Set in the pretty village of Branxton, with superb views over Flodden field and the hills beyond, this enchanting cottage is the epitome of a romantic, rural retreat, complete with white picket fence, pretty cottage garden, cosy sitting room with open fire and a charming, fully-equipped summer house.

The Cottage has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard by the present owner, a highly-regarded interior designer, to offer spacious accommodation for two guests.  The cottage exudes charm and character, with a predominance of warm, earthy tones, cosy plaids and tweeds in the sitting room and fresh, cottage-style florals in the bedroom. The dining room is reminiscent of a scaled-down version of that at a grand, country house with ‘book-lined' walls, elegant lighting and attractive, panelled doors.

The pretty, sheltered, south-facing garden has fabulous, uninterrupted views over Flodden Field, site of the infamous battle of 1513 between the Scots and the English.  To the rear of the garden is a secluded patio area with table and chairs and a barbecue.  A particular highlight is the delightful summer house with drinks fridge, TV and DVD player.  There is an additional garden area to the front of the house which provides a perfect spot to watch the sunset over the Lammermuir Hills.

The Cottage is situated in the pretty village of Branxton which has very little passing traffic.  Nearby Cornhill-on-Tweed offers an excellent village store and coffee shop and the newly-renovated Collingwood Arms bar and restaurant.  Just over the River Tweed in Scotland is the historic town of Coldstream which has a good selection of pubs, cafes and local shops, including a butcher, baker and grocer.  The charming, ancient towns of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Kelso are also nearby and Edinburgh is an easy day trip either 1¼ hours by car or 45 minutes on the train from Berwick. 

There are excellent walks leading from the cottage, including routes across Flodden field and the Cheviot Hills. Just a few minute's drive from the cottage, the beautiful Tweed river valley also offers a network of superb walks and dedicated cycle paths or take a short trip to the coast enjoy an invigorating walk or exhilarating horse ride along the 25 miles of stunning sandy beaches.  

The local area is also a golfer's paradise with 16 courses within a 30 mile radius including the famous Roxburghe course set amidst 200 acres of beautiful, rolling parkland and the links course at Berwick-upon-Tweed, recently selected as a British Open qualifying course.

Alternatively, for those wanting complete relaxation, with its delightful garden and summerhouse for outdoor living and its enchanting, cosy interior, this is the perfect hideaway at any time of the year.