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Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6

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Purves Cottage is nestled in the historic village of Allanton, a perfect spot for walks or fishing on the Whiteadder and Blackadder rivers. This delightful cottage has a cozy fireplace, central heating throughout, and an enclosed garden with BBQ facilities where you can unwind after exploring nearby attractions like St Abbs and Coldingham.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6

Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Note from host: Well behaved dogs are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number SLL000235

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Duns, this holiday home is in a rural area. Manderston House and Paxton House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Duns Castle Nature Reserve and St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Eyemouth Maritime Centre, or check out an event or a game at Shielfield Park. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Duns travel guide
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Allanton, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Sunday afternoon walk beside the river Tweed, busy bees #nature #bees #flowers #pollen #honey
    Chain Bridge Honey Farm
    13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Whitsome Ark
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Manderston House
    8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Paxton House
    11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Norham Castle
    15 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Reston Train Station
    17 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Allanton Inn
    1 min walk
  • Border Baguettes
    9 min drive
  • The White Swan
    9 min drive
  • Jim Clark Cafe Bistro
    9 min drive
  • The Cross Inn
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6 located?

This family-friendly Duns holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Whitsome Ark, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Jim Clark Room and Manderston House. Eyemouth Maritime Centre and Eyemouth Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Historic, homely village retreat with log fires, in stunning Borders. Sleeps 4/6 Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cottage, nice hosts

Absolute perfect stay in this cottage with two adults, three children and a dog. The garden is loveley and so is the cottage and the hosts as well. Would absolutely recoomend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, characterful cottage

A lovely, warm cottage with spacious bedrooms, fabulous bathroom, and cracking kitchen. Equipped to a high standard, with a great pub serving wonderful food just up the road. Highly recommend for a peaceful break in the Borders.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cost Cottage

Extremely cosy property despite below freezing temperatures. Very roomy and extremely pet friendly. Lovely welcome pack and high quality appliances made this a real home from home. Hosts very accommodating and pleasant. Would definitely stay again!. Many thanks R and T Smith.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethanie C., Coalville Leicestershire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning and Memorable Stay

This cottage was perfect in every way; the decor, facilities and location. Check in was simple and Sally was a lovely host who left a nice touch with the welcome pack! The cottage is literally our dream home in many ways, it was really comfortable and cosy. More than well equipped too. It was an unforgettable holiday and my boyfriend even got on one knee by the beautiful fireplace! So thank you for a wonderful stay, we can’t wait to book in again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Great cottage with everything you need.

Really enjoyed this cottage. Very well equipped, comfortable and deceptively spacious. Pet friendly layout although limited walks from the village but plenty within a short drive. Had a minor problem with the heating on the first night which the owners responded to extremely quickly and sorted out. We really appreciated the welcome pack, it was very considerate and made us feel welcome. I would highly recommend this property as a base for exploring the borders.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heerlijk verblijf in een prachtige omgeving!

Uitstekend! Ruime slaapkamer met goed bed en veel opbergruimte. Ruime badkamer met heerlijke douche. Fijne woonkamer. Grote keuken van alle gemakken voorzien. Aparte omheinde tuin achter het huis.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April 2022

We had a great time at this cottage. The pictures don’t do it justice. The bathroom is modern and huge. The owner provided a high chair and travel cot upon our request so it couldn’t have been any easier for us. We ate at the Allanton Inn which we would recommend. We will definitely stay here again if we were visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob P., Hessle, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage, the pictures don’t do it justice

Stayed here for a long weekend and fitted loads in. Ideally placed for easy access to Edinburgh and other locate landmarks. Allanton Inn just up the road serves lovely food. The cottage is large and spacious and of a high standard. It joy to stay in. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Getaway

Purves Cottage is the perfect location to explore the Borders and Northumberland coast from. The cottage itself is fabulous and has everything you could wish for in a rental property. It’s extremely spacious and the beds are super comfortable after a day spent exploring. Everything in the cottage was spotless and I especially loved the soft, fluffy bath towels! Communication with Sally was quick and easy and she answered all our questions promptly. We left it too late to book a table on the Saturday night at The Allanton Inn but we had an amazing meal at The Cross at Paxton a few miles down the road and I can’t recommend the food or the staff highly enough. A visit to Lindisfarne is a must but make sure you check the times of the tides before you go!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Allanton stay

Beautiful property, very clean, very quiet, perfect placement between surrounding towns. Big garden which was perfect for our dog. We had a lovely time and would recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable & well equipped

Lovely comfortable & well equipped cottage. Loved spending the evenings in front of the coal fire after long walks along the nearby coast before retiring into the super comfy bed. The shower has good pressure and plenty of hot water. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything required.

10/10 Excellent

Craig S., Dundee, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice semi rural retreat in spacious property

We had very poor weather during our holiday and the cottage bail us out with space and good quality games and equipment for the users .Great bathroom with stand alone bath caused a queue ! Book nearby Bob for a meal well worth it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late summer break.

We had a lovely week, highlights were a RIB trip to St Abbs with a walk back to Eyemouth, a day by train in Edinburgh and two lovely meals at the Allanton Inn and the Cross at Paxton. The walk along the Tweed at Norham was also enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L., Huddersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Christmas getaway!

The cottage is extremely spacious, absolutely brilliant for us - we went with my parents, our baby and dog. Incredibly comfortable, the sofa was huge and the beds were difficult to leave they were so cosy. Well equipped for families and dog owners. It was wonderfully clean, every attention to detail had been made so that our stay was fantastic over the Christmas period. Lovely decorations and enough seating for 9 as we had family over on Christmas Eve which Sally sorted out beforehand, what a star! Would recommended to anyone and we will be back ☺️.