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KIRK COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Hownam

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Exterior
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 290 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kelso, Southern Scotland
  • Kelso Abbey
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Kelso Racecourse
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Floors Castle
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom double

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

KIRK COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Hownam

This terraced cottage within a hamlet location near Jedburgh sleeps two people.

Kirk Cottage is a terraced property situated in the hamlet of Hownam, nine miles from Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. This cottage sleeps two people and has a double bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen and a sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove. Outside, there's off road parking for one car and an enclosed, side decked garden with furniture. Kirk Cottage is an ideal romantic retreat with walks, golf and lovely towns and villages in the area. Please note: if booking this property for more than two weeks please contact our call centre first to inquire.

Amenities: Calor gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and 2-ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with FreeSat, WI-FI, DVD, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 1 car. Enclosed, side decked garden with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 4 miles.
Please note: if booking this property for more than two weeks please contact our call centre first to inquire.

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.

Town: The hamlet of Hownam is situated close to both Jedburgh and Kelso and has a Post Office and church. There are a number of walks and golf in the area, and the towns of Jedburgh and Kelso provide a number of shops and pubs. There are other delightful towns and villages within reach, and Edinburgh and Newcastle are within driving distance.

Property manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kelso

Kelso is home to this cottage. Mary Queen of Scots House and Jedburgh Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cheviot Hills and Kelso Racecourse. Jedforest Deer & Farm Park and Woodside Garden Centre are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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Kelso, Southern Scotland

What's nearby

  • Kelso Abbey - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Floors Castle - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Northumberland National Park - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Cheviot Hills - 28 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 32 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ridley Arms - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Glebe House, Hownam, Kelso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St Cuthberts Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is KIRK COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Hownam pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at KIRK COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Hownam?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KIRK COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Hownam?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KIRK COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Hownam located?

Situated in Kelso, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cheviot Hills, Mary Queen of Scots House and Jedburgh Abbey. Jedforest Deer & Farm Park and Kelso Abbey are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place, quiet village
Quiet. Lovely church nearby. Clean house with plugin perfumes. Parking space for guest. All rooms spacious except for the kitchen (max 2 people). Small fridge. All necessary equipment for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
The property is great. It's really isolated but that was ok. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week.....
There are only 20 people who live in Hownam. The weather was a bit erratic..... We had blue skies, rain and even snow! We loved the valleys and the hills. Lots of walking with our dogs. Good books, food, calm and minimal signal! Super break.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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One double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.

What makes this property unique

Calor gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and 2-ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with FreeSat, WI-FI, DVD, selection of books and games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 1 car. Lockable bike storage. Enclosed, side decked garden with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 4 miles.

Languages:

English