Guest Rating
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4/7 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: SB-01016-F |
The Barley House is a beautifully restored countryside retreat, highlighting spacious and comfortable rooms with spectacular views. Just a 10-minute drive from the historic market town of Duns, there are many exciting local attractions, history and walking routes to enjoy.
Once part of a working threshing mill, this semi-detached stone cottage blends traditional charm with all the comforts of modern living. Surrounded by peaceful arable land and rolling pastures, the cottage highlights its serene spaces and encourages lounging in communal areas like the downstairs family room, which is equipped with a comfy corner sofa, TV, DVDs and board games. Making it the perfect base for families, couples, or friends looking to unwind together and explore the scenic Berwickshire countryside.
Inside, guests are welcomed by underfloor-heated flagstone floors, timber accents, and a welcoming wood-burning stove, accentuating the cosy and stylish interior. The well-equipped kitchen features a range cooker and a generous dining space, perfect for enjoying a hearty meal with your loved ones.
French doors open onto a private east-facing courtyard, a serene spot ideal for using the provided yoga equipment encouraging slow, peaceful days, taking in the countryside air.
Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom features a super-king-size bed, countryside views, and an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower. Additional bedrooms, including a charming family room and a double bedroom with more magnificent views, ensure plenty of space for everyone. A family bathroom serves guests upstairs.
Step outside to enjoy sweeping views over Blackadder Water and even glimpse the ruins of a Roman fort. Try stargazing under the uninterrupted skies with the provided stargazing books in the lounge or plan out group adventures together using the supplied walking guides and maps.
Accessed via a half-mile farm track (not suitable for low-slung vehicles), The Barley House offers ample parking for two cars. The serene atmosphere makes it an ideal choice for a peaceful getaway based in the Scottish countryside.
The remote location of The Barley House means an abundance of brilliant walking routes that begin right from your doorstep, including a scenic trail along a disused railway line that leads to the Palladian Marchmont House or another in the opposite direction into nearby Greenlaw.
Visit the modified remnants of nearby Hume Castle (5 miles) or Duns, a bustling little market town, a quick 10-minutes from the cottage, also with a castle. Try out one of the many eateries, such as The Potting Shed or Maxwell’s, for afternoon tea.
Explore the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum and learn the history of the eponymous world champion from Duns. Afterwards, take a break in the Jim Clarke Café Bistro for a coffee and a cake. Take a stroll around the Duns Castle Estate and adjacent Hen Poo Pond. While in Duns, visit the lovely stately home of Manderston (used in the TV series Outlander and The Georgian Country House).
Visit the sandy coast at the historic Berwick-upon-Tweed (13 miles). On your way, stop in at the Adam-designed Paxton House, which is an outpost of the National Gallery of Scotland and has the largest picture collection of any country house in Scotland.
The sandy shore at Coldingham Bay (20 miles) is uninterrupted and magnificent, and nearby Eyemouth also has a brilliant Fish & Chip Restaurant and Takeaway, Giacopazzi’s, also serving authentic Italian Gelato. From Coldingham, St. Abbs’s picturesque harbour is also worth a visit.
The Blackadder Water (fishing permits available) is within easy walking distance from The Barley House and offers angling opportunities. The Whiteadder River and Water Reservoir offer further fishing and also water sports activities. Duns has a brilliant golf course, and more great golfing can also be found within an hour at Muirfield, Archerfield and Luffness.
Edinburgh (one hour's drive) and Northumberland's National Park, coast, spectacular castles like Bamburgh, Alnwick and Lindisfarne (Holy Island) can be explored in a day trip.
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
Sitting room with TV and wood-burning stove
Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, air fryer, Nespresso coffee machine and microwave
TV room
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and wash basin
WC with wash basin
Upstairs
Double bedroom (super king-size, can be split into twin beds) with en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin
Double bedroom (king-size)
Family bedroom with small double bed, single bed and a pull-out bed
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (King-size Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Super King)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £40 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by air source heat pump (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Please note: Access to The Barley House is via a half-mile track, which is not suitable for low-clearance vehicles.
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 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026
From 16/10/2026 to 19/10/2026
From 27/03/2026 to 30/03/2026
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
From 02/10/2026 to 05/10/2026
From 23/10/2026 to 26/10/2026
From 16/10/2026 to 19/10/2026
From 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026
From 20/12/2026 to 23/12/2026
From 27/12/2026 to 30/12/2026
From 20/03/2026 to 23/03/2026
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 | Sleeps 7 |
| 31 Jan 2026 - 03 Apr 2026 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 04 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 25 Apr 2026 - 01 May 2026 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 02 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 23 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 30 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 27 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 18 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 29 Aug 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 12 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 03 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 24 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 20 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | £955.00 | £995.00 |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA | 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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The Barleyhouse is peaceful, comfortable, well equipped and spacious with great views.
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Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another stay in the future.
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