Barnbarroch House, Barnbarroch, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. A country house with views towards Urr Water estuary with two two-bedroom cottages in the grounds. It has period fireplaces and a kitchen

Cushnie House, Cushnie, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This B-listed former Laird’s house comes with grounds that include five ponds and a vegetable garden. An additional 28 acres of land is availab

From a bungalow in iconic Dungeness to a Grade II-listed home with a rooftop lookout, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties currently for sale

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Twenty great cottages to suit every group holiday

Combining good value, historic architecture, a rural lifestyle and strong connectivity to Edinburgh, the Borders are proving to be a popular destination both with domestic and international buyers