Guests say
Courtyard Cottage is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, stunning location, and peaceful atmosphere. Guests enjoyed the beautiful gardens, wildlife, and walks, finding the property comfortable and well-equipped for a relaxing stay. Some noted the need for upgrades and additional amenities.
Guests consistently described the cottage as spotlessly clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is frequently lauded for its stunning surroundings, peacefulness, and proximity to nature and historic sites, making it an ideal retreat.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, especially the double bed and living areas. However, some guests found the single beds too hard, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect.
While the cottage is well-equipped, guests mentioned the need for upgrades to the kitchen, television, and the addition of amenities like a boot rack and larger fridge. The lack of extra toilet roll and washing up liquid was also noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Courtyard Cottage has scenic views over the Border country, and is close to Kelso and Floors Castle, with Berwick easily reached..
Lower Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Ensuite Also Accessed From Hallway
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Extensive grounds and gardens (shared access). Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There are drops and a lake in the grounds.. The 200 acres of glorious parkland surrounding Mellerstain House, one of Scotland’s grandest stately homes, designed and built by William and Robert Adam, provide a wonderful setting for these two delightful cottages (S4568 and S4569). Visitors are welcome to roam the grounds including the fabulous Italian-style terraced gardens which command panoramic views over the lake to the distant Cheviot Hills. The scenic and historic attractions of the Border country are all close at hand and the beaches of Berwick and Holy Island are also easily accessible. Kelso, 6 miles, offers shops, inns and restaurants and is home of Floors Castle and the famous Kelso Horse Races, whilst Edinburgh, with its magnificent castle, museums, galleries and excellent shopping, is only a 35-mile drive. Fly fishing can be arranged locally, several golf courses are nearby and shops and pubs are just 3½ miles away. Beautifully appointed and very comfortable, these two properties offer a unique holiday opportunity. Clock House, ref S4568, has been beautifully converted to a high standard to form part of the Old Clock House dating from the early 18th century. Adjoining the Clock House is Courtyard Cottage, ref S4569, which has also been lovingly converted to a high standard and boasts three en-suite bedrooms. The courtyard coffee shop serves delicious home cooking on ‘house open’ days - and special occasions, large and small can be catered for by arrangement in the state rooms of Mellerstain House. Shop and pub 7 miles.. Note: The Clock House and Courtyard Cottage can be interlinked to offer accommodation to sleep up to 10 guests.. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Extensive grounds and gardens (shared access). Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There are drops and a lake in the grounds.
Free WiFi
S4568 Clockhouse and S4569 Courtyard Cottage can be interconnected if booked together.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (17)
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Sharon Shotter
Lovely location, beautiful cottage perfect with all the en-suites. Equipment lets it down a little but didn’t spoil our holiday, but would have made it excellent like other cottage’s we’ve been to.
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Frances Casey
Courtyard Cottage was a peaceful retreat from busy places. It is in a beautiful spot surrounded by pretty gardens, woodlands, an atmospheric lake and some grand old buildings.The cottage was clean and attractive with three well appointed en-suite bedrooms. The living area has comfortable seats and a compact kitchen area, which may be a limitation for families/groups who want to do a lot of cooking. There is only a small fridge with basically an ice section so storage of food was tricky.Communications regarding the cottage were good and instructions given suitable to locate it.We took bed toppers as other reviews mentioned single mattresses were hard, and they were so we were most glad of this advice.Another issue for us was the lack of a good sized door mat or rug on entry, especially with two dogs in very wet weather. A small boot storage rack under the coat hooks would also help prevent issues with how to stop mud coming indoors.Overall we had a lovely week and would certainly stay here again if we planned another trip to the area.
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Confirmed Guest
Very warm and cosy. Need a boot tree or rack in hallway which would be better with a tiled floor. Comfy beds and basic equipment adequate but no extra toilet roll or washing up liquid. TV needs replacing a sound quality was fuzzy and poor qualityLocation and walks are breathtaking especially out of season!