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Sawmill House

Ayton, Scottish Borders
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 3
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Wonderful and stylish period house located in the heart of the beautiful village of Ayton
  • Enjoy a game of pool together and relax in the evenings in front of the roaring wood burner
  • Easy reach of the historic fishing town of Eyemouth with pretty harbour, museums and beaches
Property code: 77427

Located in the heart of the beautiful village of Ayton, home of the magnificent Ayton castle. The village boasts great amenities including a well-stocked shop, pub with real ales, restaurant serving daily meals and a bowling club. The castles hosts yearly events and guided tours, or explore the castle’s estate with riverside walks all year round. Close to the historic fishing town of Eyemouth with its pretty harbour, leisure centre, golf course and museums. Enjoy fishing and sea safari wildlife boat trips, visit the pretty seaside village of St Abbs with dive centre and nature reserve, that was recently featured as a filming location for blockbuster movie, Avengers Endgame, or enjoy surfing at the nearby sandy Coldingham Bay.

Entering this wonderful period house from the pretty enclosed front garden into the hall, the perfect place to store your outdoor clothing. Firstly, you are met with the fantastic spacious open-plan kitchen/diner. The lovely bespoke kitchen area is the perfect place to cook up a storm with gas oven and hob, fridge, freezer, bread maker, microwave, a handy dishwasher and washing machine. There is a large breakfast bar with comfy stools, the ideal to place to relax with a morning coffee or to enjoy afternoon tea together. The lovely dining area, with feature stone fireplace with fan heater, great for those cooler evenings, is perfect to enjoy family and romantic meals together with lovely views over the front garden. Heading up to the first floor, to the rear of the property you are met with the fantastic spacious lounge. Relax on the comfortable sofas or the lovely leather rocking chair. Enjoy a great movie together on the TV/DVD with a selection of DVDs and in the evenings cosy up in front of the roaring wood burner. At the rear of the lounge is the fantastic games area with full size pool table and seating area with board games to enjoy. To the front of the lovely house you will find two beautifully decorated bedrooms, both with ample storage space and lovely views over the front garden. There is a spacious super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request), and a spacious twin zip-and-link (which can be made up as a super-king-size on request), with an additional single pull out bed. Finally completing the accommodation is the lovely stylish bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

Venturing outside to the enclosed front garden with seating area, this is an ideal space for al fresco dining and lazy evening stargazing, perhaps with a wee dram, good local ale or a nice glass of wine. There is roadside parking directly outside the property, subject to availability.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request) and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made up as a super-king-size on request), with an additional single pull-out bed
  • Please ensure contact is made with the owner 1 week beforehand to agree bed make up configuration
  • 1 bathroom
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Games area with pool table
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Roadside parking, subject to availability
  • Enclosed front garden
  • Dog Care available in the area through prior arrangement 
  • 1 Travel cot and 1 High chair provided
  • Hair Dryers provided
  • Beach 2 miles, and shop, pub and restaurant within walking distance
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • Sleeps 4+1 (additional single pull-out bed in twin zip-and-link bedroom, available on request)
  • Short term let license number : SB00025F
  • EPC rating D
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Gavin Grant

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael, 15th February 2025

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We loved the place! We are a couple with two young boys and having the pool table was a great focal point for them when we wanted to rest. The owners are very thoughtful, they provided lots of extras such as a mini hamper and bath salts, and when we did require some assistance they were very helpful. Otherwise we explored the local bays and beachesRead more which were lovely. We had a very pleasant week and would book it again. Hide

Reviewed by David, 8th February 2025

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Fantastic living quarters and very well equipped for all your needs ,well maintained and lovely and clean . The whole holiday was so relaxing due to all the comforts provided. It's certainly a holiday cottage i I'm happy to recommend to everyone..thank you for a wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Emma, 27th December 2024

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An amazing stay! Beautiful holiday home - amazingly kitted out. We had the most perfect new year and the weather was wonderful too!

Reviewed by Kwai, 20th December 2024

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Best appointed cottage we've stayed in with attention to detail e.g. hot water bottles, water bottle by bed, electric clothes dryer. Nothing was too much bother and hosts were so helpful and welcoming. Quiet village setting with a quirky pub. Great base for exploring surrounding areas with good walks etc. Loved the pool table!

Reviewed by Dianne, 1st November 2024

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Fantastic cottage, has everything you need, very comfortable.

Reviewed by Lyall, 14th October 2024

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Fantastic accommodation with everything thought out for every eventuality. Owners both very pleasant and when required exceptionally helpful. Village is pleasantly quiet and plenty of places for the dog to enjoy a walk. Within easy reach of all the Borders and Northumberland has to offer. Felt every bit as home as home. Would definitely consider reRead moreturning someday. Hide

Reviewed by Fay, 13th September 2024

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The cottage was very comfortable, everything you would ever need was provided. There was an amazing welcome basket. Pool table was a great addition.

Reviewed by Dave, 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Carol, 30th August 2024

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Lovely location and the property was lovely. Our grandson enjoyed the pool table and massage chair very much !!! Good places in the area to visit

Reviewed by Robert, 16th August 2024

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Best cottage we have stayed in. The attention to detail was fantastic. Little extras and the great welcome pack. The owners where always contactable if needed and quick response. They contacted us just to make sure we had settled in. Definitely a home from home. Lovely village, plenty to do in the area. Will definitely be back again greatly placed Read morefor Coldingham bay, St Abbs, Northumberland and East Lothian. Recommend castle walk in village. Goodfamily and dogs as park at back locals v friendly Hide

Reviewed by Raymond, 26th July 2024

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Outstanding cottage fantastic area if your looking just too relax everyone really enjoyed their time away,if your wanting a mire active holiday then there's loads of adventures to be had,we have already looked at dates to try and book again top holiday

Reviewed by Vicky, 6th July 2024

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This was our second stay at Sawmill House, a well kept and well equipped holiday cottage in a great location for exploring the area, being fairly close to the coast and within easy reach of the A1 (although you wouldn't know it when you're in the village as it's really quiet). We had another thoroughly enjoyable stay and I wouldn't hesitate to recoRead moremmend this place to others. Hide

Reviewed by Kirsten, 28th June 2024

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Lovely house, very spacious, spotlessly clean and very well equipped.

Reviewed by Carolyn, 17th May 2024

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Really well equipped holiday cottage, with more than everything we needed for our week away. Lovely location for exploring the area. Comfortable beds, really clean throughout. Lots of thoughtful touches and a welcome basket with essentials and more. Would definitely recommend and would stay again if visiting the area in the future.

Reviewed by Paul, 10th May 2024

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perfect in every way

Reviewed by Timothy, 26th April 2024

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This cottage was amazing. The owners came over to introduce themselves and helped us out with a question we had. The owners attention to detail was thorough. One of the nicest places we have stayed in the UK. I will recommend this cottage to my friends with every confidence of their satisfaction. Very friendly interactions with the people in the viRead morellage and a very close train station to take to Edinburgh. Hide

Reviewed by Jane, 5th April 2024

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The cottage was very clean and well appointed. The pool table was a big hit.

Reviewed by Simon, 21st February 2024

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Reviewed by Jayne Marie, 10th February 2024

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We have just returned from a great 4 night break at this lovely cottage. We were blown away with all the thoughtful touches included, from the welcome basket with bread, crisps, coffee etc to the milk and fresh orange juice in the fridge to the toothbrushes and cute toothpaste given, really everything you would need to start a break away from home.Read more We loved the games and the pool table, that gave us endless fun and great quality family time! Loved the layout and lovely hosts too! We will be back Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne, 28th December 2023

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Can't recommend this holiday cottage enough, so well equipped everything you could possibly need and more ( we couldn't believe there was even an egg slicer who would think of that !!! ). The cottage was so clean and we loved the decor so cozy and comfortable. Welcome basket was brilliant so thoughtfully put together. Can you please post me some ofRead more that amazing shortbread. Hide

Reviewed by Mark, 21st December 2023

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Reviewed by Matthew, 14th October 2023

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What a lovely place to stay. Couldn't fault it. Have stayed in more expensive locations than this with less provided. Great hosts. We will hopefully be staying again to explore more of the area.

Reviewed by Hayley, 28th September 2023

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Fantastic holiday cottage. Everything you can think of it supplied to ensure a comfy stay. Games room was a huge hit for. My little dog had a great time too. Extremely clean and beds super comfortable. Welcome basket fantastic (bread, milk, eggs, butter, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, sauces, biscuits, crisps, fresh juice, chocolates) Most weve ever Read morereceived arriving into a cottage. Owners are quick to respond. Everything easy to work and use. It truly is a relaxing home from home environment Hide

Reviewed by Brenda, 6th September 2023

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Fantastic cottage. Has everything you need and more. The welcome basket was superb. Owners very friendly and welcoming. Pool table was much appreciated.

Reviewed by Jennie, 25th August 2023

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Fabulous spacious cottage in lovely village location with easy access to many local beauty spots. Well equipped for families and very dog friendly. Super games room and lovely comfortable beds. Kitchen has everything you need and the welcome pack was brilliant. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Paul, 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Natalie, 21st July 2023

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We had such a wonderful stay in Sawmill House. It was everything we hoped it would be: comfortable, clean and seriously well equipped! The bed was utterly dreamy, and we were blown away by the little touches which the hosts had clearly crafted to make their guests' stay extra special. We've already recommended the house to our friends and family - Read moresuch a fab place. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew, 7th July 2023

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We had a lovely week staying in Sawmill House, Mr & Mrs Mclachan gave us a very warm welcome, and explained about a few things round the house. The house was amazing with everything you could possibly require for a luxury holiday. The detail they have put into this holiday home is possibly the best we have ever stayed in and the welcome basket of gRead moreoodies so lovely. Hide

Reviewed by Sue, 24th June 2023

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Fantastic cottage. Spotless and everything you could want to make your holiday perfect. Although we were there in summer, there was plenty to keep you occupied on rainy days, like the pool tablet, a Wii, lots of DVDs and board games for children and adults. There's a lovely log burner too for colder seasons. The owners were really friendly and helpRead moreful too. The village is small and in absolutely stunning countryside. Hope to stay there again and I will be recommending it to my friends. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 2nd June 2023

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If anyone wants to see the almost perfect cottage we recommend this one.

Reviewed by Imelda, 5th May 2023

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Excellent accommodation very clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped, welcome basket very much appreciated

Reviewed by Michelle, 6th April 2023

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Had an wonderful stay at Sawmills. The cottage was beautifully presented and we were welcomed with a basket of goodies which gave it all the more personal touch. Cannot express how much we enjoyed this trip and will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Shona, 31st March 2023

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Its obvious that a great deal of thought and consideration of guests comfort has been given by the owners of this property. A beautiful welcome basket surpassed anything weve received on other self catering breaks, the house was clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped to cater for our family and dogs needs. We had a lovely stay and would retRead moreurn both to this area and this property without hesitation. Hide

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