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Denholm, Scottish Borders
An 18th century cottage for two in the heart of Denholm near Hawick, with a wood burner, an enclosed front garden with seating and a dog shower, one dog welcome.
There is a welcome pack waiting at The Old Post Office, and it is meant for the dog as much as for the two of you. This lovingly refurbished 18th century cottage sits in the heart of the picture postcard village of Denholm, and it makes a warm, dog friendly base for a couple and one dog exploring the Scottish Borders.
The interiors are elegant and country in feel. A vestibule opens into an inviting open plan living space with a lounge, a kitchen and a dining table, plus a wood burner, a starter pack of logs to light it, a Smart TV and a chair by the window kept for reading. The double bedroom and the stylish shower room are both downstairs. After a day out the dog stretches out in front of the wood burner while dinner comes together, with a wine cooler and a Hotel Chocolat coffee machine on hand in the kitchen.
Outside, the front garden is enclosed and has seating, so the dog can sit out with you over a morning coffee. There is a dog shower for the walks that come home muddier than they set out, and bike storage for anyone planning to cover more ground in a day than the dog would.
Denholm has quality eateries, friendly inns, a butcher and a general store, and one of Scotland's great trails, the Cross Borders Drove Road, is close by for long days with the dog. Hawick is the nearby historic town, Floors Castle at Kelso and Abbotsford at Melrose sit on the banks of the Tweed, and Kielder Forest, 24 miles away, is made for long strolls with a picnic and a dog in tow.
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from £457 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed front garden with seating | Bike storage | Dog shower | On-street parking (subject to availability) | Pub, shop and restaurant under a mile | License number SB00009F | EPC rating C | 1 dog al
- Dog Facilities
- Dog shower
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £457 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Post Office - Hawick dog friendly?
Absolutely — The Old Post Office is set up with dogs genuinely in mind, not just tolerated as an afterthought. The cottage comes with a dog welcome pack, an external dog shower, and an enclosed front garden, and one dog is included in the booking as standard.
Are dogs allowed at The Old Post Office - Hawick year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup of the cottage — with a dog shower for muddy walks and a wood burner for warming up afterwards — suggests it's well suited to a visit at any time of year.
What should I know before visiting The Old Post Office - Hawick with my dog?
The booking is for one dog, so it's worth confirming with the owner if you have more than one. The dog shower on the outside of the house is a real practical asset — Denholm sits between the River Teviot and the Cheviot foothills, and muddy walks are very much part of the deal here, so you'll be glad it's there.
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