Crabtree & Crabtree invites you to reimagine self-catering and define your own luxury with our exclusive portfolio of holiday cottages, set in the very best spots of some of Great Britain’s wildest regions: the North of England and South of Scotland.

Based on a historic castle estate, explore Berwickshire’s best sights and scenery from an enchanting woodland setting.

The White House sits on the outskirts of the charming market town of Duns which offers a good range of small-town shopping including a butchers, bakery, country and fishing store, a small Co-op supermarket, as well as a small selection of local gift and coffee shops. The Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns has been recently revamped and is dedicated to the life and career of racing driver Jim Clark. The museum includes a unique collection of 100 trophies and memorabilia. The Riverside Bakehouse & Café, in the rural hamlet of Abbey St Bathans is 8.6 miles away. They specialise in handcrafted, small batches of slowly fermented sourdough bread and a wide variety of delicious seasonal cakes and pastries, to be enjoyed in their café or at home. There are lovely walks in this area too so it's the perfect place to stop for lunch or a coffee and cake afterward. The historic town of Kelso sits 16.2 miles from the property, where you can relax and watch the world go by in one of the many cafes, delicatessens or tea rooms, while in Berwick-upon-Tweed (17 miles), you'll find a selection of larger supermarkets, including a Marks & Spencer food outlet. There's also a good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants, including the very popular Maltings Kitchen with adjoining arts and theatre venue, and The Mule on Rouge café and deli. Head to the quayside at Tweedmouth where you can purchase lobster, scallops or wild Scottish salmon fresh from the day’s catches from the Berwick Shellfish Company or order direct to have a perfect seafood platter delivered to your holiday home. For eating out, the Inn at Allanton (7.3 miles) or the Wheatsheaf Hotel at Swinton (6.8 miles) are both renowned for serving dishes full of fresh local flavours amidst relaxed, convivial surroundings. Alternatively, for a perfect pint and lovely ambient surroundings, the newly refurbished Cross Inn at Paxton (12.9 miles) is developing a super reputation for its excellent local menu and friendly...