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Viewlaw Lodge

Duns, Scottish Borders
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing onsite / nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Luxurious beautiful detached cottage located in a peaceful position in the pretty town of Duns
  • Relax and unwind in the fantastic private hot tub and enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed garden
  • After a day out exploring the beautiful local area enjoy cosy nights in front of the roaring wood burner
Overview
Property code: 83140

Stylish detached cottage perfect for a luxurious romantic getaway. Relax and unwind in the private hot tub, enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed garden or cosy nights in front of the wood burner.

Nestled in a peaceful position in the pretty town of Duns. The town boasts quirky shops, eateries, friendly Inns and is home to the amazing high-tech museum, dedicated to local motor racing legend Jim Clark. Visit Manderston House, with the only silver staircase in the world. Paxton house with activities to enjoy including boat trips and fishing on the River Tweed. Tour numerous magnificent castles including Floors, Bamburgh, Thirlstaine and Tantallon. Explore the Berwickshire coastline and visit Eyemouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed and the seaside village of St Abbs with dive centre and nature reserve, which was recently featured as a filming location for the blockbuster film, Avengers Endgame. Take a sea-safari wildlife boat trip or even enjoy surfing at Coldingham Bay.

Step inside this beautiful detached luxurious period Gatelodge into the hall with utility room with tumble dryer perfect place to store your outdoor clothing, through to the lovely light and bright lounge. Relax on the comfortable sofas after a day out exploring the beautiful local area and watch a great movie on the Smart TV and on those cooler evenings, enjoy cosy nights in front of the roaring wood burner. Next is the kitchen/diner, the ideal place to cook up a storm with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, expresso machine and washing machine. There is also a dining area to enjoy romantic meals. Next is the stylish bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Completing this wonderful luxurious property is the pretty king-size bedroom.

Venturing outside to the fully enclosed garden with private hot to relax. There is also a gas BBQ and seating area for al fresco dining or lazy evening star gazing, perhaps with a nice glass of wine, good local ale or a wee dram. There is roadside parking subject to availability.

  • 1 Bedroom - king-size
  • 1 Bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, expresso machine and washing machine
  • Utility room with tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • On street parking subject to availability
  • Shops, pubs, restaurants within walking distance
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed garden with hot tub,
  • Outside seating area with gas BBQ
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
     
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 44 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Laura 22nd September 2023

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Just back from an amazing week in this beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean, very welcoming, everything you need for a relaxing holiday! Stayed there with our one year old daughter and everything was catered for. Location is great so close to so many great towns, Duns was lovely itself and had everything you need close by.

Reviewed by Philip 25th August 2023

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Very lovely cottage and we really enjoyed our stay. A great base for discovering the many castles and stately homes as well as the spectacular coastal walks. Although the cottage is billed as dog friendly, there were a lot of rules concerning the dog. The cottage description should say that the garden area is accessible via the back gate only. HoweRead morever, apart from these two minor points, we would have no problem in staying there again or recommending to friends. Hide

Reviewed by Lorna 18th August 2023

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Viewlaw lodge had everything we needed for our stay and was very comfortable. Lots to do in local and surrounding areas. No entrance directly to garden/hot tub. Not being able to let our dog into the garden first thing in a morning to do her business was a pain. Garden/ hot tub area wasnt as well kept as the lodge needs some attention

Reviewed by Clare 28th July 2023

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Tastefully, comfortably and well-equipped renovated cottage. Without direct access and having Astro-turf, the garden isnt suitable for dogs, which should have been mentioned in the cottage companys description.

Reviewed by Christine 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 28th April 2023

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Lovely cottage with everything you could possibly need/want. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and great shower. Enclosed garden & hot tub were great. Within easy walking distance of the village with shops, pubs & cafes. Plenty of places to walk the dog from the cottage. Lovely welcome pack which even included chews for the dog. Super base forRead more touring the borders. Hide

Reviewed by Joan 21st April 2023

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Reviewed by Niall 7th April 2023

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Comfortable. Convenient location. Nicely furnished and equipped. Space enough for a couple and a small to medium dog. Close to a main road but you're really not aware of it once inside - I'd take that over two miles of pot holes to some rural secluded place. Thank you.

Reviewed by Tony 31st March 2023

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We had a most enjoyable week. Its a lovely cottage, clean, very comfortable and a great base for exploring the surrounding area. It was our second visit and we would definitely recommend it.

Reviewed by Alexandra 17th March 2023

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Reviewed by Brian 10th March 2023

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Dog tolerant, not dog friendly. Front door opens straight onto a lane that cars fly up and down, so make sure your dog is on a lead! Garden is at side of house with no direct access from house and is astro turf, so not for dogs, and if you want to use the hot tub, again, no direct access from house. Dog not allowed in bedroom at all - only found thRead moreis out AFTER booking. It's a lovely clean and well presented place, but I wouldn't say it was dog friendly! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 5th March 2023

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I would recommend this staycation to couples the location great and the locals warm friendly and helpful. The garden enclosed garden is private and welcoming with a deck, patio set, BBQ and Hot tub. Too many restrictions make this the place not to take your pets. The Allanton Inn just 10 mins drive away is family run, friendly and not uour average Read morepub grub, an added bonus to our experience. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 10th February 2023

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We had a really nice week here.The cottage is well equipped,clean and warm.We accepted on booking that there is no back door but staying for a week and going out the front door along to the garden gate to let the dog out is a pain.Especially when the garden is Astra turfed and the dog is not allowed to biz. The cottage is in A good location for walRead moreking from the doorstep through Duns Square and up into Duns Castle Estate.The cottage is about half an hour away from North Berwick. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqueline 3rd February 2023

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Beautiful cottage, only downside was the hot tub was to the side of the building so you had to go out the front door and round. The other thing that was annoying was the outside light kept going on & off when in the hot tub. Other than that a very beautiful cottage and would definitely recommend to others

Reviewed by Patrick 13th January 2023

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Excellent property

Reviewed by Jane 6th January 2023

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Would highly recommend this cottage. It's in a good location with everything you need. Locals are very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Angela 12th December 2022

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The cottage was decorated lovely and the welcome basket was really very much appreciated. Maybe dont advertise as dog friendly, the access to the garden via the road is an issue. The constant noise during the night, like water heating ( we presumed it was the hot tub?! ) was difficult to get to sleep to, which was a real shame as the bed was so verRead morey comfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 25th November 2022

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Nice place not really dog friendly with not able to have his bed in the bedroom In ability to get into garden without walking down drive and with the rules on dogs on the Astro turf is a little difficult

Reviewed by Maggie 11th November 2022

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Reviewed by Susanne 28th October 2022

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Reviewed by Tony 21st October 2022

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Absolutely loved this place. The lodge was spotless, well equipped, comfortable and with the log burner on very cosy. We enjoyed using the hot tub too, very relaxing after a day's walking with our two dogs. The location was great for exploring, lots of lovely local walks, beaches approx 30 mins away and we also visited Loch Lomond which was 2.5 houRead morers away but worth it. We will definitely be back. We had a fabulous time. The lodge, the local people and the surrounding areas were just great! Hide

Reviewed by Ciaran 14th October 2022

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Loved our stay. The perfect getaway. From the fully equipped kitchen to the thoughtful extras, we had a lovely time and recommend to anyone looking to explore the area with their dog.

Reviewed by Charlotte 30th September 2022

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Fabulous week! Me, my husband and our dog visited and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lots to do in and around Duns as well. The cottage has everything you need, very modern and clean, comfy bed, loved the log burner and of course the hot tub!

Reviewed by Steven 23rd September 2022

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Very clean Well equipped and ideally located for exploring the Borders

Reviewed by Ken 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Philip 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Mike 24th June 2022

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From the moment we arrived, we felt extremely comfortable. The cottage was was very well equipped, everything we needed was there and it was so peaceful.

Reviewed by Chris 3rd June 2022

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A really nice cottage in a good location which is ideal to explore the borders

Reviewed by Maria 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by Julie 6th May 2022

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Was good location was clean and tidy only let down was no parking outside cottage and no back door to go into garden for hottub and a small wardrobe no clock in lounge

Reviewed by David 29th April 2022

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Reviewed by William 15th April 2022

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Reviewed by Tracey 8th April 2022

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We loved the cottage, well equipped and very clean Nice walk into the little town but not all pubs open, only 1 was descent. Plenty of walks from the cottage and not far to drive to a gorgeous pub/restaurant in Allington called The Allington Arms, fantastic food.

Reviewed by Craig 1st April 2022

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Great stay in this beautiful cottage. Very well decorated, cleanliness superb, and the little extras well received. Good location to explore the borders, and a 10 min walk to town centre and pub. Hot tub and garden well done, and only few steps from front door in to enclosed garden.

Reviewed by Claire 27th February 2022

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Reviewed by Sophie 25th February 2022

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Absolutely lovely cottage, very spacious and clean! Loved the stay we had at it

Reviewed by Arthur 4th February 2022

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Reviewed by Rachel 21st January 2022

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Stunning cottage really enjoyed my stay

Reviewed by Bill 24th December 2021

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My wife and I stayed in this property over the Christmas period. It is very comfortable and well-appointed. The quality of everything provided is excellent. It's a quiet location, situated in the small town of Duns. The hot tub is a bonus and a great way to relax. The wood burner was great for cool evenings. Everything about this cottage makes for Read morea really pleasant stay. Hide

Reviewed by Rodrigo 17th December 2021

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Reviewed by Stephen 3rd December 2021

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A nice, comfortable place to stay. Viewlaw Lodge is just outside Duns town which is within easy walking distance. The Lodge was spotlessly clean and modern with all necessary appliances.

Reviewed by Graham 18th October 2021

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The property is clean comfortable and well equipped, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it highly. There is no direct access to the garden for the hot tub, you have to go out of the front door into the garden, it's only a few paces and you are on a side lane, but I would recommend taking a robe and flip flops or similar so you're noRead moret out on the street in a towel. Hide

Reviewed by Tim 15th October 2021

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Nice, cosy cottage. Well equipped.

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