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Cottage Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Point of interest
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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting

Less than 1 mile from Tweedbank station & The Borders Railway Stables cottage offers excellent connections by train to Edinburgh and is ideally placed in the town of Melrose with is wide range of attractions, restaurants and high quality shops.

Saddlery cottage is a stone built south-facing detached cottage with private parking, patio, garden furniture, BBQ and gardens. It has a large dining kitchen seating 6 with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, hob etc. It also features an ornamental Victorian cooking range. The lounge features high quality leather sofas and a large modern flat-screen digital TV with Blueray player. All terrestrial, Freeview and Sky channels provided. Free high-speed SKY broadband available throughout the cottage.

Upstairs are a master bed-room with king sized bed and a family bedroom with a double and single bed. A modern bathroom with large walk-in shower.

The cottage is fully centrally heated and double glazed. All main rooms feature beamed ceilings. It enjoys a Visit Scotland Four Star grading and is decorated, equipped and furnished to a very high standard.

Property manager

Claire Macdonald

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Located Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting
Located Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting

About the neighborhood

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Melrose, SCT

What's nearby

  • Saint Cuthbert's Way - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Melrose Abbey - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Scott's View - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Dryburgh Abbey - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quins - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Langlee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Salmon Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Herges on the Loch - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting located?

This family-friendly Melrose cottage is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Saint Cuthbert's Way, Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead, and Melrose Abbey. Waverley Line and Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cottage Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

We recently stayed in this beautiful cottage which is in lovely grounds Two clean and spacious bedrooms with very comfortable beds Powerful shower too Would highly recommend staying here and we will definitely return Thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ourania C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

A perfect retreat, easy to get to Melrose but the peace and quiet of the country. The accommodation was faultless, comfortable, clean and well equipped. Fantastic shower and the most comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grossartiger Platz in den Borders

Sehr freundliche Vermieter, gar nicht aufdringlich. Ist alleinstehendes Gebäude im Komplex von sehr schön renovierten Stallungen/Kutschenremisen eines nahen Herrenhauses. Wirklich sehr schön und zentrale Lage für Ausflüge in die Borders.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Homely

Further from town than expected. Beautiful peaceful setting much appreciated by older members of family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we’d stayed longer!

Set just outside the centre of Melrose the Saddlery is just what we were looking for- Home from home in a peaceful setting. So much to see ,do and discover in the area. In addition , we experienced several excellent restaurants .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steffen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllisches Cottage

Wir haben uns bei Donald und Claire so wohl gefühlt, dass wir gerne länger geblieben wären. Idyllisches Cottage, klassisch eingerichtet mit toller Küche und schönen Schlafzimmern. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Stunning and very comfi

We stayed here for three nights and wish it would have been more. The cottage is stunning and very comfortable with a lovely view in an amazing setting. Easy distance from Edinburgh and other wonderful places to visit. Would love to come back and can highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Wendy T.

My family loved this cottage.

I booked Saddlery Cottage for my family (2 adults, 3 children) as we couldn't accommodate them in our flat. It was ideal - just 5 minutes away from us.Everyone really liked staying somewhere with so much character.The cottage was comfortable and spacious, and the children made good use of the huge garden. It was wonderful to be able to have meals outside too. We all appreciated Claire and Donald's kindness - they gave us a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sylviane A.

Magnifique demeure !

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans le Cottage de Mme Macdonald. Accueil et endroit super chaleureux ! Grand merci.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gill S.

Weekend break with friends from the US

Wanted to bring our friends to Scotland and found this cottage. It was just perfect. Clare and Donald were perfect hosts and the cottage had everything we could need and more. Lovely surroundings and handy for Melrose and took the train from nearby Tweedbank into Edinburgh. Would definitely go back again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hugh W., UK

Our second visit

This was the second year we have stayed at the cottage and it was excellent again this year. It is well maintained in a quiet and peaceful spot. If the weather is good it is only a 25 minute easy stroll into town for an evening meal, though do take care down the lane at the start.Other wise parking in Melrose is not a problem. We will be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

Wonderful cottage! I'd 100% recommend to others!

My family and I visit Scotland almost yearly to see my sister who lives near to Jedburgh. We'd never heard of this cottage before but we found it online and were automatically interested given it's location, price and beautiful pictures! The owners were wonderful and very helpful leading up to our stay. On arrival we found the cottage to be much larger than we expected! We had 5 adults, 1 child and a dog in our party and the cottage was a perfect size for all of us. The cottage was very clean and tidy and decorated for comfort. Our dog and 2 year old absolutely loved playing on the huge patch of grass right outside the front door! The owners were extremely welcoming and friendly. Just what we needed after a 6 hour journey from Cambridgeshire! We would 100% recommend this cottage to others. We will definitely be staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz E.

Superb cottage in a lovely location

This was our second long weekend in Saddlery Cottage and we will be returning. The cottage is quiet, well away from a main road and the adjoining field was perfect for walking our dog. It is tastefully and comfortably furnished and it provided everything we might need. The kitchen has all the appliances including a dishwasher. and washing machine. I have to say we didn't use most of them because tempting restaurants are just five minutes away but for a longer stay we would be well catered for in the cottage. Melrose is minutes from the A68 so we were easily able to reach places of interest. For us it was a perfect place to chill out and recharge our batteries. The owner showed us the smaller, one-bedroom cottage which was equally well appointed and charming. It would be a satisfactory second choice if Saddlery Cottage wasn't available. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Excellent base for exploring Melrose and beyond

We spent a few days in this comfortable and cosy cottage but we could easily have spent longer. The cottage is in a quiet location, is very well equipped and we were made very welcome by the Macdonald family. In one direction it's a straight forward walk to Melrose itself and in the other a slightly longer walk to the hills and beyond. Our dog had a fantastic time too and we hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hugh W., UK

Lovely quiet location

The cottage was well appointed and we had a warm welcome from the owner. It was a very convenient location for our stay in the Scottish Borders with easy access to all the ploaces we wanted to visit. It is a little way out of town, but it only took 10 minutes to walk in of an evening for a meal, when we dined out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula R., Washington

Stunning dog friendly cottage

This beautiful cottage was a stones throw from Melrose and served as a perfect base to explore the surrounding Scottish boarders. With 2 very spacious bedrooms, a very modern layout with a seperate large kitchen/diner, free wifi is a bonus. I stayed here for a weekend break with my friend, her son and our dogs and look forward to returning in the future. The owners Claire and Donald are really nice hosts and are very lucky to own such a pretty cottage.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

A Great Find...

Saddlery Cottage was perfect for our visit to Melrose and I was delighted when we arrived. Situated in the grounds of a large stately home and coach house the cottage is surrounded by lovely gardens down a cobbled drive. The cottage is quaint yet well equipped and very comfortable. The hosts were very warm and helpful. Would highly recommend the cottage and hope to make it back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francesca S.

Lovely weekend break

Just back from 2 nights at Saddlery Cottage, with our 2 young kids. The cottage is lovely, really well equipped, spacious and comfortable. Great spot, close to the town and close to Eildon Hills for a fab afternoon's walk and great views of the surrounding area. Would recommend this for a short break or longer - we'd happily have stayed for longer!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great holiday

The location and area is great close to lots of small towns easy access the accomodation was more than comfortable and the hosts were very nice I can recommend a lovely break here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

amazing

i can not recommend this place enough! me and my partner stayed here with 3 of our friends. we had an amazing time. the cottage itself is fabulous. the moment i walked in i wanted to buy it. well equipped, i had everything i needed to cook everyone a three course dinner. melrose itself is a beautiful town. the scenery just blows you away. seriously. book this place. you will be so grateful when you do.