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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

St Boswells in Melrose

from £43 / night

£300–£570 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

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Key info  Car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

This delightful cottage is the completely self contained wing of the owner's Victorian Mansion House. At the entrance to the property there is a secluded garden area with outdoor furniture to enjoy the warm light evenings, as well as the facilities to enjoy a log fire from the lounge. It also enjoys a private aspect with views across the paddock to the woodland beyond.

GROUND FLOOR: spacious sitting/dining room with open fire. Well equipped kitchen. Cloakroom room WC and wash hand basin.
FIRST FLOOR: 3 bedrooms–2 doubles and 1 single. Bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.
FACILITIES: gas central heating, logs and coal for open fire and all electricity included in the rent. Bed linen, towels and toiletries provided, shaver point. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, automatic washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, colour TV, DVD, radio/CD player, travel cot and high chair available on request. Garden and garden furniture. Private parking. Pets welcome. No smoking in the property please.

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Situated within an stunning position.

Further details

Reduced rates available for smaller occupancy rates.

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The Scottish Borders region

Situated within the beautiful, scenic and picturesque region of the Scottish Borders. Close to all amenities and tourist attractions, including Abbeys, St Cuthbert's Way, local fishing, shooting, cycling and hiking trails. Major cities and beaches are all within short distances.

Melrose is a quaint town, with character and charm. It has numerous choices of places to eat along with a range of individual boutique shops.

Places of Interest:

Melrose Abbey
Dryburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey
Kelso Abbey
Site of Trimontium Roman Camp
Abbotsford – former home of Sir Walter Scott
Statue of William Wallace
Smailholm Tower
Tweed Valley Osprey Centre
Melrose Book Festival – guests have included the likes of Michael Palin, John Simpson & Ian Rankin
Melrose Rugby 7s – teams compete from all over the world
International Pipe Band Championship
Eildon Hills
Borders Walking Festival
Melrose Common Riding
Historic homes including Traquair, Manderston, Bowhill, Queen Mary’s House, Thirlestane Castle, Ayton Castle & Floors Castle
Bamburgh Castle
Alnwick Castle – as featured in Harry Potter films
Cinema – Galashiels
Melrose Wynd Theatre


The major supermarkets of Tescos, Asda, Marks & Spencer are located in Galashiels.

All within 1 hour’s drive

The Farne Islands lie two to three miles off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the magnificent Castle of Bamburgh. As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the British Isles they also have a large colony of Atlantic or Grey Seals.

For beach lovers the costal areas include North Berwick, Dunbar, St Abbs, Coldingham and Eyemouth.

Lindisfarne (Holy Island)

Accessible via a three-mile causeway at low tide only, the island.

Stobbo Castle is an ideal location for papering beauty days.

Edinburgh with sights including the famous Castle, Scott Monument, Palace of Holyrood House, Royal Mile, Botanic Garden, Edinburgh Zoo and the Royal Yacht Britannia as well as shopping, arts, dining and theatre.

The Melrose / St Boswells area

St Boswells as a village has an expanding list of amenities to satisfy any needs. These include 2 hairdressers, bookshop and cafe, butcher, Post Office, grocery store, garage, tackle shop, restaurant/bar, fish and chip shop and Chinese takeaway. Melrose is a scenic and stunning town, with local attractions for history lovers, food lovers, families, couples, walkers, cyclists, golfers, fishing enthusiasts and photographers.

Activities

There are a large number of activities and sports all located within the region.

Clay Pigeon shooting

Bird Watching

Tennis Courts

Walking

With over 1500 miles of walking routes, the Borders is the perfect location for keen walkers. Walks include St Cuthbert’s Way, Border Forests Walks, Costal Walk, village walks, Border Abbeys Way crossing all 4 Abbeys in the area.

Cycling

The Scottish Borders is idea for cyclists to cover all abilities, from racing cyclists to mountain bikers.

Fishing

The Borders provides a perfect location for keen anglers. The River Tweed famous for its salmon and trout fishing.

Golf

Some of the most breath taking courses are located in the Borders with over 21 situated with the area. 3 and 5 day passes can be purchased.

Horse Riding

A large number of riding centres and schools cater for everyone of all abilities.

How to get there

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This property is located within 1 hour's drive of Edinburgh, 90 minutes drive of Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle. Closest airports are Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Perfectly situated and central to the Scottish Borders. Towns like Melrose, Jedburgh, Kelso, Selkirk, Hawick and Galashiels are near by. It provides easy access to visit the ruined Abbeys, graceful stately houses, stunning gardens and beautiful country landscapes as well as local places of interest.

This property backs on the St Cuthbert’s Way walk and within minutes you can be enjoying views along the River Tweed. Elite Holiday Cottages is an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful and secluded holiday, yet within one mile of local amenities in the village of St Boswells close to Melrose.

St Boswells as a village has an expanding list of amenities to satisfy any needs. These include 2 hairdressers, bookshop and cafe, butcher, Post Office, grocery store, garage, tackle shop, restaurant/bar, fish and chip shop and Chinese takeaway.

Activities near Melrose

Reviews

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22 Feb 2012

“The best of the best.” On arrival we received a very warm welcome from the owner. The cottage is beautifully furnished, warm and comfortable and the welcoming log fire was an added bonus after a long journey. The location... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	11 Feb 13	23 Mar 13	300£ 300	70£ 70	70£ 70	3 Nights
Mid season	23 Mar 13	6 Apr 13	380£ 380	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Low season	6 Apr 13	4 May 13	300£ 300	70£ 70	70£ 70	3 Nights
Mid season	4 May 13	11 May 13	380£ 380	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Low season	11 May 13	25 May 13	300£ 300	70£ 70	70£ 70	3 Nights
High season	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	450£ 450	100£ 100	100£ 100	1 Week
Mid season	1 Jun 13	20 Jul 13	380£ 380	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
High season	20 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	450£ 450	100£ 100	100£ 100	1 Week
Mid season	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	380£ 380	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Low season	28 Sep 13	19 Oct 13	300£ 300	70£ 70	70£ 70	3 Nights
Mid season	19 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	380£ 380	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Low season	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	300£ 300	70£ 70	70£ 70	3 Nights

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	16 Feb 13	23 Mar 13	375£ 375	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Mid season	23 Mar 13	6 Apr 13	480£ 480	120£ 120	120£ 120	3 Nights
Low season	6 Apr 13	4 May 13	375£ 375	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Mid season	4 May 13	11 May 13	480£ 480	120£ 120	120£ 120	3 Nights
Low season	11 May 13	25 May 13	375£ 375	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
High season	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	570£ 570	150£ 150	150£ 150	1 Week
Mid season	1 Jun 13	20 Jul 13	480£ 480	120£ 120	120£ 120	3 Nights
High season	20 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	570£ 570	150£ 150	150£ 150	1 Week
Mid season	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	480£ 480	120£ 120	120£ 120	3 Nights
Low season	28 Sep 13	19 Oct 13	375£ 375	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
Mid season	19 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	480£ 480	120£ 120	120£ 120	3 Nights
Low season	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	375£ 375	90£ 90	90£ 90	3 Nights
High season	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	570£ 570	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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2 years listed You are contacting Connie McCrone Landline n/a Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.

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