The Bothy at Swinton Hill

"We would just like to say that we have had a lovely stay at The Bothy. Light and airy with wonderful views, the location was perfect for us! Tucked away in the countryside, yet with Norham a few minutes away (great butcher/deli, well stocked local shop, bakery and pub) everything you might need is on the doorstep! The cottage was immaculate on our arrival, nicely furnished and comfortable with every cooking utensil one might require. The helpful and friendly owners live nearby but are very respectful of our privacy. A great cottage for 2 (and dog).  If peace and quiet is what you are after, this would be perfect. Geographically well situated for visits to Northumberland and it’s lovely towns and coastline as well as the Scottish Borders. Highly recommended. Thank you."

"We had a lovely time at The Bothy. Everything is of a very high standard, and as a 'woodburning stove maniac' here at home, the house was so cosy and well insulated, that the stove there was never lit. Owners very helpful and  friendly, and we are now experts (not really!) on magnificent horses. The views from the house are delightful. Will certainly recommend Crabtree to our friends, and make use of your very professional organisation again."

"Yes, the Bothy was wonderful. Location was ideal, privacy level perfect. It was nice to know that the owners were nearby if I needed them. Speaking to the owner, he mentioned that he and his wife had lived in the cottage for 5 days to test it out. Quite clearly it was time well spent as the cottage was very well equipped and I don’t recall being short of anything. The owner recommended a superb walk at College Valley which was all the better thanks to the glorious sunshine on the day. Lovely hosts and a definite for the revisit list."

"The Bothy was perfect, as always. My family were enchanted by the house itself and loved the beauty and peace of the surroundings. It was an oasis of calm for them. Please thank the owners very much for being so thoughtful and accommodating."

"Great holiday, weather and walking, fabulous quiet place to stay, Caroline & Andrew most generous with the yummy goodies they left us, too many to list! Would certainly recommend and hopefully we will be going back."

"Just a short note to say what a lovely, warm and cosy new year break we had at The Bothy, Swinton Hill. The cottage was modern, but cosy, with lots of character. The owners were very welcoming, and very helpful. The welcome tray that was left was beautiful with homemade bread, marmalade and chutney, yum. Our two doggies also enjoyed the walking in the area and along the sandy beaches nearby, with a visit to the dog friendly pub on the way home. Another fab time was had."

"Had a lovely week in the Bothy, thank you. The owner was most helpful. My daughter & grandson had a lovely couple of days with us. The weather was mixed, but we had a super time exploring the area. It really is beautiful."

"We would like to say how much we enjoyed our stay at the Bothy at Swinton Hill. We could not have wished for anywhere nicer, lovely location and cottage beautifully restored and very well equipped. Will definitely recommend to any friends or family thinking of travelling up to the Scottish Borders."

"I enjoyed a lovely few days at The Bothy. It's a lovely light & cosy cottage. Especially cosy on the night & day of storm Angus ! Also great for managing the dogs inside. Really appreciated being able to walk the dogs off lead on field margins. All together a fab cottage."

"We had a lovely week at The Bothy. The owners were very helpful and welcoming. The cottage is beautifully clean and comfortable and no problems at all. Crabtree & Crabtree is a delight to deal with. I have no doubt we will book again with you and very possibly The Bothy sometime in the future."

"Really lovely place and owners couldn't have been more helpful. Would fully recommend both them and Crabtree & Crabtree who were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient."

"We have just returned from a stay at The Bothy at Swinton Hill. The cottage is fab and the location tranquil. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The gifts on arrival of butter, jams, milk and bread plus tea and coffee was appreciated. Open aspects and a fine location to tour the likes of Kelso, Duns and Coldstream et al."

"The owners were friendly, helpful hosts, leaving flowers and cake (which was historic) as well as bread and milk. The cottage is high quality, well equipped, cosy, comfortable, and beautifully situated. It is well set up for a dog, with double doors out onto paving, walks from the door - and a handy tap! Loved it" 

"What a beautiful cottage this is! So comfortable and well thought out with many small kindnesses that made it feel instantly welcoming and homely. We had a great stay, it’s super with a dog as the field walks from the door are straightforward and safe. We would definitely recommend it."

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

"The owner is an excellent host and ensured the cottage lights were on and it was cosy for our New Years Eve arrival. Beautifully located cottage, great dog walks and wonderful winter sunrises."

"Probably the best cottage we have ever stayed in!"

"The Bothy is beautifully 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 welcoming."

"We enjoyed our week immensely thank you. A very comfortable place to stay. Mind you the weather helped a lot too. If all your properties are of the same standard we shall be booking again."

"We had a lovely stay at The Bothy, everything was provided to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable.

The addition of afternoon tea provisions for our arrival was well received.

The Bothy is well placed for exploring the surrounding area, we were particularly keen to visit the town of Coldstream, as my husband is a veteran of the Coldstream Guards. Holy Island and Berwick were also good days out.

The booking service provided by yourselves was excellent and I wouldn’t hesitate to use your services or stay at The Bothy again in the future."

"The Bothy was simply the best holiday accommodation we've ever experienced - over our 50 years together. It excels in every criteria."

"We love The Bothy! It’s a great place to stay. Beautiful surroundings, good walks on the doorstep and friendly, welcoming owners. It’s also very well situated, within easy reach of Coldstream, Melrose, Kelso and beyond. The Bothy itself is comfortable, well equipped and finished to a very high standard. We have stayed in a lot of holiday properties and this is one of the best!"