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Otters Cottage

Kelso, Scottish Borders
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 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

Set in the thriving market town of Kelso where the rivers Tweed and Teviot come together. Full of history and architecture, from the cobbled square with its bull ring to the Abbey ruins that sits across the water from Floors Castle. This busy market town offers many a good restaurant, traditional pubs full of character and an assortment of galleries, artisan and boutique shops. There is a strong focus on outdoor activities in the area from fishing through to horse racing with a good measure of dogs and agriculture thrown into the mix. For the keen golfer there are two good course nearby Kelso Golf Club and the Championship course at Roxburghe. Other attractions close by include Heatherslaw light railway, the jail at Jedburgh Castle, the race course at Kelso and the Teviot Smokery and Water Gardens to name but a few.  In the evening why not stroll into the town and enjoy a meal or a glass of wine after a busy day.

The front hallway leads you into the traditional and charming period cottage, to the light and bright lounge with TV and DVD player, electric effect wood burner; a selection of DVDs, books, games and dining space with seating for five, from here you enter the well-equipped kitchen with gas oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, with access out to the church square. Heading up the cottage stairs you are met with the stylish bathroom with free standing roll top bath and separate shower cubicle and WC. Next to the bathroom, also on the first floor is the double bedroom, with DAB radio and lovely views overlooking St. Andrews Church. Continuing up the traditional winding stairs to the second floor you are met with a charming twin bedroom.

Venturing outside there is a lovely cobbled area with seating at the front of the house, overlooking the delightful church square where you can sit and watch the world go by whilst having a drink, catching up and deciding what to do tomorrow!  There is also a lovely garden at the church opposite which is open for public use.  

  • 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 joined our collection in 2017 and is managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Keith, 31st August 2024

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Ideal location, right next to the Abbey. Short walk to Floors Castle & a good selection of shops. House very clean & cosy. Double bed was a pleasure to sleep in.

Reviewed by MOSTAPHA, 10th August 2024

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This lovely Cottage has an amazing location. At walking distance of all in Kelso (shopping,restaurants,bars,river) Very quiet and plenty of parking. Owner very kind and extremely helpful. We have made some requests and response was inmediate. Thank you John. We stayed 3 amazing weeks and will not hesitate to repeat next time we are in Scotland. I hRead moreighly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by kay, 13th July 2024

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The location of the house is excellent. The area was also very peaceful. I had thought parking might be a problem but this was not the case. Kelso also has good electric chargers if you need one. There are good places to go locally for the history, gardens and walking. Floors castle is worth a visit with your ticket lasting all week. We were unableRead more to fit everything in. The Kelso Civic week was also on and the events were worth taking part in. Pipe bands, horse riding, fireworks were all free. Hide

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

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1/3 Deposit

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