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering. Like the Scottish highlands, in the Scottish Borders you can find imposing castles and well-preserved medieval abbeys, which you can visit by following the well-known lowland abbey route. Visit its picturesque towns with lots of charm and amazing places to visit. Discover the south of Scotland and fall in love with its outstanding landscapes.

On these Scottish Borders holidays you will be able to enjoy amazing natural settings, it is for this reason that you will find fantastic cottages very close to the natural reserves with all the necessary amenities for a perfect holiday. With traditional rustic style and wooden floors, you can enjoy cosy accommodations with beautiful rooms that include a fireplace, comfortable sofas and much more for your entertainment such as high-speed internet, a selection of games, books, and a flat screen TV with Satellite. Large kitchens with a dining room and breakfast bar to enjoy all your meals as well as other appliances such as microwave, fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, washing machine and much more. In the bedrooms you will find magnificent single, king-size beds with linen included and perfect bathrooms with showers and hot water. Enjoy the beauty of the surroundings from the lovely terrace garden. Do not wait any longer, and book the accommodation that is most to your liking.

Scottish Borders is not only famous for its beautiful natural settings, but also for its magnificent old buildings such as castles and abbeys that despite being in ruins are worth a visit to learn more about the history of Scotland. If you are someone who likes to explore new places, you must take the fantastic route of the lowland abbeys, where you will discover the 4 famous abbeys of the Borderlands. Start the tour by visiting Melrose, its abbey was founded by King David I in 1136 for the Cistercian order, where the heart of King Robert the Bruce is located. In Jedburgh, you will discover one of the best preserved abbeys in Scotland, especially the structure of the central nave. Also founded by King David I in 1138, you will find in its architecture an authentic Romantic and early Gothic style. Dryburgh Abbey and Kelso Abbey are included in the route, as is a tour of the surrounding small towns.

If you want to spend a holiday in the middle of nature, enjoying the fresh air of the countryside, then you have come to the right place in the Scottish Borders, in contrast to the highlands its hills and mountains are gentler with less steep slopes perfect for taking quiet walks enjoying the surroundings. One of the best options you will find is Cademuir Hill, located behind the charming town of Peebles, you can enjoy a wide variety of routes and trails marked by its gentle hills, when you reach the top you can marvel at the ruins of two forts that date from the Iron Age. On the other hand, the Lammermuir Hills is another excellent place to enjoy the beauty of the Scottish countryside, they are located in the middle of the city of Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders, without drastic climbs and with the most impressive views of the lowlands.

This is undoubtedly considered one of the most spectacular and robust fortresses in the entire country. Its building was built on a moor a few kilometres from the border with England, away from the urban centre of the cities. This defensive fortress was known as the Guardian of Britain's bloodiest valley. On the guided tour, you can learn fascinating facts about its history and construction, as well as find an exhibition of incredible objects from the time. Additionally, you can also take walks in the surroundings, exploring the beautiful nature that borders the castle.

St Abbs, is an adorable fishing village, named after a 7th century Northumbrian princess. Surrounded by impressive cliffs, with the best location in the region. You can take a walk through its streets, where you will discover adorable little houses that make the route to the port. St Abbs is a good place to enjoy outdoor activities such as scuba diving or visit its fantastic Natural Reserve, perfect for hiking, where you will find an old lighthouse.

In this lovely royal borough, you can wander the beautiful streets of Ettrick and Yarrow, located in the heart of the Scottish Borders, famous for their outstanding views. Selkirk was the residence of important Scottish figures, such as the well-known Scottish protector William Wallace. Just a few miles away, you can visit the incredible Georgian mansion of Bowhill House. If you are a lover of sweets, you cannot miss trying the delicious Selkirk Bannock, one of the best you will find in the area.

Hawick, is one of the largest towns that you can visit in the Scottish lowlands with origins of the 12th century, when King David I gave these lands to a Norman family. Although it has lost its medieval charm a bit, it is still a good place to enjoy a leisurely stroll around the area, where you can buy some great wool and cashmere products. If you come in summer, you cannot miss the oldest equestrian festival in the world.

Scottish Borders stands out for having adorable and picturesque towns with a lot of history to discover. In addition to being noted for its impressive old abbey, in Jedburgh you will find other fantastic attractions to visit, such as its old castle that in the past served as a jail due to its strong and imposing structure. Today the museum houses a wonderful museum with wonderful exhibits on the history of Jedburgh. Likewise, you will be able to discover one of the houses where Mary Stuart lived.

This mansion is considered one of the best in the whole of the United Kingdom. Built by the famous architect William Adam in 1725, with great neoclassical style. On the tour of its sumptuous interior, you will find stunning rooms with magnificent art collections. Furthermore, you can also take a tour of the splendid surroundings where you will find spacious and beautiful gardens with lakes and forests, where a fantastic collection of contemporary art is also exhibited that you cannot miss.

This impressive mansion is the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott, a well-known 19th century writer, responsible for the creation of the historical novel. In the guided tour of its interior you will be able to discover a magnificent library with the best copies of great authors from all over the world, in the study you will be able to discover that he still conserves his desk and chair. Walk through its beautiful gardens and marvel at the breathtaking views of the surroundings.