The Byre Self-Catering Holiday Cottage, Melrose, Scottish Borders

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Description

Sympathetically renovated to create stunning light-filled living spaces which compliments their rural settings.

The Byre Holiday Cottage Melrose is a perfect mix of original and contemporary features teamed with luxurious furnishings, stylish fixtures and underfloor heating. The light filled open plan living area has superb views of the Gala Hills and opens out onto a West-facing decked area from which to relax and enjoy a glass of wine! The two bedrooms are beautifully appointed with comfortable beds and luxurious linens with one bedroom en-suite and the other enjoying its own separate luxurious bathroom.

The Smiddy Holiday Letting Melrose is a perfect mix of old and new, with original stonework and larch cladding along with luxurious furnishings, contemporary features and underfloor heating.

Stunning open plan living area takes full advantage of the exceptional views of the Eildon Hills and its south-facing aspect means that it is a perfect sunny spot to unwind and relax with a glass of wine!

The two en-suite bedrooms are beautifully appointed with comfortable beds and luxurious linens ensuring a wonderful night’s sleep.

Utility, Sitting Room and Kitchen

Access leading into a large boot room/utility room with plenty of space and for outdoor gear and dogs. There is a sink, storage area and washing machine with dryer.

Open-plan sitting room/dining kitchen.

The sitting room area features elegant furnishings from Michael Vee Interiors including a chaise sofa, large wing armchair and leather chair with footstool. Technology includes a wall mounted flat screen TV with Free view and DVD players. Books, board games and a selection of DVDs are provided.

The kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooker, ceramic hob, large fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and microwave. Dining space with seating for four.

Bedrooms

Bedroom one features zip and link beds which can be set up as a super-king or twin as preferred. Side tables, console, and storage cupboard with hanging space. En-suite with a large walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

Bedroom two also features zip and link beds which can be set up as a super-king or twin as preferred. Side tables, console, and fitted wardrobe with shelving and hanging space.

Family Bathroom with separate shower unit (rainforest head), large bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Suction mounted handles for use in baths and showers are available on request.

Bike/outside store

The Smiddy has a secure outside store for the storage of outdoor kit such as bikes, fishing gear and golf clubs.

Garden and grounds

To the front of the house there is an attractive lawned garden which is fully enclosed for the safety of children and dogs and includes a terraced patio with garden furniture and sun loungers. This area can also be accessed via the bi-folding doors from the living room.

Parking

There is private parking for two cars to the side of the cottage.

Wifi and mobile coverage

Wifi is available throughout the property.The area has 3G connectivity and there is good mobile coverage on most networks.

Technology

Wall-mounted flat-screen TV with Freeview and DVD player.
Docking station to listen to music.

Guest amenities

Luxurious bath sheets and hand towels are provided for guests along with hand soaps and toiletries. The beds are made up with high-quality Egyptian Cotton bed linen and a hairdryer is supplied.

Babies and children

A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

Welcome Pack

A small welcome pack is provided.

Eating Out

The village of Gattonside is a ten minute walk away and there are two restaurants there – Seasons and the Hoebridge. Melrose is about a 25 minute walk with various cafes, bars and restaurants.

Dogs

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept to the uncarpeted areas of the property, are not permitted in the bedrooms and are not allowed on the furniture. It is essential that owners clean up after their dogs and respect the access requirements of the estate. The area surrounding the barn is farmland and dogs must be kept under control at all times, and particularly when there is livestock in the adjacent fields. Please advise at the time of booking if you will be bringing your dog.

There is an additional cost of £20 per dog.

Guest Privacy

The Smiddy is a semi-detached property and sits within a small, peaceful steading development of three additional properties which have been converted to ensure guest privacy wherever possible. If you have any concerns, please call us to discuss. There are open fields to the front and rear of the development.

No smoking

Smoking is strictly prohibited.

Heating

Bioethanol fire with living flame – Guests will receive 4 bottles of fuel for a week-long stay and 3 for anything shorter. Should guests require any further fuel during their stay a nominal charge will apply. Heating throughout the property, with underfloor heating in all the main living areas.

Licence Details

Scottish Borders Council Short Term Let Licence Details:

No – SB-00504-F

EPC Ratings:

Energy Efficiency Rating – A

Environmental Impact – B

The Byre Cottage – Sleeps 4

Holiday Lettings Melrose Scottish Borders

The Byre Holiday Cottage Melrose forms part of a luxurious new barn conversion just three miles from the pretty Borders town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders with spectacular views towards the Gala Hills, down the Yare Valley and countryside beyond. This property is laid out on one floor although there is a step from the sitting room to the bedrooms.