Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in Scottish Borders

As many have said this is a lovely place to stay, it has real charm and character you can almost imagine the people that have called this home over its long history. It’s appropriately decorated and furnished in a style fitting its heritage yet still has all the modern conveniences that we love. Situated at the opening to a beautiful park it was just perfect for our dog, it’s also only a 10 minute stroll into the town for restaurants etc. Sam was the perfect host, very responsive and helpful with recommendations. I would highly recommend this as the perfect place to stay

What a fantastic place! The Lodge itself is a nice, bright relaxing place to spend time in between activities. Add in the fact that it is walking distance to a brilliant beach (~5mins), and only 15mins walk to the lovely harbour village of St Abbs, and it's pretty perfect. We could only manage a short stay this time, but will definitely be looking to book a longer break in the near future. Thanks Bob & Lu

We have used Georgie place last year in the Autumn . Now in the Spring/summer. Enjoyed on both occasions. Will certainly be returning .

We had such a wonderful stay at Nina’s lovely little home in Coldstream. Nina was incredibly welcoming and kind – such a thoughtful and gracious host. The home itself was cozy, beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean. We instantly felt relaxed and at home. One of our favorite parts of the stay was the peacefulness of the surroundings – waking up to the gentle sounds of birds each morning was truly special. It was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some quiet time in nature. Thank you, Nina, for creating such a serene and inviting space. We’d love to come back again!

Beautifully renovated and spacious property. Great home base for visiting mid and east Lothian. Very quiet surroundings and between rooms. Highly recommend for friend groups or families. Daniela is a very attentive hostess. Only downside- could only find 1 hair dryer and utility knives were dull.

We give the Water Tower 10 stars! Susan is remarkable! She has clearly thought lovingly of every detail of one’s stay, with great care and attention. What a rich experience! She and Gerry are warm, welcoming, generous and engaging, and yet also sensitive and respectful of individual needs for privacy. We felt so fortunate to be able to stay at their place and to get to know them a little bit! The fridge was stocked with milk, spreads, fresh fruit and a welcome bottle of wine, the cupboards with biscuits and homemade bread and muffins. Plenty of teas and coffees. A pleasing array of soaps and lotions and toiletries. Gerry’s beautiful paintings line the walls of the Tower, as well as the plans for the renovation, as he is the architect who brought this magical spot to life. Susan, a fine biologist, shared her gardening expertise , and we were happy to tour with her. Truly, we could not have felt more welcomed, nor more cared for. They went above and beyond. We are happy and grateful!

We loved Anna and Tom's place, it was the perfect spot for us. Beautiful accommodation in a peaceful setting. We really appreciated their recommendations for kid-friendly, local activities (the playground in Innerleithen and ice cream shop was a real hit!) We have family living in the area so hope to come back and stay again soon. Thanks!

We, a family of five, enjoyed wonderful four nights in the lovely House on the Hill which was exactly as described. A great plus was the tennis court, that was very well received by our children. Walking the dog was a great experience. We used the farm cottage to explore Scottish Borders, Northumberland and of course Edinburgh. We would certainly come back and highly recommend this lovely place!

Very friendly and welcoming hosts. A really lovely little bothy in a beautiful spot. Perfect for a weekend break. We were breaking a journey north but it would be ideal for a few days walking or cycling. Thanks so much Marcelle and Alan and the dogs!

Very romantic, comfortable and clean ideal for a weekend away with lovely scenery and trails. Shopping is minimal take what is needed however teas and sugars were provided which was lovely and the hot tub was gorgeous.

Beautiful. A home with a beautiful ceiling height, moldings, high-quality equipment (especially bedding) and simply pleasant to live in. For the free parking that is at a sports complex 10 minutes away, we went there by taking a small path along the canal: very appreciable (in good weather!). Damian has always been responsive and pleasant. We highly and unreservedly recommend.

Very convenient location. Apartment very well maintained,cozy and nice. The owner was very responsive. We enjoyed the very nice atmosphere of the place.

Ash was a fantastic host. Very friendly and gave fantastic recommendations! Situated closely to Uphall’s co-op, butchery and gas station, the Thorns Annexe was a lovely stay. An easy bus into Edinburgh, this place was also exceptional for walks. I highly recommend and will be back in the future!

our second visit, everything as good as we remembered. very comfortable with everything you might need.

I am a family traveler from India. Craig has rightly earned the super host tag with his responsiveness and dedication to maintaining the said place. The home has everything which is expected of any BnB. Everything was as per the photos and description and Craig was super helpful in anything we sought assistance for. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there although towards the end we felt that Edinburgh was a little too far away (about 45-50 mins. by Bus) specially if you are traveling with children and senior citizens. the property is homely and Craig's helpful nature made it special.

Beautiful apartment. Was greeted and warmly welcomed. All the essentials were left for us in the kitchen including bread, butter, milk and even bottle of Prosecco to accompany us in the luxurious hot-tub. Worth the stay if you are visiting the area!

We had a fantastic stay at Anke’s place in Shaftesbury! The location was ideal—just a short walk to the canal and within easy walking distance to Edinburgh city centre. There was a great local restaurant nearby called Gio, and a supermarket just around the corner, which made everything super convenient. The house was spotless and incredibly well-equipped—we didn’t need a thing. It truly felt like a home away from home. Anke was a wonderful host—very kind and attentive. She even surprised my husband with a birthday card and a bottle of wine, which was such a thoughtful touch and made our stay extra special. Would absolutely recommend this place and would love to come back!

I felt very good there, and there was everything I needed. It was calm. I slept very well. I would go back!

We had a great 3 night stay at Anna's place, as a base for visiting family. The flat was cosy and relaxing with lovely decor. The hamper was a great unexpected touch. Anna was very helpful and responsive to messages, we would stay again.

Great value Airbnb. Very well equipped. Lovely to get breakfast products. Beds were comfy, Inc the sofa bed. The outside space was a bonus. Great walks. Straightforward bus service to explore further afield. Lots of local walks, pubs and food options. Rosie couldn’t do enough for us. A great weekend. Thank you Rosie.

What a find, we stayed for 3 nights, absolutely loved studio at no.1, everything about it.. spotlessly clean, well thought out, the outside area, the kitchen is brilliant! The location is perfect, 5 mins to Melrose centre, had a couple of really good meals at Burts Hotel, the monkfish samosa starter was delicious, and The Kings Arms.. both were lovely. Would definitely stay here again, so many golf courses to choose from too 😊

Jane's spacious and luxurious flat near the Meadows was perfect for our family group. The living room was large, with big comfy sofas. Each of the three bedrooms were comfortable. The bathroom and shower room were both clean. The kitchen was well equipped, there was even a washing machine in the utility. This lead out down steps into a garden with seating and cloths line. We certainly recommend Jane's place to other groups.

The flat was beautiful, very well equipped and a perfect place to rest for our family. Lynn and Gerard were very responsive and attentive. We would book again without hesitation on our next trip to town.

We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment had everything we needed. The bed is comfortable. The location is fantastic. Right across the road from the Meadows which is a beautiful park and an easy 20 minute walk to the Old town. There are restaurants, pubs and grocery stores nearby. We would stay again.