Self-Catering at Gardener's Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Eyemouth

Holiday home
Gardener's Cottage is a semi-detached cottage is in a courtyard location with woodland views in the hamlet of Allanton just outside Chirnside in the Scottish Borders. With one double and one twin bedroom (with ensuite facilities) and a family bathroom, this cottage can sleep four people. The cottage also contains an open plan living area with a small fitted kitchen, a dining area and a sitting room with electric fire. Outside the cottage is off road parking for two cars, a small, enclosed patio with garden furniture and access to shared grounds. With the addition of two further cottages in the grounds, Gardener's Cottage can sleep a total of ten people in this beautiful region of Southern Scotland.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be double by prior arrangement) with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with small kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.

Area
The village of Chirnside occupies an elevated position overlooking the River Tweed and offers stunning views across the magnificent Cheviot Hills. A number of interesting landmarks depict the village's long history, including a 16th Century dovecot and a beautiful parish church, believed to date back to the 12th Century. Each summer, the Jim Clark Rally, the only 'closed roads' race on mainland Britain, takes place in and around Chirnside as a memorial to the village's home born champion. Just 9 miles away lies the charming, coastal town of Berwick, boasting narrow streets enclosed within Elizabethan walls, excellent shopping and dining facilities and an interesting arts centre. The local area affords fantastic fishing, golf and riding opportunities and a fun-packed leisure centre, whilst the nearby resort of Spittal offers soft, sandy beaches, ideal for a relaxing afternoon.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Night storage heaters with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, video, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 3 cars. Small, enclosed patio with furniture, access to shared grounds. Three well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: WiFi can be intermittent. Christmas is quickly approaching and Gardener’s Cottage is a wonderful, warm and welcoming cosy space in which to plan your Christmas Shopping. Edinburgh and Newcastle are easily accessible by car and train and both host wonderful Christmas shopping experiences. Local towns such as Duns, Kelso, Newton St Boswells, also have hidden gems of boutiques and galleries, perfect for unique gifts. You can have the best of both worlds, venture out into the bright lights for the day, and then return to the tranquil peace of the cottage for a relaxing evening. Shopping not your thing? Then escape to Gardener’s Cottage for a quiet retreat before the Christmas madness begins!

suzymum

February 2022

Spent a long weekend here, on turning into the cottages it felt positively magical. Plenty of parking space, lovely clean, welcoming house, fenced in garden so safe for dogs and children. Lovely welcoming pack, appreciated after a 4 hour drive. The owners are friendly and lovely people. You have to take glass rubbish away with you as no bin facilities for glass but this is not their fault. The allanton Inn is not dog friendly

J5959FAsarahf

September 2020

Spotless cottage. Everything you need plus extra. Spacious. Dog friendly. Perfect base for exploring Northumberland and Scottish Borders. WiFi/ internet connection hit and miss. But was so nice to take a break from technology. Although my 12 year old didn't think so lol. She had to talk to us. Great family holiday. Will definitely recommend.

Mrs Copcutt

August 2020

Wonderful greeting and lovely owners.. House was wonderfully equipped and easy acc to great beaches. So quiet and calm atmosphere. Will definitely recommend and hopefully stay again.

Mrs Copcutt, August 2020

Just loved this cottage, perfect base for me and my friend and our dogs to explore Berwick and surrounding areas.. ... really comfy in beautiful grounds.... I would definitely recommend and give 5 stars to the host.

Ms Ridley-brown, August 2020

Excellent location for exploring the Scottish Borders.. Home from home. Loved the fact WiFi was hit and miss. Nice to have a break away from phones etc. My 12 year old actually had to talk to us.

Mr Fairfield, August 2020

July 2020

This was a lovely cottage that allowed dogs.. Was very clean on arrival, excellent facilities and very comfortable. The owner was very helpful when I contacted her to say we were lost and went out of her way to help. The cottage was great with the patio at the front, but also lovely grounds to walk in. Would highly recommend it and will hopefully be back again.

Miss Lamb, July 2020

February 2020

We arrived and was surprised with some scones and jam and cream waiting for us .. A lovely touch . The cottage had everything we could possibly needed. Its situated in a quiet village. Beds were comfy . Towels available. A nice cottage will return

Mrs Gill, February 2020

We really enjoyed our stay, but for future guests might I suggest a welcome book with instructions for all the devices and heating system..

Mr Peacock, February 2020

Really comfortable cottage in nice surroundings unfortunately we had to leave 3 .... Really comfortable cottage in nice surroundings unfortunately we had to leave 3 days early due to illness but would recommend this accommodation to anyone and we will hopefully be booking to return soon

Mr Payne, February 2020

Lovely well equipped cottage in a lovely quiet area.. Owners were really helpful and friendly. One very slight recommendation would be to invest in new mattresses in main bedroom as they were not very comfortable. Other than that highly recommended xx

Ms Buck, February 2020

November 2019

It was everything that we hoped for at this time of the year.. With having two small dogs with no fireworks going off like they have been doing at home since September we only heard one all week the owners were very friendly and approachable for anything

Mr Clark, November 2019

October 2019

Lovely cottage great area land lady very helpful..

Ms Cairney, October 2019

September 2019

Whilst owner was lovely as was surroundings, cottage was not as clean as it should have been.. Generally in need of considerable refurbishment with lots of things either broken, shabby or simply not there. This applies to all rooms including outside patio which needed new furniture, weeding and some light- pitch black at night. There was a torch which needed new batteries and that summed the place up- new batteries! The last review said the place needs a deep clean and some TLC which we agree with. I could not recommend this cottage which is a huge pity. We have booked to go away with Sykes at Christmas and may cancel this now. So disappointing.

Mrs Houghton, September 2019

Lovely cottage in the peaceful setting we wanted, Warm welcome going the extra mile providing tea bags, sugar milk and biscuits.. Only downside we found was the bed, although a good size, where the beds were put together it did put an uncomfortable ridge in the middle. However, we would return as it was so lovely!

Mrs Paul, September 2019

We enjoyed our holiday and the cottage is in a lovely quiet location amongst woodland, it is spacious and reasonably well equipped although missing some basic items such as cleaning cloths and oven gloves.. As others have reported the cottage needs a refurb and a good cleaning also some maintenance is needed. Someone reported in another review from July that the vacuum cleaner needed repair, it still does in September also things like batteries and light bulbs need replacing. Could be perfect with a little more effort.

Mr Roberts, September 2019

August 2019

We found the cottage clean and well equipped.. It is rural but well located for day trips to the coast, Scottish Border towns and the Northumberland coast. I would definitely recommend it as a place to spend a relaxing week in.

Mrs Anastasi, August 2019

July 2019

Cottage really tired needs intense clean and a paint, linen on beds had hairs and some marks! owners son greeted us on arrival to let us know that the freezer had a problem and the Hoover also was not working due to fan belt !! Apart from that this cottage is in a great location and could be so much better.

Mrs Notman, July 2019

June 2019

Our second visit to this accommodation,super location in beautiful grounds,warm and cosy cottage,the only issue was the freezer is ready for renewal.. Overall a super holiday,which is dog friendly with plenty of space for them to run round.

Mr Taylor, June 2019

Wonderful time, beautiful setting and fantastic area.. Highly recommend.

Mrs Sedgwick, June 2019

The cottage was very relaxing and the surrounding environment is very attractive.. The location is excellent for visiting the local towns and the coastline. Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday - the dogs loved it too.

Mr Anderson

March 2019

Overall the holiday was what we were looking for, a nice peaceful relaxing holiday.. Internet was a bit of a let down only working one day out of six. The cottage was in a beautiful area and the garden and shrubbery was delightful.

Mr Boyd

Lovely cottages in a rural location , not far to explore Kelso , Berwick , Coldstream , Paxton house .. .. Art studios on surrounding property , art classes held in another part also , enjoyed seeing the friendly horses, ponies & sheep ... my dog enjoyed his walks .. the cottage had everything we needed & more ... had a great time with my husband , mum & friend & our jack Russell in March 2019 .

Mrs Scott

February 2019

We had a wonderful stay at gardeners cottage amazing surroundings very comfy warm cozy cottage! The owner was very helpful Lovely art studio Would love to stay again :)

Scott, February 2019

November 2018

It was great, enjoyed every minute

Mr Lowery

October 2018

The Gardeners cottage is perfectly located as a base to everything from beaches .... The Gardeners cottage is perfectly located as a base to everything from beaches to mountains and set in beautiful grounds we will definitely be returning

Mrs Jamieson

September 2018

Lovely cottage in a lovely setting ,clean and tidy , it had everything we needed and a good base to go exploring from ..

We have been there before.. Came back for a second stay. Very relaxing. Chocolates were lovely. Compared to last time, the cottage was not quite as clean. But still loved it. We would highly recommend, to anyone, to stay at The Gardeners Cottage.

Miss Wright

August 2018

A good basic base to explore other coastal towns.. Not that child friendly especially if into gadgets as WiFi quite poor and a very small tv in the sitting room but overall the cottage is set in lovely surroundings and pet friendly.

Mrs Cairns

June 2018

This cottage was in beautiful surroundings.. The owner was very pleasant and welcomed us as soon as we arrived. It was located quite near the border so were able to visit places in England easily too. Would definitely recommend Gardiners cottage especially if you have dogs too as plenty of grounds for them to run about.

Mrs Price

May 2018

Comfortable, friendly people, beautiful location..

Mrs Burns

April 2018

Liz was very helpful and hospitable

Mrs Neary

March 2018

Lovely quiet place, plenty good walks for the dogs, plenty of good places close by, can’t wait to go back..

Mr Zukas

The cottage was in an excellent location and the landlady made us most welcome

Mr Page

January 2018

Lovely cottage in a quiet location.. Lights and heating already on when we arrived - perfect start!! Very comfortable cottage with excellent facilities and great for exploring Scottish Borders and the Northumberland coastline. Highly recommended

Mrs Krubally

November 2017

Cottage was really cosy, had everything you needed very peaceful quiet location.. Good location would definitely go again.

Mr Howden

Excellent value for money.. Very clean and cozy. Friendly host and beautiful surroundings

Mrs Clowes

October 2017

The photos & description didn't do this cottage justice.. It is so cosy and well-equipped, with tasteful decor, and situated in lovely woodland grounds. It's brilliant having 2 bathrooms. Thoroughly enjoyable holiday, wouldn't hesitate to go again

Mrs Collinge

September 2017

A very pleasant and comfortable cottage in a beautiful area.. It has an enclosed front area safe for children and pets. Very obliging caretakers who are close by should you need them. We had no problems with the phone signal but the wifi was rather slow but usable. There are plenty of supermarkets in the area if you need a large choice of items, we found Berwick-upon-Tweed was the nearest with a choice of different supermarkets, there are of course shops in Chirnside too. Nice and quiet but perfectly situated for touring around the area.

aaldunnett

May 2017

Booked to stay for one week. Found mouse droppings under the kitchen sink on our arrival so placed a trap as my wife does not like mice. Caught our first mouse Saturday evening ! Sunday evening a second mouse ran across the living room floor, so we left. Returned on Monday to collect our possessions and discuss the situation with the owner. The owner told me that she thought it was reasonable to have mice in a country cottage and that I should have told her at the time of booking that my wife was afraid of mice and she would have declined my booking. Her husband told me they use electronic devices to repel mice in their own home but not the holiday cottages. Holiday ruined!

Miss Saunders

Really enjoyed our stay.. So refreshing. Very good for dogs. Signs on the country roads were not the best, but the directions we had been given and Google Maps were invaluable. A wonderful time was had by all.

Miss Saunders, May 2017

April 2017

Lovely greeting from the owner when we arrived

Mrs Haw, April 2017

March 2017

Home from home, lovely cottage in lovely surroundings, quiet and peaceful.. A good base to explore from.

Miss Blackburn, March 2017

September 2016

It was a very nice week, we loved the area and will certainly go back again.. Easy to get about to East Lothian or back to Northumberland coast. Cottage very comfortable particularly the upstairs. For dog walking couldn't be better. Good eating roundabout, our favourite was Allanton Inn.

Mr McKenna, September 2016

The cottage was very central for a great deal of attractions.. It had everything we needed for our holiday. The beds were very comfortable. It was very warm and cosy. Even though it was semi-detached we did not hear anything from the people next door. It was so peaceful when we came back from our trips out. Just what we needed. I would highly recommend this cottage.

Mrs Jamieson, September 2016

August 2016

Quiet location, property suitable for dogs as well as people.. Owners friendly and very helpful.

Mr Booth

June 2016

We wanted to 'get away from it all' and this cottage was great. It is set in woodland, but with good access to all the major visitor areas. This has been a very relaxed and enjoyable holiday.

Dr Lane, August 2016

We wanted to 'get away from it all' and this cottage was great.. It is set in woodland, but with good access to all the major visitor areas. This has been a very relaxed and enjoyable holiday.

Mrs Giffin

June 2014

Convenient for visiting places of interest. The cottage was well presented and we were made welcome. The owner made herself known to us and asked if everything was OK.

101SharonM101

Exceptional Value for Money. Whilst not the swankiest of pads, the cottage is scrupiously clean and very well equipped, set in beautiful grounds with lots of wildlife. There is also space for two cars for each of the cottages, which is great if you are meeting up with friends or family. We got the warmest of welcomes from our host, Liz, who even left us a chocolate cake - despite this being only a three night booking. We had our jack russell dog with us, so it was also really handy to have a fenced-in patio area so I didn't have to worry about him reducing the abundance of wildlife. Liz sent us great directions and was on-hand to answer any questions we might have. Our first time to Coldingham Bay, which is only a short drive away - recommended by Liz; one very much appreciated as it was amazing with rockpools, a lovely sandy beach, free parking and fab walks. Would highly recommend a stay at this property.

Mr Booth, June 2016

Convenient for visiting places of interest.. The cottage was well presented and we were made welcome. The owner made herself known to us and asked if everything was OK.

Mr Marsden

October 2013

An ideal base for touring the Scottish border regions. The cottage was very well equipped and very comfortable. It was ideally situated, with excellent parking for vehicles. Would recommend this very nice cottage to anyone who likes a quiet holiday.

Guest

Loved Gardner's Cottage. Went with husband and Luna the dog. Small enclosed patio with bbq was a great place to sit in the evenings. Little patch of woodland over fence for Luna to run. Nice and roomy cottage which is well equipped. Steps up to front door. There are now two bathrooms. Bit of a drive for shops (Tesco near Berwick). Nice pub with food in village. Owners friendly and helpful. It is on the site of their art studio, which had an open weekend while we were there, so there were people walking around, but only until 4pm. Had to stand in garden for phone reception. Beautiful garden, and situation. Well recommended and would go again.

Lovely, peaceful accommodation.. Owner friendly and helpful. Very comfortable. We plan to return.

Ms Croft

August 2013

Lovely, peaceful accommodation. Owner friendly and helpful. Very comfortable. We plan to return.

Chrissy C

What a lovely cottage (in the ad photos, its the one in shadow). Spacious and dog friendly. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable living area (though we mainly sat on the patio). Surrounded by trees. Patio is enclosed by low fence. Over road from property is a footpath suitable for walking the dog in the mornings. Lots of space in the bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with shower one with bath. There is an ajoining cottage but you don't get any disturbance from it. There is also another property visible and the owner runs art courses, none of which is troublesome. Only downside - no shops for miles. But very nice pub - Allanton Arms(?) down the road. Owners very friendly. Mobile phone(text)/tablet reception outside - sometimes in the trees. Mobile phone calls on the road, outside the property. Steps leading upto property and narrow staircase - not suitable for wheelchairs or disabled. Great for visiting Lindisfarne, St. Abbs Head, Southern Upland Way.

Miss Ellis

July 2013

Peaceful location. Good walks from cottage on quiet farms. Well situated for exploring Berwickshire/North Northumberland countryside and coast, Ideal place to relax.

Ms Croft, August 2013

June 2013

Peaceful location.. Good walks from cottage on quiet farms. Well situated for exploring Berwickshire/North Northumberland countryside and coast, Ideal place to relax.

Mrs Walker

May 2013

The cottage was in a lovely setting ,not too far from shop. The owner was very helpful and attentive.

Miss Ellis, June 2013

The cottage was in a lovely setting ,not too far from shop.. The owner was very helpful and attentive.

September 2012

It was the most relaxing holiday. The cottage was very comfortable and very well equipped. It was also nicely situated in the grounds of the big house. Off road parking was very good, with plenty of room.

Mrs Walker, May 2013

It was the most relaxing holiday.. The cottage was very comfortable and very well equipped. It was also nicely situated in the grounds of the big house. Off road parking was very good, with plenty of room.

Mrs Nicolson

August 2012

Gardener's Cottage has a warm welcoming feel to it. It is an ideal base for exploring the Borders area. We liked the welcoming touches - fresh flowers and cake. Particularly liked the woodland setting, the comfy sofas, the two bathrooms and the well equipped kitchen. Also appreciated the high quality crockery and kitchen utensils.

Mr Finch

July 2012

A fabulous hide-away holiday. The place was beautiful and the patio was a real sun catcher. The chocolate cake was a nice gesture to be greeted with. Overall a really lovely haven to explore the area.

Mr Marsden, September 2012

June 2012

Gardener's Cottage has a warm welcoming feel to it.. It is an ideal base for exploring the Borders area. We liked the welcoming touches - fresh flowers and cake. Particularly liked the woodland setting, the comfy sofas, the two bathrooms and the well equipped kitchen. Also appreciated the high quality crockery and kitchen utensils.

Mr Nicolson, June 2012

A fabulous hide-away holiday.. The place was beautiful and the patio was a real sun catcher. The chocolate cake was a nice gesture to be greeted with. Overall a really lovely haven to explore the area.

Miss Griffiths

February 2012

How warm, cosy and friendly the cottage was. The grounds were nice and the location was nice and quiet. Good walks on your door step for the dog. The lovely bunch of fresh roses on the table to greet us. No notices telling you not to do things was a very positive feature.

Mr Finch, June 2012

How warm, cosy and friendly the cottage was.. The grounds were nice and the location was nice and quiet. Good walks on your door step for the dog. The lovely bunch of fresh roses on the table to greet us. No notices telling you not to do things was a very positive feature.

January 2012

An excellent very comfortable cottage with all the facilities needed for a quiet get away from it all holiday,great walks and for an evening out for great food you must visit the nearby allanton inn.Our hosts were helpful without being intrusive. It may be off the beaten track but our sat nav found it no problem . All in all a very relaxing time which is what we wanted ,already thinking of going back

Unspoiled beaches.. Once in your cottage no one bothered you. There were no notices up in the property saying don't do this or don't do that which was refreshing. The grounds where the cottage stood were lovely.

October 2011

Potentially this is a good cottage. It's in a tranquil location but handy for touring the local area. It is a warm little cottage when the heaters are on but the hot water system needs reworking because it is lacking.The kitchen is quite well equipped but there aren't many mugs but the cupboards are far too high off the floor. The bed was comfy despite being 2 joined together. Loved the ensuite. Would go there again.

September 2011

Gardeners Cottage is surrounded by country lanes but civilisation if you want it is not far away.The cottage itself is in need of a makeover as its starting to look a bit tired around the edges and if this were done the cost would go up,as prices are reasonable now. The owners who lived in the ground s didnt bother you and just gave you the key on arrival .I feel a bit more effort could have been made with the presentation of the place as I said Id have a word with the cleaner who has nt cleaned in the corners for a few weeks! On the whole if you want somewhere to lay your head for the week near to Holy island its cheap and cheerfull.

Mrs Mitchell

July 2011

Unspoiled beaches. Once in your cottage no one bothered you. There were no notices up in the property saying don't do this or don't do that which was refreshing. The grounds where the cottage stood were lovely.

Mrs Woods

September 2010

Our visit was a spur of the moment decision and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay. I would recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a holiday in this area. The cottage itself was warm, freshly decorated and was fitted out extremely well. The owners were friendly and approachable. A lovely place to stay all round!

Mrs Mitchell, July 2011

Our visit was a spur of the moment decision and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay.. I would recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a holiday in this area. The cottage itself was warm, freshly decorated and was fitted out extremely well. The owners were friendly and approachable. A lovely place to stay all round!

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Gardener's Cottage in Eyemouth, Scottish Borders