The Coach House

74 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely setting for a cottage, it is an old building but is well maintained."

  Loved the fireplace and windows to the courtyard. The cottage was very warm and cosy. The owners left some milk and cookies which were much appreciated. Great area to explore the NE coastline, and also close to the A1, about 60 miles from Edinburgh. Wifi is good and had no issues during our stay. Booking in and leaving times could be a little more lenient, but this did not detract from a wonderful week at The Coach House.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely old property with natural surroundings and gardens."

  Everything was good and everything you needed was there. Central heating a bonus as we had chilly nights A few bits were tired/ needed replacing but come on! We paid £25 pp a night..excellent value for what was provided . Will definitely return

  Reviewed by Susan3.8★Sep 2024

• "Very well furnished and appointed, with period furniture commensurate with the age of the property."

  Very comfortable and clean and would thoroughly recommend!

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Aug 2024

• "Whilst the apartment was spacious and superficially clean, there were so many issues that needed attention that it left us feeling very letdown."

  I will list some of the issues here although many of them have already been mentioned in previous reviews. . Bathroom mirror is tiny. . Bathroom lighting is poor. . Bathroom window doesn't open. .Toilet cistern mechanism difficult to flush. . Windows all need cleaning. .Mould on bedroom ceiling. .Garden and surrounding areas poorly maintained. .The information sheet was buried in a great pile of pamphlets and didn't give any advice on the heating. .One of the heaters wasn't working. .The boiler cupboard was messy and dirty. .Quite a few items not supplied/not enough quantity. . Examples- toilet paper, dishwasher tablets, washing up detergent, dishcloths, tea towels, general cleaning fluid . The whole place felt unfriendly and unwelcoming. There wasn't any contact from the owners and even the cleaners just walked right past without even a nod. I noticed from previous reviews that the owners suggested that they would be happy to sort out any issues. When I book holiday accommodation, I really do think it is reasonable to expect to arrive to find everything nicely sorted. I don't expect to have to contact the owners and then sit around waiting for things to be rectified, especially when arrival time is 5.00pm and departure time is 9.00am. Colin (Australia)

  I am sorry you were so disappointed. We obviously fell below our expected standards. It is unfortunate you didn’t raise any of these issues with us at the time of your stay. Indeed we would not have kept you waiting around for any issues to be sorted, we would have treated you to refreshments at a local pub/coffee shop while we attended to anything you were unhappy with. This is our usual practice, to work with guests to resolve any issues arising Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin1.9★Jul 2024

• "Very clean and spacious accommodation."

  Plenty of peace and quiet, privacy. Clean air. No aeroplanes or traffic. Very nice patio. Great place for astronomers (no light pollution). Lots of history in the surroundings (Berwick, Norham, Flodden). I just thought the bed was a bit hard.

  Reviewed by Kathleen4.1★May 2024

• "Just a little TLC, i."

  E., curtains and hooks need replacing. The dining table chairs' legs' screws need tightening, and a bit more dusting is needed. Otherwise, the cottage is nice. The kitchen has everything you need, and the bathroom is great.

  Reviewed by Russell4.7★Apr 2024

• "The property was very uncomfortable to stay in heating on full blast rang the owner who came over but did not know what to do must have cost him a fortune had a power cut great it started to cool down when power came back it was extremely hot must be electrical heating radiators on 24/7 totally unnecessary he said it was because the previous tenants felt the cold would not recommend the coach house to anybody liked the area just accommodation unsatisfactory would never go back there."

  Good morning I am sorry that you experienced this difficulty. My husband did indeed come across to see you and try to help and found that the radiators were turned up to maximum. He turned them down for you and asked that you let us know if the problem wasn't resolved. You also at this time requested logs for the wood burner, which would only have increased the heat. You did not get in touch again so we made the reasonable assumption that the problem was resolved. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan3.1★Mar 2024

• "Cottage was nice and clean and had everything we needed."

  However the location was marred by the frequent dog barking and piles of dogs faeces in the shared courtyard. Also in winter with the late access the cottage was extremely difficult to find. We always use Sykes when booking cottages but was disappointed on this occasion.

  I can only apologise that our standards fell below those which we expect to meet. I wish you had told us of your difficulties and disappointment and we could have addressed the problem. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pat3.8★Feb 2024

• "First class , and very helpful throughout our stay"

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2023

• "Absolutely loved our stay at the coach house, we were really very happily surprised that there was a real Christmas tree all decorated for us as the listing didn't specify if the house would be decorated for Christmas, the tree added to the lovely cosy environment in the living area."

  We had a perfect Christmas at the coach house and would reccommend it to anyone.

  Reviewed by Levi4.7★Dec 2023

• "Lovely people, Very warm and comfortable , great having choices on TV as there in the start of winter."

  Great parking. This is not a criticism because everything is operational and a very good standard. Any changes I would make would be improve pressure in shower and heavier duvets. Thank you but would definitely stay again. This note has come from someone with Cottages with Sykes.

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.4★Nov 2023

• "Quiet comfortable hide away holiday house We really enjoyed our stay"

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Oct 2023

• "The Coach House is well placed for visiting both Scotland and Northumberland."

  It is a well-equipped cottage and is nicely decorated. The owners are very friendly, but not intrusive. The grounds are lovely.

  Reviewed by Helen4.1★Sep 2023

• "A beautiful and serene location, with stunning grounds."

  The cottage was brilliant and the owners had clearly considered the needs of the guests and ensured their needs were catered for. Arriving late in the afternoon on the first day of our stay, it was great to have milk provided for that much needed cup of tea together with a surprise packet of biscuits, very thoughtful and very much appreciated. We would definitely recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Sep 2023

• "Very nice house for a pleasent stay, we felt us " at home"."

  Mike and Lizzy are friendly people.

  Reviewed by Janet3.8★Aug 2023

• "Lovely stay at the Coach House Owners are very friendly and we had a perfect week"

  Reviewed by Iris3.8★Jul 2023

• "Thank you so much for the lovely stay."

  We had everything that we needed for the week, and really enjoyed sitting outside in the garden for our lunch - a real relaxing time listening to the birds. So much better than we hoped, and the good weather made this a wonderful break. Loads of space inside too, easy parking, and peace and quiet.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2023

• "The place was in a good position everything you needed."

  The settee could do with replacing not very comfortable. My main complaint is at 11 05pm on Thursday night 3 dogs were barking in the court yard next to our apartment woke my wife up who was in bed and were still going at 11 40 pm. Nobody came out to take them in or to make them be quiet. So at 11 45pm I through our door in to the court yard went to find somebody ,nobody about shouted was there anybody rhere no answer so I Ushered 2 of the dogs through the open doors into their dining room come kitchen the 3rd one took some getting in but eventually did. Then went back to our apartment as they had stopped barking still nobody came out ..Manage to at last relax and went to bed at 12 30am..This was the last thing I wanted on our last night as being 73yrs old with a 250 mile drive back home and having to be out of the place by 9 00am. NOT VERY HAPPY....

  Hello I am sorry that you had this annoying experience. I would like to express my apologies. I was around that evening and was unaware of the noise. Please accept our apologies. Had you let us know I would have been very happy to have arranged for you to delay your departure. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham3.8★Apr 2023

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Mar 2023

• "It was a really gorgeous cottage with wonderful hosts in a brilliant location."

  Very comfortable but a bit cold at times. Luckily the extra quilts helped. Plenty of wood for the fire. Would definitely come again.

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★Dec 2022

• "Absolutely loved our stay at the The Coach House."

  Myself and my husband decided to book very last minute, booking Sunday morning to arrive the following day for 5 nights. The apartment was lovely and warm and was just as described and in the pictures. The utility room was great for being able to remove walking boots and gear before entering the living room. We really enjoyed the cosy apartment and it had everything we needed for our stay. There were a few things that could be tweaked or added but we were happy and has a lovely time. We did both the recommended walks down the coach house and had an evening meal at the local pub The Allenton Inn (2 minutes in the car). There are lots of beautiful places to visit. It was so peaceful and we loved it.

  Reviewed by Amber4.7★Oct 2022

• "A genuinely lovely, quiet, comfortable place to relax in the beautiful Scottish Borders."

  We very much felt welcomed on arrival and enjoyed our week of reading, walking, no TV (our choice) and recharging our batteries. Highly recommended and we hope to return in the not too distant future.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback, it was good to have you here and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely, well equiped cottage in great location."

  Great holiday - thank you

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at The Coach House."

  Everything we needed was there. Very peaceful and lovely to sit outside for coffee. Would definitely come again.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2022

• "We had a delightful stay at the Coach House - very handy for touring in the Eastern Scottish Borders (Berwickshire Area) and the South East of Scotland & North East of England coastline towns & villages."

  Good facilities throughout and well kitted out - everything you need in the kitchen, besides the fridge there is freezer, dishwasher and washing machine - so great scope for longer stays (we stayed one week). A couple of points to note: the bath is very high (not so good for the elderly) and there is no grab rail once in the bath (again, not so good for the elderly) - I'm nearly 75 so I'm offering my experience. Having said that, my wife and I had a lovely time at this cosy holiday let. I recommend this cottage but warn less fit people of the difficulties in getting in and out of the bath and staying safe whilst showering. Maybe the owners will add a grab rail sometime soon which would go a long way to overcoming such difficulties. The owners were great and kindly and were on hand to sort out any problems should any have arisen. I would, despite my difficulties, stay here again in the future.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2022

• "What a wonderful property, so clean and comfortable, the giant sized bed made sleeping a great experience."

  The property was in the middle of open country side so we had our folding bikes with us, the roads were mostly very quiet country farm ways made cycling a real pleasure. Our court yard house was away from the other staying people which suited us as we enjoy our own company by not having to mix with others.

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★May 2022

• "As an online find this accommodation was perfect for our needs."

  It was very charming and comfortable and provided all what was required for a relaxing holiday stay. The outdoor seating area gave us the opportunity to savour the delights of the many visiting birds. The welcome pack was very thoughtful and appreciated. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Eric4.4★Apr 2022

• "We had a great week at the Coach House - the house was warm and clean when we arrived; tea, coffee, biscuits, even milk in the fridge."

  The property and surroundings are beautiful and made for some lovely mornings/evenings watching and listening to the birds. The owners were very good, respectful of our privacy but close by in case of any need. Great location for exploring the area and we would love to return sometime!

  Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to welcome you back! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Benjamin4.7★Mar 2022

• "This was our 2nd visit to coach house lovely cottage everything you need and ..."

  This was our 2nd visit to coach house lovely cottage everything you need and very clean hopefully we will get to visit again

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage is in a lovely quiet setting with easy access to coastal walks, gorgeous countryside or various towns for shops and cafes."

  The owners were incredibly thoughtful with the welcome package and are very close by if you need anything at all. The cottage was clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Tracey3.8★Sep 2021

• "The location was good and the place was quite well equipped."

  But on our third evening we found a large (4 inch) live slug in the property. This event prompted us to make a close inspection of the property and it was FILTHY. Almost every window had thick cobwebs and dead insects, in places the dust was so thick you could write in it. There were dead and live insects in the bedroom and black mould in the bathroom. The whole place was DISGUSTING! So much so that we decided to leave the next morning cutting short our holiday by 3 days. After all, if a 4 inch slug can get in what else could? I WOULD NOT STAY IN THIS PLACE AGAIN IF I WAS PAID.

  Thank you for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. I am surprised to hear these comments as myself and my husband were on hand throughout your stay and we checked in periodically to make sure you were happy and had everything you needed. Our property is cleaned and managed by a very reputable team for a number of years and as previous guests mentioned it has always been a pleasant and positive experience. As the property is in a rural area, it is possible if a door or windown is left open that wildlife may find its way into the property, its the nature of the surrounding and location. I am sorry to hear that you felt you had no option but to leave, however had you made us aware that these were your intentions we would have looked at some suitable alternatives. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony2.2★Aug 2021

• "Lovely apartment - very comfortable in an idyllic location."

  Reviewed by Virginia5.0★Jul 2021

• "We enjoyed our stay at the Coach House which we used as a base for walking the Berwickshire Coastal Path."

  The premises are comfortable and spacious, and, with the garden at the front and the courtyard at the back, exude lots of old world charm.

  Reviewed by Anthony4.7★Jun 2021

• "Owner could not have been any more helpful and had thought of everything."

  You name it, it was provided. The setting was amazing and would thoroughly recommend bird lovers that this the place to stay.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2021

• "This was our second stay at The Coach House."

  The property was superb, just what we expected. It made a really good base for our stay in the Borders. It was a great pity that there are restrictions in place which limited much of what we would have liked to do.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2021

• "The Coach House was lovely."

  Unusual setting, very peaceful. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The surrounding countryside was beautiful and so many places to visit Lovely holiday.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.4★May 2021

• "There is a big difference between a country cottage having "character" or looking past the facade and being not very clean."

  It seems that after our release from a long lockdown across the UK some businesses have taken the time out to freshen, spruce, general tidy up of premises, not seems to be the case at the Coach House. Would suggest replacing light bulbs which are out, getting a toilet seat that fits the toilet bowl. Dust around the windows inside and cleaning windows outside and inside. There is no glass recycling and the instruction booklet suggested taking glass recycling home. Might be worth giving location of glass recycling points which we found nearby. A good base for exploring the Scottish Borders.

  Reviewed by Stuart3.1★May 2021

• "The Coach House was ideally situated for travel to the beautiful East Coast in both Scotland and Northumberland."

  It was reasonably well equipped, we were pleased to find a washing machine and dishwasher there. The owners were very helpful and in no way intrusive. The sat nav doesn't take you there if you put the postcode in, it's about 1/4 a mile off! So be aware. We had a very pleasant week

  Reviewed by Emma4.4★Oct 2020

• "The cottage was in a lovely, peaceful rural setting."

  Very relaxing and comfortable, the cottage was spacious and cosy. Great walks from the cottage, and within easy distance Edinburgh, Berwick-on-Tweed and St Abbs Head are all well worth a visit The close by market town of Duns was a little gem-nice cafes, shops and a museum celebrating the success of local world motor racing champion Jim Clark. A great place to unwind

  Reviewed by Jon4.4★Oct 2020

• "Lovely and peaceful, nice touches, such as tea and coffee and books and games"

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Sep 2020

• "The Coach house was quiet, private, peaceful and relaxing, the owners met us on arrival and had a quick word on leaving also - at a safe distance of course."

  We used the Coach house as a base to visit houses and gardens and seaside towns. Even under the present circumstances (coronavirus) we still found places to visit, cafés to get a drink or food safely, with track and trace in evidence everywhere and with most people observing the social distancing rules.

  Reviewed by Roy4.7★Sep 2020

• "Spacious, cosy and peaceful cottage provided an ideal base for wonderful holiday, with lovely weather as well!"

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2020

• "Having stayed previously we were pleasantly surprised by the updating carried out on the property."

  The decent sized TV was very welcome. The cooking and dish washing appliances were top notch. We had a great stay and will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2020

• "We've stayed here a couple of times - it's really lovely - set in beautiful grounds."

  It's around 8 miles to the coast - and well situated for exploring the Scottish Borders too.

  Reviewed by Rob5.0★Aug 2020

• "We enjoyed our stay very much."

  The owners are delightful people and cannot do enough to make our stay a happy time. It’s in a great location for places in Scotland and England. Can be slightly difficult to find using sat nav, but there are signposts pointing towards the properties. Our only negative was that the weather being cold we would have liked the bedroom and bathroom to be a little warmer. There was a great selection of books available. I got through 3 Don Camilo books. TV reception is excellent and a good number of channels are available. Wi fi is pretty good! The wood burning stove is nice and wood was supplied. It makes the living room toasty warm! We would have no hesitation in coming back here again, this being our second visit here.

  Reviewed by Harry4.4★Feb 2020

• "Absolutely loved our 4 night stay."

  We wanted a quiet peaceful corner to recharge from our hectic work life and the coach house was perfect. Ideally situated for jaunts out to the coast and further into Scotland. We stayed early February and ventured out late one evening to listen to the owls and watch the stars, as the temps dropped we got back inside to the cosy log burner. Would love to visit again, highly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Feb 2020

• "The coach House was very nice , quite and situated in nice place ."

  we went for our wedding Anniversary and we enjoyed it . Liz was very kind and welcomed us with some milk and a nice pack of cokies . overall we did enjoy it and we will go back again .

  Reviewed by Kiomars3.8★Dec 2019

• "Near the end of a very hard-working year, The Coach House was exactly what we needed."

  We were greeted by our friendly and helpful host, who had provided milk and luxury cookies. The apartment felt like our own corner of a country house, simply and stylishly presented. By day, we enjoyed hill walking and quiet beaches. Late November, so it was dark soon after four... The Coach House includes an unexpected and welcome bonus. Guests have a choice of holiday reading. On one bookcase, there's an impressive selection of vintage crime. The other is dedicated to current and recent books. Curled up by the woodburner... Perfect...

  Reviewed by Rosamund5.0★Nov 2019

• "Only problem outside the property was very dark no lighting and slippery with leaves on the floor ."

  Outside a bit derelict .inside was lovely

  Reviewed by Kenneth4.4★Nov 2019

• "The Coach House was part of a building that had a central courtyard that was charming."

  Although there were two steps to access the property the accommodation was all on one floor with no steps inside and the rooms were spacious and not cluttered so it makes a good holiday for people, like me, with mobility needs. It was extremely well fitted out with both dish washer and washer/dryer plus standards like micro wave oven, toaster and DVD player. Liz and Mike were also very helpful, assisting me to unpack my vehicle, arranging for somewhere undercover to park my mobility scooter overnight and charge it. They also sorted any and all queries, or issues I had during my stay. The area is very good for a number of differing reasons, historic, walking, within reasonable distance of Edinburgh, Hadrian’s Wall and other places. The local town of Berwick also has a lot to interest, besides Ye Olde Superstore Morrisons, the town walls, castle (remains of), battlements and buildings. I spent several days there and still did not cover all I wanted to see. A gem I found was The Union Chain Bridge, the oldest suspension bridge still in use in Europe, however, despite its antiquity and historic value very few people seemed to know of its existence and it had few visitors. I loved my holiday, if I come back to the area I will certainly see if The Coach House is available.

  Reviewed by Juie4.4★Oct 2019

• "Very happy and pleased with our time at The Coach House, very well placed for making the most of the local area and the very interesting towns, castles and loads of wonderful scenery."

  If you visit Coldstream be sure to call into the Mad Hatter's Cafe, very good.

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Sep 2019

• "Very comfortable warm house."

  Great location. Wonderful courtyard view. Slightly difficult to find on sat nav but phone call quickly sorted Very friendly helpful owners. Great location for sightseeing and wandering over the border. Very quiet. Fantastic views of night sky. We will definitely return here.

  Reviewed by Harry4.7★Sep 2019

• "If you want to get away from it all this is the place So peacefully and quiet."

  .not a sound except for a tawney owl at night. Only 15 mins from the A1 with all the beautiful towns along the coast. We loved it.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2019

• "A very cosy, charming cottage which is full of character."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2019

• "Great potential , not quite realized ."

  Reviewed by Paul3.1★Jul 2019

• "The setting was lovely as was the welcome."

  very relaxed atmosphere

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Jun 2019

• "The pictures do not do justice to the cottage, it was bigger than we excepted."

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jun 2019

• "A lovely quiet location, perfect for a mid week break."

  The accommodation was reasonably comfortable although the bed could have been better and new pillows would have been nice.

  Reviewed by Susan4.1★Jun 2019

• "The only thing that was missing there was the fact there was no guest book to ..."

  The only thing that was missing there was the fact there was no guest book to leave any comments & I didn't have any WiFi for 5 days which Liz & Mike did resolve the issue apart from that the cottage & the owners were first class definitely be staying here again 10/10

  Reviewed by Raymond4.7★Apr 2019

• "Very nice get away and the hosts where helpful and welcoming."

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2019

• "The cottage was good but the outside space was a disgrace."

  Gate was all green moss,patio was covered in green moss,dead leaves and dirt.Windows needed a wash They had an old red telephone box in the garden and it needed cleaning if you have garden ornaments ,focal points they should be clean and tidy.

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Apr 2019

• "The accommodation was located in the grounds of the main house which is set in a peaceful area."

  The hosts are very friendly and approachable and made our holiday very pleasurable. We would happily return in the future.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.4★Mar 2019

• "Lovely part of the world ."

  Liz was lovely nothing was too much much trouble . Will definitely go back. Thank you Sykes cottages X

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Feb 2019

• "The cottage was fabulous; spotlessly clean and with all the facilities I needed for a relaxing stay."

  The owners were friendly and helpful. I can't recommend the cottage highly enough for anyone who wants to have a quiet break or wants to explore this beautiful part of the country.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Feb 2019

• "Although I like a firm mattress My partner and I found this mattress was very hard and disturbed our sleep quite a few times during the stay."

  Some of the pans were missing in the cottage and we had to ask the owner if she could get us some more (Which she did quite promptly) And the windows of the cottage were quite dirty too and had obviously not been cleaned in quite some time. We also had to ask what the WiFi code was too because this was not apparent in the cottage. I know these are quite small problems but they stopped me from giving the cottage a better review.

  Reviewed by Martin3.8★Nov 2018

• "A very excellent short break for us on the occasion of Margaret's 80th birthday and the accommodation was ideal for two people."

  The peaceful location was great.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Oct 2018

• "This is a quiet, secluded and peaceful location - a good place to get away from it all and set in delightful countryside."

  The owner was very helpful and pleasant.

  Reviewed by Michael3.8★Aug 2018

• "Excellent setting and spacious accommodation."

  A folder of information about the property would be helpful for guests.

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.1★Jun 2018

• "The coach house is in a lovely quiet location."

  The owners are lovely friendly people and very welcoming. We had a fantastic time in a scenic part of the country and this cottage was an ideal based.

  Reviewed by Timothy4.1★Apr 2018

• "We thought the cottage had everything we wanted but the pressure of the shower was very poor and disappointing ."

  Seemed strange as the kitchen sink had high pressure . Cobwebs on the bathroom window .

  Reviewed by Tracey4.7★Apr 2018

• "A very spacious and comfortable accommodation."

  Reviewed by Don4.8★Jun 2017

• "This is a warm, spacious and well equipped cottage which is perfect for two."

  Reviewed by Antonia5.0★Oct 2016

• "This quirky, old apartment has a very spacious feel to it and retains many of the original features."

  The owners have added a fab log burner and furnishings are fitting for its age. It was warm and cosy. The kitchen was well equipped as was the utility room. A lovely country garden setting was peaceful and the resident owl most entertaining. The owners could not have been more helpful.

  Reviewed by Ingrid E4.8★Oct 2016

• "Cottage was actually more spacious than the photos seemed to suggest."

  Hosts extremely friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Perfect setting for peace and quiet whilst being within easy driving distance of many interesting places. P.S.Who arranged the good weather for us???

  Reviewed by Vivienne4.8★Aug 2016

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