Guests say
Saddlers Cottage receives high praise for its comfortable, well-equipped accommodation and excellent location near Melrose, ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders. Guests appreciate the peaceful surroundings, easy access to scenic walks, and proximity to local amenities. The cottage is described as clean, spacious, and attractively furnished, with thoughtful touches enhancing the stay. Minor suggestions include improvements to bathroom space, towel quality, and some kitchen supplies, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience. The property is highly recommended for families and groups seeking a relaxing countryside retreat.
Multiple reviews mention the cottage as very clean and well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness. Only one review notes a minor issue with towels being thin, but overall, guests are very satisfied.
The location is consistently praised for its convenience to Melrose, beautiful surroundings, and access to walks and local attractions. Guests highlight the peaceful setting and easy access to both countryside and town.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, spacious, and suitable for families. Minor comments include a cramped en suite shower and low beams in bathrooms, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
The cottage is described as well equipped with modern conveniences and ample amenities. Some guests mention minor issues such as a lack of coat hooks, limited kitchen supplies, and a temporarily unavailable shower, but these are outweighed by positive feedback on the overall facilities.
Several guests mention welcome packs or baskets of goodies, and note friendly, informative communication from the owners. While these thoughtful touches are appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed with every stay.
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, Smart TV
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 with Electric Vehicle charging point (at additional cost), 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 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
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
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 (17)
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David P
A very clean well furnished and mostly well equipped cottage set in an old stable block.Parking is directly outside the property and there are signs in the windows of the neighboring properties saying no parking in front of them.There was a welcome pack of biscuits on arrival.The owner did advise us prior to arriving that the upstairs shower was not available and could not be fixed due to visitors being in the property so not sure how long it is going to be unavailable.We could not find any coat hooks which was awkward when having damp coats.I feel there should be a bowl for the kitchen sink as not everyone wants or needs to use the dishwasher. There was no washing up liquid or bags for the waste bins and no cupboard of odds and ends that one usually finds in rental cottages. One of the kitchen cupboards was locked and I can only assume this is where the odds and ends were kept and the owners did not want anyone to use.There was only one cupboard available upstairs for storing clothes and for some reason the other cupboards were locked.The log burner provides a lot of heat but the supply of logs and kindling was meagre compared to other properties we have stayed in.I would have given 5 stars but for the above.
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was well equipped with most things that you might need. It was a short walk over the chain link bridge to Melrose where there were a number of shops and restaurants. Melrose paths were also worth mentioning with great paths along the banks of the river Tweed.The only caution was the low beams in the upstairs bathrooms, but that was not a problem in the downstairs bathroom.We enjoyed our week at the cottage.
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Les Dodd
A wonderful cottage, beautifully furnished, comfortable and spacious for our party of 4 adults, a toddler and a baby. The courtyard is shared with 4 other properties and this cottage has parking space for 1 car, it's possible to leave a second on the quiet road outside in the small layby. Gattonside is mainly residential, although the Hoebridge Inn is lovely for a special occasion meal. There is a small playground/picnic area just around the corner, larger playground in Melrose. The location is great, just a 15 minute walk into Melrose for excellent cafes, restaurants and independent shops.We would definitely return to this property.