Bughtrig Cottage

Positioned in the village of Leitholm, on the edge of the stunning Bughtrig Estate - from which the cottage borrows its name - Bughtrig Cottage, is a delightful romantic hideaway. Following a top-to-toe renovation at the hands of the Estate’s owners, the cottage has been decked out with original artwork, designer wallpapers and a chic palette of Farrow & Ball paint colours that reflect the soft pinks and earthy hues of the surrounding floral gardens. The space Property Layout GROUND FLOOR Access through the rear of the property into a conservatory with table and chairs. Open plan living area comprising: Kitchen with four-ring electric hob, electric oven, microwave, half-size dishwasher, fridge with icebox, Tassimo coffee machine and washer / dryer. Dining table to seat four guests. Sitting room with two 2-seater sofas, armchair, open fire (supply of logs provided), Smart TV. Front access door leading to front garden area. Bathroom with claw-foot bath and overhead shower with rainforest head and separate mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom one with 5'4" European king size bed, side tables, dressing table, cupboard with space for hanging. En suite shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC. Bedroom two with 2'6" twin beds, console table, cupboard with space for hanging and additional shelving. OUTSIDE The cottage sits in a fully enclosed garden with an outside dining table and chairs. The garden is over two levels and comprises a small area of lawn and gravelled areas. A barbecue is provided (guests must supply their own charcoal). An attractive summer house on the upper level of the garden offers views of the Cheviot Hills and is a perfect spot for an evening drink. Guests are welcome to enjoy the owners' stunning formal gardens in the Bughtrig Estate (situated just a ten-minute walk from the property) during the day. Please note that the gardens are open to the public from 1 June to 1 September. Please click here for further details. Guests have use of the owner’s tennis court, which is just a short ten-minute walk from the cottage, between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 11am at weekends. Guests must bring their own balls and rackets. Guests can pre-book court time by signing up on the rota on the court gate. There is private off-street parking for two cars to the side of the property. GUEST AMENITIES The beds feature high-quality linen and feather and down duvets and pillows. Towels are provided along with a hairdryer in each bedroom and a selection of guest toiletries. WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE The house has fibre broadband. Mobile reception is good on most networks. HEATING There is oil heating throughout the property, heated towel rails in the bathrooms and an open fire in the sitting room (supply of logs provided). GUEST PRIVACY Bughtrig Cottage sits on the edge Leitholm village. The house sits slightly back off the main road leading through the village with associated road noise. Please contact us if you have any concerns. There is high-level fencing to the side and rear of the cottage, offering guests more privacy when using the garden. USE OF FORMAL GARDENS Guests are welcome to enjoy the owners' stunning formal gardens in the Bughtrig Estate (situated just a ten-minute walk from the property) during the day. Please note that the gardens are open to the public from 1 June to 1 September. Please click here for further details. TENNIS COURT Guests have use of the owner’s tennis court, which is just a short ten-minute walk from the cottage, between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 11am at weekends. Guests must bring their own balls and rackets. Guests can pre-book court time by signing up on the rota on the court gate. Other things to note Dog Friendly One well-behaved dog is welcome (£20 fee). Dogs must be kept to the ground floor and are not allowed on the furniture. An outside tap is due to be installed shortly, which will allow dogs to be cleaned before entering the property. If this is necessary for your stay, please do not hesitate to contact us. Important Information Bughtrig Cottage is a detached cottage on the edge of Leitholm village with properties sitting to one side. Please note that the property has relatively steep stairs and children should be supervised when using them. For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here. Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00605F. The current EPC rating for this property is band D, a copy of the certificate can be found here. Arrival time: 4 pm Departure time: 10 am Registration Details SB00605F