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Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep

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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a grill, and a view of a green field.
A cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, a grey sofa, and a glass table set with tea cups, a teapot, and biscuits.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a grey sofa, and a window with floral curtains.
A large, two-story house with a prominent central section and smaller wings, surrounded by a lush green field and a forested hill in the background.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a bedside table with a vase, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kelso, SCT
  • Place, Mellerstain House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kelso Racecourse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Floors Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kelso

Located in Kelso, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss and Borders Abbeys Way reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Scott's View and Priorwood Garden. Clifton Park and Home Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kelso, SCT

What's nearby

  • Mellerstain House - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Floors Castle - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Kelso Old Parish Church - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 12 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Stow Station - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Palace Theatre Organ Heritage Centre - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Knowes Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlie’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rutherfords - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep on 21 Feb 2027 start from £429, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Floors Castle, Mellerstain House and Kelso Racecourse. Kelso Old Parish Church and Kelso Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in lovely location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Had a lovely stay and owner was very friendly and available if required.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2022
Thank you Ron, you were lovely guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place to be...

perfect location to visit all the castles at the border region!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in great location

We really appreciated the large bathroom and also the large enclosed garden which is great for a dog The cottage is of a high standard, well equipped and comfortable. It's in a stunning location. A great base for walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely comments 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this very cosy cottage. We could relax in the peace and quiet after our buzzy days. Our welcome pack was much appreciated after a long drive to get here. The garden was great for our dog to enjoy too. It was warm enough to sit out for a cup of tea too. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying in my cottage and being such a lovely guest 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter break

Had a lovely stay, cottage is very nice and has everything you could possibly need. Hosts were excellent in communication and passing on hints and tips, the information file was very useful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2024
Hi Lynn, thank you for your lovely comment. It was a pleasure to have you and I am delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

We had a lovely stay. As we visited for an event nearby there wasn’t much time to explore the area but the cottage was a great base. The welcome pack was a nice surprise. The dogs loved the large garden and we would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2024
Hi Rachel, it was a pleasure to have you and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bright, horses outside the windows. A quiet suntrap
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, cozy cottage

Adorable and cozy little cottage with high-quality finishes throughout. We very much appreciated the goodies that awaited us upon arrival. We brought our dog with us and took advantage of the proximity to Edinburgh. Nearby Kelso has lots to offer, and we absolutely loved the seclusion of the cottage, despite its proximity to all of the activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Sydnee, thank you for such a lovely review and I can't say how excited we were that you were coming to Old Nenthorn Cottage for your honeymoon!! I'm so glad the visit was a success and not only do we wish you both a wonderful marriage, we also very much hope that you will return. With very best wishes, Miranda xx
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Utterly perfect!

Absolutely wonderful. Luxurious, well equipped and tastefully decorated cottage, perfect peace, super dog friendly, amazing welcome pack, fabulous comfortable bed and surroundings. We'd like to move in! Highly recommended. Thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Tracey Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'm so glad you had a relaxing, fun holiday with such glorious weather! Thank you for looking after the cottage so well and we so enjoyed seeing you taking Beatrice, Florence, Winston and Minnie for long walks. We really hope you come back again soon, we loved having you xx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

I have had a fantastic stay with my 2 dogs at the Old Nenthorn Cottage. The cottage is spacious, spotlessly clean, very welcoming and the welcome pack was a lovely touch. It is very comfortable, with a great outlook of the wonderful countryside and an excellent base for exploring the Scottish Borders. There are plenty of great dog walks nearby and the beautiful coast is less than 1 hours drive away, so the best of both worlds. I would definitely recommend Old Nenthorn Cottage and if I return to the Scottish Borders in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate in booking again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Explore the Borders

Great central location from which to explore the Borders region from Bamburgh to Melrose ; from the Alnwick Gardens to Edinburgh. After a great day exploring to return to our quiet countryside cottage for a relaxing glass while watching the sunset over the hills as the the horses enjoying a late night snack in the paddock and the swifts and bats doing tricks was wonderful . Enjoyed 7 perfect days. Jan and Phill
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review and I am delighted you enjoyed your stay. With very best wishes, Mirry 😊
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A really wonderful holiday - utter heaven

The owner couldn't have been more helpful or the welcome basket more inviting! The cottage is spacious yet utterly cosy. So warm despite the freezing weather outside and beautifully clean. The most comfortable bed we have ever stayed in and the fluffy bathrobes were pure indulgence. So many spoiling touches to make the stay even more special. We had our dog with us and we could walk for miles through glorious countryside right from our front door. Can't recommend it enough.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for you kind review and we very much hope to see you again. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting is lovely and peaceful, the house is comfortable, clean, well-equipped, and attractive, and we highly recommend it as a place to stay near Kelso.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cottage

Absolutely loved our stay, perfect for the dog, lovely big garden, she loved watching the horses, as well as the many walks on the doorstep. The cottage is so cosy and clean. When we arrived there was wine, cake, crisps and tea left for us, which was a lovely little touch. Thank you for making it a perfect weekend for us, we hope to be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss

Absolutely loved our stay, so peaceful and such fantastic surroundings. Perfect for kind walks with the dog Can’t wait to return 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn glory

Thank you Mirry for a wonderfully peaceful stay at your super cottage near Kelso. Immaculately clean and charmingly furnished we had a lovely break with great walks from the house and the beautiful outlook from the lounge. Looking forward to booking our next visit soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN

A most comfortable, cosy, clean and tastefully decorated little home. The welcome pack was a very thoughtful and tasty treat. Soooo comfortable and clean. Buddy enjoyed the garden and wildlife greatly. The peace and tranquillity was wonderful as were the walks from right on the doorstep. Highly recommended little piece of heaven. Thank you Mirry xx
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review Janet. It was so lovely to have you both to stay. You were the perfect guests and I hope you return. Best wishes, Mirry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nenthorn cottage

Very well planned and appointed cottage. Made a good base to explore the area for us. Loved the horses and ponies grazing outside the window.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful, relaxing break

Lovely cottage, perfect for 2 people and dog. Good access with wheelchair and well equipped with everything we needed. Very peaceful, relaxing location and just what was needed. Enjoyed visit to Borders Distillery in Hawick and lunch at Born in the Borders. Will definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Cara Thank you for such a lovely review. I'm so pleased the wheelchair access was a success and that corridors and rooms were spacious enough for the cottage to be fully enjoyed. I really hope you both return. With very best wishes, Mirry
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice place to relax. Wonderfull area.

Everything exact like the offer. The owner takes care of everything. Welcome pack with food and tea was very great. Everything clean. Easy to reach many points for site seeing. Edinburgh 30 min.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The cottage and area were lovely.

The cottage had everything needed including a lovely welcome pack. Great garden with lovely horses in the field next door. Plenty of information on the area & walks for dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Piece of Heaven

Beautiful location handy for everything but rural enough to enjoy peace,quiet and tranquility. Quality property,exceeded our expectations couldn’t fault anything. Extremely clean and tidy quality fixtures and fittings,plenty utensils etc. Beautiful welcome pack. Fab garden for our dog,endless nights watching bunny rabbits hopping in the garden and listening to tranquil stream running at the end of the garden. Deers,barn owl,bats and horses,a definite animal lovers haven. Lots of beautiful walks on the door. Couldn’t want for more. Get booking people cause we will definitely be back! Thanks to Miranda for helping to make our stay a very memorable one.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Jen, this review is exactly the reason why we love having people to stay in the cottage ... Your gorgeous card was a really thoughtful touch too. Thank you so much, your kind words are so appreciated and I very much look forward to you, Chris and Cassey returning. With very best wishes, Miranda
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A perfect place to relax!

We spend five days in the beautiful cottage of Miranda and we just loved it. Very quite, very relaxing and you are surrounded by true nature, horses and birds. The house is clean and fitted with everything you need for your holiday. The fast broadband internet was just installed the day we arrived. Miranda is a great host and always there when you need her - the welcome package was great to feel quickly at home. We will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you both so much for your lovely review and you couldn't have been better guests! I am so glad you had a relaxing time and enjoyed all the local walks with the abundance of wildlife and nature trails. What a relief it is to have fast broadband now!! Thank you for your kind words and we very much hope to see you again. Best wishes, Miranda x
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