Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Scottish Borders

Cosy cottage in beautiful Branxton

PLEASE NOTE: Bookings between 3 May - 1 September ‘25 are 7 nights only with Saturday check-in. It may appear otherwise on our calendar due to an Airbnb glitch. Our lovely holiday home, Mary's Cottage, is set in the beautiful North Northumberland countryside just a few miles from the Scottish Borders. In the peaceful village of Branxton, it offers country walks from the door and combines tranquility & style with warmth & comfort. It’s the perfect romantic, rural retreat at any time of the year.

Comfy bothy set in a beautiful scenic garden

Craigieburn garden bothy is a glamping-type single room bothy in a lovely 6-acre garden in beautiful Moffatdale, a great location for walkers and cyclists. The garden has woodlands, waterfalls, wildlife and exceptional planting for you to roam in. The bothy has no mains water or electricity so is a real alternative experience, with separate flush toilet and washing facilities. Otherwise all home comforts are provided with double bed, kitchenette and wood-burning stove to create a cosy atmosphere

Stunning Edinburgh 1820s stables converted house

East House sits within Ratho Park Steading: a stunning Scottish courtyard stable (built 1826; converted 2021). It borders Ratho Park Golf club (area of outstanding beauty), a walk from the heart of Ratho village, 8miles from Edinburgh centre. Rooms are stylishly furnished (with wifi), and proudly eco-friendly (ground source heated). The property has parking, doors to the courtyard, patio with views looking onto a beautiful fairway, and a path to the gardens, fire pit, ruins and historic canal.

Stunning Renovated Farmhouse Wood Fired Hot Tub

Mackside is an attractive country house meticulously renovated throughout, located down a 1/2 mile private track. The accommodation is wonderfully light & spacious with an open plan kitchen dining that opens directly into and enclosed garden with patio area, wood fired hot tub, charcoal BBQ, dining area with views over the rolling hills. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, 2 can be superking doubles or twins, 1 king double and 1 twin. There are 2 bathrooms upstairs and a shower room downstairs.

The Wren's Nest

Next to our wood drying store, hidden away down a private track, this peaceful, secluded "tiny house" has outstanding views of hills and sky. Great for an escape from the world, or for walking and cycling. Or just enjoy the total peace and quiet, and dark skies at night. Facilities: adult size camping bunk beds, small kitchen, electric heater, shower, outdoor seating area and "civilised" composting loo. No wifi/phone signal. Separate summer camping available at small extra charge.

The Otters Holt with Scandinavian hot tub

The Otters Holt is part of four exclusive wee lodges making up The Secret Hideaway, a private lakeside retreat sat at the foot of the Pentland Hills just 20mins from Edinburgh. The incredible views, total tranquility and idyllic location make this the ultimate getaway. Each wee lodge has its own private Scandinavian hot tub, underfloor heating, wireless mobile phone charging, bluetooth sound system, its own private deck with table and chairs, and many more cutting edge features.

Cosy, friendly, bike store & breakfast goodies

Delightfully cosy, well equipped, simple, central flat ideal for couples, friends or small families. Breakfast goodies to start you off included. The bedroom can be set up as two singles or a kingsize bed. Double sofa bed in sitting room. Garden with apple trees and a summerhouse on decked area. Well equipped kitchen. Please note An additional cost may be charged if there is excessive use of electricity or gas above my fair usage policy as stated in house rules.

Delightful off grid shepherds hut

Built from scratch by none other than the owners themselves, the dog-friendly Tweedenburn Shepherd's Hut is more than just a labour of love; it’s also a completely off-grid hut powered by solar panels and in an excellent spot for exploring the Scottish Borders. When you’re ready for a kip, there’s a comfortable double bed for two inside the hut. Complete with a woodburning stove. Firepit/ barbecue and gas hob provided in the outdoor kitchen. All utensils provided.

The Bagie Shed

Beautiful Grade 2 property with garden and spectacular views towards Holy Island. Lots of period features and only a short distance to the coast. Part of a conversion on a Victorian farm steading, retaining superb stonework and craftmanship. Berwick upon Tweed offers restaurants, pubs and a theatre. Alnwick and Bamburgh Castles,coastal and hill walks, cycle routes, sea angling, fishing and golf are in easy reach.