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Relax and unwind in the private housed hot tub
Lovely light and bright spacious lounge with Smart TV and Bluetooth sound bar
Relax on the comfy sofas and enjoy a great movie together
Stylish lounge with front garden views and dining area
Enjoy romantic or family meals together
The lovely double bedroom with ample storage space and Smart TV
Relax on the stylish double bed
Unwind in the comfortable surroundings
Enjoy a movie on the Smart TV
Stylish double bedroom with Smart TV and ample storage space
Lovely light and bright double bedroom
Relax on the comfy bed and enjoy a great movie on the Smart TV
The stylish shower room
Enjoy a relaxing rainfall shower after a long day
The pretty single ground floor bedroom
Relax in the comfy single bedroom
Well-equipped kitchen with lovely rear garden views
The perfect place to cook up a storm
Relax in the sun room with direct access out to the garden with hot tub
The stylish sun room with dining area and comfy sofa
Enjoy meals and snacks in the sun room
Step outside to the fully enclosed mature garden and enjoy the fantastic hot tub
Enjoy the amazing spacious hot tub
Views towards the private open fronted house hot tub with LED mood lighting
Visit the nearby Abbotsford Home of Sir Walter Scott
Visit Edinburgh castle
Enjoy Edinburghs amazing festivals
1 / 27  Relax and unwind in the private housed hot tub
2 / 27  Lovely light and bright spacious lounge with Smart TV and Bluetooth sound bar
3 / 27  Relax on the comfy sofas and enjoy a great movie together
4 / 27  Stylish lounge with front garden views and dining area
5 / 27  Enjoy romantic or family meals together
6 / 27  The lovely double bedroom with ample storage space and Smart TV
7 / 27  Relax on the stylish double bed
8 / 27  Unwind in the comfortable surroundings
9 / 27  Enjoy a movie on the Smart TV
10 / 27  Stylish double bedroom with Smart TV and ample storage space
11 / 27  Lovely light and bright double bedroom
12 / 27  Relax on the comfy bed and enjoy a great movie on the Smart TV
13 / 27  The stylish shower room
14 / 27  Enjoy a relaxing rainfall shower after a long day
15 / 27  The pretty single ground floor bedroom
16 / 27  Relax in the comfy single bedroom
17 / 27  Well-equipped kitchen with lovely rear garden views
18 / 27  The perfect place to cook up a storm
19 / 27  Relax in the sun room with direct access out to the garden with hot tub
20 / 27  The stylish sun room with dining area and comfy sofa
21 / 27  Enjoy meals and snacks in the sun room
22 / 27  Step outside to the fully enclosed mature garden and enjoy the fantastic hot tub
23 / 27  Enjoy the amazing spacious hot tub
24 / 27  Views towards the private open fronted house hot tub with LED mood lighting
25 / 27  Visit the nearby Abbotsford Home of Sir Walter Scott
26 / 27  Visit Edinburgh castle
27 / 27  Enjoy Edinburghs amazing festivals

Kingsknowe Cottage

Melrose (2mls W), Scottish Borders
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Nestled in a peaceful position on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Melrose
  • Explore amazing walking and biking routes on the Southern Upland Way and nearby Glentress Forest
  • A short train ride from the nearby Tweed bank and Galashiels stations to the City of Edinburgh
Property code: 76698

Nestled in a peaceful location on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Melrose, this stylish cottage is the perfect base for exploring the nearby hills, valleys and forests. Sleeping five, the accommodation is light and contemporary, with plenty of space for guests of all ages to relax both inside and out. After a busy day of sporting pursuits or a visit to nearby Edinburgh, return to this welcoming bolthole for a cosy evening in or a relaxing soak in the private hot tub.

Inside, this delightful property has been tastefully finished in soft muted hues to create a calming space for all. Rustle up family meals in the contemporary kitchen, in which you will find everything you need, plus pretty rear garden views. Dine at the table in the lounge, where there is ample seating for all guests to enjoy romantic or family meals together. Afterwards, sink into one of the inviting leather sofas in the lounge area and settle in for a cosy evening of films on the Smart TV or music on the Bluetooth soundbar. A lovely sunroom with comfortable sofa, dining area and French doors opening onto the garden offers a peaceful alternative space in which to relax during the day. A pretty single bedroom enjoys views over the front garden, while the two double bedrooms upstairs benefit from Smart TVs and ample storage space.

Stepping outside, the enclosed mature wrap-around garden is perfect for al fresco dining and fascinating evenings of stargazing. After a delicious meal, step into the fantastic open-fronted sheltered hot tub, the perfect way to unwind at the end of a busy day. There is ample enclosed private parking on the driveway to the side of the property, together with secure bicycle storage.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 single
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Private hot tub – bath robes provided
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Shops, restaurants and pubs within walking distance
  • Secured bike storage available
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Smart TV Bluetooth sound bar in lounge and Smart TVs in both double bedrooms
  • Please note that this property is not suitable for stag or hen parties
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Set on the edge of Melrose, this property is just 3.5 miles from the birthplace of the Rugby Sevens and the ruined abbey, which dates from 1136. Here you will also find the Wynd Theatre, Harmony House and the annual Borders Book Festival, which takes place in June. From here, walkers can join the St Cuthbert’s Way, which stretches 62 miles to Holy Island (51 miles). A little closer to home, the town of Galashiels (2 miles) offers excellent shopping and leisure facilities including a swimming pool, gym and a cinema for those rainy afternoons. Take to the River Tweed with a spot of salmon or trout fishing, enjoy a round of golf at one of the nearby courses or explore the area on horseback. Surrounded by hills, valleys and miles of forest trails, this area is a haven for walkers and cyclists alike. Soak up some local history with a visit to Abbotsford House (1 mile), home of Sir Walter Scott, Old Gala House (1.5 miles) or Thirlestane Castle (14.5 miles), or hop on board the Scottish Borders Railway from Tweedbank (1 mile) to reach the elegant city of Edinburgh (38 miles).

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 42 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Philip 27th December 2024

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We had a very enjoyable stay here - the house is well equipped and well located, very comfortable, clean and cosy. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Diane 23rd December 2024

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This cottage was the nearest one we could find to family living in Gala, we were able to walk there and back on Christmas Day.. It suited the 5 of us very well and we made good use of the hot tub. We would definitely consider hiring it again

Reviewed by Ross 6th December 2024

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Reviewed by Mei 25th October 2024

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A comfortable and warm home close to Galashiels with a luxurious hot tub. Located only 1 hour away from Edinburgh and a great base to explore the local area. A lovely welcome pack was provided for us to enjoy, thank you. This house was clean, and had plenty of space for a family of 4 and a dog to relax.

Reviewed by Jamie 27th September 2024

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Would highly recommend visiting this property. Hot tub is massive and is excellent after a day of walking. The local shops & pubs are about a 25 minute walk away.

Reviewed by Leslie 31st August 2024

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The photo's did not do this property justice, The place was very nice in a nice location we loved our stay there. The only problems we had were we could not get the shower to only have water coming out of one head nor could we adjust the temp but we made do. also we could not get the dishwasher to work we got some salt and rinse aid as the lights oRead moren the front said they had both run out but even after filling both it still did not work. None of the above would stop us renting this again. Hide

Reviewed by siniya 24th August 2024

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Overall the cottage was very nice for a family holiday, it was very clean and well maintained.

Reviewed by Johnathan 16th August 2024

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We had a great week staying at Kingsknowe, it is a really good location for exploring and days out. Nearby Melrose is lovely, plenty of places to eat and drink. Galashiels is also on the doorstep and has supermarkets, cinema etc The house was very clean, it had plenty of space, sofas was really well equipped. The hot tub is huge and great that its Read morecovered. Worth noting that the house is close to a main road, which may bother some people but we were fine with that. Hide

Reviewed by Muhammad Ilyaas 11th August 2024

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Excellent location, quiet, clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Grace 21st July 2024

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Very comfortable and clean. Well situated for exploring the Borders area. A welcome selection of basic provisions awaited us. With a helpful book of instructions and tips for visits.

Reviewed by Ian 14th June 2024

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Comfortable well equipped property. Welcome pack was very good. Centrally situated for exploring the Borders.

Reviewed by Lucy 28th May 2024

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This is a lovely clean house and the hot tub was amazing! When you arrive you have a very good welcome pack which means you dont have to worry about getting to the shops on the first night, we drove 6 hours so that was amazing. Would definitely go back.

Reviewed by Violet 10th May 2024

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Reviewed by James 12th April 2024

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Lovely long weekend in a lovely house. Very impressed with how well appointed the property was. It had everything you could ever need and everything looked brand new. Nice selection of goodies on arrival - from bread t tablet & Prosecco - even dog treats. The hot tub was lovely - nice and private, plenty of towels & robes. Loved the lighting and blRead moreuetooth. Every room was spotless. Loads of lovely walks within a short distance - Melrose, Harestanes & Jedburgh worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Ailsa 5th April 2024

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This is the second time we have stayed at this property, this time joined by family. Once again thoroughly enjoyed it. Property is in a really good location and offers excellent value for money.

Reviewed by Andrew 25th March 2024

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Great stay! We would definitely come back. Very well equipped and clean. The welcome pack was a lovely touch

Reviewed by Diane 5th March 2024

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Had a really comfortable stay here. The best equipped self catering accommodation we have stayed in and maintained to a really high standard. The very generous welcome pack and thoughtful touches for our dog were really appreciated. Made good use of the huge hot tub. The information pack which included what was dog friendly or not round about reallRead morey helped us make the most of our short break. I would mention that this is not a cottage however, it is a detached house in a modern estate. Hide

Reviewed by Ewelina 21st January 2024

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The house is wonderful, well organized, we really want to come again, we highly recommend it to our friends

Reviewed by Denise 29th December 2023

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Reviewed by Yvette 23rd December 2023

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A comfy warm, well equipped cottage beautifully decorated for Christmas

Reviewed by Lorna-ann 10th November 2023

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Stayed several times and its lovely. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Easy to get to without a car but also not right in the busy part of Galashiels so its quiet. Electric blanket was a welcome addition.

Reviewed by Carol 27th October 2023

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We had a lovely time at Kingsknowe cottage, it was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. The Welcome Pack was brilliant to receive, especially after such a long journey, it was very generous. We were warm and comfortable, it felt like home from home. We used the local trainline from Tweedbank to travel to Edinburgh a few times. We thougRead moreht the cottage was perfectly placed as a good base to visit the coast and towns. The hot tub was amazing and was used every day. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 22nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Alan 6th October 2023

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Lovely well presented place to sit back and relax for a week. Great location for the local area with easy access to both rural areas and the benefits of amenities 5 minutes away. The supply of the basics and the lovely teacakes and biscuits was a special touch. Thoroughly recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Laurelle 22nd September 2023

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I found the mattress sagged a bit in the middle but very clean

Reviewed by Diane 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Pauline 4th August 2023

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A beautiful, comfortable home from home with everything you need, including a very generous welcome pack. Owners have furnished the house with quality items instead of cheap alternatives.

Reviewed by Kathleen 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Angela 16th June 2023

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The owners have really gone the extra mile in this holiday home. A wonderful welcome pack on our arrival and a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need and even dishwasher tablets. The hot tub is the best I've seen. A truly wonderful home and perfectly situated to explore tge Scottish Borders.

Reviewed by Robert 30th April 2023

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Thank you, the welcome pack was gratefully received and the property had everything we needed. Was very quiet and relaxing.

Reviewed by Heather 14th April 2023

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Lovely clean and well equipped cottage. Only down side the busy road at the back of the property.

Reviewed by Lorna-ann 24th March 2023

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Another great stay! Everything you need even eggs milk and bread! Close to a bus if you want to explore and theres a hotel down the road or plenty of delivery options if you cant be bothered cooking although there is a well stocked kitchen if you like to prepare meals. Hot tub is huge! Place has always been very clean. Ill certainly be back again n

Reviewed by Janet 17th March 2023

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We've just had a fantastic little holiday at this lovely cottage. It was a family break for my 60th birthday and so there were 5 adults, my 13 month old grandson and a pug dog. The cottage easily accommodated us all comfortably. The accommodation was spotless and the owners had added a lovely welcome pack of essentials as well as some luxuries for Read moreour arrival. The hottub is fantastic and was used daily after being out all day. Loved that the owners seemed to have thought of everything, 5 Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 24th February 2023

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Reviewed by Eileen 17th February 2023

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Reviewed by Stuart 10th February 2023

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Lovely house and very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Great to have an enclosed garden for the dog and the hot tub was lovely. Ideally located on the outskirts of Galashiels meant very easy access to the town by walking or driving and easy to get on the main road to the other border towns as well. A lovely relaxing stay and tRead morehe house was immaculately clean on our arrival. I would highly recommend as a base to explore the borders area. Hide

Reviewed by malcom 3rd February 2023

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This was a well laid out and comfortable place to stay. Fully equipped with everything you need for to be a home from home.

Reviewed by Caroline 27th January 2023

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Brilliant !!! Highly recommend. Owners have thought of everything. Even a wee welcome pack...lovely touch. Going to book again for next year

Reviewed by Ailsa 14th January 2023

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Had a lovely relaxing stay here,very clean cosy and well equipt property. Had some lovely snowy walks with my dog and partner. Made full use of the hot tub,every day. Just what we needed to recharge our batteries. Would definately stay here again

Reviewed by Marian 9th January 2023

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Lovely cottage

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Relax and unwind in the private housed hot tub
Lovely light and bright spacious lounge with Smart TV and Bluetooth sound bar
Relax on the comfy sofas and enjoy a great movie together
Stylish lounge with front garden views and dining area
Enjoy romantic or family meals together
The lovely double bedroom with ample storage space and Smart TV
Relax on the stylish double bed
Unwind in the comfortable surroundings
Enjoy a movie on the Smart TV
Stylish double bedroom with Smart TV and ample storage space
Lovely light and bright double bedroom
Show 15 moreRelax on the comfy bed and enjoy a great movie on the Smart TV

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