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Blackburn

Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Edinburgh & The Borders » Chirnside
Sleeps up to 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5

Imagine a tranquil retreat nestled within the Scottish Borders, where the rolling hills and lush countryside envelop you in a serene embrace. Welcome to a luxurious farmhouse in Blackburn, a perfect blend of Victorian charm and modern amenities, designed to accommodate up to 10 guests in its 5 beautifully appointed bedrooms, each promising restful slumber and pastoral views.

Indulge in the warmth of the wood burner in the snug or the grandeur of the light-filled lounge, each a cosy haven for relaxation.

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About Blackburn

Imagine a tranquil retreat nestled within the Scottish Borders, where the rolling hills and lush countryside envelop you in a serene embrace. Welcome to a luxurious farmhouse in Blackburn, a perfect blend of Victorian charm and modern amenities, designed to accommodate up to 10 guests in its 5 beautifully appointed bedrooms, each promising restful slumber and pastoral views.

Indulge in the warmth of the wood burner in the snug or the grandeur of the light-filled lounge, each a cosy haven for relaxation.

The farmhouse boasts a bespoke kitchen, complete with an Everhot range oven, where culinary enthusiasts can cook up a storm, and a private hot tub, offering a blissful soak under the starlit sky.

The expansive enclosed garden provides a safe playground for children and pets, while the surrounding farm invites exploration and interaction with nature. This idyllic setting is not just a stay; it's an experience that combines luxury, comfort, and the allure of the countryside.

Whether seeking a family adventure or a peaceful escape, this farmhouse is a quintessential British haven that promises an unforgettable cottage break.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the serene and relaxing location of Blackburn, the indulgent hot tub, and the delightful interactions with the hens. The farmhouse's spaciousness, comfort, and the beautiful surrounding countryside also received high praise.

Getting there

To get to Blackburn, if driving, take the A1 motorway and exit towards the A6105 for Chirnside. For rail travellers, the nearest station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, from where a taxi can be taken.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy 1.5 milesTD11 3XX
Train station 9 milesTD15 1NF
Pub 1.3 milesTD11 3XX
Dog walk 0.5 mileson-site
Supermarket 1.4 milesTD11 3XX
Indian takeaway (Spice of India) 1.5 milesTD11 3XX
Chinese takeaway (The Great Wall) 1.5 milesTD11 3XX
Italian takeaway (Giacopazzi's) 6 milesTD14 5HE

For families with Kids

This farmhouse is an excellent destination for families, offering spacious gardens and farm activities like feeding chickens and collecting eggs. The array of toys and board games ensures children are entertained on-site.

Is Blackburn A good location for couples?

Couples will find this farmhouse a romantic rural escape with cosy fireplaces and a private hot tub. Nearby, the Berwickshire coastline and St Abbs provide picturesque settings for romantic days out.

Dining and Cafes

The closest eatery is The Waterloo Arms, a mere 1.3 miles away, offering hearty meals (phone: 01890 818260). For a café experience, visit The Mainstreet Trading Company, around 6 miles distant (phone: 01835 824087).

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find scenic countryside walks, local shops for essentials, and traditional inns and pubs for a taste of local life.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, the cottage features a large private hot tub, perfectly positioned for guests to relax and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Is the accommodation pet-friendly?

Indeed, the property welcomes up to two dogs, offering a fully enclosed garden for them to play in and ample space for walks on the farm and surrounding areas.

How many people does the farmhouse sleep?

The farmhouse comfortably sleeps 10 people, with five tastefully decorated bedrooms that include two king-size, one double, and two twin rooms.

What are the cooking facilities like at the cottage?

The kitchen is well-equipped with an Everhot range oven and induction hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge, dishwasher, and a central island with a Bluetooth speaker.

Is there parking available at the property?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking available at the rear of the property, ensuring convenience for guests with vehicles.

Are there any farm activities available?

Guests are welcome to help feed the chickens, collect eggs, and explore the farm's countryside through the established tracks, making for a delightful rural experience.

Blackburn Reviews

daniel
Beautiful house ..and garden..great place to chill with the pets.. lots of extras in the house ..towels for dogs ..kitchen condiments...plenty of utensils...Beautiful bedrooms..really cosy
Sheryl
The most perfect holiday home away from home! , Ive never stayed anywhere with such a comprehensively stocked/equipped kitchen. Its a great place for adults and kids (the playbarn meant we hardly saw our children!), I hope to return again!
Jane
Fabulous house, huge rooms, WIFI excellent even in the garden and all the bedrooms. Hot tub was great, advice about places to eat and visit superb. Really great for getting out and about, the garden is so big and you can use all the toys/slides/seesaw etc etc that one day we just stayed at home for the day. Just lovely
John
A great large house in the middle of farm land , with a large dog friendly garden. We enjoyed feeding the hens and eating their eggs. The hot tub is ideal for those wishing to lounge on site. It is a place for a chilling holiday with trips to surrounding tourist attractions like country houses and beauty spots, Cooking skills essential to make the Read moremost of a fine kitchen. Overall a fine family holiday for 3 generations of the family. The owners contacted me before we arrived with helpful tips . Hide
Rijk-Jan
Just a perfect place for exploring the Borders and the coast. For us as astronomers is was a perfect place for stargazing as the property was in a real dark-sky spot. We'll certainly recommend this place for small groups of astro-lovers. We had three clear nights and made a lot of images of the universe. We visited Vindolanda, Edinburgh, Rosllyn, LRead moreindisfarne, St. Abbs head (great walks!), the Cheviot Hills. Had a great time! Hide
Jeffrey
This is the perfect holiday house for me and our family of 6 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs. Our third visit. We have such wonderful memories that we have made and hope to come back in 2024. Absolutely perfect. Wonderful house, gardens and surroundings.
Rebecca
A very relaxing victorian farmhouse with mod cons and plenty of cooking equipment. Nicely decorated. Comfy beds. Warm and cosy lounge and snug. Plenty of space indoors and a garden. Added optional bonus of caring for some hens and eating their eggs. Lovely setting and fantastic opportunities for star gazing Good ideas for days out.
Valerie
We all loved the location, felt very relaxing. Enjoyed the hot tub. Also enjoyed the contact with the hens.
Jan
Really enjoyed our family holiday, in your home, thank you. The chickens were a great hit. The farmhouse was relaxed, spacious and comfortable, enough room for everyone and it was so quiet outside! As the sun shone, the beaches were an ideal way to spend the day. Heatherslaw Railway and Paxton House were a bonus too.
Laura
What a fantastic house! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house and surrounding area were idyllic. The house was perfect for us, our children, elderly parents and dogs. It was really well equipped and we had everything we needed.
Brian
Three generations of our family had a great week at Blackburn. House is very spacious and well equipped with a big garden ideal for the grandchildren to play in and the dogs to run around in too. Good location for exploring the Borders area.
Paula
Wow, what a gem! Everything has been thought of, you dont need to think of anything! No expense has been spared to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Amazing beds. Towels provided. Kitchen cupboards well stocked with equipment. Toys for kids including bouncy castle. Hot tub with views to die for! Loved looking after the chickens and even col lected a couple of eggs from the girls. Highly recommended, would definitely be back.
Alison
Lovely peaceful setting, two sitting rooms and large kitchen allowing group to spread out. Close to walks, places to visit and pubs/restaurants. Ample parking (we had 4 cars).
Helen
A great house for a family gathering. Well equipped. Lots of space inside and out. Excellent garden space for the children.
Anne
Nice secluded setting. Was ideal for 3 generation family. All enjoyed the hot tub. Good touring base.
Frances
Accommodation is great for family gathering. We really enjoyed our stay. Walks around area of farm and places to visit.
Kathleen
Just back after a weeks stay in Blackburn for Hogmanay in the Scottish Borders. This house is set in a truly lovely setting close to Chirnside village which is perfect for any essentials needed for your stay. As there were 10 adults and 2 dogs, there is plenty of comfortable space for all. There are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, dinin g room and a fabulous kitchen for cooking. It was great to spend some quality time with friends that all haven't been together for a few years.
Jeffrey
I would highly recommend this beautiful property to people who like a 5 bedroom house. This was our second visit to Blackburn Cottage, and we all loved it the first time and again on our last stay. Absolutely perfect. We have stayed in a lot of lovely holiday homes, but this is definitely my perfect holiday house, and so looking forward to coming b ack. Fabulous. Thank you, Marion.
Andrew
Absolutely excellent for multi-generation family gatherings and if you have a dog. Very comfortable homely accommodation with plenty of space. The kitchen is very well stocked with cutlery, crockery, pots and pans etc Location is ideal for visiting the surrounding area and further afield.
David
Terrific property in good location. Remote enough to be peaceful but not too far by car to "civilisation". Excellent facilities throughout and enclosed garden great for dogs and children. The hot tub is an added bonus even although we couldn't use it on the days that it rained. Hope to be back again for another holiday.
Anita
Blackburn is a home that has everything you need. We stayed there for a family holiday and to celebrate my 60th birthday. It was in a beautiful setting away from it all. The chickens were a focus for the grandchildren and they took total charge of them. The soft play area was a great hit with our 3 year old grandson. The hot tub was a great place t o unwind at the end of busy days exploring the beaches, zoo, Holy Island and more. If you want a quiet stunning place to stay this is it.
Lynn
A lovely house, comfortable and spacious enough for 10 adults. The hot tub was wonderful! We enjoyed watching the house martins feeding their chicks outside our bedroom windows. The kitchen was well-equipped and there were plenty of glasses, mugs,etc. wed go again!
Jeremy
Very comfortable and well equipped. We loved the hot tub and the two sitting rooms with good TVs. Lovely countryside, lots of birds around (and some hares), and a good base for the region from Lindisfarne to St Abb's Head and beyond. We had a great week with an extended family group aged 13 to 88.
Samantha
The farm house was a perfect base for our family holiday, located in a beautiful quiet and tranquil spot, yet not too far from civilisation, places to go and things to do. Spacious, comfortable, and well equipped, ideal for all ages. Sitting out in the hot tub listening the birds, and watching the sun go down is just idyllic. Watching the swallows building their nests, feeding the chickens and collecting the eggs. We would definitely recommend the farm house.
Julie
Well appointed house which was lovely and warm. Very peaceful location yet only 15 minutes from Berwick.
Mark
This is a really well look after property, in a fantastic location. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning
Sven
A spacious and very comfortable place to relax and enjoy the piece and quiet. Perfect for four couples and also convenient for trips to the likes of Eyemouth and Berwick. Would certainly recommend to other groups or families.
Constance
Very spacious and homely house. Well equipped and quiet. Hot tub and play area was a great hit for the family
Karan
The house was perfect for our family get together. Very comfortable, clean and extremely well equipped with everything we needed. We all enjoyed the hot tub and the surrounding area for walks with the dog. We visited the nearby towns and went to a boat trip. No dolphins to see unfortunately that day. Maybe next time.
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Attractions Near Blackburn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Blackburn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Edinburgh & the Borders has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Conundrum Farm - EX5 3AQ
about 6 Miles
With easy access from the A1 this lovely farm just north of Berwick makes a fantastic family day out.  Follow the farm trail and meet an array of friendly farm animals.  Kids will also enjoy the indoor and outdoor play areas, pet barn and tractor circuit.  The admission fee is excellent value and you will get a free bag of food for the animals and a bag of fish food for the trouts in the fish pond. When you want a bite to eat, the licensed restaurant is the place to go with quality home cooking and a charming location in some of the converted farm buildings.