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Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: SLL000027 |
Driving down one of the little lanes through the lovely Borders countryside near Kelso, you see across the fields a real, traditional, 'chocolate box' cottage standing quite alone and snuggling in to the trees behind it. That is Parkend Cottage.
With glorious views away to the Cheviots at the front and the Eildon Hills to the side and reached by a good private track, it is surrounded by its own sunny, south-facing gardens (with furniture).
Inside, it offers accommodation which is both comfortable and amazingly spacious. It has been carefully furnished in perfect keeping with its character and with considerable elegance and style. The very large sitting room is bright and airy with several windows and corner seating around the multi-fuel stove that provides added cosiness. There is an elegant dining area at the other end of the room and with its comfortable fully-upholstered chairs it is the perfect place for putting the world to rights after an evening meal.
There is a very large farmhouse kitchen with an Aga and additional electric rings. There is a further dining area that would be very useful for feeding the children and there are doors out to the east-facing terrace that is just right for lazy breakfasts al fresco. There is a utility room that houses the laundry facilities and an additional WC.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, that are all furnished with the same elegance as the sitting room. The bathroom and shower room on this level means that, even with a full house, there is unlikely to be much of a queue for the facilities, which is always an advantage. It is not a surprise that enthusiastic guests return to Parkend Cottage again and again!
The area is just right for those looking for a peaceful holiday in lovely surroundings, yet prefer not to be too remote.
Kelso, at the confluence of the Tweed and the Teviot, is a very pretty riverside town with a cobbled square, good eating places and lots of interesting little shops. It is within a few minutes' drive of the cottage and also boasts a racecourse, swimming pool, ice rink and golf course, as well as Floors Castle, the home of the Duke of Roxburghe. The prestigious Roxburghe golf course is just outside the town and fishermen can choose between the famous River Tweed and many less expensive rivers and lochans in the area.
To the west, there is excellent walking in the hills of the central Borders as well as numerous stately homes, castles and ruined abbeys to visit. There is riding close by at Nenthorn, while the sandy beaches of the Berwickshire and Northumbrian coast can be reached within the hour.
No trip to the area would be complete without a visit to Edinburgh, Scotland's elegant capital city. It is reachable in around an hour's drive, or in 55 minutes by train from Tweedbank (15 miles). Buses also run regularly from Kelso if you prefer to leave the car behind.
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
Downstairs
Sitting/dining room with multi-fuel stove and TV/DVD
Dining/kitchen with oil-fired Aga, 2-ring electric hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, etc
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
WC.
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king-size)
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC and wash basin
Shower room with shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £30 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading 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 multi-fuel stove (fuel INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 pets are welcome at an additional charge (2 large dogs, 2 medium dogs, 2 small dogs, 3 cats).If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. 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 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 01/11/2024 to 04/11/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 6 |
| 04 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2024 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 25 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £495.00 | £550.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £850.00 | £895.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £850.00 | £895.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 | £550.00 | £595.00 |
| 31 Jan 2025 - 03 Apr 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 04 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 25 Apr 2025 - 01 May 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 02 May 2025 - 22 May 2025 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 23 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 30 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 27 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 18 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 29 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 12 Sep 2025 - 02 Oct 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 03 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 24 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | £550.00 | £595.00 |
| 19 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £950.00 | £950.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA | 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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Amazing time had by all the family in this beautiful cottage. Gemma made it so cosy, clean and perfect for our stay.
Lovely setting and well presented property. Cracking facilities and spotlessly clean.
A fabulous cottage with everything you’ll ever need for a comfortable and relaxing break. Well done to the owners
Our response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay, be sure to make a note in your diary for a trip next year.
Everything was perfect for us both and for our three dogs, we all had a relaxing and enjoyable two weeks
Our response:
We are glad that your dogs enjoyed their holiday in the Borders.
Great cottage in a fantastic location. Had everything you needed. Very clean and cosy.
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We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Parkend Cottage and the Scottish Borders. Thank you for taking the time to ...
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