cottages

We have 4 beautiful self-catering cottages to choose from on our farm – stay in one property, or book more if you’re coming in a bigger group. All are former shepherd’s dwellings or gamekeeper’s cottages. They have been renovated with modern-country interiors. Come for peace and quiet, walks from the doorstep and easy access to Edinburgh and all of the Scottish Borders. We are dog-friendly and family-friendly.

Highfield | Hernie Cleugh | Fairnielees | Berry Hill

why stay with us

HILLHOUSE ESCAPES FAMILLLY RUN

ENJOY A QUIET GETAWAY

STUNNING RURAL LOCATION

WALKS ON THE DOORSTEP

GREAT ACCESS TO EDINBURGH

House on the hill holiday cottage

highfield

The largest of our self-catering cottages, calming modern-country interiors following renovation in 2021. Highfield sleeps 4 with space for a extra bed and cot if needed. Two bathrooms with showers (one with a bath). Excellent kitchen with range cooker and beautiful oak dining table which sleeps up to 10 people. A very spacious lounge with additional dining / card games table.

hernie cleugh

A pretty stone-built cottage, Hernie Cleugh is the little sister to Highfield next door. Two super bedrooms upstairs (one king and one twin), shower room downstairs. Well-equipped kitchen, dining table and living area. Private garden area with table and chairs.

Little House on the Hill holiday cottage

fairnielees

Along a farm track, in a valley all of its own, lies Fairnielees. It’s a house with 3 bedrooms, sleeping 6 guests comfortably plus an additional office space with sofa bed. This cottage is open primarily in the spring to autumn months. The potential for snow over the winter means that stays in December to March are only possible with a 4×4 vehicle!

berry hill

Former gamekeeper’s cottage which has also been fully renovated. Gorgeous interiors and generous living space for 4 guests (plus camp beds and travel cots if needed). Two bath/shower rooms. Open plan living-kitchen-dining with a separate lounge.

Berry Hill holiday cottage lauder

group accommodation

The self-catering cottages can be taken individually or as a group. Across our cottages, we can accommodate 20+ guests.

Highfield and Hernie Cleugh have interconnecting doors which we can open up if required. The resulting cottage has 4 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms as well as plenty of living space.

 

our guestbook

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is very spacious and cosy at the same time, and very clean. It was the ideal base to explore the Borders, and the coast isn't far away. Ideal spot for families.

David - Berry Hill - October 2020

Fantastic cottage. Quite remote...you have beautiful walks from the front doorstep and that’s what we wanted. Plus there is a hotel 1 mile down the hill. Absolutely spotless with a really well equipped kitchen. We would definitely come back! Thank you Jo.

Nicola - House on the Hill - May 2021

Well appointed and stylishly designed cottage. Would definitely recommend to friends or to return myself.

Seb - Berry Hill - December 2020

We have just spent 3 nights at this lovely cosy cottage. Full of character. Very clean and well equipped. A perfect base to explore the area. Jo was very attentive and a great host. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

Amanda - Little House on the Hill - October 2020

Perfect place for a break, we used for a family getaway and will be visiting again in the future. Cannot recommend Jo and the cottages highly enough!

James - Little House on the Hill - August 2021

Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. It was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Great rural location but close enough to Melrose, Kelso and other border towns for a day trip. Some beautiful scenery in that part of the world. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this cottage for a family break.

Claire - Berry Hill - September 2021
 
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