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# The Bothy At Dryburgh - sleeping 2 guests in 1 bedrooms

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

The Bothy at Dryburgh is a charming stone cottage nestled in the countryside, perfect for exploring local attractions like Dryburgh Abbey and the Temple of the Muses sculpture. Guests can enjoy morning coffee on the patio, relax in the conservatory with views of farmland or unwind with a roll top bath.

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2818 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

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## 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 Bothy At Dryburgh - sleeping 2 guests in 1 bedrooms

On the banks of the River Tweed, The Bothy at Dryburgh is a cosy bolthole which offers rural tranquility in a countryside setting.  
  
Enjoy the simple pleasures of country life in a traditional stone bothy  
The Bothy at Dryburgh is situated at the end of a no-through road and is a charming and welcoming stone cottage, perfect as a base to explore the multitude of local attractions such as the neo-classical pavilion with its fantastic Temple of the Muses sculpture; the mighty William Wallace Statue; the spectacular ruins of Dryburgh Abbey and the Dryburgh Suspension Bridge which offers a gentle stroll into the village of St. Boswells for a leisurely lunch.  
  
At the heart of The Bothy is a compact open-plan kitchen and dining area with French doors which open out to a newly built conservatory to the rear with views across the surrounding farmland.   
  
The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of thoughtful extras and there is a spacious ground floor bedroom complete with crisp linens and detailing which make this a real home-from-home.  
  
Outside, guests can enjoy a morning coffee on the patio area to the front of the Bothy, or venture further afield to the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel where guests are welcome to use the bar and AA rosette restaurant and bistro.  
  
GROUND FLOOR  
Access via rear courtyard (4 steps down).  
  
Kitchen with ceramic hob, electric oven, large fridge / freezer, full-size dishwasher, microwave. Dining space with seating for four.  
  
Conservatory with sofa, two armchairs and views over farmland.  
  
Bedroom with double emperor bed (may not be suitable for those with mobility issues as a step up is required), side tables, dressing area, wardrobe, TV with Freeview, chest of drawers. Dressing room adjacent with ample storage and roll top bath.  
  
Shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin.  
  
OUTSIDE  
There is a courtyard patio to the front of the property with a corner sofa and table.  
  
PARKING  
There is ample parking in the designated communal parking area adjacent to The Bothy.  
  
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING  
Two three-pin 3kW outdoor sockets are available for all guests staying in Dryburgh properties to charge electric vehicles, found next to the sheltered communal parking area. Please note that these are available on a first-come, first-served basis.   
  
For safety reasons, please only use the dedicated charger for car charging at this property. Discover alternative electric vehicle charging points here.  
  
BABIES & CHILDREN  
A travel cot and highchair are available on request.  
  
DOGS  
Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome. There is a hosepipe in the courtyard to clean dogs after walking. Guests must please clear up after their dogs.  
  
For those with dogs who are nervous/reactive around cattle, please note, that when cows are in the neighbouring field they do come right up to the garden fence.   
  
GUEST AMENITIES  
The property is well equipped with bed linen and towels, guest toiletries, waffle bathrobes, and hairdryers in the bedroom.   
  
WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE  
Wi-Fi is available. There is good mobile coverage on most networks and a 4G signal.  
  
HEATING  
There is oil central heating throughout.  
  
GUEST PRIVACY  
Guests should be aware that the property is part of a development of five holiday lets, and the access courtyard and the large lawned area that wraps around the steading is for the communal use of all guests.  
  
The Bothy sits directly to the rear of Dryburgh Farmhouse (a five-bedroom property).   
  
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION  
For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage can be booked alongside Dryburgh Steading One (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Steading Two (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Steading Three (sleeping 6), Dryburgh Steading Four (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Stirling One (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Stirling Two (sleeping 4) or Dryburgh Farmhouse (sleeping 10).  
  
SHORT-TERM LETS LICENSING  
Scottish short-term lets licence number: Pending  
  
The current EPC rating for this property will be available soon.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Electric car charging station on site
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Wood stove

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Patio

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- On a river

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails 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)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Unit size: 818 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 

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 

Property Registration Number SB00741F

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

585745

## About the area

Located in Melrose, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hawick Museum & Art Gallery and Old Gala House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dryburgh Abbey and Smailholm Tower. Scott's View and St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Melrose travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melrose.dx11273)

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St. Boswells, Scottish Borders

### What's nearby

- ![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  
9 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- ![Northumberland National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088311/5698bfa8-a84a-4896-b193-b2af0ffedec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Northumberland National Park  
30 min drive \- 23.9 miles
- ![Buildings in Quartermile area, former Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh city, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152272/39aecc27-80fb-48df-beba-cf85bda45e9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Royal Infirmary  
57 min drive \- 44.1 miles
- Scott's View  
20 min walk \- 1.1 miles
- Rosslyn Chapel  
59 min drive \- 45.4 miles

### Getting around

- Tweedbank Station  
20 min drive
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI)  
81 min drive

### Restaurants

- Tempest Brewing Co  
13 min drive
- Dragonfly  
9 min drive
- Alfonso's  
9 min drive
- The Buccleuch Arms  
7 min drive
- Ochiltree's Dining  
14 min drive

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