1 / 24Greenknowe Cottage
Longnewton, Scottish Borders
A stylish detached cottage for four near St Boswells and Melrose, with a fully enclosed garden and patio, a wood burner and a smallholding with chickens, horses and sheep, two dogs welcome.
Greenknowe Cottage, a stylish detached cottage in beautiful rural country close to the pretty village of St Boswells, welcomes two well behaved dogs. This dog friendly cottage for four sits on a smallholding, where guests can help collect the chickens' eggs and visit the horses and sheep, with a fully enclosed patio and a fully enclosed garden at the side of the cottage.
The hall has ample storage for coats and boots, and leads to a light, bright snug where the dogs curl up by the wood burner after a day out. In the open plan living space, French doors lead from the dining area straight out to the patio. The ground floor also holds a twin bedroom plus a shower room offering a large level access shower, and the quirky spiral staircase climbs to the spacious master double, with window seating for the countryside views and an en suite with a double ended bath.
Outside, the patio has seating and a charcoal barbecue for dining al fresco, and the fully enclosed garden at the side of the cottage gives the dogs space to explore. There is a welcome pack with seasonal fruit and veg on arrival, and should you fancy a day without the dogs, dog sitting is available with the owner.
Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso are all within easy reach, each with a beautiful 12th century abbey, and St Boswells is home to the award winning Mainstreet Trading Company for books, coffee and cake. The walking is wonderful, with St Cuthbert's Way and the Eildon and Cheviot hills to explore with the dogs, and Tweedbank station is close by for a day in Edinburgh by train.
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from £608 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- There is also a fully enclosed garden located at the side of the cottage and off-road parking for two cars is available directly in front of the property, with secure bike storage at the rear
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £608 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:30, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Ev charging, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Greenknowe Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Greenknowe Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The property has a fully enclosed garden running the length of one side of the building, and the surrounding farmland offers tracks you can walk them over almost as soon as you arrive.
Are dogs allowed at Greenknowe Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the nature of the property — a rural farm cottage with an enclosed garden and working land all around — it's set up with dogs in mind throughout.
What should I know before visiting Greenknowe Cottage with my dog?
The cottage accepts a maximum of two dogs, so it's not the right fit for larger groups of pets. The enclosed garden gives them a safe space to let off steam, and the farm tracks beyond the gate are there to be walked — just be aware you're on working farmland and behave accordingly.
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Greenknowe Cottage from £608 for 7 nights
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