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Overview
Secluded on a private Borders estate, this charming period property is midway between two market towns.
Ideal for families or friends, and close to history, fishing beats and great walking
Crailing Cottage charms from the start: part of a private, central Borders estate, its elegant Regency stonework frames a front door painted in attractive mint green.
Inside, the home is light, bright and furnished in contemporary-country style – a mixture of comfort and cool.
Head upstairs to unpack and families will find two good-sized bedrooms. One is a king-sized double complete with a vintage mahogany chest of drawers; the other an airier twin room whose picture of a skateboarding dog is sure to amuse children. There’s also a smaller single room if needed, plus the pretty family bathroom whose shower overhangs a soaking tub that’s dreamy after long days out.
Just as relaxing is the charming sitting room below. This has a log burner in its original fireplace, a straw-coloured rug and armchairs just begging that you sink into them. A bookcase lends a traditional touch while the ottoman is ready for tired feet or tea trays. A work desk sits on one side, and French doors open to the large garden.
On summer days, you’ll want to be out there. Enclosed and lawned around a shrubbery, it includes space for young tykes to tear around as well as a terrace whose picnic table and parasol make possible al-fresco dinners – or perhaps a spot of stargazing over hot chocolates.
Back inside is an additional shower room and the open-plan kitchen and dining space. Numerous appliances are found at one end, opposite a white-wood table sitting six. Above this is a huge map of the local area, allowing you to plan or retrace your daily explorations.
The wider Crailing Estate is a gorgeous example of rolling parkland within the Teviot Valley. The Oxnam Water flows through it, providing excellent riverside walks right from that pretty front door.
You’re just five miles from Jedburgh, an attractive and genuinely-bustling town whose independent shops and quality eats complement the magnificent remains of a 12th-century Augustinian abbey, Scotland’s lone castle jail and Mary Queen of Scots’ former home, now a museum. Seven miles in the other direction is elegant Kelso, home to another glorious abbey, a famous racecourse and Scotland’s largest market square.
The Borders Abbeys Way footpath mazily connects to two more ravishing religious ruins at Melrose and Dryburgh, while marked bicycle trails and the St Cuthbert’s Way long-distance also pass very close by. Golfers can choose from 22 courses within a 30-mile radius while anglers are close to prime Middle Tweed or more affordable Teviot beats, with fun trout fishing possible too on the Oxnam Water.
Property details
Ground floor
Sitting room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, French doors to the garden.
Fully equipped, eat in kitchen with electric oven with 4 ring hob, dishwasher, large fridge / freezer, washing machine. Good quality crockery, glasses and cookware. Dining table and chairs for 6.
Shower room with walk in shower, WC and basin.
First floor
Bedroom one with king size bed and TV with Freeview.
Family bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with 3’ twin beds and TV with Freeview.
Bedroom three with single bed.
Outside
Crailing Cottage sits in a pretty, fully enclosed garden with a lawned area and terrace with outside furniture and a Weber charcoal barbecue. Guests are welcome to walk around the wider estate. Storage for outdoor kit and bikes is available in a lockable shed in the rear courtyard.
Parking
There is parking for two cars in the courtyard.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Babies & Children
A travel cot and highchair is available on request. The garden is fully enclosed for children to play.
Dogs
Regretfully the cottage is not suitable for dogs.
Guest amenities
The beds are made up with high quality bed linen, feather and duck down duvets and duck down and hollowfibre pillows. A hairdryer is supplied in each bedroom. Bath sheets and hand towels are provided for all guests. Hand soaps and shower wash are provided.
Wi-Fi & Mobile Coverage
There is Fibre Wi-Fi at the cottage with good speeds of around 27MB. There is good mobile coverage on most networks.
Heating
Crailing Cottage has biomass (woodchip) central heating, which can be thermostatically controlled, in addition to the wood burning stove in the living area. A generous initial supply of logs and kindling is provided.
Additional Accommodation
For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage can booked alongside Crailing Coach House, sleeping 4, which sits next door to Crailing Cottage or Crailing West Lodge, sleeping 2, which is the gate lodge situated at the entrance of the Crailing Estate.
Important Pre-booking Information
Please note, this property only accepts holiday bookings.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further discussion on this point.
SHORT-TERM LETS LICENSING
Scottish short-term lets licence number: Pending
The current EPC rating for this property will be available soon.
Location
Crailing is five miles from the attractive, bustling market town of Jedburgh, home to a good selection of independent shops, galleries, pubs and cafes. Steeped in history, Jedburgh boasts the magnificent remains of a 12th century Augustinian Abbey, the imposing Castle Jail, the only existing example of its kind in Scotland and the 16th Century home of Mary Queen of Scots, a visit to which reveals the fascinating but tragic story of her life.
Seven miles in the other direction is the bustling market town of Kelso described by Sir Walter Scott as "the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland." Today it retains much of its original charm with an interesting range of independent shops including an excellent deli, butchers and fishmonger, a monthly farmer's market and a good selection of lively pubs and restaurants. Floors Castle, the majestic home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe is well worth a visit. Kelso plays host to a number of events throughout the year including regular National Hunt race meets at the famous race course, the ancient custom of the Common Ridings of the town boundaries and the famous Borders Rugby 7s games.
The beguiling town of Melrose is 14 miles away from the house tucked between the Tweed and the gorse-backed Eildon Hills. As well as offering a good range of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, this picturesque town is home of rugby 7s, the annual Border's Book Festival, and the evocative ruins of Melrose Abbey. Stop off on route at Main Street Trading in St Boswells to visit the award-winning bookshop and deli.
For day trips slightly further afield, the cashmere mills at Hawick and Selkirk are nearby, the stunning Northumberland coast is an hour's drive away with miles of rocky coves punctuated by a chain of imposing castles including Alnwick and Bamburgh and miles of pristine sandy beaches for walking, riding, kite-surfing and sandcastle-building. The Georgian splendour of Edinburgh is only 48 miles away and is an easy day trip by car.
Activities
Crailing Cottage sits amidst beautiful rolling parkland in the Teviot Valley. The Oxnam Water flows through the Crailing Estate on route to joining the River Teviotproviding excellent riverside walks from the doorstep. Children can cycle safely around the park and for more extensive cycling and walking there are a number of marked routes around Kelso including the Borders Abbey Way and the popular 64-mile St Cuthbert's Way which passes close to the house as it criss-crosses the Borders on its way to Holy Island. For keen riders, there is a riding stables nearby and the option of beach rides further afield.
For fishing parties, Crailing Coach House is incredibly convenient for the prime Middle Tweed beats around Kelso in addition to reasonably priced fishing on the Teviot close to the house and fun trout fishing on the Oxnam Water which flows through the estate.
The area is also a golfer's paradise with 22 courses within a 30 mile radius ranging from challenging PGA Championship courses, to picturesque links and parkland courses to suit all standards including the RoxburgheChampionship course and well-regarded courses at Jedburgh and Melrose just a pitch and putt away.
C&C experiences
We invite you to enjoy the most coveted and exclusive local experiences available in the North of England and the South of Scotland on your next Crabtree & Crabtree adventure.
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Cycling & mountain biking
Whether you ride fast or slow, on-road or off-road, there is something uniquely special about enjoying some outdoor time on two wheels. Here in the region we have something for everyone from high-energy mountain biking blasts to gentle forest paths the whole family can enjoy.
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Fishing
Welcome to the realm of the king of fish, the mighty River Tweed. Every year thousands of Atlantic Salmon make their way up river, an annual odyssey that is one of nature's miracles.
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Historic houses and castles
With more stately homes, castles and historic sites here than you can shake a proverbial stick at, visitors are quite simply spoilt for choice.
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Shooting
For sheer variety alone Northumberland and the Scottish Borders are irresistible to any gun.
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Walking
From the lush green uplands to shimmering sea, the area boasts a hugely diverse and enticing landscape that is perfect for exploring on foot. From gentle rambles to long-distance hikes, there are a vast array of trails and waymarked routes for newbie walkers or experienced alike.
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Wildlife
Our region is home to outstanding scenery which boasts emerald forests, pristine lochs and rivers, heathery hillsides, sweeping moorlands as well as a picture perfect coastline.
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Golf
There are 40 golf courses in Northumberland, and another 21 in the Scottish Borders offering visitors an incredibly wide and varied range of golfing options.
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Children and families
Here at Crabtree & Crabtree, we like to think we’ve pulled together some rather nifty ideas to keep tots to teens happy and entertained during your stay.
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Adventure Sports
If you love a challenge or just crave a little excitement away from the day-to-day bustle of working life, we have lots to offer - whether it be watery pursuits, muddy blasts or thrill seeking, adrenaline-charged adventures.
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Ancestral history research
Crabtree & Crabtree know that tracing the history of your family can be a wonderful journey of discovery. Here are our top tips for starting your family tree.
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Additional housekeeping
Award yourself a real break and let us provide a pair (or more) of helping hands.
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Dog sitting
Our experienced dog sitters will look after your furry friends whilst you are out exploring.
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Holiday photography
Family holidays, reunions and honeymoons kindle priceless moments that deserve preserving.
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Wine delivery
Crabtree & Crabtree have teamed up with Corney & Barrow one of the longest established independent Wine Merchants in the UK to offer a bespoke service.
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"Fabulous. Accommodation cosy and clean. Beds comfy and we enjoyed the log burner. Easy access to Jedburgh, Kelso and Berwick by car. We all had a relaxing time. All in all home from home. Loved it."
Ms Brown"Crailing Cottage was a really relaxing, lovely, private and comfortable cottage. I was concerned that neighbouring cottage would be overlooking, but was not the case as each cottage has a separate vehicular access and as such you don't see other occupiers. Lovely goodies on arrival and very attentive housekeeper and owner. Will return for sure, lovely area generally."
Williams family"Had the most lovely stay – thank you. Enjoyed the cottage very much and very much hope to return – will definitely recommend both the venue and your service – 2nd to none!"
Nicholls family"We had a really lovely stay and everything was very well organised. It was a lovely property and just perfect for the break we wanted."
Deveney family"We were delighted with Crailing Cottage, it was warm and cosy, very clean and welcoming. It was very nice to find a basket of treats waiting for us also when we arrived. The setting was very nice, we would have enjoyed seeing the lambs if we had been visiting a few weeks later. All round it was a good experience and we will recommend Crabtree & Crabtree to anyone visiting that area looking for accommodation."
Fish family"We are more than happy to inform you that once more, we have us the perfect holiday in one of your selected properties. Crailing Cottage was wonderful and the housekeeper was lovely, just as you said. Thanks must go to the staff at Crabtree & Crabtree once more for their help, assistance, guidance and patience! We have informed a great amount of our friends about Crabtree & Crabtree and will be booking with you again very soon. Thank you again."
Blackaby family"Lovely cottage, beautiful area. Loved watching the wildlife especially the rabbits. Friendly host and welcoming. Enjoyed walks to the river. Plenty of places to visit."
Brown family"We were a group of 4 & we all loved our stay. Everything was first class will definitely book again."
Mrs Steel"My two girlfriends and I stayed at Crailing Cottage. We loved it and, were we to come to the area again, we would want to stay there. It’s a lovely house, homey, very clean and comfortable, and in a beautiful setting. The lady who looked after it was very responsive (not intrusive) and helpful. My friends and I have stayed in many cottages over the years, and Crailing is one of our favourites."
Ms Simmons & friends"We had a lovely time, thank you. Welcome pack was appreciated and the cottages very clean and comfortable."
Mr Ellis"We had a lovely holiday and the cottage was perfect."
Mr & Mrs Gibson"We had a wonderful time at Crailing Cottage. It was warm, cosy, very clean. Lovely bedrooms. The housekeeper left us some goodies which was kind. She was very friendly."
Dickinson family"We had a fantastic time thanks. Beautiful cottage. Lovely short break and would definitely stay with C&C again and will recommend to friends."
Young familyAvailability
- Sorry, dogs are not allowed.
- Typical arrival day: Saturday during high season. Flexible out of high season.
- Arrival time: 4pm
- Departure time: 10am
"Surrounded by rolling parkland on a private estate, this is a wonderful spot for relaxation, or a perfect base for sightseeing or more active pursuits. "Sue, Crabtree & Crabtree
