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East Faldonside Cottage is a cosy and welcoming cottage with its own private, enclosed garden, right by the well-known River Tweed and only 3.5 miles from Melrose in the Scottish Borders.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 3 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: SB-00153-F |
The cottage is set in a peaceful rural spot but with easy access to local amenities and in a good position for exploring the nearby towns and villages. At the heart of the house is the sitting room that has an electric stove to keep it nice and toasty with minimal effort.
Everything is easily to hand in the bright and airy dining kitchen that is perfect for eating together as the nominated cook doesn’t have to miss out on any of the fun. There is also a sunroom off the kitchen that catches the sun first thing so it’s a great place for enjoying your morning tea or coffee.
The main bedroom is attractive and light with a lovely original decorative fireplace and there is also a pretty single bedroom and a spacious wet room style shower room (with the added advantage of underfloor heating) all on the one level.
Outside parking is right by the door, the secure, enclosed garden is ideal for children to run around in and there is an outbuilding where the laundry facilities are kept.
The owner’s house is alongside with extensive gardens that lead right down to the water where guests are welcome to enjoy riverside walks or fish directly from the river bank (permit available via Fishpal).
A walking trail leads along the banks of the River Tweed and through the woods to Abbotsford House (1 mile) where you can tour around the rather grand former home of Sir Walter Scott himself. There is also a café to stop at for lunch or afternoon tea followed by a walk around the wonderful gardens that are particularly beautiful in the spring when the flowers burst into life.
The train station at Tweedbank (2.5 miles) is only 5 minutes’ drive away, providing effortless access up to Edinburgh in under an hour. Edinburgh is always a popular due to its wealth of shops, pubs, restaurants and, of course, its iconic sights such as Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument and Arthur’s Seat that towers over the city off in the distance.
Pop into Galashiels (2.5 miles) for supermarket shopping, a trip to the cinema or a meal in one of its many pubs and restaurants or head over to Selkirk (3.5 miles) for a round on its picturesque 18 hole golf course.
Melrose (3.5 miles) is a charming little town to wander around with lots of interesting little shops selling everything from craft supplies, glassware and antiques to jewellery and clothing. There is also a good butcher, an excellent fresh produce shop and a deli that has lots of tasty treats to choose from.
It is also home to one of four medieval Abbeys in the area with the others at Dryburgh, Jedburgh and Kelso in close reach for visiting. Melrose Abbey was founded in 1136 and was the first Cistercian Abbey in Scotland that remains remarkably intact to this day, standing in testament to the quality of its original construction.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Sitting room with electric fire and TV
Open plan kitchen/dining room with electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, boiling tap, etc
Sun room
Double bedroom (king-size)
Single bedroom
Wet room with WC and wash basin
Outbuilding with washer/dryer and freezer.
What's included
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (first £30 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay) and electric fire. WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 3 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £695.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £750.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £695.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £750.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £795.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £695.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £595.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £695.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £550.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £795.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £795.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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A beautifully presented cottage in a quiet, peaceful location close to the River Tweed. Very thoughtful, helpful hosts....
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Thank you for your kind review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the peaceful location by the River Tweed and found the c...
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We were greeted on arrival, there was a lovely welcome package, nothing was too much trouble, cottage was a home from ho...
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Superb cottage and location
A very pleasant cottage, well laid out, with everything we needed for a relaxing break. We cannot thank our hosts Agnes ...
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We loved the well equipped cottage ( it was our second visit here) it has splendid views & is located conveniently clos...
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