Title: The Stables Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=11273&destination=Melrose%2C+Scotland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=88240410&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Stables Cottage ## Photo gallery for The Stables Cottage ![Beach - The Stables Cottage (Darnick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88240500/88240410/0ec906a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Stables Cottage (Darnick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88240500/88240410/w612h407x14y0-04b82a55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Stables Cottage (Darnick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88240500/88240410/w640h477x0y2-1608df77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - The Stables Cottage (Darnick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88240500/88240410/w638h478x1y3-5fc844cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Stables Cottage (Darnick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88240500/88240410/w639h852x0y9-e1f9a263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Stables, a quaint village retreat, offers the perfect setting to unwind amidst scenic walks and excellent local cuisine. Set at the foot of Eildon Hills, this cosy cottage is within walking distance to top-rated pubs and restaurants. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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 Stables Cottage The Stables is a cosy, converted cottage set in a quiet area of a tourist renowned village. The cottage provides a great location for excellent walks based at the foot of the infamous Eildon hills. Some of the best pubs and restaurants within walking distance are on offer with the finest cuisine. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/c8b006cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Corstorphine - 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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 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 Melrose is home to this cottage. St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Saint Cuthbert's Way reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Scott's View and Lauder Leisure Centre. Woodside Garden Centre and Teviotdale Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. [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¢er=55.596928,-2.744146&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BsjrI%7C%7Dv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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oLrIUzy2I_qMhljrFfslE5yA-_g=) Darnick, Scotland ### What's nearby - ![Melrose Abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11273/0a5860b8-e455-42da-ad89-51eb3cb88cfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Melrose Abbey 2 min drive \- 1.3 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 33 min drive \- 28.6 miles - Waverley Line 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Saint Cuthbert's Way 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Tweedbank Station 17 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 71 min drive ### Restaurants - Tempest Brewing Co 19 min walk - Kings Arms Hotel 3 min drive - Ship Inn 4 min drive - The Salmon Inn 6 min drive - Ochiltree's Dining 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Stables Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Stables Cottage? ### What time is check-in at The Stables Cottage? ### What time is check-out at The Stables Cottage? ### Where is The Stables Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Stables Cottage 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie M. 28 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely cosy cottage in a great location. ##### Julie M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather L. 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good experience Good place very convenient for hospital to visit our Aunt. Only comment I couldn’t find a dustpan and brush ##### Heather L. 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