Title: Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Howlands 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 # Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Howlands Cottage in Melrose ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21791500/21791441/2945e0e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21791500/21791441/48e11978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21791500/21791441/a3ec883c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21791500/21791441/7a8f2c7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21791500/21791441/2278ea8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Melrose, Howlands offers a tranquil retreat for families and groups. Enjoy beautiful walks from the doorstep, explore nearby shops and eateries or relax in our 2-acre site with orchard, woods and picnic tables. The cottage features exposed stone walls, a fully equipped kitchen with Denby crockery and cozy bedrooms with luxury micro-fibre bedding. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4732 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Howlands Howlands is located at Dingleton Mains Farm, two minutes from Melrose's beautiful market square and historic town centre. Our holiday cottage is particularly suited for large groups (we have 5 other holiday cottages on the same site), families (we can provide cots and high chairs) and guests with dogs (dogs must be over 1 year old, max 2 dogs per cottage, £20 charge per dog, please mention when booking). If you like walking, with or without a dog, you will love the fabulous walks from the doorstep and we have a handy hosepipe available to wash off muddy boots or dogs. The 3 peaks of the Eildon hills, right behind the holiday cottages, are an iconic landmark in the area and a good challenge for keen walkers and adventurers. Our holiday cottages are situated on a 2 acre site with an orchard, woods and open garden areas with picnic tables and BBQs. We are accessed via a private road with no passing traffic so children can play safely and dogs can be walked off the lead. Melrose has a unique mix of independent shops and a superb eateries. For guests wanting to cook, there's a great butcher, two bakers, a greengrocer and a delicatessen all offering fantastic local produce. Or if you prefer a bit more convenience there's also a good Co-op supermarket in Melrose or several large supermarkets in Galashiels, around 5 miles away. For eating out there are several superb restaurants and cafes in Melrose and there's also several takeaway options too that will deliver delicious food to the holiday cottage. We have a list of recommended eateries in our cottage welcome folders to help guests find the best places. The cottage is all on one level and has two bedrooms. The master bedroom can be made up as two single beds or they can be zipped together to make a luxurious super-king size double bed. In addition to this there is a single bedroom with a single bed. This bed also has a full size single pull-out bed which can be used to sleep a fourth person (please note there is not a lot of space around the beds when the pull-out bed is in use). All beds have deep, comfortable mattresses and cosy all seasons duvets and pillows made from luxury micro-fibre soft as down, there's no feather bedding. There is a family bathroom which has a large bath and an over-bath shower plus wash basin and loo. The living area has beautiful exposed stone walls and has a large open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room. The kitchen is fully equipped and has an oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator with small freezer compartment. The crockery is high quality Denby. There is a shared laundry facility which has a washing machine, a tumble drier and a large chest freezer if you need extra space for frozen food such as ice creams. This room also serves as an information hub and has pin boards and a leaflet rack giving lots of information on the best local attractions. The cottage is kept cosy at all times by our state of the art eco-friendly biomass heating system which is on 24 hours a day with temperature control in the cottage. Other equipment in the cottage includes: 43″ smart TV, iron and ironing board, wooden clothes hangers, toaster, kettle, vacuum cleaner, knife block, hair drier, torch, dustpan and brush. Bed linen and fluffy white towels provided. EPC rating D ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 732 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65400000/65396500/65396429/5be2b3a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of the popular borders village of Melrose. 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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. ### Property is also known as 63987 ## About the area Melrose is home to this cottage. Melrose Abbey and Waverley Line are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Scott's View. [Visit our Melrose travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melrose.dx11273) [View more Cottages in Melrose](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melrose-Cottages.d11273-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%7C55.59114%2C-2.72134&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=x00VEkwQjmgwaO2aIdSwQMvr-68=) Melrose, Scottish Borders ### What's nearby - Melrose Abbey - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Saint Cuthbert's Way - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles - Scott's View - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles - Dryburgh Abbey - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles ### Getting around - Tweedbank Station - 7 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 73 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ochiltree's Dining - ‬8 min drive - ‪Alfonso's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬13 min walk - ‪Rhymers Tower Coffee Shop & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Howlands pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Howlands? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Howlands? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Howlands located? > Situated in Melrose, this cottage is within a 15-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. Ask a question ## Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Howlands Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 4 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Doreen P. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful setting Comfortable stay in the picturesque Scottish borders ##### Doreen P. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy W. 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My review Great property thanks for all your help Rob ##### Kathy W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. 12 Oct 2018 #### Perfect place to relax and enjoy the views Howlands was a well equipped two bedroomed cottage with spectacular views from living room and only two minutes from Melrose town. Beds/bedding clean and extremely comfortable. Rob, the Manager, couldn't have been more helpful. Will certainly recommend to others. ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard E. 20 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place Lovely place would definitely visit again ##### Richard E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dietmar K. 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect accomodation Simply perfect, everything! ##### Dietmar K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Wayne E. 22 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Pretty good Great spot for walking and peace. To entertain young adults need to drive quite a bit but then also due to COVID some local attractions closed. ##### Wayne E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rainer N. 31 Jul 2018 #### Sehr gepflegte und ruhig Ferienwohnung \- ruhige Lage - etwas außerhalb der Stadt Melrose, aber diese noch fußläufig zu erreichen - ideal als Ausgangsort für Wanderungen und Besichtigungen in den Borders - Wohnung ist komplett ausgestattet. Es sollte allerdings darauf hingewiesen werden, dass die Wohnung behindertengerecht / für Menschen mit Handicap eingerichtet ist, was sich in der Höhe der Sanitäreinrichtungen und der Küchezeile bemerkbar macht - sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Vermieter - wir waren ausgesprochen zufrieden und haben die Zeit genossen ##### Rainer N. 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