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Cairnbank House & Garden Apartment - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms

Holiday home in Duns with kitchen and fireplace

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Cairnbank House & Garden Apartment - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cairnbank House & Garden Apartment - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms

An impressive five bedroom Georgian house with an additional two bedroom Garden Apartment set in lush gardens and grounds on the edge of the vibrant market town of Duns.

Georgian splendour meets rural charm in this magnificent property set in rolling Borders countryside

You won't forget your first glimpse of Cairnbank House, as you follow a leafy driveway past ancient stone gate pillars, the Old Stables and Coach House before crunching up the gravel drive to this splendid Georgian property. Set in 8.2 acres of lush gardens and grounds, which lead out onto rolling countryside dotted with horses and goats, Cairnbank House is a textbook example of symmetrical Georgian beauty: wide curved steps lead up to the front door, which is flanked by elegant arched windows. The house's generous side wings, with their voluptuous bay windows, were added to the original house in 1855 yet blend in quite seamlessly.

Rumoured to have hosted Rabbie Burns, Cairnbank House blends quintessentially Georgian grand arched hallways, intricate cornicing and towering sash windows with a truly bucolic setting. Ideally suited for an extended family or group of friends, the house has been sensitively renovated to bring out its many period features and style.

The sophisticated drawing room is flooded with light from the large bay window overlooking the Cheviot Hills and a pair of soaring 14-pane sash windows flanking the fireplace. Tastefully decorated in delicate grey-blue tones, it features a grand piano for those inspired to tinkle the ivories. There's also a cosy sitting room overlooking the rear garden and paddock: daubed in midnight blue paint and decorated with burnt orange sofas and vintage Scottish tourism prints, it has the sultry feel of an indulgent gentleman's club.

The spacious country kitchen features a sunny dining area for breakfasts and informal meals but you can't beat the dining room for more special meals. Boasting sweeping views from its bay window, a roaring fire and a table large enough for 12 guests, it sets the scene for memorable occasions.

Follow a sweeping staircase from the entrance hall upstairs to discover three generous ensuite double bedrooms. Featuring original wooden shutters and fireplaces, each bedroom offers unbroken views of the surrounding gardens and grounds. The master bedroom boasts an impressive bathroom with a roll-top bath and shower as well as a large dressing room, which would also be suitable for a child's travel cot. The top floor of the house reveals two further attic bedrooms and WC under sloping (or coombed, to use the Scots word) ceilings.

With such a wonderful house to call your own, as well as expansive gardens and grounds in which to potter and play, you're unlikely to wish to venture far from home. However, for all its tranquil sense of rural isolation, Cairnbank House is conveniently located on the outskirts of the bustling market town of Duns and just 20 minutes' drive from the historic coastal city of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Finally, the Garden Apartment sits on the lower ground floor and can be accessed from the main house to accommodate larger parties or those seeking some independence from the main group. This comprises an open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, two double bedrooms, and a shared bathroom.

Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00446F. The current EPC rating for this property is band E

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Piano
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number SB00446F
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

579895

About the area

Located in Duns, this holiday home is in a rural area. Manderston House and St Cuthbert's Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Home Park and Eyemouth Maritime Centre. Eyemouth Museum and Chain Bridge Honey Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Duns travel guide
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Duns, Scottish Borders

What's nearby

  • The grounds of Lindisfarne Priory are beautiful (there is a charge to access the inside of the priory).
    Northumberland Coast
    41 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Well worth the trek and overnight, this little island is only an island half the time, so time your departure from the mainland out well.
    Lindisfarne Castle
    49 min drive - 55.3 km
  • A castle with a very long history, going back to the vikings...This was my ancestral home when the vikings lived there around 900 AD
    Bamburgh Castle
    54 min drive - 66.3 km
  • The Jim Clark Room
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Duns Castle Nature Reserve
    5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Reston Train Station
    24 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Woodlands Cafe
    18 min drive
  • Allanton Inn
    8 min drive
  • Border Baguettes
    17 min walk
  • The White Swan
    18 min walk
  • Jim Clark Cafe Bistro
    17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairnbank House & Garden Apartment - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cairnbank House & Garden Apartment - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cairnbank House & Garden Apartment - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairnbank House & Garden Apartment - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairnbank House & Garden Apartment - sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Jim Clark Room, Duns Castle Nature Reserve and Manderston House. Whitsome Ark and St Cuthbert's Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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