Welcome to The Garden House.
Accommodation
All ground floor: One king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Electric wall heaters. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile.
Chirnside takes its name from the ancient Cairn that stood on a hill to the east of the village. It is perched on the ridge between the historic, walled town of Berwick-on-Tweed and Duns, overlooking the Tweed Valley and the distant Cheviots. The village itself is incredibly picturesque and prides itself on its many beautiful gardens. Eight miles away, you'll find the glorious, sandy beaches of Coldingham and Eyemouth, with its working harbour. Nearby attractions also include Maderston, Mellerstain, Paxton House and Ayton Castle. The grounds of the Hirsel ad Duns Castle Estate are also open to the public, as is St Abbs Head; a nature reserve run by the National Trust. The River Tweed provides fantastic opportunities for fishermen, walkers and bird-watchers and there is much evidence of the region's historic and turbulent past to be found in the spectacular countryside.
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Reviews of The Garden House
"Not too far from Berwick-upon-Tweed, just across the border into Scotland. Used to be home of the Jim Clarke display which has now moved to become a full museum in nearby Duns. Over the years we have stayed in many holiday locations and villa lets and none, other than the extremly expensive, have been as well equiped as The Garden House. It is dog friendly and looking at the visitors book we were the only booking for years that did not take our hound with us. Self catering but no need to take the staples for cooking; its all there on arrival.. Local Coop and Post Office/Newagent in the village; under 5 minutes in the car (a necessity) and 10 minutes to Duns, the nearest little town. Only gripe, free WiFi but BT TV is a little limited in its subscription (basic terestial and some sport). Fully fitted home from home; would like to have stayed longer; 2-3 weeks would have been perfect.. Plenty to do, easy reach to Edinburgh, Alnwick and the Cheviot Hills. Coastal views and beaches a must. Trips to Holy Island and the Farne islands when the weather is right. We had the sun every day when the forcast was for wall to wall rain. The owner thoughtfully provides a list of her top-ten recommentde local restaurants and some take away and home delivery recommendations."
Reviewed by Shelaghmay18 on 01/07/2019
"We booked this holiday to celebrate a big birthday with no fuss, this house was perfect for our needs. Beautifully decorated with everything we needed. Sue and Steve were extremely helpful and even provided us with a generator when the power went down in the recent winds. The Garden has a lovely outside space for our aging Labrador and a sitting area for a glass of proscecco. We can not recommend this house highly enough, we both agreed we could happily live in it as it has such a lovely feel."
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on 28/09/2018
"This cottage is simply on another level , absolute perfection . We have been here a few hours into a weeks break and we feel so relaxed . Sue and Steve are lovely hosts. To quote my wife " I could actually live in here " I"
Reviewed by ikibira on 17/08/2018
"Beautiful, well situated find, starting with the extremely friendly owner's welcome, very generous welcoming gift basket, to the clean, very comfortable & surprisingly spacious accommodation, every single need was catered for. It was extremely well stocked, including an excellent, clean kitchen, warm & cosy throughout with plentiful hot water, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, there was an excellent fully enclosed garden with a generous patio & lawn & full access to the field boundaries on the farm which we respectfully used to walk our dogs."
Reviewed by Julie T on 30/11/2017
"We had a wonderful stay at the Garden House. The cottage is equipped with every thing you could wish for and finished to a high standard (the pictures on the website really don't do it justice). The garden was private and perfect for anyone like us with a dog. Scotland and the Northumberland coast with it's magnificent beaches are both within easy reach and the village is a short walk for all your essentials. The owners live on the farm and were there to welcome us and give us some useful information for our stay. All in all a really pleasant stay."
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on 15/11/2016
"This property was in a beautiful area in a quiet secluded location with wonderful walks for the dogs. The owners were marvelous and so helpful. I could not fault this property at all. amazing."
Reviewed by Mrs Wright on 17/07/2016
"The cottage was fantastic it had everything you need and was furnished brilliantly. The owner was great and very welcoming."
Reviewed by Mr Newsham on 16/06/2016
"Our host was very welcoming and the Garden House itself exceeded our expectations. It was very warm and cosy but spacious. The local area provided us with plenty of opportunities to walk and explore, and interesting places to visit. The DVD collection was brilliant - if it had been raining, we'd have been happy to stay in and watch some of them! One of the best places we have stayed in."
Reviewed by Mr Bishop on 14/06/2016
"We had an excellent few days at The Garden House and couldn't have needed more to enjoy our stay. The cottage was so well equipped and comfortable and the owners have thought of everything! Our two dogs loved the garden, being dachshunds they always find ways of escaping and the garden has been secured perfectly for complete peace of mind for us and we were able to relax 100%. The furnishings and interior are to a very high standard, it was very clean and everything was in perfect condition. We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed by Mrs White on 20/05/2016