Roughley Cottage, Newcastleton

Northumberland. Sleeps up to 6

Newcastleton 5.1 miles. For the ultimate rural retreat in a stunning lochside setting, Roughley Cottage near Newcastleton on the Scottish Borders, is the perfect location and is ideal for a family or group of friends looking to get away from it all. Inside, the accommodation is rustic and well-presented and provides a great base from which to explore the wonders of the Scottish Borders. The open-plan living space boasts original features such as solid wood flooring, wood panelling, and a feature open fireplace, making it the perfect place to curl up together, get warm in front of the fire and plan your activities. The kitchen is basic but has all the facilities needed to create delicious food for the whole holiday party and the bedrooms are all suitably cottagey with feature fireplaces and large windows maximising the stunning views of the open countryside. It is all about the outdoors at Roughley Cottage with the property boasting its own loch and boathouse so why not take out a canoe or go fishing? You never know – you might see an otter on the loch! There are so many walks, hikes and bike rides available on the doorstep and there is nowhere better to be at sunrise and sunset than here where the countryside offers a simply sublime backdrop. The nearest village to the cottage is Newcastleton, a picturesque village in the Liddesdale Valley which is steeped in history and boasts its own hermitage castle. The area is known for its outdoor activities offering including mountain biking trails, fishing, walking, wildlife watching and an outdoor adventure centre. Other places worth visiting include Kielder Observatory, Leaplish Waterside Park and Walby Farm Park, and Gretna Green and Carlisle are just a short drive away. If you are looking for a countryside retreat to get away from it all with walks, hikes and trails on the doorstep, then Roughley Cottage is the holiday destination for you.

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