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Open plan living space | Lower Canterbury House, Gattonside, near Melrose
Open plan living space | Lower Canterbury House, Gattonside, near Melrose
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Gattonside, near Melrose
  • Place, Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Melrose Abbey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Cuthbert's Way
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lower Canterbury House

Attractive entrance hall, open plan lounge/kitchen and dining area, bedroom with kingsize bed, stunning bathroom, utility room and a private garden, patio and summer house.. All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: 42" Smart TV, Electric Fire

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine

Utility Room: Microwave, Washing Machine

Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 32" Smart TV

Bathroom: Slipper Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Private garden with summer house and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Lower Canterbury House is located down a quiet lane in the pretty village of Gattonside just over the river Tweed from Melrose. The owners’ have completely renovated the property in 2020 to a spectacular standard throughout, there is an attractive entrance hall, a beautiful open plan lounge/kitchen and dining area with bamboo floorings, the kitchen is equipped to a very good standard and the lounge has very comfortable furniture, there is a stunning bathroom with a shower cubicle and free-standing bath and a bedroom accommodating a king size bed, in addition there is a utility room. The property has private parking and a beautiful, south-facing, lawned mature garden which is just opposite the residence, a secure bicycle shed and a summer house.

Just a 15-minute walk away, the beautiful town of Melrose is situated on the banks of the famous river tweed and was named as one of the best places to live in Scotland by the Sunday Times for 2020. Steeped with history, nearby is the ruined Melrose Abbey which dates from 1136 where a cask was discovered believed to contain the Heart of Robert the Bruce, as well as Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. The triple peaks of Eildon Hills are a great place to explore for the outdoor enthusiasts, whilst for those who prefer to relax and unwind, you can wander the streets of Melrose with pretty boutique shops or visit the National Trust gardens nearby. The town is also home to the famous rugby sevens and book festival. Both Edinburgh and Berwick Upon Tweed are within an hour’s drive for those wanting to explore further afield. Two restaurants just a minutes’ walk away.

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About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this cottage is on a river. Torwoodlee Golf Club and Lauder Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Saint Cuthbert's Way. Scott's View and Lauder Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Gattonside, near Melrose

What's nearby

  • Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waverley Line - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Melrose Abbey - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Saint Cuthbert's Way - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Dryburgh Abbey - 14 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dragonfly - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Alfonso's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rhymers Tower Coffee Shop & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Jane

This is a beautiful place to stay.

This is a beautiful place to stay. Extremely well equipped, with a luxury feel to everything. Very generous welcome pack and helpful owners.
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