Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This 2 / 3 bedroom property has a feel of real luxury about it. The open living area with vaulted ceiling looks out through the plantation shutters to the Eildon hills and beyond. The mood lighting throughout the house gives a contemporary feel. The sun room doubles as a third bedroom.
Orchard cottage will give anyone a warm welcome back after a days walking, fishing, biking, golfing, sight seeing or just plain old working! Situated in Fishers lane, wonderful walks along the Tweed river and surrounding hills are but minutes away. You might rather just have that coffee on the patio, before a stroll into town for lunch and watch a game of rugby at the famous Greenyards!
4 mountain bikes, 4 sets of golf clubs & 4 fishing rods, are on site and available to use by arrangement.
Orchard Cottage
South facing decked patio area with bbq & blue decking lights
Dining table can seat up to 8
Open plan staircase to master bedroom upstairs
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The South/Borders region
Melrose Abbey was built by David the 1st and a casket recently uncovered is thought to contain the heart of Robert the Bruce. The preserved ruins of the famous 12th century Abbey is the starting place of St.Cuthberts way - a 62 mile cross border walk to the Holy isle. The Abbey is also one of four 12th century abbeys on the 4 Abbeys Cycle Route - a 55 mile circular tour to Kelso , Dryburgh) and Jedburgh Abbeys).
Abbotsford - home built by Sir Walter Scott (author of Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake etc..) just 2 miles away.
The largest inhabited castle in Scotland is at Kelso only ten miles away. Floors castle is home to the Duke of Roxburgh. Nearby Springwood Park, plays host to the Border Union Agricultural two day show in July and a host of other events throughout the year.
Edinburgh and the coast are only 50 minutes away by car. Attractions are too many to mention but here are some.
Edinburgh castle. Edinburgh arts festival. Underground ghost tours. Climb Arthurs seat. Concorde & Museum of flight. Edinburgh dungeons. Sealife centre. Festival firework diplay. Royal Yacht Britannia Edinburgh zoo . The Bass Rock boat trip. Butterfly and insect world. Holyroodhouse Palace Scottish Parliament Farne Island boat trip Trips to Skye, Loch Ness, or Rosslyn Chapel
Melrose / Darnick area
Melrose ,"Gem o`Scotland", is a place of beauty, situated at the foot of the magnificent Eildon hills which dominate the horizon. The north Eildon has the rampart remains of one of the largest iron age forts in Scotland. To the east lies Trimontium, one of the greatest discovered Roman forts, still echoing its past in the local museum.
The famous Melrose Abbey plays host to the crowning of the Melrose festival queen in June every year. This is a week of pomp and tradition. Festival week remembers various aspects of the towns history, with events such as - a ride out to check the boundaries of the town, a cycle ride, fancy dress, tour of ceremonies, crowning of the queen (dux) and festival ball. Most of the other Border towns have similar events during the summer months.
Also in June is the Melrose Book Festival. The event is getting bigger every year coaxing writers such as Michael Palin and Ian Rankin to come and give entertaining talks.
Melrose Sevens, in April, is second to none in the rugby calendar. Teams from all over the world compete for a place in history, to be crowned winners at the birthplace of the shortened game. It is a must for the rugby enthusiast.
The skirl of the bagpipes is to be heard en masse in August as the International Pipe Band Championship takes place in Melrose (with Highland dancing, fun fair and stalls).
Braveheart enthusiasts will appreciate the first ever statue of William Wallace - 31 feet high, built in 1814. Visit him after stopping to admire the countryside panorama at Scotts view.
This is horse country so why not get booked on a trek through the Border countryside. Opportunities are to be had throughout the area. Thirlestane Castle Horse Trials take place in August. A wonderful setting and an entertaining day out.
Fishing and golf courses are in abundance here in the Borders. Local lochs and rivers cater for the trout fishers, while the river Tweed can offer some of the best salmon fishing at certain times of the year. Or, you can simply go and see them jump the salmon ladders as they migrate upstream. The golfer can purchase a Freedom of the Fairways ticket , entitling you to a golfing passport second to none. A host of clubs and course beckon through out the Borders but be warned remember the Scottish hills - no links courses here!!!
There are ten circular walks of historical and natural interest around Melrose, with cosy tea rooms or local hostelries to have something stronger after each one !
Hogmany is celebrated in the town market square. Tickets can be bought for a ceilidh in the town hall but you do not need tickets to come to the square for the bells. Friends and strangers are treated as one as everyone watches the fabulous firework display and waits for a new year to begin.
Melrose enjoys the quality of shops pubs and dining usually reserved for the city, it even has its own theatre! Six fabulous top notch restaurants (all within 10 - 15mins walking distance of the cottage), serve up local produce and fine fare, not to mention quality wines.
How to get there
Fly to Edinburgh with Easyjet Ryanair BA or Air France.
Drive South by car on the A7or A68, Melrose is 50 minutes away.
Hire car or taxis collections can be arranged.
Rail links at Edinburgh or Berwick upon Tweed.
Ferrys dock at Rosyth or Newcastle approx 82 km.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
55km
Railway:
50km
Ferry:
60km
Activities near Melrose
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (4), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Both bedrooms have dressing tables & fitted wardrobes. They have twin beds which can be made in to doubles. The sun room which closes off with plantation shutters has a double sofa bed. The upstairs master bedroom has a further single sofa bed and although no en suite, the shower room is the adjoining room.
There is a fully fitted utility room with tumble dryer and washing machine. Outdoor clothing can be hung in the generously fitted cloakroom in the hall. Modern showers rooms house glass enclosed Deluge showers and have stainless steel wall hung towel radiators.
The open plan modern kitchen is spacious and fully kitted out.
Wall hung digital flat screen TVs are in both bedrooms and main living area. There is also a DVD and iPod player in the lounge and a digital radio in kitchen.
An electronic remote controls the roof windows, with rain sensors.
A selection of books, local information/ maps tourist attractions are available along with contact telephone numbers for all local restaurants, services and amenities.
Further details outdoors: The cottage sits in its own grounds with private off street car park. Steps lead down to the patio area at the front of the cottage which is a real sun trap in the late afternoon / evening. There is a raised decking area with patio set for taking in the morning /afternoon sun and view the Eildons or to count the stars at night (no light pollution here).
Next to the cottage is a beautifully designed village nature garden with stone seating. Over the opposite wall is the famous Darnick Peel Tower the oldest inhabited Peel tower in Scotland. A book on all the local battles and the history is available to read in the cottage. Mary Queen of Scots slept close by!
Further details
No dogs Smokers outside only. Changeover day a Saturday vacate by 10am arrive from 3pm onwards. Short breaks 3 nights weekend by arrangement.
High season £650pwk Low season £500pwk Weekend max 3 nights £400 by arrangement Christmas or New year week, £750 pwk Melrose sevens £750 pwk or £500 for 3 nights Feb half term week £650
Conditions
20% paid deposit secures booking. Written confirmation by return. Full balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival. Payment by cheque please.
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Guestbook for Orchard Cottage
Ian O Connor "Executive quality many thanks."
Alison & Glenn Fisher "Wow what an amazing place home from home. The house has everything you could wish and far more, a beautiful house and setting thanks so much . Loved the blue decking lights."
Brian & Selina Mckenzie "Very comfortable. Beautifully appointed house."
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