Bastle Retreats Farm Cottage

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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Comfortable Living: Bastle Retreats Farm Cottage in Gavinton offers a one-bedroom apartment with a living room. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance, garden views, and a terrace. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. The apartment includes a dining area, work desk, and a cosy fireplace. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a picnic area, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 77 km from Edinburgh Airport, the apartment is near attractions such as The Maltings Theatre & Cinema (27 km), Lindisfarne Castle (47 km), and Melrose Abbey (35 km). Hiking opportunities are available. Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This property is a wee gem and perfect for the couple wanting peace and quiet in lovely surroundings. The thing that struck me most was the space! This isn't just a room. It comprises a good size lounge with a wide corridor taking you past the...”
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful property, like a home away from home! In a wonderful location.”
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The cottage is cosy and has everything you could need. Perfect location to relax and go a walk to see the farm animals. We ordered the breakfast hamper which was delicious and highly recommend yoga with Alexa to start the day. Perfect stay!”
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Alexa and her family welcomed me to the cottage with a lovely Lemon Drizzle cake, fresh eggs from the farm and fresh apple juice - also made from the farm! The cottage is spacious with all the amenities you could need - felt like a home away from...”
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved all the thoughtful extras especially the cake, lovely toiletries & big bath towels! Great location, & very quiet & relaxing. Felt so welcoming & home from home.”
  • Carl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was perfect, peaceful and quiet. Information provided for places to visit was really useful, accomodation was beautiful”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cosy, warm, inviting, peaceful. Loved every minute we spent here.”
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The attention to detail was second to none, from the fresh baked cake and handmade cider to the fresh eggs and Kindle ready to start a new fire on arrival. Alexa could not have been more helpful and understanding when we hit a snag in our...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Alexa- Millar Organics

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Alexa- Millar Organics
This comfortable and peaceful one-bedroom annexe is the perfect retreat for a couple. Situated in the pretty conservation village of Gavinton, a few miles outside Duns, the property sits on a 50-acre organic farm. Recently refurbished, the property offers a new kitchen with a dishwasher, combi oven/grill/microawave, underfloor heating throughout, wood burning stove, smart TV, wifi, private parking and outdoor seating area. Guests are welcome to explore the farm with sheep, geese, hens, pigs, many stunning views and the restful sounds of wildlife. Our farmhouse annexe has been newly renovated to a high standard. With Egyptian Cotton bedding and Hungarian goose down pillows, in a tranquil rural environment, we are sure you will sleep well and enjoy your retreat here.
Our family relocated to the Scottish Borders in December 2018. We have two young children and traded in the city life for a piece of 'the good life'; a small organic farm near Duns in Berwickshire. Andrew now spends most of his time farming and all that it entails and Alexa is a Primary School and Yoga teacher. We love having people come to visit and share in our experiences and we are delighted to now be able to offer our self contained one bedroom flat to guests. More information and our blog can be found on our Millar Organics website.
Gavinton, has a village hall with cinema nights, weekly yoga classes (taught by Alexa), belly dancing and monthly coffee mornings. Gavinton has a number of beautiful walks and cycle routes nearby and is within walking distance (30 mins) of Duns, which is a lovely walk through the hills. There you can find a lovely swimming pool and sauna and fitness center with regular fitness classes. The nearby River Tweed has excellent fishing and there are many horse riding stables nearby. In Duns there are a number of boutique coffee shops, pubs, takeaways, community cinema and restaurants. In Duns there is plenty to do including a walk around and visit to the 14th Century Duns Castle, the Jim Clark Museum and the nearby Manderston and Paxton House. You can also visit the seaside town of Berwick-upon-Tweed which is a 25 min drive and has a train line to Edinburgh, Dunbar and Newcastle. Or simply relax and enjoy the slower pace of life.
Languages spoken: German,English,French

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bastle Retreats Farm Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.