Guests say
The Coach House in the Scottish Borders offers a peaceful and scenic getaway with a charming central courtyard. Guests appreciate the spacious accommodation, friendly hosts, and the property's proximity to historic sites and natural beauty. While some guests mention issues with comfort and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
The property generally receives high praise for cleanliness, with several guests describing it as 'spotlessly clean'. However, a few guests noted areas for improvement, such as window cleanliness and cobwebs, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly regarded for its tranquillity, proximity to historic sites, and beautiful scenery. Guests enjoy the peaceful setting and the convenience of being within driving distance of attractions, contributing to a high score.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. While some guests find the house warm and the setting comfortable, others mention hard beds and uncomfortable furniture. The presence of a log burner and spacious rooms are positives, but the comfort of the beds and seating impacts the score.
Facilities are well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and utility room. However, some guests report issues with shower pressure, heating, and a lack of information on property amenities. Maintenance concerns slightly reduce the score.
While guests mention thoughtful touches like milk and biscuits provided upon arrival, there are not enough references to gifts or additional thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category. Therefore, the score is set to null, and it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Chirnside 1 mile.
An attractive, stone-built, semi-detached property, part of a pleasant courtyard complex in the rural hamlet of Allanton, 1 mile from Chirnside. Tastefully renovated, with a woodburner set in a stone-walled corner of the sitting room, this Chirnside cottage truly retains some of the character of the original building. There is a traditional Chirnside cottage garden leading to lovely walks, which complements the restful feel of the house, and helps make this an ideal romantic venue for two. This Chirnside cottage is also well equipped, and decorated to a high standard. Set just a short distance from rolling hills and expansive beaches, this charming Chirnside cottage is very well placed for those who prefer outdoor pursuits. There are several outstanding golf courses nearby including Bamburgh, Roxburgh and Goswick. Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands are only 30 minutes' drive away. This Chirnside cottage is across the courtyard from Ref. 4276 and Ref. 4278, together they accommodate 10. EPC Rating: Band E
The village of Chirnside occupies an elevated position overlooking the River Tweed and offers stunning views across the magnificent Cheviot Hills. A number of interesting landmarks depict the village's long history, including a 16th Century dovecot and a beautiful parish church, believed to date back to the 12th Century. Each summer, the Jim Clark Rally, the only 'closed roads' race on mainland Britain, takes place in and around Chirnside as a memorial to the village's home born champion. Just 9 miles away lies the charming, coastal town of Berwick, boasting narrow streets enclosed within Elizabethan walls, excellent shopping and dining facilities and an interesting arts centre. The local area affords fantastic fishing, golf and riding opportunities and a fun-packed leisure centre, whilst the nearby resort of Spittal offers soft, sandy beaches, ideal for a relaxing afternoon.
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: SB-00733-FEPC Rating: Band E
Accommodation
Please note a new bathroom has been fitted with the bath /shower over having been replaced with a shower cubicle, new photos to follow shortly.
All ground floor.
One double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin by prior arrangement).
Bathroom with shower, basin and WC.
Fitted kitchen overlooking garden.
Utility.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, CD/radio, WiFi.
All fuel and power included in rent, additional logs available from log pile when available.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Cottage garden with patio, furniture and BBQ, access to shared grounds.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile.
Christmas is approaching quickly and The Coach House is a wonderful, warm and welcoming cosy space in which to plan your Christmas Shopping.
Edinburgh and Newcastle are easily accessible by car and train and both host wonderful Christmas shopping experiences.
Local towns such as Duns, Kelso, Newton St Boswells, also have hidden gems of boutiques and galleries, perfect for unique gifts.
You can have the best of both worlds, venture out into the bright lights for the day, and then return to the tranquil peace of the cottage for a relaxing evening.
Shopping not your thing? Then escape to the Coach House for a quiet retreat before the Christmas madness begins!
Nearby points of interest
- Duns Castle Nature Reserve
- Manderston House
- Coldingham Priory
- Haggerston Castle
- Kelso Abbey
- Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
- Coldingham Bay Beach
- Coldingham Loch
- St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve
Reviews (67)
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Elizabeth
The owner and her daughter were very friendly and responded to request for extra blanket, instructions re heating and replacement of a broken lamp. The home made chutney and marmalade were also greatly appreciated. As has been said in earlier reviews the bed was extremely hard and uncomfortable which was not good. Also there were continuous problems with the heating system. One of the radiators did not work at all and the thermostats on the others were not responsive to alteration. The daughter advised us how to manage the system but the promised work on the defunct radiator never happened. There were no instructions for the heating or for the log burning stove which we failed to get to work. No kindling was left and the door of the stove was caked with soot. Overall the living room felt quite dark and depressing and a light on was needed throughout the day. The dark brown, mismatched furniture did not help to cheer up the place. The property had a very high standard of cleanliness so in conclusion there were lots of positives but a number of negatives as stated.
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Peter
The setting is amazing. Itâs beautiful what the owners have done with the old courtyard space. The house itself is perfectly well equipped and loads of space for two people. Location is extremely good for easy access to the abundance of interesting tourist destinations in the area. Both felt perfectly happy and relaxed, and are already looking at dates to book again in 2026. Thank you.
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Diane
Property extremely good and quiet. Their dogs are obviously there for guarding the property; they got out and cornered my husband. Not a place if you are nervous of dogs.