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Kingsknowe Cottage

Galashiels, near Melrose, Southern Scotland
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Nestled in a peaceful position on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Melrose
  • Explore amazing walking and biking routes on the Southern Upland Way and nearby Glentress Forest
  • A short train ride from the nearby Tweed bank and Galashiels stations to the City of Edinburgh
Property code: OC-76698

Situated in a peaceful location just outside the picturesque town of Melrose, this beautiful cottage is a great base for exploring the Scottish Borders. Sleeping five guests and two dogs, it’s ideal for family getaways and holidays with friends. The gorgeous setting will inspire you to get out and explore with your four-legged chums; nearby you’ll find fascinating dog-friendly attractions such as Melrose Abbey as well as plenty of choice when it comes to walking routes, thanks to the Southern Upland Way and Glentress Forest.

 

This chic cottage features warm tones and elegant touches, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. The lounge area, with large comfy sofas and views out over the front garden, is the perfect place to curl up with a good book after a long walk with the woofers. The hounds will love spending a lazy afternoon in the snuggly sunroom and from here they can easily potter in and out of the enclosed garden. Outside, you’ll find garden furniture for a spot of al fresco dining complete with LED mood lighting so you can crack open the bubbly and enjoy each other’s company long into the night.

 

The magnificent architecture of Melrose Abbey (4 miles away) is well worth a visit. Dogs on leads are welcome to wander around the ruins with you, admiring the peace and tranquillity of this magical place. Another popular attraction is Abbotsford (1.5 miles away), home of Sir Walter Scott. The four-legged ones can join you in the beautiful formal gardens, majestic woodlands and the cafe. For a wide variety of walking trails, head to Glentress Forest (18 miles away). Steeped in history and boasting a fantastic array of wildlife, as well as stunning views of the Tweed Valley, it really won’t disappoint.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 single
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Shops, restaurants and pubs within walking distance
  • Secured bike storage available
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Smart TV Bluetooth sound bar in lounge and Smart TVs in both double bedrooms
  • Please note that this property is not suitable for stag or hen parties
  • STL Licence: SB-01115-F
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gordon 2nd February 2026

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Lovely house, clean and well equipped. Quiet street with parking on the driveway. Took us around 20/25 mins to walking into the town. If required there is a bus stop at the beginning of the street. There is a park you pass heading to the town for exercising the dog. For the evening dog walk I used the grounds of the Hotel at the bottom of the streeRead moret. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 5th December 2025

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Reviewed by Gill 6th October 2025

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Excellent cottage, very clean and really a home from home, the welcome pack was a lovely touch. Hot tub fantastic, massive, extremely clean and well covered should the Scottish weather need it. Excellent location and would highly recommend

Reviewed by Dominique 29th September 2025

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Very spaciuos and clean. Nice welcome pack. The hot-tub is a nice touch. Quiet location with easy access to other locatyions

Reviewed by Ross 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Lesley 1st September 2025

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Lovely stay, hot tub amazing, very clean and amenities great. Walking distance to shops. Owners were very kind gifting us essentials- a bottle prosecco being one! - much appreciated

Reviewed by Victoria 2nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Joanne 15th June 2025

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Great for family and dogs, really close to lovely countryside walks. It is a little gem.

Reviewed by Brian 7th April 2025

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Accommodation was comfortable and well designed. Cooker was all electric which is handy. Hot tub was biggest we ever saw and fantastic! Great location for visiting Galshiels and Melrose.

Reviewed by Lauren 28th March 2025

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We had a really lovely stay at this comfortable house. The owners are very thoughtful.

Reviewed by Sue 14th February 2025

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Very clean accommodation very comfortable hot tub was amazing - a very relaxing break which is what we wanted. Thank you !

Reviewed by Elizabeth 17th January 2025

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Lovely house. Situated in a quiet residential area. 1 mile walk from town centre of Galashiels. Local hotel that had a restaurant. Local shop 15 minute walk. Hot tub was well maintained. 5 of us where able to sit in at the same time with plenty room. Towels and linen provided. Kitchen is well equipped.

Reviewed by Philip 27th December 2024

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We had a very enjoyable stay here - the house is well equipped and well located, very comfortable, clean and cosy. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Diane 23rd December 2024

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This cottage was the nearest one we could find to family living in Gala, we were able to walk there and back on Christmas Day.. It suited the 5 of us very well and we made good use of the hot tub. We would definitely consider hiring it again

Reviewed by Ross 6th December 2024

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Reviewed by Mei 25th October 2024

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A comfortable and warm home close to Galashiels with a luxurious hot tub. Located only 1 hour away from Edinburgh and a great base to explore the local area. A lovely welcome pack was provided for us to enjoy, thank you. This house was clean, and had plenty of space for a family of 4 and a dog to relax.

Reviewed by Jamie 27th September 2024

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Would highly recommend visiting this property. Hot tub is massive and is excellent after a day of walking. The local shops & pubs are about a 25 minute walk away.

Reviewed by Leslie 31st August 2024

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The photo's did not do this property justice, The place was very nice in a nice location we loved our stay there. The only problems we had were we could not get the shower to only have water coming out of one head nor could we adjust the temp but we made do. also we could not get the dishwasher to work we got some salt and rinse aid as the lights oRead moren the front said they had both run out but even after filling both it still did not work. None of the above would stop us renting this again. Hide

Reviewed by Siniya 24th August 2024

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Overall the cottage was very nice for a family holiday, it was very clean and well maintained.

Reviewed by Johnathan 16th August 2024

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We had a great week staying at Kingsknowe, it is a really good location for exploring and days out. Nearby Melrose is lovely, plenty of places to eat and drink. Galashiels is also on the doorstep and has supermarkets, cinema etc The house was very clean, it had plenty of space, sofas was really well equipped. The hot tub is huge and great that its Read morecovered. Worth noting that the house is close to a main road, which may bother some people but we were fine with that. Hide

Reviewed by Muhammad Ilyaas 11th August 2024

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Excellent location, quiet, clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Grace 21st July 2024

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Very comfortable and clean. Well situated for exploring the Borders area. A welcome selection of basic provisions awaited us. With a helpful book of instructions and tips for visits.

Reviewed by Ian 14th June 2024

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Comfortable well equipped property. Welcome pack was very good. Centrally situated for exploring the Borders.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.