Tucked down a leafy street, No 53 has had a complete make over by a renowned local interior designer. The result is an immaculately-presented interior with a fabulous open-plan living area and individually-designed bedrooms of which any boutique hotel would be proud.

Double doors lead to a large decked patio, a sheltered, sunny spot for dinner or relaxing with a good book. Below the patio is a lawned garden with flower-filled borders delivering a vibrant splash of colour.

The outside space has been thoughtfully designed to minimise noise and maximise the delightful views of the hills. The garden is remarkably private, shielded on all sides by smart fencing.

Set against a backdrop of beautiful hills, Galashiels is a buzzing Border's town with plenty of restaurants, pubs and cafés, a cinema, swimming pool and sports centre and a good range of local shops including mill shops selling the famous woolen products for which the town is known.

No 53 is close to the main route into Galashiels, just a 5 minute walk from The Kingsknowes Hotel with its bustling restaurant and bar and about a 15 minute walk to the town centre.

Down the road is the beguiling town of Melrose, home of rugby 7s, the evocative ruins of Melrose Abbey and pretty narrow streets to shop in.

Pay a visit to nearby Abbotsford House, the fairytale home of Sir Walter Scott or take a drive up to the Scott’s View, his favourite picnic spot commanding incredible views of the Tweed and Eildon Hills. (Scott’s horse stopped here out of habit during his own funeral procession.)

The pretty market town of Peebles is close by, as is Kelso with its Flemish-style cobbled square, a 12th Century abbey, the majestic Floors Castle and a graceful five-arched Tweed bridge (a model for London's Waterloo Bridge).

And the Georgian grandeur of Edinburgh is an easy day trip from Galashiels.

Galashiels’ location in the middle of the borders makes it an ideal base location for exploring this wonderful area. There are hundreds of square miles of forests, woodland and heather-clad hills and 1,200 miles of quiet country roads to explore.

For keen walkers and cyclists St Cuthbert’s Way, the Four Abbeys Cycle Route, Innerleithen's famous Red Bull down-hill and cross country trails and the 2,500 acre Glentress forest are right on the doorstep

And for golfers there are two 18 hole courses just outside the town - Galashiels Golf Club and Torwoodlee Golf Club. And another 46 courses are within a 30 mile radius, including the championship courses at Cardrona and Roxburghe and the famous links courses at Luffness, Gullane and Dunbar.

No 53

Superb open-plan living area comprising fully-equipped kitchen (oven with 4 ring hob, fridge / freezer, dishwasher and washing machine) dining area (seats 6) and seating area with flat screen TV with DVD and Freeview, ‘real-flame' gas fire and doors to the decked patio area.

Master bedroom with double bed, large walk-in wardrobe, dressing table. En-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Bedroom two with double bed and wardrobe. Bedroom three with twin beds, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Family bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.

Outside is a large decked patio with outdoor furniture with lawned garden below. The garden is fully-enclosed.

Notes:

The house can either be booked on a self-catered, partly catered or fully catered basis. A homemade meal and wine delivery service is also available.

Pre-arrival and departure cleaning are included in the price and additional cleaning or linen changes are available throughout guest's stay at additional cost.

Guests receive a complimentary welcome hamper on arrival.

Changeover day is a Saturday.

The accommodation is all on one floor and is suitable for elderly or mobility-impaired guests.

A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

Regret no pets.