1 / 22Green Cottage - Swinton
Swinton, Scottish Borders
A five star cottage for six on the green at Swinton in Berwickshire, with three bathrooms, an enclosed garden, a snug and a wood burner, two dogs welcome.
Three bathrooms for six people. Green Cottage at Swinton has done the arithmetic that most cottages of this size get wrong, and the result is a five star dog friendly cottage in which nobody queues for anything at all. The enclosed garden behind the house holds furniture and a charcoal BBQ, and two dogs have the freedom of it.
Three bedrooms, two king size and a twin, are served by a shower room, a Jack and Jill en suite and a bathroom with a bath in it. There is a lounge and a separate snug, each with a Smart TV, and a utility off the kitchen carrying a second fridge, which is the detail that gives away somebody having genuinely catered for six here. A wood burner takes the evening and the logs come with it. The dogs get the run of the ground floor and the garden door.
The cottage sits on the green at Swinton, which is a proper village rather than a hamlet, with a pub of some local reputation across the grass. The enclosed garden at the back is where the dogs go and the green at the front is where everyone else ends up, which is a workable division of territory. Six people and two dogs is a family, or three couples, and the house has been fitted for either without favouring one.
The Cheviots are the reason to be this far east. College Valley opens 14 miles south with Hethpool Linn's waterfall inside it, Humbleton Hill stands above Wooler, and The Cheviot itself is the long day out of the Harthope valley. It is empty grassy border country where a dog can run for hours.
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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
Green Cottage - Swinton from £839 for 7 nights
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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Green Cottage - Swinton from £839 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Walk14 mi awayCollege Valley and Hethpool Linn
Northumberland
A quiet valley walk in a pristine Cheviot setting with no on-route facilities; sheep and deer present so reliable recall is essential.
Walk15.5 mi awayHumbleton Hill
Northumberland
A short but rewarding hill walk with panoramic Cheviot views and high off-lead potential on the open ground; excellent dog-friendly facilities in Wooler.
Walk17.2 mi awayThe Cheviot via Harthope Valley
Northumberland
A long and demanding climb to the highest Cheviot peak with excellent off-lead potential on the open moorland; the boggy summit plateau requires fitness and resilience.
Beach18.2 mi awayThorntonloch Beach
East Lothian
A quiet, remote sandy beach south of Dunbar with year-round unrestricted dog access and genuine solitude, largely unknown to visitors despite its excellent beach quality.
Walk18.3 mi awayLindisfarne Island Perimeter Walk
Northumberland
Dog friendly tide-locked perimeter of Holy Island taking in dunes, seal-strewn bays and the silhouette of Lindisfarne Castle, leads-only because of ground-nesting birds.
Attraction18.4 mi awayLindisfarne Priory
Northumberland
The birthplace of English Christianity on a tidal island, with dunes, tidal flats and coastal paths for your dog. Check the causeway crossing times first.