Unique, Off- Grid Beehive Pod at Westcote Glamping

The location was great, really handy for main town. The pod was nice and quirky and glad we have stayed in it. It was a good experience. Beds were comfy. Great place for our dogs as spaces for then to get out and roam (to a certain extent). All required cooking facilities, crockery, cutlery etc were there so no complaints about that. It was cosy, really warm inside once doors were closed. There was a hot tub if you wished, showers if you wished so all required facilities were there.

Cleanliness. I dropped my earpods under the bed and when I went down to get them it wasn't very clean. A cigarette lighter was under the bed. The small of stale smoke in the pod was off-putting. Guests are not meant to smoke in the pod but obviously previous guests decided they didn't have to follow that particular rule. The lighting uses solar power but we didn't know how to work it, this was not explained properly, or rather not explained at all. The host, to be fair, came down immediately after I'd phoned showed us what to do but really a simple written instruction would have helped. And as for the lights. I don't know how much power was in the solar battery but the internal lights lasted about 15-20mins and then cut out. For the next 2 days we just used the hand-held lights which were in the pod and TBH these were ideal for a pod that size. And lastly, and I won't go into too much detail but I was less than impressed with the toilet facilities. No flushing toilet. You can use your imagination. The toilet was outside so that helped. We go to pods about 4 times a year with our dogs and this is the first time we have seen toilets such as this.

We stayed at the "Unique, Off- Grid Beehive Pod at Westcote Glamping" for just one night whilst attending a wedding up north, but wish we had stayed for longer! It was a lovely small, picturesque setting facing a lovely view and field of sheep. Really nice little hut to spend the night in and BBQ and firepit facilities all provided which made our 'glamping' experience super easy- we just arrived with our food and our PJs and had a great time.

Lovely feel about the place. Very clean and the owner had kept in touch before hand and came down to meet us at the site. Lovely hit and site an plenty to do nearby. Really enjoyed our day and would definitely return and recommend.

The weather

No breakfast, cook your own. Location fantastic loved it, very quiet.

Well I liked it as it was.

This was our second stay (our first being 2 years ago) and it was just as amazing as we remember! The beehive had everything we needed and was a very comfortable home from home! We booked one of the hot tubs which we chilled in for a couple of hours then took our dog a walk around the beautiful surroundings. Annette our host was very friendly and even pointed us in the right direction for our walk! We will definitely be back!

Ouerkyness

Solar didn’t work

We had a brilliant time staying at the Beehive. Our first time glamping and we were a little unsure about it beforehand but Annette the host put us at ease. My two boys and I had a fantastic time and we would definitely revisit. The surroundings are stunning. Thankyou for a great stay.

We stayed in the beehive hut, 2 adults, 1 kid and 2 dogs. It was snug but absolutely perfect. We had a gas bbq where we cooked dinner and breakfast , a space to create a fire where we made smores and we booked a hot tub directly with the host. Our hot tub had an amazing view. We loved every minute of our stay, will definitely go back.

Het is een terrein met circa 6 ‘huisjes’ varierend van ‘pipowagen’, beehive tot caravan. Douches zijn apart, wel schoon. Elk huisje heeft eigen ecotoilet. Mooi uitzicht over weiland met schaapjes. Eigenaar is erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Ik had iets meer luxe verwacht bij ‘glamping’. Het maakt een wat armoedige indruk. Dat neemt niet weg dat je er prima kunt slapen en dat het er fijn is om buiten te zitten (het was gelukkig droog toen wij er waren).

Location is nice ..

Quirkiness and the hot tub was lovely

Annette our host was great. She answered all questions we had and gave us recommendations for local shops and walks. The location was beautiful and peaceful. The hut was very comfortable and had everything you needed for the type of stay we had. My dog was welcome too which is always a bonus! I would absolutely love to stay there again if I am ever in the area. 😊

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Me and my friends were travelling and only stayed 1 night, and it was absolutely perfect for what we wanted. A bonus having a brazier fire too.

La localisation était très bien et Annette était très sympathique.

Les toilettes, WC et douche, étaient à l'extérieur et il fallait marcher dans la boue pour s'y rendre. Et il n'y avait pas de lumière dans le chalet, les lampes d'appoint n'étaient pas du tout chargées. De plus, le lit double étant inconfortable et en plein milieu du chalet, nous avons dormis à 2 dans chaque lit simple. Nous nous sommes tenus chaud :-) C'était une aventure rigolote, mais trop chère pour cette qualité.

Absolutely fantastic stay! Arrived at the beginning of storm Kathleen, to the most amazing site over looking the minto hills. We stayed in Beehive, which is equipped with just what you need for some back to basics family time and so very cozy! Personal woodfired outdoor bath was outstanding, we all braved the elements and well worth it, everyone must treat themselves to a dip! The wind, rain nor mud could of spoilt our time there one bit. Our personal outside netty took a tumble whilst we were out for the day and had been put right before we got back, Annete, our host is brillaint and was most apollogetic but we have to say it only added to our experience and we'd be back tomorrow if we could. Cant wait to book again highly recommend for a solo retreat, quiet break for two or an adventure for the family.

Lovely host who waited for me to arrive - I forgot to notify them of my arrival and she waited until 8 pm. Then were super welcoming, showed me around in the dark and made sure I was settled and knew where everything was. Compost toilets outside every pod In the morning, I dropped my car keys and her husband spend ages helping me look for them - even though he had a lot to be getting on with. Lovely couple. 100% recommend staying there.

De lokatie was perfect. In vrije natuur gelegen campsite en toch dicht bij leuke dorpjes. Vanaf het terras is er vrij uitzicht, met mooi weer kun je daar prima buiten zitten.

Electriciteit via zonnepanelen op het dak van de Beehive functioneerden beperkt. Ook wanneer de zon de hele dag geschenen had. Er loopt een 2 baans autoweg langs het open terrein, op enige afstand. Je hoort wat verkeersgedruis.

Unique hut, individual hot tub Bbq pack and breakfast pack. Lovely peaceful location with views and a starry night sky. Owners were very welcoming and friendly

Not a lot

Everything was perfect....quiet...peaceful. owner did everything to make us feel like we'd been there before. We are already booking to go back. Sometimes in life you find a place that can feel like your safe place....this is now mine. Xx

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Really nice and helpful owner, quiet place and dog friendly.

Loved the beautiful space and fantastic facilities. Annette is amazing as a host and goes above and beyond.

Annette was lovely and the property was perfect for 2 people to get away for a night 100% recommend

Heel erg mooi uitzicht over heuvels, gezellig huisje, goed dat er om duurzaamheid wordt gedacht met zonnepanelen en eco-toilet. Fijne tijd gehad in de hot tub.

Ventilatie in het huisje, het was heel erg warm binnen namelijk.

Room itself was ok just what’s we needed staff were great

Paid £30 for the hot tub we were in for 15 minutes and came out muckier than when I went in hair and flies not very nice

Peace and quiet, lovely location, kind owner.

Composting toilet is an interesting experience although I applaud the sentiment, as is the solar power but means you could lose lighting before you retire for the night.

Had a great 1 night stay , very peaceful, lots of fresh air and beautiful surroundings, the host was lovely and was very helpful from the moment we landed . Great little one night away 😄

small , intimate, not too busy, rural, friendly but not over bearing , off grid, hot tub, eco friendly, dog friendly, walks nearby,

could have been a few more kitchen utensils (pots/pans) , but just a suggestion

We loved everything! Really comfortable beds in the Beehive pod, everything we could need was provided. The hot tub was heated for us for use from 5pm, we enjoyed this after eating every single delicious item in the BBQ hamper you can purchase, this was the same for the breakfast hamper. There were even smores and extra marshmallows for the children to enjoy over the firepit as the sun went down. The field is large and enclosed which kept our dog safe, she loved having the space to explore! We would highly recommend and would hope to return in future. Annette is a very polite and helpful host :)

Some of the cutlery and equipment were not clean for use, so we needed to wash these ourselves, not really the hosts fault, as previous occupants should leave clean for the next people.

rustic, close to nature, comfortable, very homely & great set up

nothing to dislike

was quiet and owner was great

The beehive cabin was absolutely lovely! In an idyllic location in Hawick, with the town being relatively nearby. The cabin was clean and well equipped and was perfect for just two people. However, upon arrival to the cabin we discovered a buzzing alarm noise, to which we were told that it had been cloudy recently and the solar panels hadn’t gotten any sunlight to power the electricity so we had to spend our night without any electricity in the cabin, which was fine for one night, however would have caused problems for a longer stay. Candles and camp lights were provided in the cabin to help this problem. We were originally planning on using the outdoor oven which was advertised on the website, however this was dirty and looked like it hadn’t been used for a while and had no instructions on how to use, so ended up driving for a takeaway in Hawick. The outdoor toilet was as expected, however there wasn’t any toilet roll in our toilet. The hot tub was lovely and warm, giving a private space to relax, and overall making the experience for us.

Annette went out of her way to welcome us, lighting up the log-fired hot tub in advance which stayed warm without a fire from 5pm until midnight (in October) and giving us guidance on Hawick (a well-equipped sizable town) only 5 minutes drive away. The Borders' scenery is excellent and our accommodation, as well as including everything for a stay for a family of 4 also had a patio and barbecue. There is an amazing amount of furniture crammed into the building but everything, including the beds was very comfortable and clean.

Our stay was short but we found nothing to criticise.

such a lovely pod with everything you need in it

nothing not to like

The host was friendly but not intrusive. Beautiful views. Hot tub was a joy.

The experience of glamping, hot tub was great. Breakfast was delivered on time for us to cook and enough provided for all the family. The beehive was very sweet and had everything you needed for a stay outdoors.

Very fussy details and not to bothered but the tap was a very slow runner (I understand it’s camping though), the hot tub centre bit could do with being weighted down as whenever you moved it would be squeaky, made it not as relaxing. Road noise more than I would like again not ruined the stay though

Owner was lovely,very nice break well catered for and had everything you needed, couldn't of asked for much more really,thank you for a lovely stay ,hot tub was fab x

Heel knus onderkomen. Alles prima in orde, ware het niet dat we voor de stroom afhankelijk waren van de zon, en die had net even te weinig geschenen. Maar de beheerster voorzag ons van lantaarns en hout voor een kampvuur. Super! De handdoeken waren heel luxe en de douche was heerlijk! Leuke opzet met verschillende onderkomens op een grasveldje en als je wilde, tegen betaling, gebruik van een hot tub.

De weg was hoorbaar, maar gelukkig niet druk. De ventilatie in het huisje was niet te regelen zonder insecten binnen te krijgen. Met vier mensen erin slapen gaf dat wel veel warmte en condens. De dekbedden waren eigenlijk iets te dik voor dit seizoen.

The BBQ hamper was good quality. The location suited us for what we wanted to do. The hot tub was brilliant, just what we needed after travelling. The area was really peaceful and quiet, we felt really relaxed and chilled out. Annette and Drew were lovely and helpful.

Nothing.

Great service lovely location very happy

The hosts were so lovely. We ordered a BBQ pack and Annette catered for my vegan diet. It was lovely. The farm is such a peaceful place. Really enjoyed our stay.

The beds were very comfortable, the owners friendly and surprisingly well equiped kitchenette.

all good

Booking.com taking my eyes out no longer book with you period

dépaysement assuré … l’endroit

un peu chère le supplément pour le jacuzzi

Beautiful setting

Gap I one of shower doors made me feel vulnerable

Lovely little site thats well placed for Hawick and the Borders. Kids loved playing in the open field. Plenty of space and lovely pods to stop in. Ideal for a short break in this part of the world.

Fantastic host. Unique comfortable accomodation. Loved the hot tub. Thank you!

Great location.

Quirky wee spot and everything you need for a getaway.

amazing place, professional set up! super clean.

quirky little place and very relaxed atmosphere.

nothing really - for a glamping experience it lol was spot on .

The location was excellent. The host was lovely and let the kids feed the lambs. The beehive was perfect. It had everything you needed.

Nothing

I couldn't recommend this holiday enough. From the very 1st minute we walked on to the clean, sign posted and picturesque site, the hosts couldn't of been better. Everything was there ready for us, logs, heating, bedding (freshly washed I must add) and best of all they allowed my daughter to pet and feed the beautiful lambs that were on the farm I have honestly raved about the place ever since I got home!! My daughter has asked that we return as soon as I have enough pennies. Thank you very much. You made the holiday extra special

We were told we had be upgraded yet the cabin was absolutely hurrendous we were told it included a hot ton yet on the 2nd night we were told if we would like to use it again we had to pay £30 the front door had a huge gap all the way round which made the pod absolutely freezing cold

Overall very accurate description of the accommodation and a good cheap night away. Make sure you get a good explanation of where to go if you’re arriving in the dark. Once we got onto the farm track we struggled to see where to go.

Just back and can honestly say we loved every minute, the accommodation was perfect and immaculately clean we enjoyed a lovely couple of evenings in the hot tub watching the moon rise and the stars , our hut was warm for it being October I expected to be chilly but we were warm and comfortable throughout our stay, we had our 4 month baby and our dog and slept very well the hut had everything we could possibly need it was well equipped and the hosts were always on hand friendly and helpful, we cooked tea on the Bbq and enjoyed the log burner outside on am evening , we've really enjoyed our stay a relaxing break away from it all we will definitely be returning .

There was nothing not to like

We had a lovely night staying in the bed hive. The host was there when we arrived to show us around and let us in. The hut was small and cosy, so just what it was described as really. The little wood burner hot tub is a brilliant touch and made the evening very enjoyable. All in all we had a really nice stay here and I would 100% recommend it if you want a night or two away to relax. Just some advice that I should have considered myself, do your food/drink shopping before to save having to head back out.

We loved our stay. Our kids thought the beehive was a great adventure and have asked when we are going back! Hosts were friendly and even let us join them to feed their sheep,

Everything excellent

Everything excellent. Kind thoughtful host

This place is amazing, not far from The border, up a little farm track, secluded in its own field with the basic amenities you need for a get away with the added extra of a cute little kitchen area if you wish to use. The hot tubs are worth every penny. The owners are wonderful… polite, helpful, knowledgable and always on the other end of the phone if needed. The bee hive was so cute… it might look small in size but tbh, it was very well thought out and every inch was used well to maximise space. Crockery, cutlery, pans, cups, glasses, utensil - all provided. I honestly can’t recommend this place enough!

Great place. Would definitely recommend

Excellent location with a number of walks nearby. Every pod had a barbecue. The interior was cosy and warm. The showers were surprisingly spacious and hot. The toilets well structured. Dry weather is possibly a requirement to enjoy the glamping experience to the full, but we could not complain!

Hot tub was amazing and the kids loved it, well worth doing.

Lovely warm welcome from Annette. Our bee hive hut had everything supplied, well kitted out. Hot tub was ready and waiting for us and was so relaxing. We felt very safe and well cared for.

We stayed in the four birth beehive. It was really spacious with electricity and hot water. A bbq and fire pit just out side the hut. This place had everything you need. Was so lovely and the owner was amazing. She was there if you needed anything made sure our hub was up and running. We couldn’t have asked for more. We will be back again next year

Beautiful views and comfy accommodation - the lack of light pollution meant that the stars were incredible!

Our stay was peaceful and so relaxing. Annette was lovely and gave us some great tips about the local area. We would definitely return!

Love how the site is eco friendly. Eco toilet, wood-burning hot tub, solar energy for the cabin. Just excellent.

A lot of fly's at the hot tub but not the host's fault just the time of year.

The most beautiful place to stay, we didn’t explore the area but with the bbq, fire pit and hot tub we had so much to do. The surroundings were beautiful and a few other Airbnb’s in the field which didn’t affect us as they were spaced out. The beehive is snug and cosy and so well equipped. We highly recommend the hot Tub, made us feel like we’d gone abroad. Thanks Annette for providing us with such a friendly face and generous supplies (logs, matches etc). HIGHLY recommend

Absolutely everything

Everything was exceptional including the staff, the only issue is booking.com advertised that the hot tubs come with the booking. They don't, they're an added extra.

It was clean, had everything you needed for a great glamping experience. The host was so helpful and my children loved getting to feed the sheep.

Host was pleasant and very helpful, Everything was ready and in place for us arriving, Pod was very clean as were the toilets and showers, Host lit and managed the hot-tub until it was ready for us to use, Beautiful location with loads of visitor attraction within a short journey, Host also invited our daughter to hand feed the lambs. Can’t fault the location, pod, facilities or host.

Didn’t stay long enough but will do next time we visit

Lovely setting peaceful quirky friendly good facilities.

We loved our stay in the Beehive which had great facilities and was well set out. Annette the owner was really helpful and attentive and we felt really welcomed

Just come back from a lovely stay at the beehive. Host was wonderful and had thought of everything. The beehive was exactly like the photos, very clean and had everything we needed. I thought it might be cold on the night so brought a hot water bottle but did not need it! It was lovely and warm- extremely cosy. Hot tub was a fab addition and the surrounding areas are so relaxing (places to go for walks and explore too). Would definitely stay here again, hope to return in the future. Thank you!!

What total bliss we had - we stayed in the beehive for one night - there was more than enough room for the two of us! We booked the large hot tub by our beehive which is a must we were in it until 11pm in peace and quiet it’s was bliss! We had use of the gas bbq outside of the beehive and a great seating and fire pit area. The showers are by the main kitchen area and we’re very modern and clean- the owner was very pleasant and helpful. We would stay again without a doubt

We had a very relaxing stay and went for a nice long walk around the local area. Very much recommended 🙂👍🏼

What an amazing place. Beautiful scenery, amazing location and fab accommodation. We loved it here. The host was amazing going beyond expectations to ensure we had a relaxing time. Will definitely be returning.

We stayed in the Beehive for three nights during a fairly chilly and wet weekend in May with our two kids. Within the glamping site there are 5 other pods or converted Gypsy caravans in an immaculately kept grassy area. Despite the weather, we all had a wonderful time thanks to our hosts Annette and Drew. They made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, showed us how everything worked, brought outdoor toys for the kids and gave them the opportunity to feed lambs the next morning!! The Beehive hut was very comfortable and immaculately clean with lots of thoughtful additions. In the hut there is a comfy bunkbed and a pull-out sofa, which was very comfortable, a worktop, two benches, a two-ring gas hob, and a cold water tap and small sink. There's also a gas-powered heater (which we didn't really need as the wooden hut was cosy enough), fridge and solar panels on the top for electricity. Despite there not being much sun during our stay, we still got all the power we needed for the main lights, charging phones, Kindles, switches, etc. etc. The outdoor eco toilets were very clean and there is also a communal kitchen area with a mains-powered socket. Outside of the Beehive there is a decking area with seating for dining and a bench and firepit. There is also a fantastic gas-powered barbeque oven which we had lots of fun cooking on. We tried the large wood-fired hot-tub one night with the kids. It was gloriously cosy despite it being quite cold. We all loved the novelty of it! A small hut does feel small when you're used to a 4 bed house, but it was great fun for three days. Annette and Drew, who both work really hard to keep everything running, were fantastic hosts - friendly and attentive without being in any way intrusive. We would love to go back - we'd maybe choose the bigger hut next time.

Everything was fab the owners are very helpful will be back

Have a fab time , but next time booking one off the bigger cabins .

The cabin was perfect I couldn’t fault it. The hosts couldn’t do enough for us. The breakfast hamper was spot on and it was just a lovely chilled weekend. Took my dog and he was happy to just roam the area. Already booked up to go back again.

The view from the property was amazing and it was very cute inside the cabin. Looking forward to staying there again

We spent the last two evenings of our 14 night trip to Scotland in the lovely quaint beehive accomodation, before travelling home to the Isle of Man. Due to lack of sunshine we didn't have any electric but you are able to use a socket in the communal area for charging phones etc ...Dont forget a torch. Can highly recommend the bbq and breakfast hamper and of course the large hot tub (all additional charges)... we were lucky enough to have a Barn Owl fly directly overhead on our last evening whilst we were in the hot tub. Owner was very helpful and recommended a bakery and butchers to us as we needed to stock up on some Scottish orders for other members of our family. There was an outdoor toilet a couple of steps from the beehive which was for our sole use and the nearest hot tub (and the most private) was the 6 person one rather than the smaller one. Very little light pollution so good for star gazing when not cloudy. You really need a car in the area, there is plenty of free parking a short distance from your accomodation. I think there were 5 accomodations in total all in the same field and two communal showers. We had a bbq every evening and a roaring fire and the beehive also had a kettle, two gas hobs and a fridge. Our unit was spotless and its bring your own towels and bedding (re covid) The beehive has two single bunk beds and a sofa that converts to a double bed. There is a petrol station, a short drive away, which sells kindling, wood, coals and other essentials. There are lots of big supermarkets in town. At the accomodation there is also an outdoor communal kitchen, sitting area and cooking facilities. The free bottle of prosecco (2 nights or more) was a very lovely touch. All in all we had a romantic relaxing time and would definately stay here again if we were in the area.

There was nothing that we didn't like bar the lack of lighting but we were aware that the units are solar powered so we had plenty of torches and lamps with us and they did provide a small solar light which we were able to charge :)

I liked how personal the family were, emailed and called before arrival. Once there met us showed us all around. Very, very nice people. Even met the mother down the high Street and she was blathering away and advising us on places to stop off on our way home. We only stayed one night. Would have liked to stay more and hire a hot tub next time. We loved how old fashioned it was, and had a great giggle at our out door bathroom. Bbq, fire pit and table and chairs are all right at you're front door. My son, in the morning, got to feed the lambs. Also I asked the lady to help to put the fire on, the fire went up in flames and the lady was calm and put it out side. We did not get a replacement one. We were hot enough using the cooker flame. They are very attentive and very nice prople. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their wee biosness.

Very cosy. We were there for a very cold evening but you wouldn’t have known it ! Very nice for a quirky nights stay!

Hot tub!

The facilities and hosts are excellent. The location is great if you don't mind a short drive to the local attractions, but it would be ideal if there were walks nearby. Maybe there are walks, but I couldn't find them?

Lovely clean place to stay with a great hot tub, will definitely be returning!

Absolutely an amazing experience. Friendly owners can't fault them at all. Always happy to help if needed. X

We wanted peace and quiet away from everything. That’s exactly what we got. Hot tub was ready on arrival. Bbq set. Plenty of wood for the fire pit. No Wi-fi. No electricity. Very clean and well maintained. Will be back as soon as we can.