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A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Duns

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Outdoor spa tub
Television
Smart TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 472 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Greenlaw, Scotland
  • Place, Mellerstain House
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Kelso Racecourse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Floors Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Duns

In Duns .Stay at this Duns cottage and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of The Jim Clark Room and Duns Castle Nature Reserve. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mellerstain House and Kelso Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • Mellerstain House - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Floors Castle - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Duns Castle Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 17 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 22 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Palace Theatre Organ Heritage Centre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Thistle Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mellerstain Tea Room - ‬10 min drive
  • The Neidpath Inn
  • ‪The Gordon Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements

Groom's Bell is one of two adjacent cottages tucked in the corner of the courtyard. It was built in the 1830s but has since been restored and refurbished to meet modern standards, mixing 19th and 20th century furniture and styles whilst retaining a traditional cottage feel. In front is a small enclosed private garden, a sheltered sun trap with furniture for an impromptu alfresco meal and guests are also welcome to relax in the larger adjacent grounds of Castletoun House.

Groom's Bell has two bedrooms, each with an ensuite shower room and WC and both bedrooms can be arranged either as twin bedded rooms or with a king size bed - just let us know which you need at the time of booking.

Downstairs there is a well equipped kitchen with all the necessary appliances - from induction hob to a dishwasher. In the far corner from the kitchen, there is a dining table.

The living room is perfect for all the friends or family to gather in, to enjoy the evening warmth of the wood burning stove, watch the large flat screen smart TV (Netflix included) or browse the internet using the free WiFi. In the living room you will also find a good selection of books, board games as well as toys for the youngest members of the family.

Groom's Bell is in Greenlaw village, the Scottish Borders, and has charming southerly country views from every room across Blackadder River to Greenlaw Mill Farm and beyond to Catmoss Hill. It is within a minute's stroll of the centre of the village and the the lovely pub/restaurant, the Blackadder Arms, and yet is as quiet and rural as a country cottage.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 775 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: If you have 3 pets please contact us to discuss

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

By arrangement only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: By arrangement only
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14. Note from host: By arrangement only For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements to the airport?

This cottage is 45.6 mi (67-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements to downtown Duns?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Greenlaw.

A beautiful and cosy dog friendly cottage with flexible sleeping arrangements Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, well equipped Sofas not the comfest
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

escape

We had a lovely visit and enjoyed our stay in this delightful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

elaine m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty cottage - snug and spotless

Lovely cottage in small country village. Nicely located to explore the Scottish Borders. Been renovated to a high standard and has all you would need. Don’t forget anything as post stay collection can be problematical.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Cosy Cottage

The cottage is tucked away from the main road so nice and quiet. The small west facing garden was a nice sun trap although on Tuesday at 34c a bit too warm. Easy access into Kelso and Dunns as Greenlaw has one pub and one cafe on offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mid week break in borders

Beautifully renovated cottage with immaculate presentation. Arrived to find tea, coffee and milk for us, plus dog bowl, poo bags and towel for our pooch. The cottage is well equipped. Owners are very helpful and queries answered promptly. Nice area for country walking, visiting stately homes and quaint Market towns. Suggestions for local walks and information on places to visit provided by owners. If you don't want to cook, the food at the local pub is mediocre, but there are better eateries a short drive away in Melrose or Lauder. Overall had an excellent stay and plan to rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C., Bishop Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, amazingly clean accommodation

Zuzanne was brilliant, couldn't ask for any better communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect for two couples and dogs.

This is a lovely property, very well laid out and especially good as each bedroom is en-suite. The rooms are light and airy but at the same time cosy with a log burner if required. We found the beds very comfortable. We were able to self cater with ease. It is a great place for dogs as Greenlaw provides walks close by for morning walks. Our hosts were on hand, via email, at all times and provided an excellent service. The hens did their bit as well with fresh eggs being available to purchase. I have no hesitation in recommending this property to anybody who wishes to stay in the rolling landscape of the Borders.

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cottage was exactly as described. Everything was spotless and had all we needed. Beds were huge and really comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

The cottage is beautiful and clean set in picturesque grounds, ideal base for travelling to the coast, countryside also makes a easy drive to Edinburgh,would highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxing break or sightseeing surrounding villages 😎

10/10 Excellent

Sara Newton

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

A lovely cottage that is well equipped and in a great location. Nice and cosy especially on the cold nights with the log fire burning and nice comfy beds. We wished we could have stayed longer! We will definitely return. Thanks for a lovely stay

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Immaculate cottage in great location for exploring hills or coast. Will be back again!

10/10 Excellent

barbara a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and cosy.

Fantastic base for Scottish borders and Northumberland. Needs extremely comfy. Overall lovely experience. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cottage

This is a beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean and very well-equipped. Incredibly comfortable beds and great to have two bathrooms (plus a downstairs loo!). My daughter and I met here after not seeing each other for 5 months due to lockdown. We went on some lovely walks from the excellent little walking book provided. Cosy and private in the evenings - wine and Netflix! A really great place to catch up. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

lyndsey s.

Liked: Cleanliness

A memorable family holiday

My husband, 2 year old daughter, Spaniel & I enjoyed a fantastic 4-night stay in Greenlaw. The cottage was really well-equipped and was both stylish & extremely comfortable. The location provided a perfect base to explore from and the owners were extremely helpful and welcoming. We hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

bryan h., East Kilbride

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic short break in the Scottish Borders

The selection and booking process through home away was simple and straightforward. The property owner communicated clear instructions well ahead of our arrival date and when we did arrive we were wonderfully surprised at just how amazing the accommodation and location was. The property owner had great COVID19 preparations in place and all in all this made for a very relaxing break away in the countryside. Can’t wait for the next one !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Brilliant cottage for a getaway with family & dogs. Lovely location would be even better in normal circumstances

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal cottage

The cottage was beautifully renovated with tasteful decor and spotlessly clean. It was great to have a little enclosed garden for our dog and a bigger garden area to walk her in away from the road. Greenlaw itself is a small village with only a corner shop but the cottage is ideally placed for visiting the borders area. We had a lovely time and would not hesitate to book again. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Short Break

This cottage is quite simply beautiful. It has been restored with love and attention to detail. Had a fabulous weekend in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodation

Great property, beautifully decorated and everything that we needed for a few days away with children and the family dog.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

andy m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing find in the Borders

The pics don't do the house justice : this place is stunning! There was loads of room for two adults, two kids & a dog and Bailey our Beagle even had his own towel & water bowl waiting for him when we arrived. The furnishings and decor are extremely stylish & both rooms had a large ensuite with shower (with one also having a large bath). Everything was spotlessly clean and it was handy to have a good washing machine & dryer. The owners were just around the corner if we needed them and the local pub (The Blackadder) served great food and a cracking pint of Guinness. Just watch tho as it wasn't open on a Monday & Tuesday, and if you need an alternative the Gordon Arms is just 5 minutes away in the car which also serves great food and (like the Blackadder) is dog and child friendly. As far as walking goes, you cn pretty much choose a direction and go for it! There was a wee book in the house full of lovely walks (none more than 20mins in the car) and from it we enjoyed a walk over the cliffs in St Abbs followed by a cracking fit supper in Eyemouth, a wander along the Tweed to the Hirsel in Coldsteam and a walk through the forests around Duns Castle. If you need a short trip away to recharge the batteries which is a comfortable drive from Glasgow/Edinburgh/Newcastle, this is definitely it. Awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property

This cottage has been beautifully renovated and decorated to a very high standard. We loved the retro feel to the furnishings and the cottage is spotless throughout. The outside courtyard style area has the afternoon and evening sun on it and is a great space to relax in the quiet surroundings. The photos accurately portrait the property which is in an excellent location for exploring the wider Borders region. We would certainly recommend a stay here if you are visiting the area.