1 / 24The Castles Cottage
West Linton, Scottish Borders
A one bedroom cottage for two on a working farm near West Linton, with a fully enclosed garden, a wood burner and farm tracks from the door, two dogs welcome.
Guests here are invited to help feed the lambs. It sits on the list of what The Castles Cottage offers, between the wood burner and the enclosed garden, and it tells you what kind of week is on offer. The cottage is a one bedroom dog friendly stay for two on a working farm outside West Linton, two dogs welcome, with the garden fully enclosed.
It is one king size bedroom, a shower room and a living space with a wood burner, the first basket of logs included. The enclosed garden sits immediately outside the door. Two people and two dogs fill the place exactly, with nothing spare to look after, and that spareness is most of the appeal: no upstairs, no spare room, nothing at all that needs organising.
The farm is the reason to book rather than the backdrop to it. Established tracks run out across the land and guests are free to walk them, so the first outing of the day happens before anyone has located the car keys. The feeding invitation stands when the lambs are small, and dogs stay leashed among the stock, which is a fair trade for having several hundred acres functioning as an extension of the garden.
The Pentland Hills rise to the north and they are the walking here: Glencorse reservoir lying under the tops 11.8 miles off, the Allermuir ridge above it, and the old Cauldstane Slap drove road cutting west through the hills on a line shepherds used for centuries. Southward the country opens out into the Tweed valley towards Peebles. Two dogs will sleep properly every night of the week.
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from £513 for 7 nights
The Castles Cottage takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Fully enclosed Garden | 2 dogs welcome - please make sure dogs are kept on a leash, when exploring the direct countryside on the farm due to livestock | Shops, pubs and restaurants 5 miles | Smart TV
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £513 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Castles Cottage from £513 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Castles Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, The Castles Cottage is dog friendly and welcomes up to two dogs. The cottage sits on a working farm near West Linton with a fully enclosed garden right outside the door and established farm tracks to walk from the moment you arrive — no car required.
Are dogs allowed at The Castles Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's best to check directly with the owners when booking. What does vary by season is the chance to help feed the lambs, which is on offer when the lambs are small — a fairly good reason to time your visit accordingly.
What should I know before visiting The Castles Cottage with my dog?
Because the cottage sits on a working farm with livestock, dogs need to be kept on a lead when out among the animals — a reasonable ask given you essentially have several hundred acres of farm land to roam. The enclosed garden gives them a space to be off lead freely, and the Pentland Hills are within easy reach for longer walks, with Glencorse reservoir and the ancient Cauldstane Slap drove road among the options.
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The Castles Cottage from £513 for 7 nights
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