Guests say
North Cottage offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat, surrounded by beautiful countryside and nature. Guests consistently praise the spotless cleanliness, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The remote location is ideal for those seeking tranquillity, with excellent walks and wildlife nearby. The host is frequently described as welcoming and attentive, ensuring guests have everything they need. While the cottage is a drive from the nearest town, visitors appreciate the opportunity to truly get away from it all. Overall, North Cottage is highly recommended for a restful and enjoyable holiday in the Borders.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotless and maintained to a very high standard, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is praised for its peaceful, remote setting and beautiful surroundings, perfect for relaxation and nature lovers. Some mention the distance to the nearest town, but this is generally seen as a positive for those seeking seclusion.
Guests frequently mention extremely comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and restful stays, with no complaints about comfort.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with a well-stocked kitchen, log burner, smart TV, Wi-Fi, and board games. Maintenance is consistently praised, and the property is described as having everything needed for a relaxing stay.
The host is repeatedly described as welcoming and attentive, offering to help with shopping and providing complimentary logs on arrival (with more available for a small fee). While these thoughtful touches are appreciated, please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
For the perfect, peaceful and relaxing retreat right in the heart of the Scottish Borders, this property can be booked with South Cottage (UK35715) to sleep eight people altogether..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included.. Garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced river in the grounds, 50 metres from the property.. Situated at the head of the Borthwick Water valley, North Cottage at Howpasley Farm Cottages offers a rural retreat for those wishing to step back from the bustle of modern life. Here, the pace of life is slow, and the predominant sounds are those of birdsong, the wind in the trees and water tumbling over rocks in Howpasley Burn.
North Cottage is most likely to appeal to naturalists, birdwatchers, walkers and cyclists and those wishing to explore the wild, open and unpopulated landscapes of the western regions of the Scottish Borders. There is direct access from Howpasley Farm to marked walking trails in Craik Forest, and for cyclists, to many miles of forest roads through the surrounding plantations.
The nearest shops and facilities are in the town of Hawick, some 12 miles from Howpasley; the nearest cities are Carlisle, 1 hour drive south, and Edinburgh is under 2 hours’ drive north.
North Cottage has the traditional layout of farmworkers’ cottages in this region: two decent-sized bedrooms on the first floor and bathroom, kitchen/dining room and living room on the ground floor. The cottage has recently been upgraded and redecorated in 2021 and offers simple but comfortable accommodation for up to four people. For those wanting to relax, it has a TV and DVD player and a small selection of books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles and board games. An oil-fired boiler provides heating and hot water, and the living room has a wood burner. North Cottage offers a more spacious kitchen/dining room and slightly larger second bedroom than South Cottage.
North Cottage has its own garden with a picnic table and there is ample, dedicated car parking; storage space for bikes is available in an adjoining shed. High-speed internet access via fibre broadband is provided and there is a reasonable 4G mobile phone signal.
Once a sizeable sheep farm, Howpasley Farm steadily reduced in size during the 20th century as more and more of its hill grazing was sold off for commercial forestry; farming activities are now focused on grazing the fields at lower levels and on the creation and management of conservation woodland. Visitors are welcome to walk the farm tracks alongside Howpasley Burn and explore those fields where sheep are not currently grazing.
North Cottage can be booked together with South Cottage (ref UK35715) to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
EPC Rating = E
Scottish Letting Licence No: SB00059F
Scotting Letting Licence No: SB00060F
Reviews (15)
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Heidi Powell
We have loved our holiday at North Cottage! The cottage itself is cosy and comfortable, spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need plus some nice extras too!The views are stunning, wonderful walks on the doorstep. Watching the birds on the feeders from the lounge sofas was a favourite pastime for us. The location is great, near the town of Hawick which has everything you need in terms of shops as well as an excellent museum and lovely distillery with a brilliant tour! (Our 13 year old enjoyed these too!) Within 2hrs was Edinburgh zoo, Cragside NT property, St Abbs bay and Seahouses. Tim is friendly welcoming and helpful and just a message away. We would recommend these cottages and would love to return as soon as possible!
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Confirmed Guest
Immaculate, spacious, tastefully designed and well equipped cottage in an idyllic, quiet location for a very reasonable price.
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Sarah Millar
Beautiful holiday cottage in peaceful surroundings.