This beautiful area is steeped in rich history and culture.
Despite it’s population of just 770 locals this small picturesque village benefits from a great selection of local amenities. There are two convenience stores with the Spar stocking a surprising depth of assortment for its size. There is also an excellent Butchers/Bakers that has been run by generations of Elliotts. Their Steak Pie has to be tried at least once during your stay!
The village has a great cafe offering fantastic service, hot food and superb coffee up to 4pm everyday. There is also an excellent recently refurbished cafe and bistro which is currently offering takeaways from a great menu and they will be extending their opening hours for the 2026 season.
There are also two bars serving drinks every evening. All of this hospitality is within easy walking distance of the cottage.
The village also boasts Garage services and a community run Petrol Station with an EV charging point. Newcastleton is also surrounded by some of the densest forests in Europe which are home to over 50% of Europe's Red Squirrel population! There is plenty to see and do for the most adventurous or sedate of travellers.
To the West you have Dumfries, Mabie Farm Park and Kilnford Farmshop/Restaurant. Carlisle is the nearest big town with all the main retailers . Just to the North of Carlisle you have Gretna Retail Park and the revamped Gretna Blacksmiths Centre. To the North East you have the town of Hawick and Jedburgh with the impressive abbey ruins. To the East you have Northumberland National Park, Otterburn, Rothbury and Alnwick/Alnmouth/St.Abbs on the Northumberland coast. Again all worth a visit. This beautiful area is steeped in rich history and culture.
The Liddesdale Valley was once dominated along its entire length by nearly 100 Pele Towers. It was the stronghold of the fearsome Elliott Clan whose headquarters was Hermitage Castle which was known as ‘the guardhouse to the bloodiest valley in Britain.’
