A thoughtfully presented, traditional country cottage, this Scottish retreat makes an exceptional base for discovering the beauty of the Scottish borders. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom retreat is set on a sizable, family-run farm near Lilliesleaf, 6 miles from Melrose and 7.5 miles from Selkirk. Venture into Melrose, which is known for its annual book festival, to potter in its independent shops, boutiques and galleries and to ponder in its eateries. See the famous abbey ruins and visit nearby Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, 7.5 miles away, while you are here. Prepare a picnic and stride out along the St Cuthbert’s Way, a long-distance route that crosses the border of Scotland and England and passes right by the cottage. Keen walkers may well also wish to tackle sections of the Southern Upland Way and the Borders Abbeys Way. Marvel at the Great Tapestry of Scotland, 9.5 miles away.
Enter the attractive, rural retreat at ground-floor level to discover period accommodation that has been updated and finished with care to ensure you have a comfortable and relaxing stay. Remove your walking boots, wellies and coats in the hall, then meander through to the lounge to store them in the stylish wooden unit before reclining on the elegant seating. Discuss the highlights of the day, find a good film on the Smart TV or enjoy a few pages of your holiday novel as you sip a cup of tea and nibble a piece of shortbread from the welcome pack. The kitchen/diner, with its dark blue cabinets and wooden work surfaces, has a contemporary country style and all the equipment you will require for your culinary activities. There is a breakfast bar here where you can pause with a cup of coffee from the machine to chat to whoever is hard at work at the stove. Sit down to delicious Scottish feasts through in the dining room. Your family shower room, with its spacious, walk-in shower, is also downstairs. Make your way up to the first floor of the property for a restful night in either the charming king-size bedroom or the cosy double.
The enclosed garden is very much a highlight of the Scottish retreat. There is a large lawn for pets and children to play on and a patio for outside dining and relaxation. Toss a few Angus beef steaks or tasty local portobello mushrooms onto the charcoal barbecue on summer evenings. There is a driveway next to the property with parking for two cars and two EV car charging points that have handy card readers for making payment.