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THE BOTHY at Swinton Hill - A Perfect Couples Retreat in a Peaceful Location

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The Bothy at Swinton Hill - front aspect
The Bothy at Swinton Hill - outside seating area
The Bothy at Swinton Hill - front aspect with farm lane
The Bothy at Swinton Hill -  the bright kitchen leading through to entrance hall
The Bothy at Swinton Hill - a view through the kitchen towards the living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Swinton, Scottish Borders
  • Norham Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Chain Bridge Honey Farm
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Paxton House
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE BOTHY at Swinton Hill - A Perfect Couples Retreat in a Peaceful Location

A very pretty stone cottage set in a peaceful location with far-reaching views over farmland to the hills beyond.

Perfect couples' retreat in a super location
The perfect couples' retreat, the cottage offers well-presented, spacious accommodation in a super location at the end of a private road on the Swinton Hill Estate.

Here you can unwind and listen to the gentle sounds of nature taking in fresh country air or head out and explore the stunning Northumberland coast or the rolling Border heartlands. Alternatively for those who prefer their leisure time on two wheels, two complimentary bikes are available for guest use on request.

Inside, the sunny open-plan living space is the convivial heart of the house. On warm days, French doors let the fresh Borders air in, or simply relax mind, body and soul in front of the dancing flames of the wood burning stove for those lazy days or cosy evenings when the seasons change and the days grow shorter.

The smart kitchen is well equipped with plenty of thoughtful extras which make this a real home-from-home. The bedroom is warm and comfortable with crisp linens and pretty cottage detailing to ease you into a lovely sleep after a day in the great outdoors.

Outside the seating area is a super spot for an evening drink watching the sun set over the distant hills with little to interrupt the moment and an overall sense of peace-perfect-peace.

GROUND FLOOR
Well equipped kitchen with oven and 4 ring hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, washing machine and small television. Please note there is no dishwasher. Glazed doors lead to the open-plan living area.

Spacious sitting / dining room with French doors to the garden. Cosy seating area with log burner with logs provided, two double sofas, TV with Freeview and DVD player, iDock, books and games. Dining table for 6 guests.

Bedroom with 5' king size bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a small seating area that is part lawn and part terrace with lovely views across open farmland to the hills beyond. Rod racks are provided. A charcoal kettle barbecue is available for guest use.

PARKING
There is private parking for two cars to the side of the cottage but under cover parking is available if desired.

BABIES & CHILDREN
Babies and children are welcome but a travel cot and highchair are not provided.

DOGS
Two dogs are welcome at The Bothy. Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms or on the furniture.

GUEST AMENITIES
Excellent quality bed linen and luxurious towels are provided for all guests. Two bicycles are available for guest use on request.

WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE
High speed fibre optic broadband is provided. Mobile coverage is good on most networks.

HEATING
There is central heating throughout.

GUEST PRIVACY
The cottage is detached and is not overlooked. The owners property sits at the end of the lane. The owners are respectful of guest privacy and on hand to help with guest queries.

Property manager

Crabtree & Crabtree

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duns

Located in Duns, this cottage is in a rural area. Hirsel Golf Club and Magdalene Fields Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Duns Castle Nature Reserve and Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Shielfield Park or The Swan Centre for Leisure. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.
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Swinton, Scottish Borders

What's nearby

  • Norham Castle - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Chain Bridge Honey Farm - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Paxton House - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Old Bridge - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard - 15 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Berwick-Upon-Tweed Station - 23 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rajdhani Spice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China Palace - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Arms Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Besom Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE BOTHY at Swinton Hill - A Perfect Couples Retreat in a Peaceful Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE BOTHY at Swinton Hill - A Perfect Couples Retreat in a Peaceful Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE BOTHY at Swinton Hill - A Perfect Couples Retreat in a Peaceful Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE BOTHY at Swinton Hill - A Perfect Couples Retreat in a Peaceful Location located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Coldstream Museum, St Cuthbert's Church and Whitsome Ark. Norham Castle and Henderson Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralf L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tour durch England und Schottland

Das Haus und die Landschaft sind sehr schön .Wir wurden vom Besitzer sehr herzlich Empfangen und fühlten uns Rundrum wohl.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation in great surroundings

Lovely accommodation in great surroundings
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable cottage in the Berwickshire countryside

Ideal for a short break in the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside away from it all...

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in!

Excellent!

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bothy is the perfect place to stay to explore both North Northumbria and the Scottish Border

The Bothy is beautufully decorated and furnished in a contemporary style.It is very spacious and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our week there.The owners are extremely helpful and welcomimg
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday accommodation

The house was lovely, set in a secluded area but not too far from a town. Everything has been thought of to make the stay enjoyable and the arrival tray of bread milk and cake, was very welcome. Fresh flowers were also a nice addition. The Bothy provided the ideal base for discovering the surrounding area of the Borders and Northumbria. The owners were not intrusive, but were available should we have needed them. It was easy to book the accommodation and communication between the agent was excellent. I wouldn’t hesitate to stop here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Peace and Tranquility

The Bothy is a beautiful cottage which has everything for an enjoyable holiday. Owners friendly and available if required. We would certainly recommend a stay to Unwind and recharge the batteries Alan & Roberta Martin
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arthur K.

Comfortable country retreat

Lovely quiet location in the countryside with nice walks around about, accessible to the Berwickshire coastline - you could open the door and go straight out for a walk, or at night just look at the stars. A very dog-friendly environment. We had a nice meal in the local pub - probably walkable in the summer, also not a long drive from Lindisfarne. Very comfortable accommodation with everything that we needed. Nice to sit outside and have a coffee in the sun during the day, and sit in with the fire in the evening. The hosts were very welcoming and provided a nice welcome pack which was much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Jean Fyfe

The perfect place for a couple to chill out.

Beautiful cottage finished to a very high standard....spotless and well maintained, equipped with everything you could possibly need...and more. The owners, who live close by, are non intrusive but are delighted to offer advice or help if needed. Perfectly situated for exploring either the coast or the lovely border towns or, if you prefer, to just chill out and relax in. I would certainly recommend this holiday let to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

Fabulous Cottage

First class accommodation and spotlessly clean.Arrived to a wee gift of butter, jam,marmalade and bread.Also a small supply of tea-bags and coffee and milk.Quiet location in the country with open views across the fields.Helpfull hosts who live nearby should any advice be needed.One of the best dog friendly cottages we have stayed in.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher U.

Loved it. nice an clean and the views from lounge were excellent

We loved it. There was a cake tea coffee milk and some bread and butter. Could not have asked for more well done and thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rod M.

Excellent

This cottage is in excellent condition and very comfortable. We were made to feel very welcome. A great place to stay to explore the unspoilt Berwickshire (and beyond) countryside. If you are looking for a comfortable quiet spotless cottage to stay in you are going to be hard pushed to find anything better.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015

About the host

Hosted by Crabtree & Crabtree

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