Guests say
Lower Canterbury House in Melrose receives high praise for its immaculate condition, cosy comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the peaceful location, beautiful garden, and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, including a generous welcome pack. The property is ideal for both relaxation and exploring the Scottish Borders, with easy access to local amenities and scenic walks.
Reviewers unanimously commend the property for its spotless presentation, often describing it as the cleanest accommodation they've experienced.
The property's location is praised for its tranquillity and proximity to Melrose, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. The scenic walks and peaceful environment contribute to its high rating.
Guests are delighted with the comfort provided by the property, highlighting the quality of furnishings, the cosy atmosphere, and the attention to detail that enhances their stay.
The facilities and maintenance of Lower Canterbury House are highly regarded, with guests noting the well-equipped kitchen, high-standard bathroom, and overall exceptional quality of the fixtures and fittings.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating the welcome pack and fresh flowers. While these gestures are warmly received, it is politely noted that such gifts, though common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Attractive entrance hall, open plan lounge/kitchen and dining area, bedroom with kingsize bed, stunning bathroom, utility room and a private garden, patio and summer house.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Smart TV, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Microwave, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 32" Smart TV
Bathroom: Slipper Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Private garden with summer house and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Lower Canterbury House is located down a quiet lane in the pretty village of Gattonside just over the river Tweed from Melrose. The owners’ have completely renovated the property in 2020 to a spectacular standard throughout, there is an attractive entrance hall, a beautiful open plan lounge/kitchen and dining area with bamboo floorings, the kitchen is equipped to a very good standard and the lounge has very comfortable furniture, there is a stunning bathroom with a shower cubicle and free-standing bath and a bedroom accommodating a king size bed, in addition there is a utility room. The property has private parking and a beautiful, south-facing, lawned mature garden which is just opposite the residence, a secure bicycle shed and a summer house.
Just a 15-minute walk away, the beautiful town of Melrose is situated on the banks of the famous river tweed and was named as one of the best places to live in Scotland by the Sunday Times for 2020. Steeped with history, nearby is the ruined Melrose Abbey which dates from 1136 where a cask was discovered believed to contain the Heart of Robert the Bruce, as well as Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. The triple peaks of Eildon Hills are a great place to explore for the outdoor enthusiasts, whilst for those who prefer to relax and unwind, you can wander the streets of Melrose with pretty boutique shops or visit the National Trust gardens nearby. The town is also home to the famous rugby sevens and book festival. Both Edinburgh and Berwick Upon Tweed are within an hour’s drive for those wanting to explore further afield. Two restaurants just a minutes’ walk away.
Free WiFi
Reviews (16)
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Ged and lorne
This is our 3rd time here and it is 1st class as always everything that you need for a comfortable stay Catherine and Peter are the perfect hosts excellent communication this is our annual autumn retreat and looking forward to our return
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Alan Spence
We really enjoyed our stay at Lower Canterbury House. It was spotlessly clean, very cosy and had everything we needed for our stay. The quality of the finish and all the fixtures and fitting is of an extremely high standard. The location is very quiet and peaceful but it is only a short walk in to Melrose using the bridge over the Tweed (about a mile each way), where there are some nice shops and plenty of places to eat out. We also found it an easy walk to Abbotsford House (just over 2 miles each way). The communication from Catherine and Peter was excellent and they were very responsiveHighly recommended !
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Christina McLean
We had a wonderful stay in Catherine and Peter's beautiful cottage. They've paid so much attention to every detail to make your stay so comfortable in every way. We've stayed in many cottages over the years and this is by far the best. Beautiful garden to relax in and we loved the summerhouse. Thank you so much for the lovely welcome pack, full of lovely surprises, and the wine went down a treat. Also the fresh flowers were a lovely touch. Too many nice things to mention. Highly recommend and thank you both once again for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. Hopefully we will return.