Kirklands Garden House
Near Melrose, Scottish Borders
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: SB-00402-F |
Adjacent to a quiet country road, Kirklands Garden House is a hidden gem in the rural Scottish Borders. It remains close to local amenities, attractions, and activities as the property rests just 4 miles from the historic border town of Melrose.
Kirklands Garden House boasts a wood-burning stove, a thoughtfully decorated interior, three comfortable bedrooms and quiet, peaceful scenery. There is a handy boot room and a wraparound garden with plenty of outdoor seating for lounging amongst nature. Enjoy watching the surrounding wildlife, such as red squirrels, deer and otters in areas around the cottage.
The sitting room features a wood-burning stove, which then leads through to the galley kitchen with views out to the south. Watch the sunrise as you prepare your full Scottish breakfast or sit outside the cottage with a warm cuppa. There is ample seating for 6 guests in the sitting room and at the dining table. The boot room has an external door, handy sink and storage place. The boot room is well placed and is the ideal area to remove, wash and dry outdoor apparel after embarking on muddy adventures, scaling the Eildon Hills, or a morning walk in the adjacent woodland.
Kirklands contains three comfortable bedrooms to have a peaceful night's sleep. The super king-size bedroom is conveniently equipped with a zip-and-link bed. There’s also a double bedroom and twin room, both with north-facing views out to the back of the cottage, highlighting its wooded surroundings. A family bathroom splits these two bedrooms and contains a bath with a shower over.
Kirklands is encompassed by a wraparound garden with plenty of outdoor seating, perfect for your morning catch-up, letting the kids run around in the afternoon, or stargazing in the evening. However, the garden is not enclosed.
Due to its rural placement, Kirklands Garden House is the perfect place to base your countryside adventures; fortunately, it also benefits from being just 4 miles from the picturesque town of Melrose.
Close to the Tweed and its tributary, Leader Water, take a morning stroll along the bank and find the Leaderfoot Viaduct by taking the Jubilee Walk that passes right outside Kirkland’s Garden House. Commemorating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the famous route begins in Earlston through to the end at the Leaderfoot Viewpoint, where not only the Viaduct can be spotted but also beautiful wildlife, including roe deer. Afterwards, make your way into Melrose for a treat at Abbey Fine Wines, a combined bottle shop and café (3.4 miles).
Join along part of St Cuthbert’s Way, scale the Eildon Hills, or take a wander adjacent to the River Tweed at Abbotsford House (6 miles), home of Sir Walter Scott. Head just 1.5 miles to Scott’s View for beautiful Borders scenery and the impressive William Wallace statue. Walk the Cheviot Hills as a group or take it a step further with an Alpaca in hand at Beirhope Alpacas.
For more nature, visit the walled Prior Wood Garden (4 miles), a National Trust for Scotland site. Cycle alongside the rushing River Tweed, on the Tweed Cycle Way. Take a challenge on the award-winning mountain biking trail at Glentress (26 miles).
Meet donkeys at The Scottish Donkey Sanctuary (3 miles) in St Boswells or enjoy a round of golf at the course in St Boswells (4 miles), which has 9 holes and is very popular. Explore the impressive garden and grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso (9 miles).
Visit the Abbeys at Melrose, Jedburgh and Dryburgh. Find one of Mary Queen of Scots’ final letters at her Visitor Centre (12 miles). Discover more history at Gunsgreen House (35 miles) in Eyemouth, open seasonally.
Head to the Kings Arms (3.7 miles) for classic pub grub and a pint. Dine in at the Michelin-star restaurant The Hoebridge (2.6 miles).
Edinburgh City Centre is an hour away by both car and train. Wherever you decide to explore, return to your peaceful haven, Kirklands Garden House, for a relaxing getaway with the people you love.
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 wood-burning stove and Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher and microwave
Utility room with washer/dryer and fridge/freezer
Double bedroom with super king-size bed (can be converted to twin beds)
Double bedroom (king-size)
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin
What's included
- Linen (King-size Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Super King)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). 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 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026
From 16/10/2026 to 19/10/2026
From 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 06/03/2026 to 09/03/2026
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
From 02/10/2026 to 05/10/2026
From 23/10/2026 to 26/10/2026
From 16/10/2026 to 19/10/2026
From 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026
From 20/12/2026 to 23/12/2026
From 27/12/2026 to 30/12/2026
From 27/02/2026 to 02/03/2026
From 13/03/2026 to 16/03/2026
Changeover Day: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 6 |
| 30 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 03 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 24 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 01 May 2026 - 21 May 2026 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 22 May 2026 - 28 May 2026 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 29 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 26 Jun 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 | £895.00 | £895.00 |
| 17 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 28 Aug 2026 - 10 Sep 2026 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 11 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 02 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 | £750.00 | £795.00 |
| 23 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | £550.00 | £595.00 |
| 20 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 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.
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