The Cottage
A perfect escape from it all, this quintessential country cottage with south-facing garden and pretty summerhouse is a welcoming home from home.
Set in the pretty village of Branxton surrounded by wonderfully scenic countryside, relaxation will come easily here, yet ideally placed for exploring coast and country or more active outdoor adventures.
With its white picket fence, pretty cottage garden and charming period exterior, guests can expect a lovely first impression. Step inside and the sitting room exudes character and warmth with a predominance of warm, earthy tones and Harris Tweed furnishings contrasted with buttery soft leather and a cosy wood burner.
The kitchen captures the essence of cottage living with bespoke hand built cabinetry balanced beautifully with an iconic wallpaper pattern from Victorian designer William Morris and hand-made artisan tiles. Soft grey tones in Pigeon and Cromarty from Farrow & Ball respect the integrity of the property yet offer a fresh, modern feel.
The main bedroom sits to the rear of the property with fresh cottage-style florals, while a small second bedroom with characterful book panelled wall sits off the sitting room and means there’s flexibility for friends and families too.
The cottage has a pretty, sheltered, south-facing garden and the summerhouse will be a joy for those lovely balmy evenings with a glass of wine or simply hiding away with a good book.
Head over the doorstep, and a short wander will take you down to Flodden Field, site of the infamous battle of 1513 between the Scots and the English.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Kitchen with slimline dishwasher, cooker with grill, oven and 4 ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, Tassimo Vivy2 coffee machine. Small dining space with seating for four. Washing machine and dryer in an outside utility room.
Sitting room with double sofa, two armchairs and a wood burning stove. Small TV with Freeview, DVD player, Wii, CD/digital radio, Bluetooth docking station and a selection of DVDs, CDs, and books.
Bedroom one with 5' king size bed, built-in wardrobes and dressing table. Sits to the rear of the cottage towards the garden.
Bedroom two - small double room with 3' twin beds with zip and link system which can be converted to super king if required, side table, hanging space neatly hidden behind part of the panelled book lined wall. Front facing.
Bathroom with bath and electric shower over, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is an enclosed south facing garden. At the end of the garden is a patio area with table, chairs, barbecue and charming summerhouse with patio doors, table and chairs.
There is an outside utility room to the rear of the cottage which has a washing machine and a separate dryer.
There is parking on the street in front of the property.
Location
Branxton itself is a quiet spot, perfect for a rural idyll with hardly any passing traffic. The Blue Bell Inn which offers excellent food is about 1.5 miles outside of the village, and The Red Lion at Milfield just down the road is also well worth a visit. Nearby Cornhill-on-Tweed offers a superb village store and coffee shop in addition to the popular 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.
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 beautiful walks and dedicated cycle paths. Or take a short trip to the coast and enjoy an invigorating walk or exhilarating horse ride along the 25 miles of stunning sandy beaches.
Amenities
- Allows babes in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Barbecue
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo dogs are welcome (£20 fee per dog). We ask that dogs are kept off the furniture and out of the bedrooms.
- Enclosed garden
- HairdryerA hairdryer is supplied.
- HeatingThe Cottage has oil central heating. Wood burning stove in the sitting room - with initial supply of logs. There are electric radiators in all rooms.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels provided
- Outside space
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available at The Cottage. Mobile coverage is good on most networks.
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Important Information
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.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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