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Melrose, Scottish Borders
 

The Lodge

2
Guests
1
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
Dog Friendly
Please see Amenities section below for more information
Beautifully calming, this country cottage benefits from picture-perfect views overlooking Faldonside Loch, a soothing oasis for romance or relaxation.

The stylish interior draws inspiration from the gentle sights and sounds of nature, using tactile fabrics and furnishings to great effect. Rich earthy colours have been skillfully mixed with natural textures and furnishings to create an incredibly atmospheric space.

The sitting room is wonderfully inviting with luxe panelling in deep Hague blue adding an air of sophistication, complemented by a blue velvet sofa and wood burner for a touch of toasty Scandi hygge.

The smart kitchen with dining space continues the theme with botanical prints bringing the outside in, extending through the hall and upper landing with a fantastic feature wallpaper from GP & J Baker adding a decadent finish.

The bedroom has been designed to take advantage of the views and light with dormer Velux windows and a sumptuous super king bed offering an inviting space for rest and relaxation.

The adjoining bathroom is a generous space with a free-standing bathtub perfectly positioned for soaking up the view. A large walk in shower with scalloped mermaid tiles and gold-toned finishes add a touch of art-deco opulence.

Outside, a terraced garden sits to the right of the cottage leading to a patio. This is bounded by extensive woodlands, often favoured by Sir Walter Scott as he rode his horse in the immediate vicinity of his nearby home at Abbotsford.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION

If you are looking for a property in a similar style, Mulberry Cottage (sleeping 4), The Railway Carriage (sleeping 2) and The Studio (sleeping 2) sit under the same ownership.

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Access to the front leads into an access hall with cupboard and hanging space.

Sitting room with two-seater sofa, wood burning stove (initial supply of logs provided), Smart TV.

Kitchen with induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, integrated microwave and fridge, Tassimo coffee maker (pod type). A separate cupboard off the kitchen has a small freezer box and a washing machine.

Washroom with basin and WC.

FIRST FLOOR

Upper landing has two generous cupboards with hanging and storage space.

Bedroom with 6' super king bed, side tables, chest of drawers. Large dormer window with blackout blinds.

Bathroom with freestanding bath, large shower unit with rainforest head, basin and WC. 

OUTSIDE

There is a garden to the front and side of the property, which leads to a private patio to the rear with outdoor furniture. The garden is not fully enclosed so supervision may be required for the safety of children and dogs.

Please note that there is no lawn to the rear and the garden is planted with a mix of bulbs and herbaceous plants. While there are trees surrounding the garden and patio offering additional privacy, there are wonderful views over the loch at Faldonside.

There is a designated private parking space for one car to the side of the property.

Location

Nearby Melrose (4 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 lovely deli produce; 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 fishmongers, 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 butter cream sponge, or for evening dining, the Town House, Provender, Burts or Marmions all come highly recommended.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • Dog friendly
      One dog is welcome but must be clean before access into the property and thereafter must be kept off the furniture and contained to the ground floor only. Another dog may be considered on request.
    • Hairdryer
      A hairdryer is provided.
    • Heating
      Central heating throughout the property. Wood burning stove in the sitting room.
    • Linen & towels provided
    • Open fire/ Woodburning stove
      Logs supplied.
    • Outside space
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi is provided. Mobile reception is best on the Vodafone and EE network but otherwise more limited in the immediate area.

Important Information

The cottage is detached and is bounded by woodland to the right and rear. The garden is not overlooked. Below the cottage, approximately 100m to the left, are three separate cottages that are in private ownership. There may be some associated farm traffic passing by.

Babies and children are not permitted.

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 will be available soon.

Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am

Accessibility

Please call a member of the team on 01573 226711 to discuss your requirements.
Guests
Max Adults:
2
Max Children:
0
Max Infants:
0
Maximum number of adults and children is 2
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The Little Things We Love

Spend lazy mornings and long evenings relaxing in the freestanding bath with splendid views towards Faldonside Loch and its resident love bird swans.

Don't take our word for it...

Gorgeous luxury cottage in beautiful, peaceful setting. From the moment we arrived we had such a relaxing time. Everything we needed was to hand which made for a stress free holiday. The decor, fixtures and fittings are to a very high standard and the cottage is full of lovely touches and design features. Welcome pack of gorgeous lemon drizzle cake, flowers, milk and doggy treats was very much appreciated too! Some lovely walks from the front door that our two spaniels very much enjoyed, including a few swims in Cauldshiels Loch. Would definitely return.
Mr Brough, 15th November 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We’d just like to say that we had a wonderful stay at The Lodge! It’s just a dream cottage in a dream location and we’re already planning our next visit. The manager and owners were very accommodating and responded quickly to any questions we had, which was much appreciated.
Mr & Mrs Perks, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a lovely time at The Lodge, many thanks. It is a beautifully finished cottage, in an amazing setting and lots of peace and quiet. Great hosts and lots of attention to detail. The service provided by yourselves is excellent, with detailed communication and clear instructions. I think I have used your company 3-4 times and I have been impressed every time.
Mrs Scroggins, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

The most fabulous cottage to spend Christmas 2019. Such thought has gone into the design of this cottage from the cosy lounge to the spacious kitchen & dining area. The soft furnishings, wall art & finishing touches of The Lodge are to the highest standard. Location very quiet & scenic which is exactly what we were looking for with lovely walks & of course beautiful Melrose on the doorstep. We golfed at Peebles, went to the cinema at Galashiels, ate & shopped at Melrose & took the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh to enjoy the Christmas market. Lots of fabulous memories made.
Mrs Adams, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We have been delighted with The Lodge at Faldonside. It is a beautifully presented property in a secluded and peaceful location, whilst being handy for Melrose and other nearby towns and places of interest. The hosts provided several treats upon arrival, as well as basics such as milk and eggs. Very thoughtful touches. We will be sorry to leave tomorrow!
Plaskitt party, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had an absolutely lovely stay at The Lodge, the place is beautifully decorated and very well equipped, loved cooking in the kitchen, and the bathroom with bath looking over the loch was a real luxury! The location is stunning and so peaceful, definitely recommend the short walk to Caudshiels Loch. We spent lots of time in Melrose which is a lovely little town, The Hoebridge, Apples for Jam and Provender were all fab places to eat and the Ship Inn was a great place for a drink and very friendly staff. Overall we loved our time at The Lodge and would love to return one day.
Wheeldon party, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

It has been a pleasure staying in such a beautiful place during such a momentous week in our lives. Thank you for changing the dates with no fuss and being able to talk to a person easily is so good.
Ms Forbester, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

The Lodge was an absolute delight, a real sanctuary to arrive to on an extremely wet day - and what incredible views. Warm and welcoming with fantastic eclectic design, modern but without being boring, particularly loved the nature theme running throughout - I kept spotting details every day! The relatively secluded location meant peace and quiet and dark skies (when it wasn't raining!) and it was so relaxing to be soaking in a deep warm tub and see the stars above however it was easy to get to all the wonderful attractions that the Borders has to offer. The Lodge was cosy and warm with lots of hot water on demand, good towels, high pressure shower and a very comfortable bed. I loved the double height windows upstairs. Having the washing machine in a downstairs out of the way cupboard is a great idea and everything dried so easily on the radiators in the bathroom. Plenty of local walks and I loved seeing the tiny lambs in a nearby field! Thank you so much also for all the luxurious toiletries, the wine and delicious cake and the late check out - all very much appreciated.
Mr & Mrs Harnett, 2nd April 2024

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