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St Boswells, Melrose, Scottish Borders
 

Dryburgh Steading Four

4
Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
Please see Amenities section below for more information
A beautiful Borders base offering comfort after days of historical sites, hiking or boutique shopping.

The freshly-renovated Dryburgh Steadings are four holiday homes set around an attractive courtyard, with the development attractively flanked by gardens and dry-stone walls. Featuring rustic exteriors of restored pink sandstone and pistachio-painted weatherboarding, their hamlet sits at the end of a no-through lane in a tranquil spot beside the River Tweed’s banks. Visible beyond are the three conical Eildon Hills.

Sleeping between four and six guests and containing two or three bathrooms, each Steading property shares the same high-end finishes and sleek contemporary design while possessing its own distinct charm and benefits. All enjoy access to a large, lawned communal area where you can enjoy al-fresco dining, barbecues or lazy afternoons spent scanning the river. A path leads down to it, with stately, statuesque herons often visible hunting for fish.

Steading Four sleeps four across a pair of large, en-suite bedrooms, one of which offers fabulous, direct views over the Tweed and Temple of Muses – an Ionic-inspired structure dedicated to local, Rule, Britannia!-writing poet and playwright James Thomson – from its Juliet balcony. Below, also watching over the Temple of Muses and accessing those communal lawns, double doors lead into your spacious sitting-and-dining room while a courtyard entrance feeds the hallway. Off here you’ll find a welcoming kitchen, complete with another dining table, a handy utility room and a further bathroom.

You’ll enjoy quality kitchen equipment, luxurious bed linen and towels, indulgent waffle bathrobes, flatscreen televisions, and a generous welcome hamper of goodies. Dogs are very welcome, and an outdoor hose pipe helps to clean them after muddy walks.

Just below that Temple of the Muses begins the pretty, pedestrian-only Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – erected in 1872 to replace Britain’s first ever chain bridge. This safely transports walkers across the meandering Tweed towards the village of St. Boswells and its award-winning Mainstreet Trading Company’s bookshop-cum-cafe. Remain on the river’s east side and a five-minute stroll will take you up to ruined Dryburgh Abbey, the monumental resting place of Sir Walter Scott, while a colossal William Wallace statue looms over mature trees from a neighbouring hillside.

Other local highlights include baronial Dryburgh Abbey Hotel for evening drinks, picturesque Leaderfoot Viaduct, what remains of Trimontium – once the largest Roman fort north of Hadrian’s Wall – Scott’s eclectic home at Abbotsford and Scott’s View, one of the novelist’s most beloved look-outs. Eight miles away, the beguiling market town of Melrose has great shops and restaurants, and another of the four great Border abbeys.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

For guests looking to holiday together, this cottage can be booked alongside Dryburgh Steading One (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Steading Two (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Steading Three (sleeping 6), The Bothy at Dryburgh (sleeping 2), Dryburgh Stirling One (sleeping 4), Dryburgh Stirling Two (sleeping 4) or Dryburgh Farmhouse (sleeping 10).

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Utility / boot room with washing machine and dryer.

Cloakroom with WC and basin.

Fully-equipped kitchen with dining area seating six, electric oven and ceramic induction hob, dishwasher, fridge / freezer, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine. Small wall-mounted TV. The kitchen is well equipped with good quality cookware, crockery and glassware.

Sitting room with additional dining area seating four, log burner, two double sofas and armchair. French doors lead to a patio area on one side of a larger lawned communal area. This benefits from direct riverside views. 

FIRST FLOOR

Small snug area on the upper landing with sofa.

Bedroom one with super king bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, in-built wardrobe, dressing table, armchair and TV. Juliet balcony with riverside views.

En-suite shower room with shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

Bedroom two with super king size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, dressing table, armchair and TV. Riverside views.

En-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE

French doors from the sitting room lead to a fully enclosed patio area with garden furniture and a gas barbecue, which sits on the front aspect and benefits from direct riverside views.

There is ample parking in the designated area adjacent to the Steadings. Guests are welcome to drive into the shared front courtyard to drop off luggage.

Location

Dryburgh is within walking distance of the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel where guests are welcome to use the bar and AA rosette restaurant and bistro and is just three miles from St Boswells which boasts the fabulous, award-winning Mainstreet Trading bookshop, café, deli and antiques shop and the excellent Blue Coo Bistro at the Buccleuch Arms. There is also a good butcher, a small Co-op supermarket and the Borders Gunroom.

Nearby Melrose (7 miles) is one of the most picturesque in the Borders and has an excellent range of independent shops selling fine quality food and drink including The Country Kitchen for deli produce, cheeses, whole foods and fresh coffees; Dalgetty’s Bakery, makers of the original Selkirk Bannock; or Baird’s Butchers for locally sourced produce as well as freshly prepared homemade meals which are perfect for holiday stays. You will also find a quality fishmonger, a fresh fruit and veg shop as well as two small convenience stores.

For coffee and cake, pop into Apples for Jam for a steaming cappuccino and a delicious buttercream sponge, or for evening dining, the Town House, Provender, Burts or Marmions all come highly recommended. A short drive will also take you to the pretty conservation village of Gattonside (6 miles) for excellent food at Seasons or the Hoebridge Restaurant.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • Allows babies in arms
      Up to 12 months.
    • Allows children
      1 - 16 years.
    • Barbecue
    • Bath
    • Cot
      A travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
    • Dog friendly
      Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome. There is a hose pipe in the garden to clean dogs after walking. Guests must please clear up after their dogs.
    • EV charging
      Refer to Important Information for further details.
    • Hairdryer
      A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
    • Heating
      There is oil central heating throughout along with the log burner.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
      Bathrobes are also provided.
    • Open fire/ Woodburning stove
      An unlimited supply of logs are provided.
    • Outside space
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi is available but guests should be aware that speeds can be variable. There is good mobile coverage on most networks and a 4G signal.

Dog Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome. There is a hose pipe in the garden to clean dogs after walking. Guests must please clear up after their dogs.

Important Information

Guests should be aware that the property is part of a development of four holiday lets and the courtyard and the large lawned area that wraps around the Steadings are for the communal use of all guests. Dryburgh Farmhouse (five bedroom) sits in the same ownership, and is positioned immediately adjacent the Steading properties, but with its own garden area.

There are two three-pin 3kW outdoor sockets available for all guests staying in Dryburgh properties to charge electric vehicles, found next to the sheltered communal parking area. Please note that these are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For safety reasons, please only use the dedicated charger for car charging at this property. Discover alternative electric vehicle charging points here.

Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00778F. The current EPC rating for this property is band D, a copy of the certificate can be found here.

Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am

Accessibility

Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
For 2026 availability, please call us on 01573 226711
Guests
Max Adults:
4
Max Children:
3
Max Infants:
2
Maximum number of adults and children is 4
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The Little Things We Love

The snug on the upstairs landing is the perfect, quiet spot to enjoy a book.

Don't take our word for it...

We had a fantastic, last-minute stay at Dryburgh Steading Four. The property was spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable and very well-equipped. The very generous welcome hamper and the attention to detail ensure that their guests' enjoyment of their holiday is guaranteed. The whole estate is very well looked after and the setting and peace and quiet there are very special. We'll be booking again very soon.
Mr Emerton, 18th November 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Fabulous cottage in a great location for exploring the Borders. The cottage is immaculate, well equipped and has every comfort you could wish for. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend Dryburgh. Thank you!
Mrs Smith, 4th October 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Back from our wonderful stay at Dryburgh Steading Four. Can't praise it enough. Fabulous setting, beautiful cottage with absolutely everything you could wish for, and more. Crabtree and Crabtree have some of the best properties available in the area, will definitely use again, we are very impressed with the standards.
Connolly family, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Excellent property and first class service from you - thank you. Will definitely recommend to others.
Mrs Stockley, 18th March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

In October 2018 we were staying on the other side of St.Boswells with friends and we brought them to have a look around the tranquil grounds of Dryburgh Abbey and then, so they could get a closer look at the Tweed, we came down to the Steadings. We stood on the footbridge watching an otter hunting and then, looking at the Steading buildings, all thought what a great place for a holiday. Our week there in May just confirmed how wonderfully located the properties are. Of course, good weather helped and we were able to enjoy walks along the river among masses of wildflowers and fragrant blossom.There is lots to see and explore in the area. Our property was wonderfully comfortable with everything conceivable supplied and of excellent quality. The hamper waiting for us on our arrival was seriously extensive and much appreciated.
Malone party, 18th March 2024

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Inspired by the wealth of brilliant activities on offer in the North of England and the South of Scotland, we offer an exciting collection of experiences for you to enjoy while holidaying with us. From snorkelling with seals around the Farne Islands to barefoot pilgrimages to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, each experience has been drawn from our in-depth local knowledge and is exclusive to C&C guests.

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With numerous additions to make your stay extra special, from doorstep deliveries of regional hampers and fine wines to daily housekeeping, the arrangement of dog sitters, and the organisation of chefs for special occasions, we have all the finest contacts to help make your stay smooth and enjoyable.

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