Donated by Evelyn Chelley


Please read carefully all the criteria including dates before applying for this gift to ensure you are able to meet the requirements (no changes can be made).

All travel and other expenses will not be met by the charity.

Please DO NOT contact us, or the property owner or the property rental company, regarding dates which are showing as unavailable. Doing so will make you ineligible to receive this or any future gifts.

Accommodation details

  • Location: Scottish Borders
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Disabled Access: No
  • Parking: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Garden/Patio: Yes
  • WiFi: Yes

Holiday break details

  • Number of Nights: 7 nights
  • Availability: 19/07/2025
  • Changeover Date: Friday
  • Service Charges: £100
  • Refundable Deposit: Waived

Other Information

Nestled in the serene countryside of the Scottish Borders, seven miles south of Hawick, Shankend Holiday Cottage offers a tranquil escape for up to six guests. With its stunning surroundings and a private loch perfect for fishing, this wonderful cottage provides the ideal setting to relax, unwind, and connect with nature.

Shankend Cottage occupies the north wing of a grand Edwardian former hunting lodge, surrounded by 100 acres of picturesque grounds. Whether you’re a walker, cyclist, runner, wild swimmer, fly fisher or simply a lover of the outdoors, this three-bedroom retreat promises comfort and adventure year-round.

We are delighted to be offering a week’s break in this beautiful cottage in the most stunning of locations.

Arrive Saturday 4pm leaving following Saturday by 10am.

Please note the cottage is situated by a large open pond and that the accommodation sits on a site with livestock in the adjoining fields.


The current gift is on hold and allocating.