Guests say
Saddlers Cottage is highly praised for its ideal location, comfort, and comprehensive facilities. Guests appreciate its proximity to Melrose and local attractions, with easy access to walks and cultural sites. The cottage is described as cosy, comfortable, and well-equipped for a self-catering holiday. A welcome pack adds a thoughtful touch, though its contents may vary.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.
The cottage's location is consistently lauded for being central and accessible, with easy travel to local sites and amenities. Its proximity to Melrose, scenic walks, and historic attractions contributes to a high score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with a warm atmosphere. There is a minor note about the en suite shower being cramped, but overall, the comfort level is highly regarded.
The cottage is well-equipped for self-catering, with ample facilities. There is a minor comment about the towels needing renewal and a suggestion for a shelf in the shower, indicating room for improvement.
The mention of a welcome basket suggests a degree of thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, this score reflects the positive sentiment while acknowledging variability.
About this property
You’ll love the riverside setting of this charming Borders village and the spacious rooms in the property..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bathroom: P-Shaped Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel Cot. Welcome pack.. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. This gorgeous village arguably boasts one of the most pretty riverbank settings in the Scottish Borders. Situated on the opposite side of the River Tweed from Melrose this former stable has been exceptionally converted to a generous two bedroom house in a quiet courtyard setting. Ideal for couples, a small family or small group of friends this excellent "Home away from Home" has more than you’ll need to enjoy your time away.
The property is tastefully decorated with contemporary art and enjoys beautiful views over open countryside. One of the many appealing features is the wood burner in the main living room, perfect for a cosy evening in front of the large smart TV which has Freeview, Freesat and a Netflix account. The living room features two sofas and a wing armchair. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances, including integrated dishwasher, separate fridge and freezer and a washing machine. It boasts a good selection of quality equipment, all you need to prepare great meals to enjoy round the spacious dining table. There is a Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother so that you can enjoy a tasty cappuccino or your other caffeine kicks. An initial supply of coffee pods is provided in the welcome pack. A slow cooker is also available so that you can return to a prepared meal after a full day out. The main bathroom is on the ground floor and guests will enjoy the comfortable deep p-shaped bath with a powerful over-bath shower. Upstairs both the bedrooms are exceptionally well proportioned and the principal bedroom has a luxurious en-suite shower room. A separate toilet and hand-basin room is off the upper landing, ideal for those in the second bedroom which has three single beds, two of which can be made into a super kingsize bed. The bedrooms are equipped with comfortable mattresses to ensure a good night’s sleep; a king-size Otty hybrid in the master bedroom and high quality memory-foam mattresses in the 2nd bedroom.
The cottage is a perfect base for fishing, golf and hiking. It is a 15 minute walk into Melrose across a listed footbridge over the River Tweed. Melrose is famed for its abbey and Rugby’s Sevens Tournament and you’ll enjoy walks around this romantic and quintessentially Scottish town. Bars, cafés and restaurants are available to suit everyone and the scenery of the surrounding area is simply stunning all year round. The village itself has two highly rated restaurants, both within two minutes walk of the cottage. Tweedbank Station, located nearby is perfect for taking a day trip to Edinburgh and the towns and villages around the Borders are steeped in history so we can pretty much guarantee you’ll be keeping busy - unless you just want to sit back and relax - it’s perfect for that too!
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Abbotsford
- Smailholm Tower
- Mellerstain House and Gardens
- Kelso Abbey
- Halliwell's House Museum
- Borders Distillery
- Borders Textile Towerhouse
- Hawick Museum
- Haining Loch
Reviews (7)
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Mary Pattison
Saddlers Cottage was the perfect base for our autumn week in the Scottish Borders. The cottage is central to many places of interest in the area and very accessible. The accommodation has everything you would need for an easy self catering holiday. We visited Melrose, Jedburgh, Galashiels and took the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh . We hope to visit Melrose again and would definitely book Saddlers Cottage.
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Susan Brims
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Saddlers Cottage. It was ideally situated to travel to all local sites of interest. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
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Confirmed Guest
A beautiful house, comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Hosts provided helpful information beforehand. It's in a picturesque area, close to lovely walks and places of historic and cultural interest. A good choice of places to eat out, with friendly service from staff in shops and restaurants.