Scottish Borders Vacation Rental cottage

This delightful, well restored, terraced former farm cottage is in a hamlet 2 miles from the village of Swinton, and 5 miles from Coldstream. A lovely property retaining all the characters of a rural cottage, but with all the comforts linked with modern living it has a well-equipped kitchen, with comfy bedrooms offering flat screen TVs, and a large sitting room that has exposed beams and a wood burning stove for that extra warmth. A fabulous base for exploring Northumberland, or for enjoying the rural quietness of the Scottish Borders. There is great walking all around, while fishing, golf and shooting are available in the area. About the area: Coldstream 5 miles; Duns 7 miles; Berwick upon Tweed 12 miles; Kelso 13 miles. The village of Swinton which has been a centre for rural activities since the 11th Century, but was laid out as it is seen now in the 18th Century. Only 5 miles north of the town of Coldstream, and lies on the banks of one of the best salmon rivers in the country. Duns, once the main town in the area and with a lot of history to offer, is only 7 miles away. Throughout the Scottish Borders there are castles and stately homes, and there is a lot to see and do including golf, fishing and walking. Only a short drive away with its beautiful beaches, is the east coast of Scotland, while lively Edinburgh can be reached in an hour's drive. Amenities: Oil fired central heating, additional heating from woodburning stove in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 4 x colour TVs, each with Freeview and DVD player, radio/CD player. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Parking in private access lane to rear of property. Large front garden, small rear garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Restaurant and shop 2 miles. Pub 5 miles. Note: There are some internal steps between different levels on the ground floor