Cairnbank Garden Apartment
You won’t forget your first glimpse of Cairnbank House as you follow a leafy driveway past ancient stone gate pillars, the Old Stables and Coach House before crunching up the gravel drive to this splendid Georgian property. Set in 8.2 acres of lush gardens and grounds, which lead out onto rolling countryside dotted with horses and goats, Cairnbank House is a textbook example of symmetrical Georgian beauty: wide curved steps lead up to the front door, which is flanked by elegant arched windows. The house’s generous side wings, with their voluptuous bay windows, were added to the original house in 1855 yet blend in quite seamlessly.
Rumoured to have hosted Rabbie Burns, Cairnbank House combines quintessentially Georgian grand arched hallways, intricate cornicing and towering sash windows with a truly bucolic setting.
Part of the main house – but with its own separate entrance – Cairnbank Garden Apartment is a comfortable country retreat for four that sits on the lower ground floor of the main house. Recently renovated to a high standard, the garden apartment comprises an open plan living, dining and kitchen space decorated in soft creamy hues and two generously sized bedrooms – a light-filled master with a king-sized bed and large bay windows and a serene, botanic themed twin room, which can be configured as a super king upon request – and a shared bathroom.
Back in the open plan living space you’ll find everything you need to rustle up delicious meals to be enjoyed around the kitchen table. While outside, you have your own private portion of the garden to enjoy as well as shared access to the children’s play area. And, if the main house isn’t occupied, you’ll also be free to call the wider gardens and expansive grounds your own.
Of course, if you’d prefer to enjoy the sweeping staircases, original features, and grandeur of the house in its entirety you can fill the full seven bedrooms (including this apartment which can be shut off by a lockable door) with family and friends.
With such a wonderful house to call your own, you’re unlikely to wish to venture far from home. However, for all its tranquil sense of rural isolation, Cairnbank House is conveniently located on the outskirts of the bustling market town of Duns and just 20 minutes’ drive from the historic coastal city of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
The garden apartment sits on the lower ground floor of Cairnbank House (east side) and has its own private rear access. This comprises:
Open-plan living, dining and kitchen area:
Kitchen with electric oven, induction hob, slimline dishwasher, fridge (no icebox). Dining area for four. Please note that there is no washer/dryer due to space limitations.
Living area with large sofa, Smart TV.
Family bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
Bedroom one with king size bed, side tables, two chests of drawers, TV with Freeview.
Bedroom two with super king bed with zip and link option which can be converted to a twin. Side tables, wardrobe space with hanging rail, chest of drawers.
OUTSIDE
Guests of Cairnbank Garden Apartment will have their own private garden area to the east of the property. This is not an enclosed space.
Please note there is a children's play area and paddock to the rear of the property which is a shared enclosed space for guests of Cairnbank Garden Apartment and Cairnbank House. The garden at the front of the property is for the exclusive use of guests who have booked Cairnbank House.
If Cairnbank House is unoccupied during your stay, you are welcome to use the front garden as well.
There is parking to the rear of the property, with space for one car. Parking on the gravelled courtyard directly in front of the property is not allowed.
Location
The house is in the charming market town of Duns, which offers a good range of small-town shopping including a butchers, bakery, country and fishing store, a small Co-op supermarket, as well as a small selection of local gift and coffee shops. The Jim Clark Motorsport Museum has been recently revamped and is dedicated to the life and career of racing driver Jim Clark. The museum includes a unique collection of 100 trophies and memorabilia.
The historic towns of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Kelso sit 15 miles and 17 miles respectively from the property where you can relax and watch the world go by in one of the many cafes, delicatessens or tea rooms. Alternatively, head to the popular market town of Haddington (25 miles) where you will find an excellent selection of grocers, wine shops, florists and butchers sitting alongside charming gift, clothes shops and craft galleries.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Bath
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyOne well-behaved dog is welcome (£25 fee). Dogs must always be dried off completely at the entrance before entering the rest of the apartment. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture or in the bedrooms. Please note the private garden for Cairnbank Garden Apartment is not an enclosed space and other dogs may be on site if Cairnbank House is occupied. There is a shared enclosed paddock at the rear of the property where dogs may be allowed to play. Please contact us if you have any concerns. It is important to note that the area around the house is farmland with livestock, horses and goats therefore dogs must be closely supervised and kept under control at all times.
- HeatingGas central heating throughout.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels providedDuvets are hypo-allergenic while pillows are a combination of feather and hypo.
- Outside space
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiFibre broadband is available. Mobile reception is generally good.
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Important Information
Important - the Garden Apartment sits on the lower ground floor of the main house (east side). Guests may also be booked into the main house (Cairnbank House) during your stay. There is an access door between the main house and the Garden Apartment, however, this will be locked during your stay. There is also a Coach House property which sits adjacent to Cairnbank House and a separate apartment on the lower ground floor of Cairnbank House (west side), both of which are tenanted properties. The residents are respectful of guest privacy but please contact us should you wish to discuss further or have any concerns prior to booking.
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00446F. The current EPC rating for this property is band E a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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