Snaptrip says
Kennels Cottage in Melrose is highly praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped nature, offering a comfortable stay in a peaceful and central location. Guests appreciate the proximity to good restaurants and the suitability of the cottage as a base for exploring the Scottish Borders. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, but overall, the cottage receives positive remarks for its comfort and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests find the cottage to be immaculately clean, with only a few mentioning the need for a deeper clean or issues with specific items. The positive remarks far outweigh the negatives, indicating a high standard of cleanliness overall.
The location is frequently described as great, quiet, peaceful, and central, with easy access to local towns and amenities. It is well-regarded as a base for touring the Borders, with good bus services and roads for sightseeing.
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, though some mention issues with sloping ceilings and furniture placement affecting comfort. The presence of two bathrooms and king-size beds are often highlighted as positive aspects.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped with a kitchen, appliances, and Wi-Fi. However, some guests report maintenance issues such as plumbing problems, broken fixtures, and a need for clearer instructions for appliances, which slightly lowers the score.
Several guests mention the thoughtful touch of being welcomed with home-baked scones, butter, jam, and milk. While these gifts are warmly received, it is important to note that such personal touches, though delightful, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An immaculately-presented end-terrace cottage on the outskirts of the attractive Scottish Borders town of St Boswells. Formerly the kennels for the country estate, this St Boswells cottage has been lovingly converted to provide comfortable accommodation for a couple or families looking for an excellent base to explore this beautiful part of Scotland. This St Boswells cottage has a double bedroom, and also a twin, which can be a double on request. The ground floor accommodation comprises a shower room, a comfortable sitting room and a fitted kitchen with dining area. To the front of this St Boswells cottage is a small garden with seating, the perfect place to relax and enjoy the open view across the cricket field. St Boswells provides a full range of local facilities including shops and pubs. An ideal base for exploring, this St Boswells cottage is close to four famous abbeys, attractive Borders towns and spectacular scenery with golf, walking, fishing and cycling in plentiful supply. A beautiful St Boswells cottage to be enjoyed throughout the year.
The town of St Boswells is ideally situated for exploring the Scottish Borders, with ancient abbeys, castles and grand houses open to the public. There are also many walks and cycle ways in the borders. Within a few minutes driving distance are Melrose, Galashiels and Jedburgh. Edinburgh is just a 40 minute drive, making this an ideal location to access the festival and Tattoo, or simply to look around the ancient city.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request).
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Parking for 2 cars: 150 yards away from the property.
Small front lawned garden with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 mins walk, pub 1 min walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Smailholm Tower
- Abbotsford
- Mellerstain House and Gardens
- Kelso Abbey
- Halliwell's House Museum
- Borders Distillery
- Borders Textile Towerhouse
- Hawick Museum
- Haining Loch
Reviews (48)
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Gill
We are up regularly seeing family and friends and this will be our go-to holiday let of choice. Great location- not flash or perfect but homely and welcoming. Thank you.
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Hazel
Lovely location, cosy clean, well equipped cottage.Suzie was really responsive and helpful. We will definitely look to book again.
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John
However, the property does require some maintenance. For example, the upstairs toilet seat is beginning to fall apart at one of the hinges, the downstairs shower requires re-sealing and a very good clean. On the plus side, the cottage is well-equipped. St Boswell is a great location for visiting the borders and, if you wish, Edinburgh via a park-and-ride railway station 6 miles away at Tweedbank. The cottage is located in a quiet area. Overall, if these issues are fixed, we would recommend staying there.