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Duns 5.6 miles. Runglee is a charming detached bungalow, located near the bustling town of Duns on the Scottish Borders. Set within a beautiful, tranquil rural setting, this property offers a superb base for grown-up families and friends seeking to explore this exciting region. Park off-road, making the transition into your holiday home hassle-free. The light and airy entrance welcomes visitors in with an inviting sitting room, offering an elegant space for guests to gather and chill out, with a delightful electric stove-effect fire forming a focal point to the room. Step into the large kitchen which is a chef’s delight, with a great selection of facilities to ensure guests will have plenty of delicious, home-cooked meals. The stylish dining room is all set up ready to host long, lazy meals where everyone can catch up on holiday stories. If the weather allows, let the designated chef take charge of the barbeque, then you can carry on the dinner party natter outside, with an attractive patio area with impressive rural views providing a stunning backdrop. All that fresh air will no doubt have tired everyone out, so choose between two tastefully-presented bedrooms to suit all the guests; a master suite and a twin room, which both have appealing prospects and offer a calming space to rest your weary heads after a tiring day. For the guest seeking a spot of luxury, the master suite is equipped with a separate dressing room, and an en-suite bathroom, allowing you to get ready for the day in style. After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to plan the day ahead and there is a whole host of activities just waiting to be discovered. The village of Swinton is a short drive away, boasting a luscious green, and a traditional pub to savour a refreshing pint. Nearby, Duns is a thriving town with an array of independent shops and eateries to taste-test some local delicacies, as well as Duns Castle which has some beautiful woodland and lakeside nature walks. History lovers and photographers alike cannot miss exploring more castles such as Manderston, Norham, Floors Castle and Gardens and Paxton House and Country Park for a guaranteed picture-postcard opportunity at every angle. Sea lovers have a plethora of sandy strips to choose from where you can pack a picnic and bask in the sun; Siccar Point, Eyemouth, Berwick, Spittal and Cocklawburn, to name a few. Towns such as Eyemouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed and even Edinburgh, are within driving distance. Runglee offers a fabulous base for exploring the Scottish Borders region.
The small border town of Duns is set in a wide valley known as The Merse and was once the capital of the Scottish Borders, when the current capital, Berwick-upon-Tweed, was under English rule. The town offers a good range of shops, including an award-winning butchers and quality delicatessen, pubs and restaurants, whilst the Jim Clark Museum is open to the public in honour of the famous racing driver who lived in the area. Duns Castle sits within a nature reserve with well-marked woodland lakeside walks through the castle estate. There are many castles and historic houses scattered throughout the surrounding area, including Manderston House (home of Lord Palmer), Floors Castle and Gardens, the largest inhabited house in Scotland, Norham Castle situated on the River Tweed, Mellerstain House and Paxton House and Country Park. A short drive to the east coast offers the opportunity to explore the dog friendly beaches at Coldingham or for the more adventurous why not learn to surf at the local surf school. Widely acclaimed golfing is available at Duns and nearby Dunbar whilst fishing for trout and salmon on the Tweed and Whiteadder River is also available with permits available locally. The nearby walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is well worth a visit with weekly markets, town trails and a cinema. A short hop to Eyemouth to feed the resident harbour seals, enjoy award-winning fish and chips or take a boat trip for some coastal exploration. The sights and excitement of Edinburgh are just 45 miles away and numerous other destinations are within a short driving distance of this fantastic location providing a great base at any time of the year for exploring the beautiful Scottish Border region and the picturesque, exhilarating North Northumberland regions.
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with dressing room and en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Family shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen & Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric stove-effect fire.
Sun room
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
TV with Fire Stick.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed wraparound gardens with lawns, patio area, furniture, barbeque and garage for storage.
One well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5.6 miles, pub 1.9 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: The Property is situated within the ground of another house, sharing part of the driveway, which overlooks the other property and its garden.
Note: No EV charging point available.
Note: Guests must put the bins out at the specified times.
Note: This property is adults only.
Note: Good housekeeping bond of 350 GBP.
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