The gatehouse to the Bughtrig Estate, this romantic cottage is set amidst some of the most picturesque scenery in the Scottish Borders.
Standing at the threshold of two acres of parkland, woodland and gardens belonging to the historic Bughtrig House, East Lodge lies just a short drive from Coldstream on the shores of the River Tweed. Guests can enjoy covetable access to Bughtrig’s extensive grounds, dotted with eclectic pieces of art that have caught the eye of its owner, Will Ramsay. A name that will be instantly familiar to those with an interest in art, Ramsay’s beautiful Georgian home and gardens serve as an intriguing cache of artworks collected over the course of his life.
Original artworks reflect this artistic legacy at every turn in East Lodge, from delicate Victorian watercolours to vibrant contemporary oils. After a wander in the grounds, enter the cottage into the small hallway, where you’ll be met with a bench for removing your boots, a hanging rail for drying your coats, and landscapes hanging on midnight-blue walls. Off the hallway, the contemporary kitchen with wooden countertops, cool grey cabinets, and seating at an island is a welcoming space to unwind with a cup of tea, or perhaps a coffee made at the Nespresso machine’s dedicated station.
The dining room lies through a door in the kitchen, where a round table and atmospheric lighting create the perfect space to gather for meals. Back through the kitchen, you’ll find an inner hallway which leads to the bedrooms and sitting room. With it sulking-room-pink walls, plump blue furnishings, and wistful seats set beneath the Georgian sash windows, the sitting room is cosy and bright in equal measure – as inviting when bathed in sunlight as it when warmed by the log burner.
The first bedroom features a king size sleigh bed, topped with crisp white sheets and surrounded by whimsical pink floral wallpaper and Pooky sconces. As in the sitting room, dual-aspect sash windows fill the room with light and connect the room to the gardens beyond – the window seats and comfy armchair serving as the perfect spots to ease into the morning. The second bedroom is decorated a colour palette of soft blues, greens, and creams, and boasts a king size zip-and-link bed which can also be configured as twins. Both bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, where blue floral wallpaper encompasses a bath with a rainforest shower overhead.
An enclosed lawned garden encircles the cottage, perfect for dogs and children to explore, while garden seating and a charcoal barbecue are sure to be enjoyed on warm summer evenings. A luxurious wood-panelled summerhouse lies at the end of the garden, tucked away beneath mature trees. An idyllic place to toast a cocktail or simply relax with a good book, it benefits from its own heating, coffee machine, and drinks cabinet.
Bughtrig’s celebrated gardens lie beyond with its intimate hedged gardens, beautifully restored greenhouses with old roses clambering at their feet, and 246-foot-long Grass Walk – a lush carpet of lawn flanked by colourful herbaceous borders. Guests are also welcome to use the tennis court by prior arrangement with the owners and can enjoy several superb walks from the doorstep of the cottage. The pretty village of Leitholm, complete with pub, is about ten minutes’ walk away while the more extensive amenities of the historic town of Coldstream are a ten-minute drive from the cottage.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together but enjoy their own space, East Lodge can be let in conjunction with Lane Cottage sleeping 6, Wood Cottage sleeping 4 and Bughtrig Cottage sleeping 4. Lane Cottage, Wood Cottage and East Lodge all sit in the grounds of Bughtrig Estate, while Bughtrig Cottage is a 10 minute walk away on the edge of Leitholm village.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Access door into small porch (small step). This has a bench seat and hanging rail.
Kitchen with electric oven and four burner hob, full size dishwasher, fridge/freezer (3 drawer), washer/dryer, microwave, Nespresso Virtuo coffee machine and milk frother. Small central island with three breakfast stools.
Dining room to the right, off the kitchen. Round dining table with seating for four.
Off the kitchen, to the left, is an inner hall leading to the bedrooms and sitting room.
Bedroom one with king size sleigh bed, side tables, wardrobe with hanging space and storage, dressing table, armchair, double aspect windows with window seats looking onto the garden.
Bedroom two with king size bed with zip and link function which can be configured to twin beds (2’6”), side tables, wardrobe with hanging rail, chest of drawers, dressing table, armchair.
Bathroom with bath and shower over (rainforest head and separate mixer), heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Sitting room with two double sofas, double aspect windows with window seats, two fireside stools or footstools, wall-mounted Smart TV, wood burning stove.
OUTSIDE
Fully enclosed lawned garden. Outside seating - chair and table set with overhead parasol. A charcoal barbecue is available (charcoal not supplied).
A pretty summerhouse offers an extension of the living space and benefits from electric heating, offering extended seasonal use. This has a corner sofa, table and chairs, a drinks cabinet with glasses, two bar stools, a dressing table, and a Lavazza A Modo Mio coffee machine. The summerhouse is lockable offering secure storage for outdoor gear.
The lodge sits directly off the B6461. This leads into the parklands of the stunning Bughtrig Estate and Gardens.
There is private parking on the gravelled driveway to the side of the cottage for two to three cars.
Guests are welcome to enjoy the owner’s stunning formal gardens 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 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.
Dog Friendly
One dog is welcome at a charge of £20. A second dog may be considered on request. Dogs must be kept off the furniture and out of the bedrooms. Cats are not permitted.
Important Information
East Lodge is a gate lodge at the east entrance to the Bughtrig Estate, and sits directly off the B6461. It is detached and not overlooked. High hedging along the boundary of the garden offers privacy from the road.
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: SB01032F. The current EPC rating for this property is band E, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
