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2 bedroom accommodation in Mellerstain, near Kelso

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A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a flag on top.
A natural landscape with a river, rocks, and dense greenery.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.
A living room with a brown sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A hotel room with two beds, a skylight, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mellerstain House

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Mellerstain, near Kelso
  • Place, Mellerstain House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kelso Racecourse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Floors Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

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Located in Gordon, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Duns Castle Nature Reserve and Hoselaw Loch and Din Moss, while Trimontium Museum and Flat Cat Gallery are cultural highlights. Scott's View and Priorwood Garden are also worth visiting.
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Mellerstain, near Kelso

What's nearby

  • Mellerstain House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Floors Castle - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Northumberland National Park - 47 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Dalhousie Castle - 53 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Stow Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lion Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪swan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪New Palace Theatre Organ Heritage Centre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Knowes Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rutherfords - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Mellerstain, near Kelso pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 bedroom accommodation in Mellerstain, near Kelso?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Mellerstain, near Kelso?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Mellerstain, near Kelso?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Mellerstain, near Kelso located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Mellerstain House and within 6 mi (10 km) of Smailholm Tower and Earlston Library. Floors Castle and Kelso Racecourse are also within 9 miles (15 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 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding location and a very friendly and helpful administrator.

Outstanding location and a very friendly and helpful administrator.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An ideal base for visiting houses and gardens in the Borders.

An ideal base for visiting houses and gardens in the Borders. Hardly travelled more than 20 miles each day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful gardens

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and loved walking around the amazing gardens and wooded areas. The location is excellent being close to many Borders towns. The property was clean apart from the oven which needs a good clean and the pot shelves which were greasy. There was no frying pan large or small so we were unable to cook the steaks we brought with us. There was no welcome letter and no-one called by or phoned to welcome us or check that we had everything we needed. Neither were we provided with a telephone number for the property manager. Despite the lack of customer care we still had a lovely break and the staff in the coffee shop and the gardens were all very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We spent a fortnight in Clockhouse Cottage at the end of October and loved every minute of it.

We spent a fortnight in Clockhouse Cottage at the end of October and loved every minute of it. Mellerstain House was closed for the winter so we had the grounds more or less to ourselves which was a real treat - the grounds are open to the public during the winter but we only saw a couple of visitors while we were there. We felt very much at home and were very sad to leave it. We will definitely consider booking again if we come back to this area for a holiday.The cottage is warm and cosy, and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. The staff we encountered were very approachable and helpful.In open season the grounds will of course be busier during the day but I don’t think this would have detracted from our enjoyment of the cottage. Closed season does offer something a little different though, driving into the grounds past Mellerstain House and having the place to yourself really feels a wee bit special, so we’d definitely recommend the cottage if you’re looking for an out of season retreat.We’ve stayed in, and enjoyed, quite a few holiday cottages over the years and this has definitely been our favourite to date.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A HIDDEN GEM!

What an absolutely incredible place to stay - so quiet, peaceful and the gardens to which I was allowed access, were truly magnificent! A sincere thank you to the owners/residents of Mellerstain House, for giving me, as a guest, the privilege of being able to do this even when closed! 10/10⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting and so peaceful.

Beautiful setting and so peaceful. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very warm, quiet, comfortable cottage.

A very warm, quiet, comfortable cottage. Access to the grounds at Mellerstain is a real treat, and makes the cottage special. The area is full of things to do, great walks, lovely country, lots of history. I would happily go again. The wifi works very well (not always the case in holiday rentals) but there is no mobile signal. The kitchen equipment is functional but if you are a keen cook take your 'must haves' with you. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

L

Lovely cottage in beautiful grounds ideal location for exploring the Scottish borders Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in a lovely, peaceful location.

Lovely cottage in a lovely, peaceful location. The cottage is in the same courtyard as the cafe but with the main house being closed to visitors and only the grounds open, there were little to no people about. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our second visit to Clock House and enjoyed it as much as the first time.

Our second visit to Clock House and enjoyed it as much as the first time.We felt at home as soon as we walked through the door and will be booking again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, well restored, well decorated XVIII C house in wonderful, peaceful surroundings.

Lovely, well restored, well decorated XVIII C house in wonderful, peaceful surroundings. The visit of Mellerstain House is a must, superb architecture, wonderful furniture, works of art, museum pieces and very friendly, informative guides who obviously love their jobs. Last but not least, a superb garden with spectacular views on the Cheviots.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The cottage is simply stunning with everything you need to enjoy your home from home.

The cottage is simply stunning with everything you need to enjoy your home from home. The grounds surrounding the cottage are beautiful & great for a leisurely walk. We found plenty to keep us occupied during our long weekend stay & hope to return soon. Thank you to Steven & the rest of the team at Mellerstain for your contributions to our wonderful break. We couldn’t have hoped for more.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mellerstain is a magnificent house in a beautiful location with lovely gardens to which we had free

Mellerstain is a magnificent house in a beautiful location with lovely gardens to which we had free access during our stay. The Clock House was a very well presented and comfortable cottage looking onto the courtyard, cafe and gift shop (which were only open when the gardens were). The dogs were very welcome too and loved their walks around the grounds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I absolutely loved Clock House and will definitely stay there again.

I absolutely loved Clock House and will definitely stay there again. The house itself is very homely, comfortable and well equipped. Sitting in the grounds of Mellerstain House, which itself is stunning, just adds to the overall experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

G

Great location for visiting the Scottish Borders
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Some small issues dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Some small issues dealt with quickly and efficiently. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. I don’t expect these small issues to happen again. We will be booking this cottage again. The walks round the estate are lovely and the whole place is dog friendly.
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