North of England
Scotland
North of England
Scotland

South Riccalton Farm Cottage is a detached, ground-floor cottage sitting on a working farm deep in the Scottish Borders one of Scotland's best kept secrets. It sleeps two and offers genuine seclusion. Farm animals graze in the fields and horses pass by regularly. The natural water supply comes from a spring on the farm.
The Scottish Borders countryside surrounds you completely here. Walk, cycle or simply do nothing. This is a place to properly switch off turn off the mobile and soak in the private hot tub for four while watching the farm go about its day.
Inside is open-plan with a well-equipped kitchen featuring a dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine and electric cooker.
South Riccalton Farm Cottage is a detached, ground-floor cottage sitting on a working farm deep in the Scottish Borders one of Scotland's best kept secrets. It sleeps two and offers genuine seclusion.
Farm animals graze in the fields and horses pass by regularly. The natural water supply comes from a spring on the farm.
The Scottish Borders countryside surrounds you completely here.
Walk, cycle or simply do nothing. This is a place to properly switch off turn off the mobile and soak in the private hot tub for four while watching the farm go about its day.
Inside is open-plan with a well-equipped kitchen featuring a dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine and electric cooker.
The living area has a wood-burning stove with initial fuel included. The bedroom has a zip-and-link bed twin singles or a super king.
The shower room has a walk-in shower and heated towel rail.
Jedburgh Abbey (5 miles / 10 mins), Floors Castle near Kelso (12 miles / 20 mins), Melrose Abbey (18 miles / 28 mins) and Hawick (10 miles / 18 mins) are all close by.
South Riccalton Farm Cottage suits couples or two friends wanting real countryside escape. Customers' Choice award winner in 2023 and 2024. Book it before someone else does.
What makes South Riccalton Farm Cottage a brilliant stay?
A private hot tub for four sits outside with views over the working farm. Watching horses pass by from the water is genuinely special.
The living area has a wood-burning stove with initial fuel included. Perfect for cold Scottish Borders evenings with a drink in hand.
Set on a remote working farm with no neighbours in sight. Switch off completely this place is built for proper rest and quiet.
Farm animals in the fields and horses passing by make this feel genuinely special. The natural spring water supply adds to the rural feel.
Dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine, freezer and electric cooker all included. Everything you need for a self-catered stay without compromise.
This cottage has won the Customers' Choice award multiple times. Guests consistently rate it five out of five for quality and experience.
Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat
To reach South Riccalton Farm Cottage by car, head towards Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders and follow local signs towards the South Riccalton farm area. The cottage is a remote rural property so a sat nav set to TD8 6NE is strongly recommended. Private on-site parking for two cars is available on arrival.
The nearest rail options are Berwick-upon-Tweed or Carlisle stations, both around 40 miles away. From either station a taxi or hire car will be needed to complete the journey to this remote farm location.
Things to do and places to visit near South Riccalton Farm Cottage
Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family...
The cottage sleeps only two guests so it is not suited to families with children. However a cot and travel cot are available on request for couples travelling with a baby. The working farm setting with animals in the fields and horses passing by would genuinely delight young children if the group size fits.
This is a seriously good couples retreat. A private hot tub for two, a wood-burning stove, total seclusion on a working farm and views across the Scottish Borders countryside. It is listed under romantic getaways and Valentines breaks for good reason. Jedburgh and Kelso are both within 15 miles for a dinner out.
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What you can reach on foot from South Riccalton Farm Cottage
A short walk away you'll find open farm land, grazing animals and quiet country tracks ideal for an evening stroll. The Waterloo Monument is around 4 miles by road. The immediate surroundings are deeply rural with no shops or pubs within walking distance.
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