Honeysuckle Cottage, Kailzie

Tucked away within the lush hills and woodlands of Upper Tweeddale, this soothing cottage is everything a country bolthole should be. Belonging to the Kailzie Estate, it lies within easy reach of its stunning gardens which feature a glorious walled garden, glasshouses, wild gardens, centuries-old trees and burnside trails which evolve throughout the year. Here you can settle in and reattune to the natural world – whether you’re surrounded by carpets of snowdrops, blooming rhododendrons, summer borders, fragrant roses or autumn leaves.

Climb four steps to the side of the cottage and enter the airy hallway, through which the living room lies to the left. Large windows and a neutral colour palette make this a bright and relaxing place to rest and socialise, complete with an inviting dining table to gather for meals as the wood burner casts the room in a warm and flickering light. Next door, you can enjoy cooking and baking in the stylish kitchen while taking in the views across the cottage garden.

On the opposite side of the hallway you’ll find the bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with twins, both decorated in similarly calming tones with subtle panelling and cosy furnishings. The family bathroom is spacious with refined black fittings, a rainforest shower, and a roomy bath for spending relaxing evenings.

Outside, the large and enclosed lawn boasts views out to the Cardrona golf course and is ideal for garden games and leg-stretches for your dog, while the patio furniture creates a tempting spot for morning coffees and aperitifs alike. A short drive will take you into the wider grounds on the estate – including its own Tweed fishing beat or nearby lochan. You’re also spoilt for choice for beautiful scenery further afield with Glentress Forest, the gardens at Dawyck and the ancient woodlands in the Tweed Valley all on your doorstep.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

For guests looking to holiday together but enjoy their own space, Honeysuckle Cottage can be let in conjunction with Stables Cottage, sleeping 2, Grooms Cottage, sleeping 2, The Hayloft, sleeping 2, and Coachman's Cottage sleeping 4 (pet friendly). These cottages all sit within the Kailzie Gardens courtyard complex, located 1 mile from Honeysuckle Cottage, with Coachman's Cottage and Grooms Cottage next door to each other and The Hayloft sitting on the opposite side. All these cottages sit under the same ownership as Honeysuckle Cottage.

FISHING ON SITE

Salmon fishing on the Estate's private beat of the River Tweed extends to some 1.75 miles and can be arranged on request.