bracken hill

Sleeps 6-7 | Bedrooms 3-4 | Pet Friendly

overview

Bracken Hill sleeps six guests in three bedrooms, with the option for a further guest on a sofa bed. The cottage can be joined to Berry Hill next door if a larger property is needed. It has an incredible rural location with field and woodland views.

Like all accommodation at Hillhouse Farm Escapes, it is dog-friendly. This former shepherd’s cottage has been fully renovated. The cottage is modern and cosy, with a fabulous large open-plan living (smart TV), dining and kitchen space. A separate sitting room doubles as a study/office and second TV room. Bracken Hill has beautiful interiors with soft, country tones and modern touches throughout. It sleeps 6 very comfortably, or 7 if you are happy to make use of a sofa bed.

Come for walks from the door across a 1450-acre farm and the moors beyond, the market towns of the Scottish Borders as well as easy access to Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. A fantastic tennis court is available for your use and guests are free to roam the grounds and the surrounding countryside.

availability

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facilities

WIFI

FREE PARKING

GARDEN

WASHING MACHINE

HAIR DRYER

2 x SMART TV

the details

Photo showing kitchen and dining area at Bracken Hill holiday cottage

the space

Bracken Hill is a large cottage for up to 6 guests on a self-catering basis (or for 6 adults/children plus an extra child on a sofa bed – on request). It is really spacious and has particularly generous living areas.

kitchen & living rooms

The open-plan kitchen-living-dining room is perfect for a large family or a friends joining together. The kitchen is very well equipped with all pots, pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery as well as a large American-style fridge-freezer, microwave, oven and hob. There are pretty views to the garden at the rear. The dining table, made by a local craftsman, will comfortably seat your group, with space for extras if needed.

The living area has a large corner sofa and separate armchair, as well as a flat-screen, smart TV. You’ll also find a further snug / TV room with a sofa bed and a desk, so it can also be used as an office if needed.

The ground floor has a small utility and boot room area (with washing machine) as well as downstairs WC.

bedrooms & bathrooms

On the ground floor, you’ll find a double bedroom (the blue room!) and shower room with WC.

Upstairs, there are 2 further bedrooms – one is a master room with a walk-in wardrobe, and the other is a twin room. The family bathroom includes a freestanding bath, separate shower, wc and basin.

outside spaces

Parking is available immediately outside the cottage—with space for 3 cars. Brachen Hill also has a decking area to the rear with an outdoor table and chairs and outdoor lounge seating. There is a garden as well as wider grounds that are shared with other guests. Guests are welcome to use our full-size tennis court free of charge, with incredible views across the Scottish Borders.

self-catering cottage gallery – bracken hill

Eating out

If you don’t fancy cooking during your stay, there is a perfect option about a mile from the house in Carfraemill hotel. It’s a restaurant/pub with outdoor seating and a choice of areas inside. Carfraemill is also dog-friendly. There are many options for eating out locally in nearby Lauder, Melrose, Galashiels, St Boswells and Kelso.

Walking, cycling & tennis from the door

Hillhouse Farm Escapes is the perfect place to stay in a holiday cottage if you’re looking for an abundance of landscapes and fresh air. You’ll be able to walk, mountain bike and even ride your horse across our upland farm, Hillhouse, which has lots of excellent tracks. Beyond that, you can head into the Lammermuir Hills. Our professional-grade tennis court has an incredible view! Guests in all five of our cottages can make use of the tennis court throughout their stay.

Family-friendly place to stay

If you are travelling with small children and babies, we can provide a travel cot and a high chair. Please just ask when you book. We have plastic cutlery and crockery if needed too. Children will love to explore the farm – there is total freedom to run around in fields and along tracks. You won’t find it hard to spot a few sheep! There are little streams that can be fun for a paddle or for skimming stones and splashing.

A dog-friendly cottage

We are delighted to be a dog-friendly holiday cottage in Scotland. Please just let us know when you book – we are always happy to accept one dog, and sometimes we allow one more. We just ask that muddy paws and fur/coats are cleaned well before coming into the cottage. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted upstairs, in bedrooms, or on any furniture. There are excellent walks along tracks, through fields and up hills! Please keep your dog on its lead through our sheep fields. During lambing (April/May), we ask that you avoid the lambing fields where possible – there are lots of fields without livestock in them too!

Scottish licence information

Bracken Hill is fully licenced jointly with its neighbour Berry Hill (together Bracken House, 2 Hillhouse Farm Cottages). The Scottish Borders Council has granted the licence.

Licence number: SB-00749-P
EPC rating: D

 

our guestbook

Absolutely fantastic accomodation, very peaceful, quiet and very relaxing after a hard days work, warm and comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked with plenty of pots, pans dishes, utensils, everything you need. Plenty of parking at the property.

Graeme - Fairnielees - May 2024

We had a wonderful stay at Jo’s lovely place. Super peaceful location, surrounded by nature and plenty of space for walking and playing outside. Our kids loved the tyre swings and spotting birds, tiny frogs and seeing all the sheep and cows. The house was really well equipped, so much space and lots of room for kids and us to chill out on our own or in groups. Gorgeous logburner which we made good use of for cosy evenings in front of a movie. Fabulously well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Great location from which to explore the Scottish Borders and close to Edinburgh and the east coast for day trips.

Rachel - Fairnielees - Aug 2024

We, a family of five, enjoyed wonderful four nights in the lovely house on the hill [Highfield] which was exactly as described. A great plus was the tennis court, that was very well received by our children. Walking the dog was a great experience. We used the farm cottage to explore Scottish Borders, Northumberland and of course Edinburgh. We would certainly come back and highly recommend this lovely place!

Melanie - Highfield - July 2024

The cottage was perfect for me and my family, wife and two children.. We really enjoyed the farm and the peace for two days.. Great location if you plan to visit Edinburgh from the farm 40 min driving. Wifi available with decent speed. The kitchen fully equipped you don’t have to bring anything. The rooms are spacious and very clean. Jo the host is friendly and helpful.

Mohammed - Highfield - July 2024
Federica - Hernie Cleugh - April 2024

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

Seb - Berry Hill - December 2020
 
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