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Earlston, Melrose, Scottish Borders
 

The Potting Shed

2
Guests
1
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
Dog Friendly
The Potting Shed is a pretty, cosy yet quirky hideaway resting at the foot of the landscaped gardens of Garden Cottage.

Once a humble garden outbuilding, it has been lovingly transformed into a wonderful eco friendly cottage within a tranquil garden setting. It enjoys tree-framed riverside views over the Leader Water which meanders through the grounds.

Large windows flood the living space with light, and the fresh, pretty decor adds to the homely feel of the open plan interior. A wonderful state of the art Everhot range cooker adds a toasty touch, while a wood burning stove framed by pretty artisan tiles and cosy furnishings is a wonderful spot to while away an afternoon in peace-perfect-peace.

The soothing calm of the bedroom benefits from a super comfortable bed with Egyptian cotton linen offering a guilt-free weekend long lie or two!

The cottage is finished with special touches such as organic Sedbergh toiletries, and a delicious ‘home produce' welcome pack on arrival, which can include such delights as free range eggs from the owner’s chickens, freshly baked bread, granola and preserves.

The relaxed simplicity of the cottage's interior is echoed in its leafy surroundings and the elevated south facing decked area is ideal for evening al fresco dining listening to bird song and the peaceful trickle of the river nearby.

Whatever the pastime, the plan, or the passion, The Potting Shed is the perfect base to set off from, and the ideal retreat to come home to.

Property Layout

GROUND FLOOR

Open-plan kitchen, dining area and seating area:-

Small kitchen area with microwave, fridge with freezer box and a state of the art Everhot; an electric range cooker with two ovens, a grill and two hot plates which also provides constant heat for the living area. Please note that a washing machine is not provided but the owners are happy to wash clothes for guests in emergencies. There is a chest freezer in an outhouse next to The Potting Shed.

Dining area with kitchen table and bench seats.

Cosy seating area with wood burner with logs provided. There is plenty of indoor entertainment provided including HD television with Freeview, DVD player, MP3 dock, and a selection of books, magazines and DVDs.

Bedroom one with 5' king size bed and chest of drawers.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Storage room providing excellent storage space and hanging space for clothes.

OUTSIDE

There is a fully enclosed patio garden at the front of The Potting Shed with outside seating as well as a small decked seating area overlooking woodland and the Leader Water. Reclining loungers are available and are stored in the garden shed. Guests are welcome to walk around the wider grounds. A charcoal barbecue is provided - charcoal is not provided. Guests should be aware that the owner's garden adjoins that of The Potting Shed.

There is private parking to the side of the house.

Location

Earlston (one mile) provides doorstep amenities with a butchers shop, pharmacy, banking and post office facilities. There is a Co-operative supermarket on the edge of town, and a bakery selling freshly baked bread, pastries, pies and buttery croissants.

Six miles will take you to the historic and very picturesque town of Melrose where you will find some of the best independent shopping in the area with Melrose Abbey as the stunning backdrop. Here you will find an excellent range of independent shops selling fine quality food and drink including deli and bakery produce, cheeses, whole foods and fresh coffees.

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.

An hour's drive will take you to Edinburgh complete with its castle, museums, galleries, shopping, restaurants and theatres.

Amenities

    All Amenities

    • AGA or Everhot stove
    • Barbecue
    • Dog friendly
      Two small dogs or one large dog are welcome at The Potting Shed. The garden is fully enclosed but please be aware that the owners have free range hens. Dogs must be kept out of the bedroom and off furniture.
    • Enclosed garden
    • Heating
      Heating is provided by the Everhot electric heat storage unit, electric radiators in the bedroom and box room and the wood burner. These heating facilities are more than ample for the compact size of the cottage.
    • Linen & towels provided
    • Open fire/ Woodburning stove
    • Outside space
    • Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
    • Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi is available using the signal from the main house, but it is important to note that this can be very slow and intermittent due to its rural location.

Important Information

Please note that The Potting Shed sits at the bottom of the owners garden. The owners are respectful of guest privacy but are also on hand to help with any guest queries.

Access to the cottage is via a wooded track which can get muddy and slippery in wet conditions and may be unsuitable for some vehicles when the weather is poor. Guests may park in a designated area at the top of the track and walk through the owner's garden to access The Potting Shed. Please contact us if you have any concerns

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: SB00811F. The current EPC rating for this property is band D a copy of the certificate can be found here.

Arrival time: 3pm
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

The Potting Shed is tucked away at the bottom of our garden and surrounded by woods, wildlife and lovely views. There are wonderful walks from the doorstep!

Don't take our word for it...

The Potting Shed is so lovely, peace and quiet tucked away down a track in the woods. The welcome basket is the loveliest we've ever had (homemade bread, jam and granola plus eggs from the owners chickens), the bed is soooo comfy. We walked miles using the walking guides in the cottage and the helpful owner gave us directions to where we could take a dip in the river. Local towns are lovely for laid back shopping and browsing and for cafes with yummy treats. We loved it, even the weather was great!
Mrs Sinclair, 15th October 2024

Don't take our word for it...

I had a really wonderful stay there- it was perfect for what I wanted - a quiet and cosy place to stay by myself with my dog, over the Christmas period. I found both Crabtree & Crabtree and the owner extremely helpful and warm and friendly, which made a huge difference to how I felt about going to stay there. I enjoyed the peace and quiet, the lovely footpaths, the wood burner and the cosy Everhot stove, the scrumptious bed and lovely linen and the super generous welcome basket! The owner had also left me a Christmas tree and lights and several candles, and a small gift wrapped and left under the tree! There were many thoughtful personal touches. It couldn't have been better and I would definitely go again.
Crombie family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

Let me see....should I write about the beautiful location? Riverside, tucked away, hens walking by as you enjoy a coffee to the sound of the wind through the trees and birdsong? Or maybe I should comment on the potting shed itself? Immaculate, cosy, bed sheets to die for, fire, decor that makes you feel like you've come home? No. None of that. I think the most important thing to point out is that The Potting Shed has a presence. A soul. If it was a person, The Potting Shed would rub your shoulders, after passing you a glass of wine, whilst dinner is simmering. Stress melting bliss. The owners were so welcoming and we honestly enjoyed every moment of our stay, thank you.
West family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We stayed at The Potting Shed, Earlston. It is just as the pictures show - beautiful, clean, warm, tranquil and relaxing. Very close to lots of walks, wildlife, pubs and so quiet. I could easily live there. The grounds are fab for dogs as enclosed and so very friendly, especially Melrose area.
Watts family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at The Potting Shed! It was everything we wanted and more. The Potting Shed itself is wonderful, it is a great little property that you can tell the owners have put a lot of love and care into and the pictures of the renovations on the wall show just how much work has gone into making it what it is. It is homely and welcoming, gets lovely and warm with the log burner even in icy temps, I became obsessed with the log burner myself and now want one, the range oven is also a plus! It is very clean and the bed/bedding is just delightful. The owner was very welcoming when we arrived and was very accommodating. Even though their house is very close they are not imposing at all but make it clear they are there if any problems they are there for anything needed. So many local beauty spots close to The Potting Shed and a must stay for anyone wanting a sight seeing walking holiday. We will definitely be returning next year and would recommend to anyone!
Sumner family, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

I loved The Potting Shed! Gorgeous setting, all lovely inside too. Really appreciated the Welcome Basket with fresh eggs. My dog loved playing chase the ball in the private wee garden and walks in the woods. I would definitely recommend to my friends and I hope to return soon.
Ms Adam, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

The Potting Shed was perfect. Wonderfully isolated down the wood track yet full of modern convenience - constant hot water and heating, lovely homemade bread and jam, eggs and muesli on arrival, luxurious bedding, friendly chickens (boy can they run fast!), endless supply of wood for the fire and even Netflix to binge watch via a bottle or two of nice wine. Fab, fab, fab and just what we’ve come to expect from C&C properties over the years.
Mr & Mrs Whitehead, 2nd April 2024

Don't take our word for it...

We had a lovely time in the Potting Shed and our host was very welcoming.This is our 4th booking with C&C and as always very reliable and we're always confident will have found interesting places to stay, if only for ourselves or the whole family. Roll on next year.
Mr Orr, 2nd April 2024

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