Just 3 miles from the historic village of Greenlaw and a 10-minute drive from the ancient market town of Duns, The Barley House offers a comfortable and convenient base in a rural yet accessible location, right in the heart of the Berwickshire countryside.

Once a threshing mill with a small row of cottages for farm labourers, the building has been sympathetically transformed into two spacious cottages, surrounded by arable land and green pastures. In an elevated position, semi-detached from its sister cottage, The Barley House’s traditional stone exterior belies its modern, comfortable interior. While full of traditional charm, it is equipped with all the necessary conveniences to feel like a home from home.

Accessed via a half-mile track (not suitable for low-slung vehicles), there is ample parking for two cars directly outside the cottage in the shared yard area. Entering through the porch into the hallway, the timber accents and flagstone floor tiles (kept cosy by underfloor heating) immediately catch the eye. A utility room and WC are conveniently situated off the entrance hall to your right, while to the left is a spacious kitchen with a range cooker and enough dining space for all guests.

Beyond the kitchen, a light and bright hallway leads you to the inviting sitting room, offering views towards the remains of a Roman fort and Blackadder Water beyond. Complementing the ground source heating is a wood burner, perfect for cosying up after a day of exploring. French doors open out to a private outdoor courtyard, east-facing and ideal for enjoying a peaceful morning coffee.

From the main hallway, a wide, bannister staircase takes you to the equally spacious and light upstairs of the cottage. The master bedroom benefits from a large en-suite with both a bath and separate shower, and the large feature window offers views that can be enjoyed from the super-king-size bed. On the other side of the hallway is the family room, with a small double bed and a single bed, also offering rural views. There is also a further bathroom and a double bedroom with views over the large enclosed grass garden and fields beyond.

There are numerous walks directly from the house. A stroll along the disused railway line will take you to Greenlaw in one direction or the Grade A listed Palladian mansion of Marchmont House in the other.