Blackadder Lodge | Chirnside | Allanton | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

34 Customer Review(s)

Alex
October 2024

“Outstanding lodge.”

Spacious and luxurious. Beautiful bath and shower room, great for relaxing after long walks. Huge garden with specatuclar views. Great kitchen, very well equipped and big dining table to share family meals. Very comfortable lounge to kick back. The lodge provided the peace an tranquility needed when living a busy life. I couldn't recommend highly enough and will definitely be going back.

Spacious and luxurious. Beautiful bath and shower room, great for relaxing after long walks. Huge garden with specatuclar views. Great kitchen, very well equipped and big dining table to share family meals. Very comfortable lounge to kick back. The lodge provided the peace an tranquility needed when living a busy life. I couldn't recommend highly enough and will definitely be going back.

- Alex, October 2024
Isabella October 2024

“Blacadder Lodge was perfect, everything we could ask for or need in a holiday home.”

The garden was perfect for our dog he loved it plenty of squirrels and visiting deer to sniff out and the views over the countryside were panoramic. It was our first visit to the Borders there were plenty of places of interest to visit even in October school holidays. We would recommend using Sat Nav for travelling about roads, are tricky. Blackadder Lodge is a beautifully presented holiday home, clean, comfy and cosy we'd highly recommend it.

- Isabella, October 2024
Amanda September 2024

“A lovely peaceful holiday.”

We loved the lodge & surrounding area. The garden was enclosed, so my dog could run around freely. Had deer in front of the lodge everyday. Beautiful! The only negative was the mattress. It was so uncomfortable, we even flipped it over to see if it would be better. I’m sure this is easily rectified by owner, so would have no hesitation in booking again.

- Amanda, September 2024
George September 2024

“General we found accommodation very good ,every thing you would want to have in the lodge was there and good quality ,very clean accommodation only grips were double bed mattress though seemed very comfortable left me with a very bad back when waking but soon returned to normal till next morning other beds great .”

Hot water to hot in fact scolding need to reduce temperature apart from that brilliant holiday ,.Deer in garden a number of time loved that lovely views outback .Would recommend lodge to friends & family and would not hesitate to come back again if having holiday in the area again ,thanks for a making our holiday extra special

- George, September 2024
Sue August 2024

“Excellent accommodation with everything you need for an amazing holiday, you can relax in the lodge or in the lovely private garden attached to the lodge, the owner and her team are there if you need anything.”

This was our 2nd visit and we have already booked again for next year. We would highly recommend this property.

- Sue, August 2024
Elizabeth May 2024

“The most dog-friendly property we have ever stayed in.”

Fantastic place. Great big garden for the dogs. Very peaceful location. Everything you need in the property and the fittings were all very clean and high spec.. Berwick is just 10 minutes away so you can stock up on everything you need there. Wish we could have stayed for two weeks. Will definitely re-book if we are in the area again. The only slightly odd thing was that there was no local number for a contact and the instruction was to call Sykes directly - which felt a bit distant. We didn't need to call, though, so it wasn't an issue.

- Elizabeth, May 2024
Scott April 2024

“Excellent large enclosed garden for dog owners.”

The lodge was spotlessly clean. Very comfortable and a good location for exploring both sides of the border.

- Scott, April 2024
Sue March 2024

“A lovely lodge.”

View was excellent. Dogs loves the large garden and we had no worries about them being out and wandering around. As we had rain on a few days we thought some sort of non-slip area on the decking between/on the steps and the sliding door would be good(even the window cleaner was sliding about). It was slippery and a walk round to the side gate to get in the garden to clear up poop was often a wet one. We did have a bit of trouble understanding the Roku TV as it's not something we were used to. We didn't have a sheet with contact details such as doctor, hospital or vet, although our friends in Whiteadder did. All in all a lovely holiday. Thank you.

- Sue, March 2024
Sue October 2023

“Amazing property which had everything provided that we needed, very well equipped and the owner was available if we needed anything.”

Outstanding views from the properties and excellent garden for the dogs. We booked both properties so we could spend time with family. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to get away from he busy lives we all have and to be able to relax. We booked both cabins for next August with family before we left site, everything is amazing.

- Sue, October 2023
Laura October 2023

“We had such a lovely stay at Blackadder Lodge.”

We didn’t expect the property to be as good as it was. There were 6 of us (including two small children) and the lodge was the perfect size. There was plenty of room and lots of utensils, glasses, plates etc. The location was beautiful and peaceful and we felt safe with our dog in the fenced off garden area. It was a 20 minute drive to the beach and we even got the train to Edinburgh in 35 minutes from Reston station which was a 10 minute drive away. I would highly recommend this property.

- Laura, October 2023
Yvette October 2023

“Overall an excellent stay, unfortunately cut short by the weather.”

Lovely peaceful setting, loved seeing the deer in the adjacent fields. Kitchen very well equipped. Lounge relaxing, a lamp in the bay window area would enhance the cosy feeling in the evening. Beds comfortable (a king size bed would be better in the master and zip and link in the other bedrooms to give superking options) pillows were very hard. Handles on the bath and in shower cubicle would be helpful. Rubber bath/shower mats need replacing. Both the toilets were extremely low which could be an issue for some guests. The property would benefit from a bit of external maintenance next year, the timber cladding and verandah just looked a little tired and needs treating.

- Yvette, October 2023
John September 2023

“Great property in a lovely, peaceful location.”

The large garden was excellent for our dog.

- John, September 2023
Sandra August 2023

“This was a beautiful lodge in a fabulous location everything was perfect will be returning next year and recommending to my friends.”

- Sandra, August 2023
Donald August 2023

“This was our second stay at this property which probably is all that needs to be said!”

Generous, comfortable accommodation in a tranquil setting with a large child friendly garden and within a short drive to a selection of beaches and other attractions. Looking forward to our next visit.

- Donald, August 2023
Elizabeth June 2023

“Blackadder is a delightful, spacious property in a beautiful setting.”

Very high standard of furnishings, appliances and kitchen equipment with ample wardrobe and drawer space in bedrooms. Only minor criticisms are that the toilets are very low and as this is a single story property it is suitable for the elderly and those with mobility difficulties. Grab rails would also be useful in the walk in shower. There was a lack of cleaning products other than washing up liquid and a long handled brush and dust pan would be useful for those of us who have difficulty bending down!

- Elizabeth, June 2023
Susan June 2023

“We loved our week at Blackadder Lodge.”

As things turned out, it was the best possible choice for our June holiday, Our car broke a spring during our outward journey, so we were 5 days without transport, meaning that we had to find things to do from the doorstep. It couldn't have been better. There were two listed walks, so we tried them, and greatly enjoyed them, The Whiteadder walk could be extended to Hutton, and on to Paxton, where we had lunch at an excellent dog-friendly pub, The Cross. Beyond Paxton, was Paxton House, easily within reach, so we went there too - dog-friendly gardens and tea-shop. The Blackadder Walk ended at the Allenton Arms - we had an absolutely delicious lunch in the garden. We also walked to Chirnside - making a detour off the Whiteadder Walk - and stocked up with a few extra provisions. The garden was big and sunny, but with shade too, for the hot afternoons when we weren't walking - just had to watch our lurcher, though, because deer regularly visited the garden, and chasing deer is our dog's favourite occupation. As an additional note, we have very comfortable beds at home, but the double bed at Blackadder Lodge was something else. You must try it! Oh, we played Scrabble and I beat my husband for the first time in 52 years.

- Susan, June 2023
Robert June 2023

“Excellent, just excellent.”

Spacious kitchen and living space, good WiFi, comfortable beds and all clean modern and tidy. Friendly and helpful owners only minutes away if you have any issues. All of this in a lovely country setting amidst trees with a huge garden overlooking a bubbly stream. Lots of pleasant walks to be had in the vicinity, the beach a 15 minute drive away and facilities and services close by. Definitely coming back!

- Robert, June 2023
Parveen May 2023

“We had an amazing time!”

Absolutely loved this place…very peaceful. Only an hour away from Edinburgh. We loved the regular visits from the deers in the back garden, the area was well restricted for our dog to go play without our supervision. The cottage has everything you need. Extremely clean and welcoming! Some complimentary biscuits and sweets

- Parveen, May 2023
Peter May 2023

“Excellent property ,peaceful quiet and private.”

Good walks and rich in wildlife. Handy for local services and coastal walks. Had a relaxed and enjoyable holiday

- Peter, May 2023
Gavin April 2023

“Quiet location with nice views, property all on the level which suited our elderly parents.”

Would definitely book again in the future.

- Gavin, April 2023
Brenda April 2023

“Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

Peaceful with a huge garden ! We would recommend it to anyone , already told family and friends about it . Can’t wait to return

- Brenda, April 2023
Penny November 2022

“Lovely lodge.”

Cosy,warm , comfortable, lots of space,well equipped . Lovely views over the fields and river and a big enclosed garden for the dogs . I had my morning coffees on the decking...in November. Could see loads of stars...one of us saw a shooting star. We walked to local dog friendly pub for a yummy lunch.Would love to have stayed longer and hope to come back.

- Penny, November 2022
Barry October 2022

“This was our second visit to Blackadder lodge.”

We enjoyed it so much we had to return, and I have just booked a third visit to look forward to in a few months time. Highly recommended !

- Barry, October 2022
Beatrice October 2022

“Beautiful lodge, beautiful setting.”

Huge fenced in garden for the dog. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Lovely country walks with deer roaming around. Numerous nature parks within easy driving distance. Before we left we were asked by the owner if there was anything they could do to improve the facilities or make the visit more enjoyable and we honestly couldn't think of a single negative comment. Lovely relaxing holiday, will definitely visit again.

- Beatrice, October 2022
Lorna October 2022

“We loved everything about the cottage it was amazing and so was it’s setting.”

We will defo try and re book. The only negative feedback we have was the check in time was really late at 4.30pm and check out at 9.30am was really early. If they were adjusted slightly then the stay would have been perfect. We were there with young baby which added few challenges at those time. x

- Lorna, October 2022
Margaret September 2022

“We had a lovely stay in this cottage.”

It was in a beautiful setting and very quiet and peaceful. Not too far to local towns and amenities. Would recommend this cottage to anyone.

- Margaret, September 2022
David And Paula August 2022

“Lovely peaceful location and countryside views.”

The property was spacious and comfortable with a large grassed garden area. It was also very clean and had most items we needed though some extra cutlery and crockery would have been helpful, as we ran out when the dishwasher was running! We could not find the WiFi details as the information folder was in the bottom of a drawer, so having that next to the much appreciated welcome box of goodies would be a suggestion! Overall a great stay thank you.

- David And Paula, August 2022
John August 2022

“This place is a gem!”

We found this listing by accident but what a find! If you’re looking for peace and quiet, a place to get away from it all then this is the place! We loved the location and when we saw deer walking up the drive, we knew it was something special.

- John, August 2022
Dionne July 2022

“Excellent lodge, very spacious , and very clean, great relaxing place to stay and chill out, my children loved playing in the back garden and also my dog a had a great time running around overall we all loved it and will be back again.”

Thank you

- Dionne, July 2022
Thomas July 2022

“Great place,our only problem was with our springer spaniel,it could jump the fence hence (its about 2 feet high) we had to put him on a long rope for him to run around the large garden.”

would recommend this to anyone who has dogs ( that cant jump fence). The lodge is well fiited out and has all utensils. WiFi a bonus and worked well.

- Thomas, July 2022
Andy July 2022

“We stayed here last October and on return in June we found some improvements had been made.”

Great location for Eyemouth, which we love and Berwick upon Tweed for their great beach. While there we had hares, squirrels, deer, juvenile male pheasant and numerous birds visit the large garden! The cabin is very well equipped and comfy, we will return…. Definitely!

- Andy, July 2022
Yvonne May 2022

“A lovely lodge very well equipped, comfortable, spacious and clean.”

We had a great stay. Can thoroughly recommend it.

- Yvonne, May 2022
Jan May 2022

“Lovely quiet location in beautiful surroundings and good sized garden which is well maintained and well secured for dogs.”

Very happy overall with the property. It’s not luxurious but it’s comfortable and fine for 2-4 people. Bathrooms and kitchen are good enough, Wi-Fi is a surprise bonus. I liked the lack of rules and common sense approach. Some places are over-fussy on how to clean up and have a holiday. We did like it and would be happy to return.

- Jan, May 2022
Anne April 2022

“Had a wonderful time in this beautiful property.”

So clean and comfortable and pretty surroundings roads lined with daffodils. Lots of lovely places to visit - Dunbar and North Berwick. The only minor criticism was the "intermittent" internet was actually non existent. But no problem because we had brought our EE dongle and kept that topped up.

- Anne, April 2022

So glad you enjoyed your stay. A very special time of year with the daffodils. Before that we had the snowdrops and now it’s the bluebells and wild garlic. We are in the process of having new internet put into the property in the next month and this will be a high speed . I’m glad your dongle worked for you and this is why we mention the poor internet on the website. Thank you for taking the time to write some feedback. Property Owner

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Summary

All-ground-floor
Three bedrooms; 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TV, high speed WiFi, a selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Garden with lawned area, decked area and furniture
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome (Strictly dogs no other pets)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 1.2 miles
Note: This property accepts a minimum of a 4-night stay
Note: Check-in is from 4:30pm, check-out by 9:30am
Note: Please be aware that this property does not accept worker bookings
Note: The charging of electric cars is not permissible at the property

The property

EPC Rating: Band C

Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: SB-00468-F

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

CHIRNSIDE

Duns 6 miles; Berwick-upon-Tweed 9 miles.

The village of Chirnside occupies an elevated position overlooking the River Whiteadder and offers stunning views across the magnificent Cheviot and Lammermuir Hills. A number of interesting landmarks depict the village's long history, including a 16th Century dovecot and a beautiful parish church, believed to date back to the 12th Century. Each summer, the Jim Clark Rally, the only 'closed roads' race on mainland Britain, takes place in and around the Borders as a memorial to the village’s home born champion. Just 9 miles away lies the charming, coastal town of Berwick, boasting quaint, narrow streets enclosed within Elizabethan walls, excellent shopping and dining facilities and an interesting arts centre. The local area affords fantastic fishing, golf, walking and riding opportunities and the nearby resorts of Eyemouth, Coldingham and Spittal offer soft, sandy beaches, ideal for a relaxing afternoon. A brilliant location for exploring historic Edinburgh, the stunning Northumberland coastline, and the attractions of Holy Island, Paxton House, Manderson, Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle. Chirnside is a great holiday location all year round.

Note: Please be aware that this property does not accept worker bookings.

Note: The charging of electric cars is not permissible at the property

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Reviews & Ratings

“Outstanding lodge.”

“Blacadder Lodge was perfect, everything we could ask for or need in a holiday home.”

“A lovely peaceful holiday.”

“Excellent accommodation with everything you need for an amazing holiday, you can relax in the lodge or in the lovely private garden attached to the lodge, the owner and her team are there if you need anything.”

“The most dog-friendly property we have ever stayed in.”

“Excellent large enclosed garden for dog owners.”

“A lovely lodge.”

“Amazing property which had everything provided that we needed, very well equipped and the owner was available if we needed anything.”

“We had such a lovely stay at Blackadder Lodge.”

“Overall an excellent stay, unfortunately cut short by the weather.”

“Great property in a lovely, peaceful location.”

“This was a beautiful lodge in a fabulous location everything was perfect will be returning next year and recommending to my friends.”

“This was our second stay at this property which probably is all that needs to be said!”

“Blackadder is a delightful, spacious property in a beautiful setting.”

“We loved our week at Blackadder Lodge.”

“Excellent, just excellent.”

“We had an amazing time!”

“Excellent property ,peaceful quiet and private.”

“Quiet location with nice views, property all on the level which suited our elderly parents.”

“Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

“Lovely lodge.”

“This was our second visit to Blackadder lodge.”

“Beautiful lodge, beautiful setting.”

“We loved everything about the cottage it was amazing and so was it’s setting.”

“We had a lovely stay in this cottage.”

“Lovely peaceful location and countryside views.”

“This place is a gem!”

“Excellent lodge, very spacious , and very clean, great relaxing place to stay and chill out, my children loved playing in the back garden and also my dog a had a great time running around overall we all loved it and will be back again.”

“Great place,our only problem was with our springer spaniel,it could jump the fence hence (its about 2 feet high) we had to put him on a long rope for him to run around the large garden.”

“We stayed here last October and on return in June we found some improvements had been made.”

“A lovely lodge very well equipped, comfortable, spacious and clean.”

“Lovely quiet location in beautiful surroundings and good sized garden which is well maintained and well secured for dogs.”

“Had a wonderful time in this beautiful property.”

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CHIRNSIDE