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Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kelso, SCT
  • Mellerstain House
    6 min drive
  • Floors Castle
    8 min drive
  • Smailholm Tower
    10 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep

A former dairy building, our cottage has been lovingly upgraded to provide spacious accommodation described by recent guests as 'a hidden gem'. With its own private garden, glorious walks from the front door and high quality furnishings it really is a 'sublime hideaway' (as described by another recent guest). Wine and other little treats greet your arrival. Suitable for couples and dogs welcome. Further info: The cottage has been lovingly converted from a former stable building. We take pride in how beautiful it is looking. Dogs are welcome but must not sit on the furniture and the guests must treat the property with due respect. A total of 2 adults + 1 other occupants (bearing in mind that the extra bed is a 5ft sofa bed) is the maximum number of guests at one time. The property is a No Smoking property. There is however outdoor furniture provided and an attractive terrace area where this is permitted.
There will be plenty of gas supplied for hot water and heating (gas bottles safely stored to rear of property). Sometimes the boiler has difficulty drawing in a new supply but do not worry if this happens. Please turn the hot water tap on in the bathroom, light a gas hob in the kitchen, wait for 30 seconds and then simply press the ignite (🔥) button on the boiler which is in the bathroom cupboard.
There is a WiFi password provided for fast WiFi. This is required for WhatsApp calling. There is no mobile reception at the property itself but the WiFi ensures you can call and message at all times.
I will leave you in peace to enjoy your stay but am contactable either via messaging or by knocking on the main house door should you ever need me.
Many thanks, Mirry 😊
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Mellerstain House. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 5 minutes by car from Kelso Racecourse and 6 minutes from Mellerstain House
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kelso cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Mirry

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

phill c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Explore the Borders
Great central location from which to explore the Borders region from Bamburgh to Melrose ; from the Alnwick Gardens to Edinburgh. After a great day exploring to return to our quiet countryside cottage for a relaxing glass while watching the sunset over the hills as the the horses enjoying a late night snack in the paddock and the swifts and bats doing tricks was wonderful . Enjoyed 7 perfect days. Jan and Phill
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in great location
We really appreciated the large bathroom and also the large enclosed garden which is great for a dog The cottage is of a high standard, well equipped and comfortable. It's in a stunning location. A great base for walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We had a lovely stay. As we visited for an event nearby there wasn’t much time to explore the area but the cottage was a great base. The welcome pack was a nice surprise. The dogs loved the large garden and we would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
Had a lovely stay, cottage is very nice and has everything you could possibly need. Hosts were excellent in communication and passing on hints and tips, the information file was very useful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage
I have had a fantastic stay with my 2 dogs at the Old Nenthorn Cottage. The cottage is spacious, spotlessly clean, very welcoming and the welcome pack was a lovely touch. It is very comfortable, with a great outlook of the wonderful countryside and an excellent base for exploring the Scottish Borders. There are plenty of great dog walks nearby and the beautiful coast is less than 1 hours drive away, so the best of both worlds. I would definitely recommend Old Nenthorn Cottage and if I return to the Scottish Borders in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate in booking again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Had a lovely stay and owner was very friendly and available if required.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam T., Newcastle Upon Tyne

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage
Absolutely loved our stay, perfect for the dog, lovely big garden, she loved watching the horses, as well as the many walks on the doorstep. The cottage is so cosy and clean. When we arrived there was wine, cake, crisps and tea left for us, which was a lovely little touch. Thank you for making it a perfect weekend for us, we hope to be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Manuela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss
Absolutely loved our stay, so peaceful and such fantastic surroundings. Perfect for kind walks with the dog Can’t wait to return 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn glory
Thank you Mirry for a wonderfully peaceful stay at your super cottage near Kelso. Immaculately clean and charmingly furnished we had a lovely break with great walks from the house and the beautiful outlook from the lounge. Looking forward to booking our next visit soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

janet r.

Liked: Cleanliness
A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN
A most comfortable, cosy, clean and tastefully decorated little home. The welcome pack was a very thoughtful and tasty treat. Soooo comfortable and clean. Buddy enjoyed the garden and wildlife greatly. The peace and tranquillity was wonderful as were the walks from right on the doorstep. Highly recommended little piece of heaven. Thank you Mirry xx
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

Nenthorn cottage
Very well planned and appointed cottage. Made a good base to explore the area for us. Loved the horses and ponies grazing outside the window.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cara G.

Peaceful, relaxing break
Lovely cottage, perfect for 2 people and dog. Good access with wheelchair and well equipped with everything we needed. Very peaceful, relaxing location and just what was needed. Enjoyed visit to Borders Distillery in Hawick and lunch at Born in the Borders. Will definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

The cottage and area were lovely.
The cottage had everything needed including a lovely welcome pack. Great garden with lovely horses in the field next door. Plenty of information on the area & walks for dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette W.

A Piece of Heaven
Beautiful location handy for everything but rural enough to enjoy peace,quiet and tranquility. Quality property,exceeded our expectations couldn’t fault anything. Extremely clean and tidy quality fixtures and fittings,plenty utensils etc. Beautiful welcome pack. Fab garden for our dog,endless nights watching bunny rabbits hopping in the garden and listening to tranquil stream running at the end of the garden. Deers,barn owl,bats and horses,a definite animal lovers haven. Lots of beautiful walks on the door. Couldn’t want for more. Get booking people cause we will definitely be back! Thanks to Miranda for helping to make our stay a very memorable one.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nigel R.

Lovely cottage
Had a relaxing time and visited local attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sydnee M., chesapeake, va, usa

Lovely, cozy cottage
Adorable and cozy little cottage with high-quality finishes throughout. We very much appreciated the goodies that awaited us upon arrival. We brought our dog with us and took advantage of the proximity to Edinburgh. Nearby Kelso has lots to offer, and we absolutely loved the seclusion of the cottage, despite its proximity to all of the activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Lovely break
We loved our stay there!! Was great for the dog& short drive to kelso!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

DAVID C.

Modern, clean and bright
Well presented and pristine, with lovely views on all sides.

8/10 Good

Garry P.

Great property for a quiet stay.
Lovely cottage for two people. Great welcome pack left by owners. Lovely area, quiet with great walks and scenery. Kelso is nearby which is one of the better Borders towns. Cottage is advertised as having wifi however this is not really the case. It's VERY limited, doesn't support streaming or anything apart from occasional emails. Also, no phone signal on most networks. The owners black lab likes the cottage too and despite being chased, wandered in several times over the weekend much to our dogs annoyance. The weather was so warm we had the doors open for air. All in all, good break with amazing weather.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roger A.

Comfortable cottage in a location great for exploring the Borders, Northumberland and Coastal areas
Great rural, quite location. Ideal for walking our dog and exploring the Borders, Northumberland National Park and Coastal areas. Cottage itself was comfortable with quality accessories such as the bed, towels, feather pillows and duvet. Miranda was helpful and very welcoming. We had a lovely holiday and would highly recommend this cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Fantastic, cosy cottage in beautiful rural location.
Had a lovely short break in this beautiful cottage. The house had everything for a relaxing time and the welcome pack was amazing. Great walks from the front door of the house and everything you need just down the road in Kelso. Wouldn't hesitate to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

Very stylish, very comfortable - recommended
Lovely cottage, perfect location - top quality with lots of very nice touches. A great welcome and what a goody box! Thank you, we hope to be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rowena P.

A great place to relax
The welcome pack was the best we have ever had in 30 years of self catering...home made scones, a bottle of Prosecco, jam, butter and Cornish clotted cream - a touch of class. Also included milk, bread, crisps and lots of different teas. The cottage is clean and cosy. No cheating on quality., everything was put in with care. King size comfy bed with high quality bedding. The wood burner in the lounge was fabulous..given we had a few minus zero evenings/nights. Lots of walks on your doorstep and our collie enjoyed just snuffling about to his heart's content. Took the opportunity of doing all the walks recommended by the owner. No need to move your car for good walks, Reasonable Internet but limited to no mobile signal in the cottage. That was perfect...no one could get hold of me from work! Kelso is about 8 minutes drive away and there are shops to stock up. So no need to bring lots of supplies. I would certainly return for a period of relaxation...great for stress busting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Accommodation is great and well kept.
We had a nice time staying here. It was perfect for what we were looking for. Great for walks and to chill out. If you are wanting to go into Kelso or any other towns then you do need to go by car. I would recommend this for a nice relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016