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Duns, Scottish Borders
A stylish, detached period cottage for two on the edge of Duns, all on one level, with a wood burner and a private hot tub in a fully enclosed garden, two dogs welcome.
Two people, two dogs and a hot tub bubbling away in a fully enclosed garden. Viewlaw Lodge is a cosy, stylish dog friendly cottage on the outskirts of Duns, a thriving town in a beautiful corner of the Scottish Borders, and it is a detached period property, bright and airy and tastefully furnished throughout.
A welcoming hallway leads to the snug lounge, with a roaring wood burner, comfortable seating and a Smart TV, and that is where the dogs stretch out once the day's exploring is done. Beyond it the light and airy kitchen and diner has a charming dining table, and the rest of this spacious single level home holds a handy utility room, an elegant bathroom and a king size bedroom with ample storage.
Outside, the fully enclosed garden is a tranquil place to be. A decked area has a gas BBQ and plenty of seating for dinner outdoors, the private hot tub is waiting, and the dogs have the garden to explore while the evening winds down.
Duns has charming shops, friendly eateries and traditional pubs, as well as the popular Jim Clark Motorsport Museum. The Edwardian stately home of Manderston lies just east of the town and the Duns Castle Estate to the north west, both 1.5 miles away, and the magnificent countryside around them is there for the dogs every morning. For a day by the sea, the Berwickshire coast has the sandy beach at Eyemouth, 14 miles away, and the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
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from £505 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with hot tub, seating area and gas BBQ | On-street parking available on a first come, first served basis | Shops, pubs, restaurants within 0
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £505 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Viewlaw Lodge from £505 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Viewlaw Lodge dog friendly?
Yes, and it's been genuinely built with dogs in mind rather than simply tolerating them. Viewlaw Lodge welcomes up to two dogs, with an enclosed garden they can access directly from the door — no leads required once you're out there.
Are dogs allowed at Viewlaw Lodge year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing about the setup suggests otherwise. The enclosed garden and single-level layout work just as well in winter as summer, and the wood burner makes a cold Borders evening a fairly appealing prospect for the whole party.
What should I know before visiting Viewlaw Lodge with my dog?
The lodge is set up for exactly two people and two dogs — that's the party it was designed for, so don't expect to squeeze in more. The enclosed garden means your dogs have a safe space to run freely, and the town of Duns is close enough to walk into, which is handy when you want to head out without putting everyone in the car.
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