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Kelso, Scottish Borders
 

Little Hermitage

4
Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
Please see Amenities section below for more information
Tucked down a lane at the end of a no-through road, this two bedroom architect designed home has plenty of winning features.

Originally a simple outbuilding, this ground floor property has been imaginatively developed to create a deceptively spacious property, just a stone's throw from the River Tweed and all the amenities of this picturesque market town.

A stone and wood clad exterior reveals a bright contemporary interior with a lovely curved elevation leading into an open plan living space.

Framed by a wall of glass looking onto a south-facing lawned garden, it has a smart kitchen with integrated appliances, a dining space with seating for up to six, a work desk, and a relaxation space with recliner and a Smart TV.

This leads into two bedrooms, one with a 4'6" bed, and a large en-suite master bedroom with zip and link bed for added flexibility.

The bed in the master bedroom features a Thermaposture Rotoflex bed which can be electronically adjusted, with one side rotating through 90 degrees which allows movement from the upright to the sleeping position for guests with mobility restrictions. This leads into a large en-suite wet room.

Outdoors, there's a large lawned garden which is shared with the owner's property which sits immediately adjacent.

A five minute stroll will take you onto the riverside, the park and the cobbled market square which offers plenty of coffee stops and pubs as well as a lovely selection of independent shops where you can while-away an afternoon or two.

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Access door leading into large hallway with large cupboard and hanging space.

Bathroom one with large shower unit with electric shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

Open plan living area comprising:

Office desk for work or computer use. Selection of books.

Kitchen/dining area with induction hob, single oven, combi microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, Nespresso coffee machine.  There is a washing machine and dryer in a separate cupboard.  Dining space with seating for four. This extends to seat six if required. Large windows open out onto the patio and shared garden.

Sitting room with sofa and riser/recliner armchair. Wall-mounted Smart TV.

Bedroom one with 4'6" double bed and high-quality pocket sprung mattress, chest of drawers, rocking chair, wall-mounted TV with Freeview.

Bedroom two features a Thermaposture Rotoflex bed which can be electronically adjusted, with one side rotating through 90 degrees which allows movement from the upright to the sleeping position for guests with mobility restrictions. The bed has zip and link functionality which can be set up as a 6' super king or 3' twin beds, as required. Side tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe with hanging space, dressing table. Flat screen TV with Freeview. 

En suite wet room with shower, support rails, heated towel rail, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE

The property sits in a large lawned garden to the rear. Important - please note that the lawned garden is shared with the owner's property which sits immediately adjacent. There is a small patio with seating area to the rear of the property looking directly onto the shared lawned garden. Please note the garden is not fully enclosed. There is a bench seat to the front of the property. Provision can be made for the storage of bikes, fishing rods and outdoor kit in an adjoining garage on request.

There is private parking for two cars to the front access.

Location

Guests can enjoy all the amenities of this busy market town with its pretty Flemish style square and rich Georgian and Victorian architecture. You will find excellent local amenities here with plenty of pubs, restaurants and coffee stops to choose from as well as a fine range of independent shops where you are guaranteed a warm welcome.

For provisions the town is served by two excellent butchers’ shops, a fishmonger, and a number of bakeries, while two large supermarkets sit nearby for all of your holiday needs.

For dining-out, The Cobbles or the Contented Vine are highly regarded for their food and friendly atmosphere, or for light lunches you will find plenty of tempting treats in the many cafes in the town - including 'Off The Square'; The Tipsy Ghillie, the Hoot ‘n Cat; Cafe U or the Terrace Cafe at Floors Castle.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • Allows babies in arms
      Up to 12 months.
    • Allows children
      1 - 16 years.
    • Cot
      A travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
    • Dog friendly
      A strict maximum of one dog is welcome (£25 fee). They must be kept out of the bedrooms and off the furniture. An outside tap is available for cleaning your dog. It should be noted that the doors from the living space open out into the lawned garden which is shared and is not fully enclosed. The owner has chickens therefore any dogs must be closely supervised and under control at all times. The riverside is a short five minute walk which offers plenty of opportunity for exercising your pet.
    • Hairdryer
      A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
    • Heating
      The property has gas central heating throughout.
    • Highchair
    • Linen & towels provided
    • Outside space
    • Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi coverage is good. Mobile reception can be variable but this improves outside. A landline is available nearby in the owner's property for emergency use should this be required.

Dog Friendly

A strict maximum of one dog is welcome (£25 fee). They must be kept out of the bedrooms and off the furniture. An outside tap is available for cleaning your dog. It should be noted that the doors from the living space open out into the lawned garden which is shared and is not fully enclosed. The owner has chickens therefore any dogs must be closely supervised and under control at all times. The riverside is a short five minute walk which offers plenty of opportunity for exercising your pet.

Important Information

While Little Hermitage is a completely separate building, it lies immediately adjacent to the owner's property and shares the same rear garden which is not fully enclosed. Guests should be aware that the open plan sitting room with large windows look directly on to the lawned garden. While the owners are on hand to help guests with any aspect of their stay, they are completely respectful of guest privacy.

For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.

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

Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am

Accessibility

Little Hermitage is well set up for wheelchair users and guests with mobility restrictions. Please contact us to request a copy of the accessibility statement for the property to assess suitability for your needs.
For 2026 availability, please call us on 01573 226711
Guests
Max Adults:
4
Max Children:
3
Max Infants:
2
(Children who require a cot)
Maximum number of adults and children is 4
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The Little Things We Love

The tranquility of the location, just minutes from the town centre.

Don't take our word for it...

A fabulous in-between Christmas & New Year break at the beautiful Little Hermitage. Fabulous location & so cosy & comfortable with a modern yet traditional finish. It is very spacious, there were just two of us, and it does sleep four, so there is plenty of space and everything you need: a well-equipped kitchen, games & movies to enjoy & a fabulous workspace should you need it. We take away some wonderful memories from the Little Hermitage.
Mrs Adams, 9th January 2025

Don't take our word for it...

Perfect bolthole for a quiet and relaxing holiday. Just what we needed. Lovely restaurants for excellent food. Thank you to our hosts for all the nice things around the house.
Garlick party, 21st March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Little Hermitage has been wonderful to stay in. Ideal for a person on a wheelchair like myself. Thank you for the wonderful welcome pack, it was much appreciated. The garden is lovely and peaceful for watching the birds. Hope to be back soon. Thank you again.
Denham party, 21st March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We wanted to take my mother-in-law away for a few days, but were a little worried about finding accommodation that would be suitable for for her as she is nearly 89. The little Hermitage turned out to be perfect, very warm and cosy and a lovely big bedroom with a fantastic walk-in shower room. The living area is full of natural day light and looks out onto the garden. Kelso town centre is just a short walk from the property where there are plenty of cafes and shops to browse. A lovely time was had by all.
Allen family, 21st March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

The house is deceptively spacious and is both warm and cosy. Everything you need for a luxurious stay is provided with a welcome hamper that is packed with treats. It’s location gives you the benefit of walking proximity to shops and cafes whilst only a short drive from links to all the attractions of the Borders and Northumberland. The owners are most welcoming and helpful without being at all intrusive and for value and comfort, this is a holiday home that is hard to beat.​ I cannot recommend Crabtree & Crabtree or our wonderful hosts more highly and I urge you to book Little Hermitage before all the dates are taken.
Mr & Mrs Williams, 21st March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a fantastic week at Little Hermitage, it was one of the best places we have stayed in. We have stayed in many cottages around the country. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need for your holiday. The welcome basket was exceptional, especially the fresh eggs from the chickens. We loved feeding them and the variety of birds that enjoyed eating from the bird feeders. We would highly recommend staying at Little Hermitage.
Mr Welton, 21st March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Just to say we’ve had a very relaxing stay at Little Hermitage. We know the area well but we hadn’t stayed in Kelso before. It is a fabulous property rebuilt from an outbuilding; obviously such a labour of love. It’s beautifully light, airy and looks out onto the gorgeous garden. Great position for town and we would very happily return. A great big thank you to the owner for the superb welcome basket…..the eggs were delicious…as was everything else in it! Our daughter was over from Australia and absolutely loved how spacious Little Hermitage is and, although she promised not to, she was able to work from there easily. Thanks, as always, to Crabtree and Crabtree we cannot recommend you highly enough.
Greer family, 21st March 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We thoroughly enjoyed our much needed few days in Little Hermitage. Because the weather was very cold outside, it was toastie warm inside and very comfortable. We love being in the Borders, particularly Kelso and the location was perfect for walking in and around the town. Hopefully we will be back soon and won’t hesitate to book the property again for a longer stay. Many thanks to the owner for the lovely welcome basket and fresh eggs from the resident chickens and for the use of her wonderful property.
Mr & Mrs Robertson, 21st March 2024

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