Title: THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21994719&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat Family-friendly cottage in Kelso ## Photo gallery for THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat ![Exterior detail - THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat (Kelso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21994800/21994719/da6a9e46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat (Kelso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21994800/21994719/eaab5db4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat (Kelso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21994800/21994719/w1996h1328x4y3-01d9c055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat (Kelso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21994800/21994719/35cd5ae6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, Internet, bed sheets - THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat (Kelso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21994800/21994719/w1994h1331x3y3-225d320e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Overlooking Little Wood and the Mill stream, this charismatic cottage is a perfect fit for families or those looking for a cosy country retreat. Enjoy quality time in the sitting room filled with light from windows on every side overlooking the pretty cottage garden and mill stream below, where you can unwind with plush carpeting throughout, comfortable sofas and quality soft furnishings. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat Overlooking Little Wood and the Mill stream, this charismatic cottage will be a perfect fit for families or those looking for a cosy country retreat. Perfect for families looking for a cosy, country retreat With the River Tweed flowing just 1 mile from the door, it is also ideally positioned for those fishing the renowned salmon pools of Makerstoun and other prime middle Tweed fishing beats. Inside, the sitting room has an effortlessly stylish scheme which exudes warmth and comfort, filled with light from windows on every side overlooking the pretty cottage garden and the mill stream below. Add plush carpeting throughout, comfortable sofas, and quality soft furnishings from local producers to the mix and you are promised a really rather lovely holiday stay. There is a compact but well equipped kitchen with pretty gingham accents and beamed ceiling, while dining for four is provided in the adjoining sitting room. Head upstairs for a distinctly Scottish vibe and a stained glass window for added charm. This leads into to two en-suite bedrooms where heritage shades, crisp linens and tweedy throws will make it hard to resist a lazy lie-in with a good book. For families, the addition of a separate games room with table tennis and table football will keep children entertained for perhaps the adults in the party too! GROUND FLOOR Access door leading straight into the sitting room. Sitting room with two double sofas and armchair, large flat screen TV and DVD player, dining space with seating for four. Kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave. Washing and drying facilities are provided in an external laundry which is shared with two other cottages. A freezer is available for use in an external outbuilding. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Lockable inner-connecting door which leads to the adjoining Mill House for parties renting both cottages. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom one with fixed 5’ king size bed, side tables, armchair, chest of drawers, wardrobe. En-suite bathroom bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC. Bedroom two with 3’ twin beds, side table, and hanging rail. En-suite bathroom bath with shower over, heated towel rail, basin and WC. OUTSIDE There is a lawned garden with garden furniture to the front and side of the property which extends down to the mill stream and woodland. It should be noted that this is not fully enclosed. There is a shared games room which is available for guest use. This has a table tennis table, football table, Nintendo Wii and a selection of indoor and garden games. A shared laundry facility has two washing machines and two tumble dryers as well as a Belfast sink. Secure private storage for outdoor gear and bikes is available on request. Rod rack facilities are provided for fishing parties. A freezer is also available for guest use. PARKING Private parking to the front and side of the cottage. BABIES & CHILDREN A travel cot and highchair are available on request. DOGS Two well-behaved dogs are welcome but they must be clean and dry before access into the property and then kept to the ground floor area only. They are not permitted on the furniture or in the bedrooms. There is a charge of £25 per dog. GUEST AMENITIES High quality bed linen and luxurious towels are provided for guests along with guest toiletries. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom. WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE Wi-Fi is available. Mobile reception is variable on most networks. EE offers the best coverage indoors, otherwise reception improves in the outside courtyard or garden. HEATING Central heating throughout the property. GUEST PRIVACY The steading comprises three small cottages in an L shape configuration which all sit in the same ownership and are available for use as holiday lets, either individually or together. The owner's property is immediately adjacent and while they are on hand to help guests with any aspect of their stay, they are completely respectful of their privacy. ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION For guests looking to holiday together this cottage can be booked alongside The Wheel House, sleeping 4 and Woodman's, sleeping 2\. The cottages are located next to each other. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking 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) - 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21 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Mill House Perfect Families Country Sports or Cosy Retreat Mill Perfect Families Country Sports or Cosy Retreat Mill House Perfect Families Country Sports or Cosy Retreat Mill House Perfect Families Country Sports or Cosy Retreat Mill Perfect Families Country Sports or Cosy Retreat 487957 ## About the area Located in Kelso, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss, while Hawick Museum & Art Gallery and Old Gala House are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Scott's View and Woodside Garden Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Kelso travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kelso.dx55341) [View more Cottages in Kelso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kelso-Cottages.d55341-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.59027%2C-2.54552&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jzLqYDsvaoVmCBGLkZ6U4ZZ_lYQ=) Kelso, Scottish Borders ### What's nearby - ![Sir Walter Scott spent some of his childhood here; Scottish Borders; Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092729/06b44922-183f-4d00-9577-8048de29f69e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Smailholm Tower 11 min drive \- 3.9 miles - ![Dryburgh Abbey, perhaps the most beautiful of all the Scottish border abbeys built on the banks of the river Tweed and home to the graves of one of Scotland's most influential romantic writers Sir Walter Scott, and Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in France for much of WWI.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092731/34ef6226-108f-48be-8f11-fdbbb12174bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dryburgh Abbey 12 min drive \- 5.9 miles - ![Riverside and woodland walks with a wonderful walled garden full of plants and vegetables.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092725/b3c59739-6823-4dff-9eb8-f7eb21b1b8e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Floors Castle 14 min drive \- 6.9 miles - Scott's View 10 min drive \- 5.4 miles - Kelso Racecourse 14 min drive \- 8.9 miles ### Getting around - Tweedbank Station 21 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 84 min drive ### Restaurants - Dragonfly 14 min drive - The Buccleuch Arms 8 min drive - Charlie’s 19 min drive - Alfonso's 14 min drive - State Room Lounge 19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat? ### What time is check-in at THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat? ### What time is check-out at THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat? ### Where is THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## THE MILL HOUSE - perfect for families, country sports or a cosy retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trudy J. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend getaway We had a lovely stay at the Mill House, beautiful rural setting ideal for some peace and quiet. The house is very well appointed. Very enjoyable short break. ##### Trudy J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie H. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We travelled down from Fife and our family travelled from Devon. The place was immaculate and owners great. Only minor issue was I asked for twin bed configurations but we had double Loved every minute and would love to come back when there’s better weather as it is such a pretty place. Thank you ##### Jackie H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger S. 13 Jul 2018 #### Lovely accommodations This cottage was lovely - very neat and adequate for our needs. The hosts were very gracious and made us feel at home. They were also helpful in recommending restaurants and points of interest for us. We had a very enjoyable stay. ##### Roger S. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David T. 2 Jun 2018 #### A first rate cottage We thought the cottage quite splendid with every little thing thought about and all our needs met. ##### David T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert I. 19 Oct 2017 #### Comfortable,well laid out great place to chill out very spacious Deborah and Philip were great hosts could not have done enough the perfect base to explore the borders very dog friendly they loved Brewster who had a ball and the welcome pack was very much appreciated especially the scones will come back again. Robertand Ann ##### Robert I. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Mia L. 5 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable Everything was perfect, except kitchen utilities. It was quite a challence to cook a proper dinner for 4 persons with the pots and pans that were provided, f.i. only one little fryingpan... ##### Mia L. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### niki l. 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic cottage for a complete getaway! Beautiful cottage in the middle of remote stunning landscape. Loved the cottage and remoteness. So quiet and perfect for a stay with our Labrador. Very thoughtfully decorated and appointed. Deborah and Phillip were lovely hosts, very helpful and Deborah makes a delicious chocolate cake! ##### niki l. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022 ---