hernie cleugh

Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Pet Friendly

overview

Hernie Cleugh (meaning heron ravine) is a cosy farm cottage at Hillhouse Farm Escapes. The property has an open plan living-kitchen-dining space for up to 4 guests. You’ll sleep well in its two pretty bedrooms with views to the hills and towards the farm’s steading. This stone-built cottage is semi-detached. This is an ideal rural location, with a restaurant 1 mile’s walk and short drives to Lauder, Melrose, Kelso, St Boswells and also to Edinburgh.

Guests will find Hernie Cleugh to be extremely comfortable. It is well-equipped for a family or a small group. Hernie Cleugh can also be connected to Highfield next door, extending the property to 4 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms. The oak kitchen table next door is big enough to seat everyone!

Walks from your door will be possible – Hillhouse Farm has superb tracks across its hills and valleys. Note that we are dog-friendly (one included free of charge, more on request) and also horse-friendly (please ask). If you are a keen tennis player, you can make full use of our tennis court (shared with 3 other cottages and the Sutherland family). It has tremendous views across Lauderdale.

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facilities

WIFI

FREE PARKING

GARDEN

TELEVISION

HAIR DRYER

TV

the details

sofa in little house on the hill

the space

Hernie Cleugh is a semi-detached farm cottage with living-kitchen-dining space and shower room downstairs, and two bedrooms upstairs. It dates back to the 1800s and is built from beautiful local stone. The cottage is really cosy (heating by renewable biomass) and has WiFi throughout.

kitchen & living room

The open-plan kitchen and living space is accessed from the entrance hall. There is a very well-equipped kitchen with everything you’d expect including crockery, cutlery, glassware, pans, oven trays and utensils. There is also an oven with an induction hob, dishwasher, under-counter fridge and microwave. The living area has a large comfy sofa, an armchair and a smart TV. The dining table easily seats 4 guests.

bedrooms & bathrooms

Upstairs, there are two country-style bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king bed, and the second bedroom is set up with twin beds. We provide all towels and linen. We can also set up a travel cot and/or a camp bed if needed – please just ask.

outside spaces

The holiday cottage has a parking space, gravelled area with table and chairs and a garden for your use. Please note, if you are bringing small children or pets, that the garden area is not contained. You’ll also be able to play on the Hillhouse tennis court (shared), and make use of all of the farm walks and cycle routes.

farm cottage gallery

Eating out

If you don’t fancy cooking during your stay, there is a perfect option about a mile from the farm in Carfraemill hotel. We also recommend The Black Bull which are both in Lauder, just 10 mins away. There are lots of coffee shop options nearby too, including Soutra (which Jo Sutherland also runs), the Flat Cat Gallery and Spotty Dog (both Lauder) and Main Street Trading in St Boswells. Further local information available before and during your stay.

Walking, cycling, tennis & wild swimming from the door

Hillhouse Farm Escapes is the perfect place to stay in a farm cottage if you’re looking for a holiday with an abundance of landscapes and fresh air. Right from the door, you can walk and mountain bike across our upland farm, Hillhouse, which has lots of excellent tracks. You’ll find ponds for wild swimming if that’s your thing. The Lammermuir Hills, beyond our farm, offer great options for walking too. There is a professional-grade tennis court here at Hillhouse, available for your use and shared by the three farm cottages and the farmhouse.

Family friendly facilities

We can provide a travel cot and high chair if needed, as well as extra camp beds. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. There are safe walks to see our sheep, and children particularly love lambing time (late April and early May). Children will also enjoy paddling in small streams, playing pooh sticks, splashing and skimming stones.

A dog-friendly farm cottage

We are very happy to accept one well-behaved dog at this farm cottage. Please just let us know. One dog is free of charge and we sometimes permit a second dog (with a small fee per stay). We ask that you always clean muddy paws and coats before coming into the cottage, and that dogs are not allowed upstairs or on any furniture. The walking routes described above are ideal for your dog, though please be aware that dogs must be on a lead in sheep fields. Please also note that, during lambing (April/May), we ask that you avoid the sheep fields where possible. You’ll find there are plenty of fields without any livestock as well.

Take your horse on holiday

Self-catering horse holidays are possible at Hillhouse Farm Escapes. The 1500-acre upland sheep farm gives you direct access to outstanding riding routes including farm tracks and open fields, with incredible views for miles around. Those looking for ride-outs beyond the farm can easily access the Lammermuir Hills with breathtaking landscapes across heather-covered moorland routes. Horses and ponies are able to stay in paddocks – it is essential that you discuss this with us at the time of booking. We charge a fee per horse for stays.

Scottish licence information

Hernie Cleugh is fully licenced jointly with its neighbour Highfield (together Highfield House, 3 Hillhouse Farm Cottages). The Scottish Borders Council has granted the licence.

Licence number: SB-00553-F
EPC rating: C

 

our guestbook

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

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

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

Seb - Berry Hill - December 2020

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 had a wonderful stay at Jo's cottage. We were a group of 4 adults and 3 children and we couldn't have asked for more from the house or the surroundings. Very spacious and well equipped house with everything you could possibly need for your stay and more. We particularly enjoyed the garden and the tennis courts which had racquet s and balls for all ages and levels. Jo was a great host and gave clear information. Would definitely recommend this place to other guests!

Ben - Highfield House - July 2024

Lovely cottage on a working farm. The cottage had everything we needed to make our holiday special. Very clean and comfortable. Good area with the coastal towns not too far away. The local village of Lauder had some great little shops and a great bakery. Would definitely stay again.

Andrew - Berry Hill - June 2024
 
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