Luxury Cottages in Edinburgh & the Borders

Luxury Cottages in Edinburgh & the Borders & Prestige Holiday Homes to Rent

Searching for a luxury cottage in Edinburgh & the Borders? Whether you want a romantic retreat for two, a stylish family escape or an elegant home for a special occasion, we have a wide choice of prestige holiday cottages here to suit every taste and budget.

Our luxury cottages are the perfect base for memorable breaks of all kinds — romantic weekends, honeymoons, milestone birthdays, anniversaries and special-occasion celebrations. Browse cottages with private hot tubs, swimming pools, sea views and designer interiors — all in Edinburgh & the Borders.

Many of our prestige holiday homes feature private grounds, log burners, premium kitchens, home cinemas, spa facilities and WiFi throughout. From characterful farmhouses to luxury barn conversions, find your perfect luxury holiday cottage and make your escape one to remember.

Plan Your Edinburgh & the Borders Luxury Escape

Everything your group needs for a brilliant Edinburgh & the Borders break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around Edinburgh & the Borders.

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Local Weather

Open-Meteo

Planning a holiday in Edinburgh & the Borders? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the Edinburgh & the Borders coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.

19°

CloudyWind 26 km/h · feels seasonal

Today 20° 11°

Sat 20° 14°

Sun 19° 12°

Mon 20° 11°

Tue 22° 16°

Tide Times — Edinburgh & the Borders Coast

Environment Agency

The Edinburgh & the Borders coastline is one of the finest in England, and knowing the tides makes all the difference for beach days, coastal walks and watersports. These readings from the nearest Edinburgh & the Borders tide gauge show whether the water is rising or falling.

Nearest gauge

Leith

Latest level

4.28 m

Tide fallingBased on last readings

Updated 11:30Gauge reading

Days Out Nearby

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From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, Edinburgh & the Borders is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your Edinburgh & the Borders holiday cottage.

Site of Kelso Abbey Infirmary

Attraction · Kelso

Mayfield Lane, Kelso, TD5 7AU, United Kingdom

Kelso Abbey (1128)

Attraction · Kelso

Abbey Row, Kelso, TD5 7JF, United Kingdom

War Memorial Gardens

Park / garden · Kelso

Maxwellheugh, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

Mayfield

Park / garden · Kelso

Maxwellheugh, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

Bull Ring

Attraction · Kelso

The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HF, United Kingdom

Kelso-Gallipoli Memorial

Landmark · Kelso

6 Bowmont Street, Kelso, TD5 7JH, United Kingdom

New Play Area

Park / garden · Kelso

Maxwellheugh, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entrance to The Abbey Cellars

Attraction · Kelso

Peat Wynd, Kelso, TD5 7FH, United Kingdom

Remains of old church

Attraction · Kelso

Bowmont Street, Kelso, TD5 7EE, United Kingdom

Shedden Park

Park / garden · Kelso

Maxwellheugh, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

Walking Routes

OSM Overpass

There's no better way to explore Edinburgh & the Borders than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.

Borders Abbeys Way

National trail

109 km

Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)

National trail · Middleton in Teesdale → Kirk Yetholm

Trail

Saint Cuthbert's Way (Melrose to Kirk Yetholm)

National trail

Trail

Saint Cuthbert's Way (Kirk Yetholm to Lindisfarne)

Regional route

Trail

Jubilee Path

Local route

Trail

Pennine Way (Tan Hill to Kirk Yetholm) - deviation

Local route · to keep main route contiguous for route analysis

Trail

Saint Cuthbert's Way - deviation

Local route · bypasses Haretsanes attraction

Trail

EV Charging Points

Open Charge Map

Travelling to Edinburgh & the Borders in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your Edinburgh & the Borders stay.

The Knowes Car Park, Kelso

3 points · up to 50 kW

Kelso, TD5 7BH

Rapid

Galedin Vetinary

2 points · up to 22 kW

Kelso, TD5 7BH

Fast

Kelso Town Hall, Kelso Square, Kelso

1 point · up to 7 kW

Kelso, TD5 7HF

Standard

Social Works Dept

1 point · up to 3 kW

Kelso, TD5 7AP

Standard

Kelso Hospital

2 points · up to 7 kW

Kelso, TD5 7JP

Standard

Merlin Vet Group - Kelso

2 points · up to 22 kW

Kelso, TD5 7EN

Fast

Wark

1 point · up to 22 kW

Wark on Tweed, TD12 4RG

Fast

Blackadder Caravan Park

2 points · up to 7 kW

Greenlaw, TD10 6XX

Standard

Blackadder Caravan Park (1)

1 point · up to 7 kW

Duns, TD10 6XX

Standard

High Street Coldstream

4 points · up to 50 kW

Coldstream, TD12 4AE

Rapid

Getting Around

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Getting to and around Edinburgh & the Borders is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your Edinburgh & the Borders holiday cottage and explore the area.

Etal Station

Nearest railway station

20.1 km

Tweedbank Station

Nearest railway station

20.7 km

Heatherslaw Station

Nearest railway station

20.8 km

Pubs & Restaurants

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Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, Edinburgh & the Borders has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.

The Knowes

Kelso

Café

Queen's Head Hotel

Kelso

Pub

The Topiary Restarant

Kelso

Café

White Swan

Kelso

Pub

The Waggon Inn

Kelso

Pub

Oscar's

Kelso

Restaurant

Black Swan Hotel

Kelso

Pub

Caroline's Coffee Shop

Kelso

Café

Off The Square

Kelso

Café

China Town

Kelso

Restaurant

Rutherfords Micropub

Kelso

Pub

The Cobbles Inn

Kelso

Pub

Supermarkets & Shops

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Stocking up for your stay in Edinburgh & the Borders? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.

Lidl

Kelso TD5 7AL

Supermarket

Co-op Food

Kelso TD5 7DH

Supermarket

Sainsbury's

Kelso TD5 8DH

Shop

The Co-operative Food

Kelso TD5 7NB

Supermarket

Morebattle Community Shop

Morebattle TD5 8QN

Shop

Yetholm Village Shop

Town Yetholm TD5 8RA

Shop

KeyStore

Coldstream TD12 4DH

Shop

Clark

Coldstream TD12 4DH

Shop

Useful Info

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Good to know before your stay in Edinburgh & the Borders — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.

Kelso Hospital (Inch Hosp.)

Kelso

0.7 km

Borders General Hospital

Darnick

19.7 km

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