Title: Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 - The Croft Cottage in Melrose ## Photo gallery for Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft ![Interior - Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/fedfc459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/067cdbd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/0b281b61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/bc297bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/6119831c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Croft, unwind in a charming holiday cottage perfect for large groups and families. Enjoy the beautiful walks from the doorstep, an orchard with picnic tables and BBQs, or take in breathtaking views of Eildon hills just behind the cottages. This eco-friendly retreat offers a fully equipped kitchen with Denby crockery, comfortable beds with luxury micro-fibre duvets and pillows. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## 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 - The Croft The Croft is located at Dingleton Mains Farm, two minutes drive 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 a cots and high chair) 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 has three bedrooms - the downstairs bedroom has a single bed and an en-suite shower room. Upstairs, there are two twin bedrooms (each has two single beds) and a separate bathroom with a bath and an over-bath shower. 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. Also on the ground floor there is an open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room and a sun porch at the front which is a lovely place to sit and read with a coffee or to watch the birds feeding on the bird feeders hanging in the garden. It's also a handy place for letting dogs and wet boots dry off if needed. The kitchen is fully equipped and has an oven, electric 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 dryer and a large chest freezer if you need extra space for any other frozen food such as ice creams. This room also serves as an information hub with 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 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. 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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 Eildon Holiday s Croft Country Cottage 2 Mins Stunning v Eildon Holiday Cottage s Croft Country Cottage 2 Mins Stunning v Eildon Holiday Cottage s Croft Country Cottage 2 Mins Stunning v 63991 Eildon Holiday s Croft Country Cottage 2 Mins Stunning v ## About the area ![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%7C55.59032%2C-2.72246&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2JBRWmRwawvJ8HQFVtIMyC6b_7c=) Melrose, Scottish Borders #### What's nearby - Melrose Abbey \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Saint Cuthbert's Way \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead \- 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Northumberland National Park \- 34 min drive \- 28.2 miles - Portobello Beach \- 53 min drive \- 41.9 miles #### Getting around - Tweedbank Station - 6 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ochiltree's Dining - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Buccleuch Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬14 min walk - ‪Ship Inn - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft? ### What time is check-out at Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft? ### Where is Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft located? ## 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 - The Croft 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen D. 12 Apr 2018 #### The cottage was lovely everything you could need was there. Very clean warm and inviting. The cottage was spotless. Attention to detail was outstanding even down to milk in the fridge and lovely shortbread. Toiletries were supplied just in case. The area was lovely and peaceful and there was a lot of wildlife. .The beds were very comfortable and the cottage was lovely and warm. There was a folder full of local information including phone numbers.The proprietor Rob and his wife were very attentive making sure we had everything we needed.would definitely recommend the cottages as a must place to stay and will be going there again. ##### Karen D. 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