The Nest- Charming one bedroom cosy cottage in central Melrose, Scottish Borders | Cottage in Melrose

9.8 (14 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Melrose Cottage | The Nest- Charming one bedroom cosy cottage in central Melrose, Scottish Borders

1 Bedroom Cottage in Melrose

*** PLEASE NOTE THE BED CAN BE A DOUBLE OR SPLIT INTO TWO SINGLES. PLEASE REQUEST AT THE TIME OF BOOKING***
The Nest is a charming fully-equipped cottage in the heart of the picturesque town of Melrose. The town is home to the Melrose Rugby Sevens and the Borders Book Festival and also boasts many restaurants, cafes and independent shops. St. Cuthbert's Way, Melrose Abbey and the Eildon Hills are a short walk away from the cottage.
The open plan lounge/kitchen is well-equipped while the ensuite bedroom is cosy with a bright bathroom with bath/shower. There is also small private courtyard garden at the rear of the property and plenty of free on street parking at the front of the cottage.
The cottage is an ideal retreat for couples and ideally located for many dog walks. We offer pet friendly accommodation and accept well-behaved dogs at a maximum of two per stay. Entry is via secure keypad. Please note as the cottage is a Victorian property, it does have a steep staircase which may be unsuitable for some guests.
Living Space
Downstairs consists of a small entrance hall with understair storage for muddy walking boots and shoes. The cosy and bright lounge is open-plan and leads off to a fully-equipped kitchen. The lounge has a smart TV, comfortable sofas and soft furnishings as well as a fireplace with electric fire. Local information, reading materials and a basket of games are provided for guests. WiFi is included.

Kitchen
The kitchen diner forms part of the lounge area and is well equipped. It features a fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, Nesperesso coffee machine, toaster, dishwasher and washing machine. The kitchen has all the utensils and dinnerware you need to cook up a meal for a cosy night in. There is a small dining table in the kitchen area or why not dine alfresco in the garden.
Bathroom
Upstairs the ensuite bathroom is decorated in palette of calming greys and white has a bath with an overhead shower, toilet and large washhand basin. Towels, guests soaps and shampoo and shower gel are provided for guests.

Bedroom
The upstairs of the cottage is carpeted and has one bedroom with and en-suite bathroom. The bedroom has a king-sized bed with a new matress, bedside tables, dressing table and mirror, small walk-in wardrobe with hangers which is under the eaves of the roof and two chairs. The roman blind is blackout lined ensuring a good night's sleep.

Outdoor Space & Parking
The Nest also benefits from a small sunny private seating area to the rear of the property. The garden area is paved and is quite a suntrap, ideal for enjoying the late evening sun over a glass or two of wine. There is ample free, on-street parking right outside the front door. There is also a locked outdoor store for bottle recycling, muddy boots and it also cotnains a small freezer.

Location
The Nest is a 2 minute walk from the town centre and and 100 yards from the start of The Eildon Hills walk and St. Cuthbert's Way as well as a ten minute walk down to the river Tweed. The Nest is well located to explore further afield in the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and the Lothians as well as Northumberland.

The Nest- Charming one bedroom cosy cottage in central Melrose, Scottish Borders is located in Melrose. The Nest- Charming one bedroom cosy cottage in central Melrose, Scottish Borders provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Nest- Charming one bedroom cosy cottage in central Melrose, Scottish Borders has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Melrose has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Melrose, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • English
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On the river
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Corinne D.
Sep 11, 2025 05:00:29 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Well situated good space warm and comfortable
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