The Tackhouse
Duns, Southern Scotland
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
- Compact refurbished cottage in a walled garden off a secluded courtyard
- Quiet setting suitable for intimate gatherings
- Has its own private garden
- Exclusive-use spa available separately with hot tub and sauna
- Close to heather moors, beaches and an hour from Edinburgh
The Tackhouse is a beautifully refurbished, compact cottage set in a walled garden off a secluded courtyard in Greenlaw, in the Scottish Borders near Duns. It's quiet and well suited to intimate gatherings, with its own private garden. The operator also offers exclusive use of the Castletoun Spa, including a seven-person thermal hot tub, as a separate booking. The surrounding area is known for heather moors, sandy beaches and sand dunes, and is just an hour from Edinburgh. Further afield, you're within reach of Tweedbank station and a cluster of local museums, including the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum, Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre, and Coldstream Museum, making it a peaceful base for exploring the Borders.
How far to…
- Tweedbank station
- 13.5 miles away
- Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
- 6.6 miles away
- Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre
- 8.1 miles away
- Coldstream Museum
- 9.1 miles away
Practical details
- Pets
- The Tackhouse does not allow dogs
Accommodation on site
- Cottages
Details taken from the operator's own website on 13 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Hot Tub
- ✓ Spa
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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The Tackhouse
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