No16 The Green

No16 The Green is a self-catering holiday home on a quiet park a few miles from Jedburgh, and it is set up for dogs rather than merely open to them. Blankets are put out for visiting dogs, and the plot is gated, which is the detail that comes up again and again from people travelling with a dog and a toddler at the same time.

Inside, guests consistently describe the place as spotless. There is a full-size bath, a pod coffee machine, plenty of towels and spare blankets, and a welcome pack of bread, milk, butter and jam waiting on arrival. That last point matters more to dog owners than it might sound, because it removes the supermarket trip that would otherwise mean leaving a dog alone on the first evening. The hosts message ahead to confirm the place is cleaned and ready, which is a small courtesy but a welcome one.

The setting is Borders countryside, with local walks straight from the park and Jedburgh a short drive away for supplies and the abbey. The space copes with more than one dog comfortably, and visitors arriving with a small pack have found room for all of them in front of the fire.

A few honest caveats. The gate that makes the plot secure has fairly wide gaps in it, and small dogs and puppies can slip through, so it is not a substitute for supervision if your dog is little or determined. The interior shows its age in places, with some peeling laminate, and the en-suite shower runs hot with limited control over the temperature. Because this sits on a shared holiday park, the grass outside is not always as clean as you would want on arrival, which is a park issue rather than an owner one, but it is the sort of thing you notice when you are the one letting a dog out first thing.

Best suited to dog owners who want a low-effort, well-stocked base for exploring the Scottish Borders, particularly families combining a dog with young children. It earns a 4.6/5 paw rating.