Set in a picturesque hamlet just south of St Boswells, this pretty cottage makes a lovely holiday home for a family or a couple looking to explore this wonderful part of the Scottish Borders. This attractive cottage has been brightly decorated and comfortably furnished, providing ample space for up to four guests across two delightful bedrooms. The area offers plenty of great outdoor activities, with several local golf courses, some excellent bike routes and the famous Kelso Racecourse all within easy reach. The property is set on a smallholding: guests are welcome to help collect the chickens’ eggs or visit the resident ponies.

Entering this bright, colourful and vibrantly decorated cottage you will find a charming lounge with Smart TV, comfortable seating and a wood burner, making this a great space to unwind at the end of an exhilarating day. Exploring further, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner makes a relaxing central living space with plenty of seating, a Smart TV, an inviting dining area and fully-equipped kitchen so you can cook your favourite meals. The ground floor also features a twin bedroom which can be made into a super-king-size on request, as well as a shower room with a level access shower cubicle and WC. A quirky spiral staircase leads from the kitchen/diner up into the light and airy first-floor master bedroom. This cosy and spacious double bedroom features exposed ceiling beams and window seating offering glorious rural views. There’s also an en-suite bathroom with double-ended bath and WC.

French doors open out from the dining area onto the enclosed patio, which has a spacious four person hot tub, BBQ and outside furniture so you can dine alfresco. Please note that the private hot tub is charged at £135 per week or £90 for a short break, payable directly to the owner. There’s also an enclosed garden to the side of the cottage. Secure bike storage is available, and there’s off-road parking for two cars.

Additional information and rules

- Private Hot Tub - charged at £140 per week or £95 for a short break, payable locally with the owners

- Please note that there is a hot tub disclaimer that is required to be signed in advance

- 2 separate sitting areas with TV's in each room

- Smart TV in the snug and TV with DVD player in the open plan/lounge/kitchen

- 2 bedrooms – 1 twin zip-and-link that can be made into a super king-size on request and 1 double

- 1 shower room and 1 en-suite bathroom

- Underfloor heating and radiators in the bathroom

- Zappy Electric Car Point. Fast/Full charge is charged at £10.00 per car

- Electric oven with induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

- Enclosed patio with seating area and fully enclosed garden

- Tassimo Coffee machine provided

- Charcoal BBQ available

- Travel cot and high chair available

- Shower chair available on request

- Welcome pack with seasonal fruit and veg included

- Dog sitting is available with the owner

- Dogs must be well behaved

- Small holding farm activities guest are welcome to help pick the chickens eggs and visit the horses and sheep

- Shops, pub, and restaurants 3 miles

- Private on site parking for 2 cars

- Secure bike storage available

- Fast Fibre Broadband provided

- Short term let license : SB-00518-F

- EPC rating : C