Campsie Cottage

"We have had the most fantastic and special holiday in Campsie Cottage from the start to finish. The stunning welcome pack was very well received and devoured with a cup of tea. This cottage was beyond expectations and is perfectly appointed for all your holiday needs when self-catering. Astoundingly clean. The courtyard garden is a fabulous morning, afternoon, and evening coffee stop. Oh my goodness the beds are so comfortable, we even tried to find the manufacturers name to replace ours with them. Location is spot on for exploring the local towns. We even hopped on a train to Edinburgh for the day. And 50 paces you are at the pub for a delicious dinner and adult juice. All in all a very relaxed holiday in a cute comfy cottage. We will be returning."

"We've had a fantastic few days at Campsie Cottage; another lovely property managed by C&C - we're becoming regulars. Wish we could have stayed longer, maybe next time. Really cosy cottage ideal for two folk and a dog. Beautifully decorated and furnished with everything you could need. The welcome pack was absolutely marvelous - can't go wrong with homemade scones, homemade jam, chocolates and a bottle of red!"

"We had a great weekend at Campsie Cottage. It was very clean and comfortable with beautiful furnishings, bed linen and towels and the most comfortable beds.  Our dogs loved it too. We enjoyed the lovely cake and welcome goodies. Ancrum is a very friendly little village, the village shop was well stocked and they were most helpful in explaining some nice walks around the village which we did. We also went over to Harestanes for a walk and had brunch at the artisan cafe there which was great. We ate both nights at the Ancrum Cross Keys Inn and again the staff were so friendly with great food and a lovely beer garden. Thanks for a lovely stay. I have used Crabtree three times now in the last year and always found the booking experience and quality of accommodation to be excellent." 

"We had a super time at Campsie Cottage. It was lovely to have the personal touch of a welcome text from the owners and to meet them upon checking out.  A wonderful homemade cake was waiting for us plus wine and biscuits. The cottage is well equipped with high quality furnishings, bed linen and towels and is recently refurbished. Would definitely stay again!"

"What a brilliant few days we have all enjoyed …… the cottage is fantastic! We arrived to the fire set (ready for lighting) and a superbly generous welcome pack. Everything has been thought of from the festive decorations to the compendium of games and DVDs, the cottage is beautifully decorated and presented from top to bottom. A brilliant little gem in the lovely wee village of Ancrum. We visited the Cross Keys for supper one evening which we would highly recommend and enjoyed a lovely New Year’s day walk through Harestane Estate. The owners popped in on their way past, it was great to meet the owners! A great little cottage which provided a 5 star short Hogmanay break …… we would definitely recommend and will be back for sure!"

"We enjoyed Campsie Cottage in Ancrum very much, it's a comfortable and quiet location with some great countryside on the doorstep. We can recommend Harestanes, just across the A68 from Ancrum for some great woodland walks, which also include some fine sections beside the River Teviot. We loved the Out-There Artisan Café at the Harestanes Visitor Centre for its excellent coffee and waffle menu, perfect after a frosty walk. The village shop in Ancrum is great, lots of local produce and a plentiful supply of logs for the wood burner. We popped down to Carter Bar, the Border crossing, it was freezing and snowy, but the views and the history are impressive. In addition, there is the old Roman Road, Dere Street, St. Cuthbert's Way and the Eildon Hills, the latter a strenuous walk but worth it for the remarkable views. We also visited the William Wallace statue and Scott's View on the hills above Dryburgh on a bright and sunny day. Other recommendations are Abbotsford the home built by Sir Walter Scott near Melrose and one of my favourites in the area is the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels, which is well worth a visit."

"Campsie Cottage is the perfect little cottage in a perfect little village. The owners have put great thought and effort into the cottage and the design, decor and furnishings are such a high standard that you feel instantly at home.  The sofa, chairs and beds are all high quality and comfortable. We were greeted with a generous welcome pack that even included treats and water bowl for our dog.  The cleanliness is outstanding with additional cleaning products left for our use, and this is the first cottage I have stayed in where we were left cloth napkins and an apron! So well thought out as to what you might need. The outdoor space is small but perfectly fine for 4 adults and a dog. The surrounding village is lovely with a great pub which serves good food and the Ancrum Pantry is the best stocked village store I have seen. The highlight of our visit was seeing the Ancrum Hand Ba in action, it was fast, rough and a wee bit scary but great to see a local tradition played out in front of you. Don’t hesitate to book this cottage, you will leave like we did trying to work out when we can visit again. Booking through Crabtree and Crabtree we know that we are going to get the highest standard of accommodation and the booking process is simple and well informed."

"We had a wonderful stay in Campsie Cottage which is a lovely warm cosy cottage in a lovely part of the Scottish Borders. As soon as we walked through the door, we knew we were going to have a lovely relaxing time in this gorgeous cottage. It is beautifully decorated throughout and the bed is one of the most comfortable we have ever slept in. A very big thank you to the owners who went above and beyond to accommodate us at very short notice and helped saved our short break away. Unfortunately, we arrived at another cottage on the day of Storm Arwen and were left with no power or water. Crabtree & Crabtree were amazing and with their help and the owners, we were moved to Campsie Cottage and couldn’t have been happier. We will certainly be staying in Campsie Cottage again and can certainly recommend it."

"What a beautiful little cottage in such a stunning part of the country. The cottage had everything we needed. Gorgeous high quality bedding, towels and kitchen accessories were excellent. The cottage was spotless too. The owner was on hand if we needed anything and very kindly left the best welcome pack we have ever received... with lemon syrup loaf too. Great pub across the road selling fab real ales and yummy food. Thanks again Campsie for making our holiday special. It's the first time we've used you and we will certainly use you again.  Easy to view website, great clear and real photos.  The quality of the cottage and everything in it was excellent, just what we like when we're away. Just looking for somewhere for Christmas through you now. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Great firm to deal with."

"We really enjoyed our stay at Campsie Cottage, it is a lovely cottage with every facility you could require. It is in a lovely village with a good local pub for food and drink, the owners are very nice to deal with and the neighbours in the village are very welcoming. It is a lovely part of the country with some beautiful walks and picturesque villages. Harestanes visitors centre just across the main road is lovely for the walks and cafe, plus there is a play area for the kids. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch, particularly the owner's fabulous lemon syrup cake. We hope to be back in the not too distant future."

"We can honestly say that we have had the most wonderful stay at Campsie Cottage. The property was cosy and comfortable with so many finer details that gave our stay a little taste of luxury; from the welcome basket and fresh roses in the kitchen to the luxurious Soak and Sleep towels and bedding. The cottage is so tastefully decorated and furnished and spotlessly clean. We could not have felt more comfortable and at home."