Set back from Melrose High Street with easy access to nearby Gibson Park, Eildon View (sleeps 4) is an attractively restored stone cottage that offers a winning location in the heart of this picturesque town.
Within five minutes’ stroll of the town’s most popular sights, including Melrose Abbey, Priorwood Gardens and the Trimontium Museum, Eildon View nonetheless feels removed from the bustle with views across to the Eildon Hills and a tranquil shared rear courtyard in which to enjoy meals and drinks al fresco.
The ground floor offers a well-appointed kitchen with dining table, a comfortable sitting room with inviting plaid sofas and a guest bathroom with shower. Two cosy double bedrooms each offering views over the courtyard, are found on the upper floor, together with another contemporary bathroom with walk-in shower.
With so much to explore directly on the doorstep of this urban bolthole, there’ll barely be time to appreciate its comforts! In addition to the attractions of Melrose itself, which range from the Abbey and Roman museum to cutting-edge restaurants like Provender (handily located next door) and annual Borders Book Festival, there are plenty of options slightly further afield as well. Sir Walter Scott’s magical mansion, Abbotswood, is only 1.5 miles away, while the grand stately homes and gardens of Manderston, Mellerstain, Floors Castle and Thirlestane are also easy to reach.
GROUND FLOOR
Access directly into small hallway.
Sitting room (overlooking the courtyard) with double sofa, single armchair, Smart TV, radio/CD player.
Kitchen with electric oven, induction hob, washing machine, integrated fridge/freezer (3 drawer), small dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso machine, dining area with seating for four. Small wall-mounted TV.
Bathroom with shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom one with king size bed, side tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe with drawer, small wall-mounted TV.
Bathroom with large walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with king size bed, side tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe with single drawer, small wall-mounted TV.
OUTSIDE
Shared courtyard to the rear with outside seating. Access via a side gate to Melrose High Street.
A secure gate from the rear courtyard leads to off-street parking and gives easy access to nearby Gibson Park.
BABIES & CHILDREN
A travel cot and high chair are available on request.
DOGS
Sorry, dogs are not permitted.
GUEST AMENITIES
High quality bed linen and towels are provided for guests along with hand soaps and toiletries. A hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE
Wi-Fi is available. Mobile reception is generally very good.
HEATING
Gas central heating which is thermostatically controlled.
GUEST PRIVACY
The property sits just off the High Street in Melrose. The rear courtyard offers guest privacy however it is important to note that this courtyard is shared with School View and Bank View which are both offered as holiday lets.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
If you are looking for a property in a similar style, the owner also owns Bank View and School View in the village of Melrose. Otherwise Dryburgh Stirling One, Dryburgh Stirling Two, Dryburgh Farmhouse One, Dryburgh Farmhouse Two, Dryburgh Steading One, Dryburgh Steading Two, Dryburgh Steading Three and Dryburgh Steading Four are all located near St. Boswells.
