Guest Rating
There are some people who just have the knack of putting together a really first-class holiday cottage and the owners of Phaup Cottage certainly fall into that category.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: SB00017F |
Situated midway between Langholm and Hawick, in the heart of the hills of the central Borders, it stands quite alone in a wooded valley, reached by about a mile of good private track and without another house in sight. There has been a dwelling here for over 100 years, but the superb cottage which has emerged from the chrysalis of its predecessor would be unrecognisable to the original inhabitants, combining as it does style, character, space and every modern comfort.
Phaup Cottage is a delight and no effort has been spared in its furnishing and equipment. Downstairs is a bright conservatory from which you can look out at the surrounding woodland and all the birds that come and go. From there French doors lead through to the spacious dining room, from which a few steps lead down to the enormous, bright sitting room with windows on three sides and the wood burning stove as the perfect focal point for cosy evenings.
The kitchen is large and very well-equipped and there is a further utility area and a cloakroom.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, a double and a twin. Both bedrooms have luxurious en suite facilities.
A decking area is accessed from the upstairs landing and overlooks the pond. For peace and quiet and total seclusion you could not be better situated. Outside, there is plenty of parking and beneath the cottage is a charming pond (care required with young children).
Video Walkthrough
You can walk out from the door along the forest paths into the surrounding hills and walk all day without seeing another soul. Mountain biking is another option, either in the immediate vicinity or on the trails at Craik Forest (10 miles).
Hawick (9 miles) has a leisure centre with swimming pool, woollen and cashmere outlets and all facilities. Langholm, also with shops, hotels and eating places is about the same distance in the other direction.
Gretna and the Solway coast are easily accessible from the cottage. The brooding Hermitage Castle is well worth a visit or, for something completely different, you could visit the Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery at Eskdalemuir.
You can be in Edinburgh in less than two hours with buses passing the end of the track, or you can get there in 50 minutes by train from Galashiels (27.5 miles). You can reach Carlisle in about an hour and then on to the Lake District, perhaps. Kielder Water is also less than an hour's drive away and has a wide range of outdoor activities including mountain biking, watersports and horse riding. It is even home to rare breeding pairs of Ospreys in season.
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
Downstairs
Conservatory
Dining room with stairs to bedrooms
Sitting room with wood burner and TV
Kitchen with electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave etc.
Utility area with washing machine, tumble drier and small freezer
Cloakroom with WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom (super king-size) with TV and en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin
Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £30 of electricity is INCLUDED ( EV charging is not permittable) with any additional payable at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (first £24 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay) and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED with additional logs charged at £3 per bag). WiFi is INCLUDED (due to the remote location of the cottage the mobile WIFI signal strength is at the mercy of the weather and atmospheric conditions and therefore may not be available at all times). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge. If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking or vaping.
Please note: Timber operations and associated works are an annual ongoing occurrence. Felling operations and re-planting will be taking place from March to November 2025. During this period guests are asked to take care when walking in the forest and adhere to any warning signage which has been put in place by the forestry management company.
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 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 03/01/2025 to 06/01/2025
From 17/01/2025 to 20/01/2025
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £895.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £995.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £750.00 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £750.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £850.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £750.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £850.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £950.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £850.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £950.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £850.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £750.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £850.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £750.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,050.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | 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.
Reviews
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This was the second visit to Phaup cottage and the location is perfect for a week of peace and quiet, the cottage can be...
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The Scottish borders is excellent for me ,my wife and dog.loads of walks and places to go to.The roads are much quieter ...
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Fabulous cottage, really well equipped, wonderful wildlife on the doorstep and walks straight from the door. Red squirre...
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A really lovely peaceful reasonably remote cottage to stay, we absolutely loved it! The cottage itself was much larger ...
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Lovely cottage and maintained to a very high standard. Beautiful location with walks from the door. Ideal for relaxing a...
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