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Swinton, Scottish Borders
A five star cottage for six in the conservation village of Swinton, with a generous enclosed rear garden, a wood burner, a snug and three bathrooms, two dogs welcome.
Wall to wall sliding windows run along the lounge at Green Cottage, filling it with light and looking out over the pretty garden where two dogs will spend a good part of the week. Graded five star, this dog friendly cottage sleeps six in the tranquil conservation village of Swinton, between Coldstream and Duns, with views across the village green.
The open plan diner, kitchen and lounge is bright, airy and made for being together. Step down into the contemporary kitchen for a stool at the breakfast bar, then gather at the farmhouse style table that seats six. In the lounge the wood burner, with logs provided, sets a cosy scene for movie nights, and the dogs flop down beside it as everyone settles in.
There is a separate snug with a second TV, games and books. Three bathrooms serve the house: a king size bedroom on the ground floor has a Jack and Jill en suite, a second shower room sits off the snug, and upstairs a king with village green views has an en suite bathroom for a long soak, beside a cosy twin with Velux windows. Outside, the generous enclosed rear garden has a patio with furniture and a charcoal barbecue, two steps below the lawn, and that is where the dogs head first.
A side gate opens onto the village green and the fields beyond, and a lovely family friendly pub is 100 metres away. Norham, on the River Tweed, has fishing and a butcher, Kelso has Floors Castle and its races, and the Cheviot Hills offer walking and cycling trails for full days out with the dogs. The coast is within reach too, from the St Abbs cliffs to Coldingham Beach.
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from £839 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ | Private parking at the rear for 2 cars, plus on-street parking on the green in front of the cottage (subject to availability) | Shop 4
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Price
- from £839 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Green Cottage - Swinton dog friendly?
Yes, Green Cottage is a five star dog friendly cottage that welcomes up to two dogs. They have the run of the ground floor and access to the enclosed garden via a dedicated garden door, so they're genuinely catered for rather than just tolerated.
Are dogs allowed at Green Cottage - Swinton year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, and there's nothing to suggest dogs are limited to particular times of year. If you need to confirm availability for specific dates, it's worth checking directly with the property.
What should I know before visiting Green Cottage - Swinton with my dog?
The cottage takes a maximum of two dogs, who have free range of the ground floor and the enclosed rear garden — a sensible setup that keeps them separate from the village green at the front. The surrounding area is excellent walking country, with the Cheviots on the doorstep offering long, open grassy hillsides where dogs can really stretch their legs.
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