Guest Rating
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/5 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: SB-00836-F |
Situated in a lovely secluded position high in the green and purple Border hills some 10 miles south of Selkirk (with all facilities) and with views to die for over the unspoilt Borthwick valley is Easter Harden Cottage - there is not another house in sight!
Reached by a private drive the cottage is a delightful and comfortable holiday retreat from the cares of the world. Inside, the rather imposing entrance hall provides an enticing foretaste of more good things to come. The cottage is south-facing, bright and sunny and is kept really warm in all seasons with its wood-burning stove, electric heating and double-glazed windows.
The cottage is most elegantly and comfortably furnished and is situated so that that there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the lovely views from many of the rooms. The bright and cosy sitting room in particular has windows aplenty, and of course the doors to the garden offer instant access when you can’t wait a moment longer to get out there and enjoy.
The dining kitchen is modern and well-equipped with the table right by the window, so you don’t miss a thing. It is made particularly warm by the electric Aga (full instructions given for non-Aga experts).
Being all on one level makes Easter Harden a cottage for all age groups and levels of mobility. The three excellent bedrooms, two doubles and a single, are all spacious and charmingly furnished, and the master bedroom boasts both a king size bed and en suite shower room with walk-in shower. A third separate WC is another useful feature.
Outside, the cottage stands in its own enclosed garden grounds (with summer house and furniture). Children can play far from traffic and adults can relax and unwind in glorious surroundings. The cottage also has a small barn housing a table tennis table for visitors' use.
There is superb walking in the hills around, straight from the doorstep. This is traditional riding country - visitors can bring their own horse by arrangement, or mounts can be hired nearby.
Visitors can enjoy bird-watching and mountain biking. Craik Forest, reputedly the largest man-made forest in Europe, is close by, with many woodland trails to explore by foot or on two wheels.
Cyclists are spoilt for choice in this area, with the famous 7 Stanes trails at Glentress near Peebles and an excellent downhill trail at Innerleithen. The local roads are both beautifully quiet and beautifully scenic. A particularly lovely drive is from the cottage over the hill to the Tushielaw Inn and on to St Mary’s Loch, which offers sailing, windsurfing and idyllic picnic places. Just a little further towards Moffat is the spectacular waterfall known as the Grey Mare’s Tail.
Hawick (5 miles), the 'home of cashmere', is the nearest place for shopping and it also has pubs, restaurants and a swimming pool. The many stately homes, gardens and country houses for which the Borders are famous are also within an easy distance.
Further afield, Edinburgh can be reached in an hour and a half's drive, or 50 minutes by train from Galashiels (17.5 miles), and you are almost equidistant between the beaches of the Berwickshire coast to the east and the Solway coast to the west.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Sitting room with wood-burning stove, TV/DVD and patio doors to garden
Kitchen/dining room with dishwasher, fridge, deep-freeze, electric Aga and microwave, etc
Double bedroom (king-size) with en suite shower room with WC and wash basin
Double bedroom
Single bedroom
Bathroom with bath (and hand shower), WC, wash basin, washing machine and tumble dryer.
WC.
What's included
- WiFi
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £25.00
- Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £30 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric central heating and wood-burning stove. WiFi is INCLUDED. Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Please note: For Easter Harden Cottage, the tariff for 2 persons is based on one bedroom only being made available.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/01/2025 to 13/01/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 03/01/2025 to 06/01/2025
From 17/01/2025 to 20/01/2025
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 5 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £595.00 | £650.00 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £695.00 | £750.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £795.00 | £850.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £695.00 | £750.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £795.00 | £850.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £795.00 | £850.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £795.00 | £850.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £695.00 | £750.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £795.00 | £850.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £595.00 | £650.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
For Easter Harden Cottage, the tariff for 2 persons is based on one bedroom only being made available.
Reviews
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The location is lovely and the surroundings are beautiful, particularly in the morning light. The space and layout of th...
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We were pleased to hear that you appreciated the lovely location and layout of the cottage. The owners were sorry to hea...
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Gorgeous location. All you can hear is sheep. Cottage is lovely and spacious and beds are comfortable. Owners were welco...
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It was a great cottage. Secluded and great views of the local hills/fells. We loved watching the house martins and liste...
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Absolutely amazing holiday for me and my dog would definitely come back again 100%. Everything was perfect for us best h...
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Was at the cottage for a week with my 5yr grandson. He loved the open space and running around with our two dogs. Ideal ...
Read MoreGuest Comments
'Thank you for your kindness and letting us stay in your immaculate cottage in its idyllic setting.'
'Such a lovely holiday in a beautiful cottage with such fabulous surroundings/views. Great base for visiting the area. We had nice meals out. A fabulous week.'
'We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay where we have felt very much at home in this lovely comfortable cottage. Great to be able to walk from the door straight on to the hills.'
'Very enjoyable, relaxing stay. Clean, comfortable cottage, great views and walks. Perfect for all of us especially the dogs.'
'Easter Harden is a wonderful cottage, but the views stun you into silence. We wish we were staying longer.'
'Another wonderful week in this special place. Definitely visit the Tapestry of Scotland. Walk round St. Mary’s Loch is wonderful. Thanks as always'
'Another lovely and restful week spend again at Easter Harden. We really love the fact we can just set off for a walk straight from the cottage and thank you to ever pleasant and helpful hosts. Love the new stove in sitting room, and the walk in shower and new summerhouse.'
'Had a lovely time, great walks and interesting area. Would love to come back.'
'Stunning views and beautiful cottage.'
'The most comfortable, spacious and well equipped cottage we have stayed in. Perfect for our dog. Peaceful, beautiful views, we hope to be back.'
INDEPENDENT FEEDBACK
Guest Comments
'Thank you for your kindness and letting us stay in your immaculate cottage in its idyllic setting.'
'Such a lovely holiday in a beautiful cottage with such fabulous surroundings/views. Great base for visiting the area. We had nice meals out. A fabulous week.'
'We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay where we have felt very much at home in this lovely comfortable cottage. Great to be able to walk from the door straight on to the hills.'
'Very enjoyable, relaxing stay. Clean, comfortable cottage, great views and walks. Perfect for all of us especially the dogs.'
'Easter Harden is a wonderful cottage, but the views stun you into silence. We wish we were staying longer.'
'Another wonderful week in this special place. Definitely visit the Tapestry of Scotland. Walk round St. Mary’s Loch is wonderful. Thanks as always'
'Another lovely and restful week spend again at Easter Harden. We really love the fact we can just set off for a walk straight from the cottage and thank you to ever pleasant and helpful hosts. Love the new stove in sitting room, and the walk in shower and new summerhouse.'
'Had a lovely time, great walks and interesting area. Would love to come back.'
'Stunning views and beautiful cottage.'
'The most comfortable, spacious and well equipped cottage we have stayed in. Perfect for our dog. Peaceful, beautiful views, we hope to be back.'