Absolutely amazing find this was a perfect cottage to spend time with family The house was beautiful and very well equipped with everything you needed Perfect communications with the owner and so very helpful Cant wait to go back next year Even the teenager in the group enjoyed his stay

Stayed for a weekend to celebrate my 60th with my children, grandchildren & dogs. The house is beautiful spent most of our time sitting in that great conservatory or in the amazing garden, making use of the hot tub & bbq hut. Beds were comfortable & spacious and the house was lovely & warm. Would highly recommend.

We stayed here for my husband’s 60th and had the most fantastic week which was made all the better by the amazing weather. The house is absolutely brilliant with everything we needed. We loved the hot tub and bbq hut and the grounds are beautiful. We could have benefited from having sun loungers due to the weather but it certainly didn’t spoil our week by not having any. We would definitely recommend staying here 😁

The house is beautiful and the owners were very welcoming and charming. My family had a fantastic time and enjoyed every moment there. The surprisingly hot tub was a great feature for the cold weather and made the experience perfect. The pictures are equally beautiful in real life. Couldn't ask for anything better in the zone!

We have stayed here twice and both times were just perfect! (I previously reviewed under my old TA account...). This house is full of historic personality , with traditional features and the flow if a loved property. The house itself is large, with comfortable bedrooms and of ideal sizes for large families. There are now two lovely sets of bunk beds in one of the rooms which is a fabulous idea. One important note; the floors and walls are thick....if young twins and several other children are playing upstairs, you are still in peace downstairs! On the reverse of that; if you've put all the children to bed and you're having a glass of wine downstairs with family, the kids cant hear you having fun without them :) The gardens are beautiful, lots of wildlife around and many birds visit the garden, watching them from the comfort of the conservatory is just bliss. The hot tub and BBQ hut add further fun, even when it's raining! The pond is nice to view and it's fenced safely. Lots of parking too. Things to do nearby.... Fatlips Castle (Yes...It's called Fatlips!) Collect the large key from the owner at a local rural petrol station for £10 and follow the map to the castle through ancient woodland. The kids will love it! You have it all to yourself until you drop the key back into the owner. The local park at Hawick, very modern and the cafe is lovely. Catch the train to Edinburgh very easily. Buy some local meats from the butchers in town and enjoy the BBQ in the Finnish BBQ hut! Order your food online to be delivered to the house as you arrive, Tescos do this. The owners mum even took delivery for me when it arrived by accident ahead of us this time! Very kind. Can't wait to go back! Lovely owners and a lovely home.

Within easy reach of several Border towns, and also wilder, hilly country. The house was very comfortable and well furnished, with a lovely garden - hot tub, barbecue and fish pond. It was wonderful to be able to take four small dogs, who loved getting out in the secure garden. We were welcomed with wine, biscuits and a fire in the wood-burning stove - nice on a chilly day, but never needed it again! A great stay for a special occasion.

I recently spent a long weekend here with family and friends to celebrate my 60 th birthday and the house was just perfect. Beautifully clean and extremely well equipped. The house is very spacious and we loved the conservatory with the log burner, so comfortable.and cosy. The beds are very comfortable and the master bedroom and ensuite is fabulous. The outside area with its hot tub and barbecue hut adds a little something special to this holiday home. Nothing like sitting in the hot tub under the stars sipping a glass of fizz. Lots of lovely walks nearby and if you wanted to venture further afield lthere are lots of places to visit within driving distance. We hope to visit again soon.

We had our third annual girls weekend here and will definitely be coming again next year, the house is amazing. Really well laid out and equipped kitchen, lots of us able to comfortably cook together without getting in each others way. The conservatory was great for us to all hang out in the evenings and got toasty with the fire on. All the bedrooms are a great size with comfy beds and lovely linen. The hot tub and bbq hut outside both are amazing, the gardens in general are lovely and we had a fab dinner in the beautiful dining room. Ian was really helpful with my question sin advance and check in was easy, we can't wait to return.

My friends and I spent the weekend at Branxholm Knowe and had an absolutely wonderful time. The house is very close to Hawick, we managed to get taxis to and from town easily enough when we had a night out. It's also fairly close to other local borders towns making short visits to local attractions easy as long as you have access to a car. The house itself is absolutely gorgeous as was the lovely garden and the hot tub. Everything was spotless when we arrived. We appreciated the little extras like furry blankets in the bedroom for when it got a little chilly. We had a bit of a trouble getting the hob in the kitchen to behave itself but that was the only minor downside to an otherwise perfect house. All in all would highly recommend and love to revisit in the future.

We have stayed at Branxholm before, and what a fantastic place it is. The house itself is impressive in size, a lovely example of Victorian architechture. Set in rural surroundings, with large, comfortable rooms and clean, quiet bedrooms. The conservatory is large, a spacious area with lots of seating around the wood burner. There were 12 of us staying, plus a dog, and the house is large enough to feel together yet not under one another's feet. The five kids loved playing in the gardens, hide and seek in the house and having fun in the hot tub. The top twin bedroom now has two bunk beds in, which the kids loved! We thoroughly enjoyed playing dominoes, cards and drinking wine and eating cheese on and evening. What a good laugh we had! Itinerary wise, we visited the local butchers and cooked a BBQ in the Finnish BBQ hut one evening, we also used the large kitchen to cook a meal for all 12 to enjoy in the formal dining room to celebrate my birthday. We visited Edinburgh, Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne, all within 1.5 hours from the house. There is an amazing local park nearby set in lovely gardens, which has a nice cafe with friendly staff. We also discovered a local gem, a castle called 'Fat Lips' (yes-you read that right!). For £10, we could collect the huge, original key to the castle, follow the map through an ancient woodland and discover the castle. We let ourselves in and climbed the steps to the top, with breathtaking views over Hawick. Handy tips: I would recommend using Tesco to deliver all your shopping, for shortly after you arrive, what a help that was. The local park is a must for the kids. Use the local train to get into Edinburgh, as the park and ride takes too long. Pringles Butchers in Hawick produce extremely tasty meat! Their sausages are fab. Thank you to Ian and his mum, what a lovely, friendly family.