Guests say
Stable Lodge in Melrose is a beautifully appointed and spacious cottage, praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and peaceful location close to the river and town. Guests appreciate the easy walk into Melrose and the thoughtful touches provided by the owners. The cottage is ideal for families and those wishing to explore the Borders. Some guests noted steep stairs, which may be challenging for those with mobility issues, and a few minor maintenance suggestions. Overall, the property offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay in a picturesque setting.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotless and beautifully clean, with only one minor mention of window maintenance. Cleanliness is consistently praised.
The location is frequently described as perfect, peaceful, and ideal for exploring Melrose and the surrounding area, with easy access to the river, town, and train station.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, spacious, and cosy, with well-designed interiors. A few noted the stairs are steep and one guest found the mattress hard, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is described as very well equipped for self-catering, with spacious bedrooms and good amenities. Minor suggestions include a night light, oven gloves, and a working tin opener.
Guests appreciated welcome packs and small extras such as milk and biscuits, as well as the hosts' generosity and responsiveness. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
You’ll love the spacious rooms and open plan layout of the living space and the location near the River Tweed..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Day Bed Single (2ft 6in) Bed
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. . Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This gorgeous village can claim one of the prettiest riverbank settings in the Scottish Borders, with views across the River Tweed to Melrose and the historic Eildon Hills.
Stable Lodge sits in the corner position of a quiet stable courtyard behind historic Hoebridge House. The property has been renovated to a high standard to provide larger, more spacious rooms than you would expect in a typical two bedroom house, or holiday cottage.
The lodge is tastefully decorated. Period panelling and antiques are mixed with comfortable furnishings and contemporary work from award winning local artists.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms which sleep five in comfort, making this the ideal home away from home for families, couples or a small group of friends. Bedroom 1 has a kingsize bed. Bedroom two has a double bed and a single day bed. There is a toilet on the upstairs landing. The main luxury shower room and further toilet facilities are off the spacious ground floor hallway.
Downstairs the main living space is excellent. The open plan design makes this a sociable space to enjoy holiday time, whether you’re planning a family break or a catch up with your friends. The main panelled living room has a feature cast iron stove and Smart TV for those cosy nights in. There are two leather club style sofas, an armchair and a bay window seat with views to neighbouring garden areas.
An open archway connects directly with the kitchen and dining room area, where you will find all you need to prepare and enjoy those special meals. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances, including integrated dishwasher, a fridge freezer and a washing machine. It boasts a good selection of quality equipment, all you need to prepare great meals to enjoy round the spacious dining table.
The cottage makes a perfect base for fishing and golf, hiking and biking in the Borders hills or for gentler riverside strolls. It is a 15 minute walk into Melrose across a listed footbridge over the River Tweed.
Melrose is famed for its abbey and Rugby’s Sevens Tournament, the Borders Book festival and nearby Abbotsford House, home to Sir Walter Scott.
Melrose offers a range of local shops with bars, cafés and restaurants on a busy high street. Gattonside itself has two highly rated restaurants, both within two minutes walk of Stable Lodge. The nearby train station at Tweedbank also gives easy access to Edinburgh for a day out using the scenic Border Rail Line.
Free WiFi
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
Very well equipped house with lots of space for a family of 4. Enjoyed our stay.
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Confirmed Guest
The owners had obviously put a lot of work into decorating and furnishing and adding some nice extras such as milk, biscuits etc. There were however a few points which mean I would probably not return or recommend it. I found the mattress quite hard and uncomfortable, the windows, particularly in the bedroom at the back were very difficult to open, which I had to try and open because it was extremely hot up there. Small point, but oven gloves would be very useful.
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage is in a great location, only 50 metres from the river and walks. Also only a 5 minute drive into Melrose. Convenient train station within 10 mins to go into Edinburgh. Melrose has good local shops and restaurants.It was well equipped and comfortable. The only downsize was the stairs are quite tricky for someone with mobility problems. A great place to stay.