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Lounge
Time to relax
Lovely bright kitchen
Kitchen features
Entrance hall
Perfect location for town and country
Stunning bathroom with free-standing bath and seperate shower
Shower cubicle in the bathroom
Master Bedroom
Twin bedroom
View towards the property
River Tweed looking down towards Floors Castle
Kelso Abbey
Borders history all around this area
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13 / 17  Kelso Abbey
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Otters Cottage

Kelso, Scottish Borders
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Charming traditional cottage overlooking St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the River Tweed
  • Golfing available at Kelso Golf Club and the beautiful Roxburghe Championship Course
  • Visit the new museum in nearby Galashiels and see the Great Tapestry of Scotland

 

Property code: 49166

This quaint cottage, situated just a short walk from the centre of Kelso, is an ideal retreat for your family – including the pups, of course! Sleeping four across two cosy bedrooms, this beautiful property overlooks St. Andrews Church and the River Tweed. Wander around the town and discover the history behind the cobbled square and the abbey ruins, before stopping for lunch at one of the restaurants and pubs.

The property, which is split over three floors, is comfortable and welcoming with plenty of traditional features. Snuggle into the sofas in the evening with a good book, the dogs by your feet, and enjoy a snack prepared in the charming and bright kitchen. Heading up the cottage stairs, the bedrooms are warm and inviting thanks to peaceful decor that promotes a great night’s sleep; wake up refreshed and head out to the front of the house where there’s seating for you to enjoy an al fresco breakfast, watching the world go by.

Pick a section of the Pennine Way National Trail and take a long walk; there are 20 Sites of Special Scientific Interest, two National Nature Reserves and three National Parks along the way. You could start 8 miles away in Kirk Yetholm. Kids will love the history at Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum (12 miles), while the hounds will love playing in the grounds. Further afield, dogs ride free on the Heatherslaw Light Railway (16.5 miles), and you can enjoy a ride along the banks of the River Till with stunning views of the Northumberland countryside.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 Double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with free standing bath and separate shower cubicle
  • Electric oven with gas hob, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Flexibility in arranging seating/dining area
  • Dining table opens and seats up to 5
  • Roadside parking
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants less than a 5 minute walk.
  • TV/DVD
  • Jim Clark Rally in May of each year
  • Borders Book Festival in June of each year
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Melissa 31st March 2024

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The photos do not do the cottage justice- it is beautiful and far nicer than it appeared in the pictures. The beds were SO comfortable!- it was hard to leave them. The whole cottage was amazingly well equipped- the owners had really thought about the needs of a family and one with pets. The location was exceptional and a great base for exploring. WRead moree really had a wonderful stay and will be back again. We highly recommend this cottage! Book it immediately- you will not be disappointed. Hide

Reviewed by Neil 23rd December 2023

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Kelso the town is lovely. Blissfully short of chain retailers in the town centre. Local retailers well in evidence. Eating out is easily organised and I would recommend that if you stay at Otters Cottage. The kitchen just didn't work for me, personally. The cottage is comfortable, in a quiet square with no real views but nothing in sight to offend Read morethe eye, and the area is close enough to being "God's Country" for my liking. Book, stay, enjoy! Hide

Reviewed by Maria 9th October 2023

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Excellent location to tour round the borders. Kelso is such a lovely town and the scenery is beautiful especially floors castle. Walking along the river tweed with the dogs was delightful.

Reviewed by Anita 2nd September 2023

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Beautiful place to stay.lots of lovely walks and places to see nearby . We did go to Eyemouth harbour and saw several seals right up close and loads of seabirds at St Abbs.

Reviewed by Joanne 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Graeme 17th June 2023

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Excellent accommodation location restaurants fishing dog show 3rd week in June we would definitely go back

Reviewed by Fiona 8th April 2023

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Reviewed by Eric 13th March 2023

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Comfortable holiday home in excellent location. Ideal centre to enjoy Kelso.

Reviewed by Alistair 16th October 2022

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Lovely cottage in an excellent location to explore Kelso and beyond. Very comfortable and warm after some lovely autumn dog walks. Everything you need for a relaxing break. Would recommend to others

Reviewed by Malcolm 3rd September 2022

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More than adequate to use as a base for exploring the local area.

Reviewed by Rachel 25th July 2022

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Kelso town is lovely to visit. After we had to move from our first accomodation due to it being completely dirty and cobwebs everywhere. This place was so lovely and very luxurious. Clean and warm. Had equipment we could use safely. Things like over microwave we're safe and extremely clean. Was a joy to stay here. The only thing we missed was no gaRead morerden. But there was so many walks local. The town is beautiful and the locals are so friendly. Would definitely recommend this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Hanneke 18th July 2022

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Very comfortable and conveniently located property. Well equipped kitchen, good beds. Kelso is a lovely lively town with everything within walking distance from the cottage. Lots of sightseeing opportunities within driving distance.

Reviewed by Caroline 9th July 2022

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Lounge
Time to relax
Lovely bright kitchen
Kitchen features
Entrance hall
Perfect location for town and country
Stunning bathroom with free-standing bath and seperate shower
Shower cubicle in the bathroom
Master Bedroom
Twin bedroom
View towards the property
Show 5 moreRiver Tweed looking down towards Floors Castle

Location

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