New Year Breaks In Scotland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sarah - Verified booking

  Overall the property was really lovely, it was let down by some smaller issues though.

  There was no welcome/info folder, property owner advised that it was being updated however having read a review from last month there wasn’t one then either. We holiday twice a year in the UK and have done for 5+ years and never not had a folder with useful property and local information. There is no normal TV, all done through catch up apps - again if there was a welcome/info pack we would have found this out sooner and not had to contact the property owner. Also, if people staying here do not have catch up accounts, you cannot watch anything. Many lights missing bulbs or just not working, the one in the porch by the front door meaning when you arrive back in the dark you cannot see well at all. Also, bedside lamps would be great! Only 2 bulbs out of the 5 in the living room light were working. Had to hunt for crockery as there was non in the cupboard, then found it all set up in the conservatory, which is a lovely touch but maybe get more so people do not have to ferry the plates etc to the kitchen. Having cameras set up in the garden was a little off putting, granted they may not be in use when the property is occupied but it made us feel a little uncomfortable. Unable to turn some of the radiators off and unable to locate a thermostat. Also, not the greatest welcome when both dustbins overflowing with rubbish out the front and bags of rubbish left next to the bins.

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• Darren - Verified booking

  Home from home!

  Beautiful property in an excellent position for exploring Kelso and The Borders. The apartment is amazing. Lots of beautiful touches and soft furnishings to make your stay a luxurious one. The lovely owner is on hand if you need anything…which is always reassuring. Brilliant welcome pack. Everything about the property is well done from a place to dump muddy boots, beautiful quality bed linen, towels aplenty, cushions everywhere and the best stocked kitchen we have experienced in a holiday rental. I particularly liked the abundance of lamps and lighting options, so thoughtful. It really is a property full of home comforts and luxury, the owner has a real flair for holiday rentals and has poured their heart and soul into this beautiful property. There was a farmers market in the square while we were there, we travelled to the home of Walter Scott, Abbotsford, in 30 mins and to Bamburgh Castle, 1 hour, both of which I would highly recommend. If you would like to explore Kelso and the beautiful Borders, we would highly recommend a stay at this beautiful property.

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• Allyson - Verified booking

  Arrived at 3pm to find property hadn't been cleaned or beds changed.

  Phoned contact number and spoke to maintenance team, who were on the way from Fife. Did call Sykes when they hadn't arrived by 5pm, who couldn't get answer as it was after 5pm also, maintenance team arrived about 6.15pm and were lovely. To be fair once they arrived, with lovely flowers and welcome pack for dog and us, they left place cleaner. However, I'm a bit concerned by the fact that the smoke alarm at the bedroom end of property has been removed. The sun room is full of dead bluebottles, so is unusable. All the outside bins are full to overflowing, had to just use whichever bin had least in it, bin days would be helpful information in info pack. Property served it's purpose, lovely and quiet on fireworks night, had a happy dog. Though It is a bit isolated. Property had big secure garden, but is let down by broken furniture, planters and is generally untidy. People please pick up after your dogs, so that others don't have too. Oh and the tap in the kitchen is still dripping !!!

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• Marie - Verified booking

  Absolutely stunning views to wake up to that view for a week was breathtaking.

  The house it's self was very clean very tidy throughout. It had everything you wanted. The extras that were left for us tea bags, coffee, milk, some snacks and lovely flowers was all very welcome when we arrived. We loved that you had to get the ferry across to the house, it made our trip even more fun(there is a road round but it's quite a trip on small roads) . Definitely worth a read through the visitors guide, it was recommended to visit the Audgour inn which was lovely and Audgour ales was brilliant and spent most evenings there sat outside taking in the amazing view. They have pizza night on a Friday which was delicious. We had fresh bread delivered from Audgour ales on Sunday morning and it was warm sooo lovely. Our host was brilliant easy to get in touch with and helpful when our car had a flat battery nothing was to to much trouble. Thank you for an amazing week loved every minute.

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  Superbly appointed cottage in the perfect location.

  The property was beautifully furnished - very stylish, warm and comfortable and spotlessly clean. I loved that everything was provided even washing powder and dishwasher tablets etc. It’s obviously a much loved home and a lot of thought has been put into making it comfortable and welcoming to visitors. Harris was beautiful - lots of places to visit and being next to Luskentyre beach was fantastic. Such an amazing beach. We saw the Northern lights for 3 consecutive nights - truly magical! We had a fantastic holiday - thank you! The only thing I would suggest (as it’s a new property and the owners asked for feedback in the welcome notes in the cottage) is that there is a mirror in the bedrooms to make it easier to dry your hair, but it certainly wasn’t a big issue and was probably all academic within 5 minutes of being outside in the weather!

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