Kirknowe

A truly stunning build and views to match, Kirknowe is like no other we have visited.

The local pub is very good too. Kirknowe is the place to go to get away from it all. Very little phone signal and no internet which can be bliss if you just try it

A lovely house.

Quite remote on top of a hill with views of a beautiful church, but near to a lovely pub about half a mile away. Very central to visit all the lovely towns in the area, Melrose, Kelso, etc. lots of wildlife to see, especially the resident hare that visited us at dusk. The house is unique with a beautiful living room and is very spacious. We loved the house. Very comfortable and had everything we needed and more. Thank you for a great stay. Ronnie Jayne and Gillian, and Bertie the dog xxx

Idyllic setting with abundant wildlife with a building renovated true to its nature.

Very comfortable rooms & a relaxing atmosphere with all the trappings we needed for the weeks break. The only issue we had was the BT internet being down for most of the week but there was a 4G signal in places for our mix of phones.

Lovely place for peace and a getaway from it all.

We loved the horses and sheep in close proximity and our Puppy loved the kitchen window seat to look through! Weve been before and we love the area. Lots of positives such as bedding clean, comfy beds and good well equipped kitchen. A few minor things and niggles need addressing though and it would be perfect :- Two slice toaster is ancient and doesn't work properly so needs replacing. Kitchen and some areas look to need a coat of paint and a freshen up (looking a bit shabby, dirty walls etc and a bit "tired") Kitchen taps need altering (cold one is hot tap and vice versa) - takes some working out that one! I feel some attention needs to be made to the farmers track up to the house. Its a decent lane part way up then becomes a two track lane with high grass humps in the middle - no good for low vehicles or those with accessibility as its rough road. If the owners trimmed it back and perhaps levelled the gravel it would be alot better. Also to note there are several stone steep steps within the ground floor to be aware off as well.

Beautiful property, in a nice peaceful location.

The cottage was well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. We had a perfect little holiday here.

As always a lovely place to stay, great hosts and lovely location

Spent new year here with family and we all had the best time The house was clean beds really comfy and the kitchen was so well equipped.

And a lovely woodburner with plenty of logs to get it going. Where the house is situated is very rural but perfect to take a dog and the grandkids loved the freedom of being able to run around and explore. We had a lovely meal on new years eve at the pub at the end of the road. A totally chilled fun filled few days away would highly recommend

Peaceful hide away, perfect for dog walking families.

Everything you could need for a getaway.

Lovely cottage and location.

However, it was a bit cold which is not surprising given the time of year. The only real concern I had was that we couldn't let our dog outside without being on a lead. I thought we had a sealed of area for the dog but it wasn't that secure and sheep got into the area. The views from the cottage were lovely and the cottage itself was comfortable.

Amazing cottage we will definitely be back

This was our second stay at Kirknowe and enjoyed it as much as the first.

A comfortable property, nice views from the windows, well-equipped, large secure outdoor space and a good area to sit out in - we liked the addition of the new outdoor furniture. Lots to do within a relatively short drive away. Plenty of walking routes. We've booked again for next year!

Gorgeous house in a stunning location - a wee bit remote, but nearby places easily accessible by car.

Loved the surrounding animals especially the sheep & beautiful horses!!! Our dogs were very happy to have freedom of being able to safely run around as not near road. Beds comfortable, bath in mezzanine en suite stunning view out over countryside. Only TINY quibble - hot & cold tap in kitchen back to front (took me a day to realise!!!!)

Loved Kirknowe - so peaceful and beautiful and surprisingly cool in the heatwave!

Fab local lochs to swim in to cool down though and made it to the sea at Berwick on Tweed. So many borders abbeys/castles and houses within striking distance and lovely Hawick, Melrose and Jedburgh on the doorstep. Thank you for a lovely week!

Beautiful quiet country location.

Very comfortable, warm and characterful house with lots of thoughtful items to make our stay a happy one. Enjoyed outings to places of interest and walks in beautiful surroundings. (There was an entry in visitor book regarding non-working toaster which was still not operable but as there was a large grill it was not an issue. Some cobwebs in the beams of the high ceiling, but I imagine that is a never ending cleaning issue as spiders likely to find the house to their liking too,) My family and I enjoyed our week at Kirknowe, Bonchester Bridge.

Lovely, very spacious house in enclosed grounds, in a magnificent position giving views over the village and of surrounding hills.

The double-height living/dining room is particularly impressive and we enjoyed the log fire. The house was well equipped and had everything we needed. A lovely place to stay.

The week was very relaxing.

The Cottage is so nice.

Another amazing stay in this fantastic property(our 2nd and definitely not our last).

The location, history and character of Kirknowe have given us 2 of the most relaxed and enjoyable weeks away. Thank you and we look forward to booking with you agin.

Great cottage in middle of farmland.

Superb scenery, quiet, and remote enough. Close to local pub in Bonchester Bridge, with great food at good prices. Would definitely stay again. Plenty of space in cottage and outside to walk your dog. Moffat, Selkirk, Peebles, Kielder etc all within reasonable driving distance. With Hawick and Jedburgh being more local. Highly recommend.

fantastisch huis.

prachtige omgeving van alle gemakken voorzien wij waren 2 weken in februari met 2 honden die de tijd van hun leven gehad hebben. op loop afstand gezellige pub waar je ook heerlijk kunt eten. een aanrader.

Third visit and another thoroughly enjoyable stay at Kirknowe.

Love the mezzanine bedroom, the large bed and the log fire.

Amazing place.

Beautiful house in a fabulous location. So good we booked to go back before the end of our week.

What a wonderful place and great location, we had a lovely time here and our dog loved the fields.

It was a little cold during the nights and evenings so would really recommend lots of warm clothes, plenty of fire lighters and wood to keep you cosy.

Absolutely stunning property and location.

Tranquil, surrounded by open views and grazing farmlands. Also excellent pub not far, history on the doorstep of the four Great border Abbeys, and Mary Queen of Scots museum a must visit for all in Jedburgh. Would love to come and stay again, reading in front of a warm logburner ,and walking in the beauty of Scotland. Only concern was the outside is not that secure so dogs had to be on longleads outside property. But we are used to that. One of the best places to stay in comfort and calm, Thank you!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kirknowe.

Such a comfortable and well-equipped place to relax, with stunning views from every window. The outside area is large and was secure for our Labrador - he loved it too! Fantastic base to explore the Borders area and further afield. We've booked again for next year!

We loved being in this cottage.

It is very comfortable in every way and we lacked for nothing. The area is beautiful and the walks are many and varied. The border towns and villages are picturesque. All in all a very good holiday. We will definitely go back there.

We had a wonderful week at Kirknowe.

From the moment we arrived we felt right at home. The seating is comfortable, as was the bed although we only used the downstairs bedroom. It may have been a bit dusty in places but you can’t expect to stay in a big house on the top of a hill surrounded with only animals for neighbours to be spotless. We spent hours watching the lambs playing about in the field outside the gate, the horses were always happy to see you and especially if they got a stroke and the cows would often come to the far side of the garden to peer over the wall to see what was going on. There was a swallow’s nest above what was once the front door and watching the young ones come and go was amazing because we could see them out of the window but they couldn’t see in. Add to that the barn owl that swooped silently at night and add to that we were there when the aurora borealis put in an appearance our stay was almost perfect. There are a few internal steps from kitchen to bathroom and bedrooms and the carpet in the hallway needs refitting as there’s a bit of a ruck in it and the vinyl flooring in the bathroom where the shower is could do with sorting out. That being said we can’t wait to go back!

We found this property a very relaxing and comfortable place, exactly what we needed with beautiful views.

It was nice to see the farm animals all around us along with the wildlife, kestrels, bats, owls, house martins, absolutely fabulous. Ideal location this time for us to go and see the places we didn't get to last year. Found the Horse and Hound pub down the road provided us with lovely food and very polite staff.

Kirknowe is a beautiful home and the views are breathtaking , we were very comfortable and had everything we needed.

A wonderful base to explore from and also to stay and chill . Seeing the barn owls every night was magical . Cleanliness could be better but it really doesn't detract from this great place .wardrobes in the main bedroom would be handy . The welcome scones and flowers and milk is a lovely touch and we truly loved our stay thankyou :)

Absolutely fabulous place to stay.

Everything we needed,the kitchen was well equipped, the beds were very comfortable and the peace and quiet was perfect

What a super cottage.

Set out on its own and over looking farm land on some sides and looking down on the small village. Cattle and sheep with a couple of horses were grazing in the fields around the cottage. The cottage and its facilities met and in parts surpassed our needs. It’s location achieved our desire to be remote and away from madding crowds. We enjoyed our time sitting outside taking in the landscape. It was inviting to listen and take in the silence occasionally broken by the wildlife and farm animals.. It had its quirks but none impacted on our stay. When we left we felt very chilled and relaxed and concluded what more could you ask of a holiday base. And yes we will return..

Kirknowe is an outstanding property.

Extremely comfortable and well equipped it is the perfect place to relax and rest. Warm, very well furnished and equipped it is the best property we have stayed in over many years. The location is private but yet there is a pub 10 minutes walk away. This former Monk's retreat is highly recommended!

Had an absolutely fantastic week at Kirknowe.

There was nothing to fault. The dogs had a great time too. Would highly recommend.

We loved our stay at Kirknowe.

Its is much better than shown on the website and is a very large property. The scones and beautiful tulips were a very lovely welcome as was the milk in the fridge. The beds are super comfy and the lounge - well what can I say its majestic. My favourite place of all was the window seat in the kitchen where I seem to have spent most of my time..... wonderful view and so very snuggly. Wood was there when we arrived, unfortunately the lighter was out of gas but we bought some matches so all good (we have left them for the next guest). Wood is available at a very good price and we partook of this twice. House was lovely and warm as was the hot water when we figured out how to turn it up (might be worth having an info sheet in the welcome pack). All in all a wonderful relaxing and chilled week and we cannot wait to return! Highly recommend!

Beautiful location and well maintained property.

Our family enjoyed the stay . Highly recommended , definitely going to visit again in summer .

Just got back from a wonderful week in our home from home cottage.

The location was perfect, with the owners allowing us to roam across the farm fields (our dogs are very good at not trying to interact with farm animals) but had a secure area for them to explore. Happy pups! The accommodation was beautiful, cosy and so well equipped for all our needs and more! Hot scones delivered as a treat on day one was a lovely touch and plenty of wood was available after the welcome fire pack ran out, plus it was such a good price, we loved the fire on especially due to the weather. All in all, we cannot wait to go back...this gem of a cottage was truly a wonderful week!

We had a lovely stay at Kirknowe.

Home from home comforts. Beds are ridiculously comfy!! Very tempted to snaffle one and bring it home!! The cheese scones, milk and flowers were greatly appreciated!! The under floor heating was a god send on the cold rainy days!! There were a few things that we felt let the property down. The WiFi is horrendous, it only reaches half of the property. A booster would be beneficial we think. Also the cleanliness of the place was slightly lacking. Lots of dust and cobwebs. Understand its a rural place and some cobwebs are acceptable, especially on the high rafters but easy to reach ones weren't acceptable. Overall a lovely stay. Thank you

Kirknowe is a unique property overlooking the hamlet of Hobkirk, in the Scottish Borders.

Please note, it is in Roxburghshire, not Northumberland. It has all you need for a self-catering holiday, and there are wonderful views all around. The Scottish Borders is a great area for it's rich history and towns, scenery and walking trails.

A beautiful property in wonderful surroundings.

Let down slightly on arrival as the cleaning service had left areas of the kitchen dirty. We may have misinterpreted the description but had expected the garden to be secure for dogs and fenced without having to accompany them all the time as the cows were right on the doorstep. We really appreciated the milk, flowers, honey and scones on arrival, also the underfloor heating. The bed was very comfy, the shower was great and the property had all other facilities we needed for a very enjoyable stay. Thank you.

Its the best holiday home we have ever stayed in.

Really comfortable. Our dog loved it playing outside in the gardens and our girls too.

Beautiful surroundings, peace and quiet.

Clean and comfortable beds. Plenty of space to play and relax. Hawick is a short drive away with a good selection of shops. We have booked again for next year.

Loved it here, even more things than in the description.

The extra toilet, a smart TV, dryer and the piano were very welcome extras. Personally I loved seeing the barn owls and bats on an evening. A perfect holiday home.

Everything we could possibly need was in the house.

Scones much appreciated when we arrived. Beautiful setting enjoyed watching the swifts while I ate breakfast. Thanks for making it special

We had a positive experience- especially the response from Emma when we had a problem with the hot water, she was very prompt in resolving this.

The cottage was well equipped and as listed, so we enjoyed our stay. However it was nowhere near as clean as we would have liked - lots of cobwebs and pet hair made it feel either neglected or like it hadn’t had a deep clean in a while.

Absolutely loved our week there.

Fantastic location, excellent accommodation, lovely scenery.

Kirknowe is a fantastic and unique and comfortable property in a great location.

The views from which are fantastic, and it is very quiet and relaxing. Everything you need for your stay is provided and the very friendly owners are very accommodating. The Scottish Borders area is a great place for walking and for towns rich in history. Our dogs loved the garden and fields and the variety of walks. We can't wait to return later in the year.

Thank you for a most relaxing stay.

Kirknowe is clean, cosy. calm and comfortable (especially the beds) with amazing views all round. Very well equipped and the owners are just up the hill if you need them - flowers and scones were very much appreciated. Didn't want to leave ☹️ worth saying that wifi is poor in 2 twin bedrooms but great everywhere else.

Lovely house, comfy, clean, well equipped and lovely owners

Very comfortable and great location - peace and quiet - would recommend to anyone.

Plenty of room, quirky but it a good way.

Welcome pack much appreciated. Delightful setting. On a farm but only adds to its charm.

Such a beautiful property in a lovely location.

We will definitely come back!

Kirknowe is a characterful property in a beautiful location.

The views are stunning and the accommodation is roomy, comfortable and well equipped.

Plenty of space both in and outdoors.

House is on its own overlooking Hobkirk church so you don't feel isolated. Excellent holiday.

A very comfortable cottage in a lovely spot.

Can't wait to return.

A relaxing and comfortable place set in beautiful surroundings.

Well equipped and large enough for six people to have plenty of space to relax.

We had a lovely week in Kirknowe.

The house was lovely and warm and cosy and very well equipped. The owner went out of their way to make us feel welcome! Lots to do nearby and beautiful countryside.

Fabulous, well equipped character property on the owners working farm in idyllic surroundings.

A perfect spot from which to explore the Scottish Borders and to recharge batteries. The owner was extremely welcoming. A special place!

Beautiful house - real home from home - in a beautiful setting and stunning part of the country.

Extremely well equipped and very spacious, easily and comfortably able to accommodate six people. Lovely hosts who provided everything you could need; welcome “pack” of cake, pasties, milk and flowers was much appreciated. Very highly recommended.

Kirknowe is a gem!

From the moment we entered the property we could feel ourselves start to unwind. Evenings spent in front of the fire watching TV, reading and playing cards was so relaxing. Having a separate "wing" for our son was a bonus. It was a great base for exploring sites and there were so many walks just outside the door and a short driving distance away. We didn't want to leave and if it was available, we would have immediately extended our stay. We will most definitely be back!

Kirknowe is a quiet beauty!

She has warmth, spaciousness and drama. The owners are super helpful and generous too.