Babingtons Cottage is 2.5 miles from Coldstream with stunning views over the Cheviot & Lammermuir Hills. It is the ideal place to explore the magnificent Scottish Borders steeped in history. Coldstream, Kelso, Melrose, Hawick, Galashiels & the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed are a short distance. Day trips to Edinburgh, the Coast, Holy Island & the Farne Islands are a must. Golf, horse riding & fishing are all close by. Floors Castle, Manderston, Mellerstain, Paxton & Thirlestane Castle are wonderful to visit. The Castle and Gardens of Alnwick are world famous. The 4 ruined Abbeys of Kelso, Melrose, Dryburgh & Jedburgh are full of history .It is also an ideal place for walking & bicycling. For those interested in wildlife, the River Tweed and countryside provide a wealth of birds, animals and fish.
Located in Coldstream, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Duns Castle Nature Reserve and Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, while Coldstream Museum and The Jim Clark Room are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider The Swan Centre for Leisure, or check out an event or a game at Kelso Racecourse. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Whether it's climbing in the Lake District or a quiet ramble in the Yorkshire Dales the North of England boasts some fabulous countryside and coasts, as well as historically fascinating places like York, Durham and Harrogate, and of course Hadrian's Wall. Stunning castles and great pubs too.