Title: A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose. Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65400000/65396500/65396429/5be2b3a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65400000/65396500/65396429/33f3fde2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65400000/65396500/65396429/eb1baa28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65400000/65396500/65396429/051664ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65400000/65396500/65396429/8279db5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Melrose village, this charming 2 bedroom cottage offers a warm and cozy retreat. With its log burning stove in the sitting room, it’s perfect for relaxing after exploring the local area. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose. A charming 2 bedroom cottage right in the village centre of Melrose. Downstairs we have a double bedroom, sitting room with dining table and log burning stove, Kitchen and bathroom. Upstairs there is a large bedroom with 2 single beds and ensuite shower room. EPC Rating E ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Next to a golf course - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118310000/118309600/118309572/3464b8dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful retreat from which to explore Melrose and the Borders countryside Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=118309572&PinnedHotelID=118309572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21790000/21781300/21781221/491f955b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.59571,-2.714691&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gljrIxeq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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0ngrf05FgbVKJTgg4gUzosMqrTw=) Melrose, Scotland #### What's nearby - Melrose Abbey - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Saint Cuthbert's Way - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Portobello Beach - 51 min drive - 41.3 miles - University of Edinburgh - 61 min drive - 44.8 miles #### Getting around - Tweedbank Station - 3 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ochiltree's Dining - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬4 min walk - ‪Alfonso's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose. located? > This family-friendly Melrose cottage is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Saint Cuthbert's Way and Melrose Abbey. Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead and Waverley Line are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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