Self-Catering at Little Gem Lodge | Holiday Cottages in Melrose

Holiday home
Little Gem Lodge is a lovely chalet bungalow situated in the village of Charlesfield, just four miles from St Boswells in the Scottish Borders. The bungalow can sleep four people and has one king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower and one twin together with shower room. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and sitting area with electric fire. Outside is off road parking for two cars and a veranda with furniture. Little Gem Lodge is in an ideal location for exploring this lovely part of the country.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.

Area
St Boswells sits on the south of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders. There is much evidence of Roman occupation, dating from almost two thousand years ago. Today, St Boswells is known for being on the route of St Cuthbert’s Way, the long distance path from Melrose Abbey to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. The village boasts a hotel, café, several shops, Post Office, butcher and a garage.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Gas central heating with electric fire. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed, front veranda with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.5 miles, bar in hotel 1 mile. Tea room 10 mins walk.

Mrs Plummer

October 2020

This was one of our most relaxing holidays in years.. The cottage was warm and comfortable with everything we needed. Then, masses of really stunning scenery and lots of places to visit notwithstanding Covid restrictions. We particularly loved the Ford and Etal estate. We will be returning.

Mrs Plummer, October 2020

September 2020

Owners on hand to deal with minor problems and queries and very helpful..

Mrs Jackson, September 2020

August 2020

Very comfortable and warm property.. Plenty of eateries in the area and lots of things to see even in these odd times.More museums and Houses are opening in next few weeks. We like walking and there are plenty of walks in the area.

Mrs Dewhurst, August 2020

Little gem was a fantastic lodge it was spotlessly clean and extremely well .... Little gem was a fantastic lodge it was spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped val and george were excellent hosts and i would recommend this for anyone wanting to tour the borders

Mrs Ord, August 2020

Absolutely lovely little lodge and the friendliest of hosts! It was out of the way enough from the hustle and bustle of life whilst still close enough to do all sorts of activities in the surrounding areas.

Mr Hewson, August 2020

December 2019

Fabulous accommodation, everything you could need was provided, a warm and cosy .... Fabulous accommodation, everything you could need was provided, a warm and cosy lodge ideal for exploring this beautiful part of the country or simply relaxing in the lodge-friendly but unobtrusive hosts, thoroughly recommended

JeniL896

October 2019

We booked the lodge for a week but cut it short by 2 days due to bad weather plus we'd seen all we wanted to see.. The lodge was lovely everything you would need..The only thing was is that the owner came around to say we'd left the 2 side lights switched on for the past 2 days..we thought my gosh anyone would of thought they were flood lights when they are the most dimish lights.. we"d paid for this lodge and all facilities etc in with the price and so be if the lights had been left on or not we'd paid for this.. apart from this all was ok and nice..

Mr Buckee, December 2019

June 2019

Only one complaint about Little Gem! There is so much to do and see in the area that a week's visit only scrapes at the area. From the minute I saw Little Gem on Syke 's website I was excited looking forward to our stay and it never disappointed. Above all impressed with the clean lines and attention to detail, and layout! A lovely property. One we would go back to. Val & George very friendly and welcoming without being obtrusive. We had a great week.

Dr Whelan, June 2019

Really enjoyed the holiday and the stay in little gems.. I would recommend to everyone. Val was a good host met us at arrival and showed us around the lodge and any problems she was there to help.

Miss Colyer, June 2019

May 2019

This place was truly outstanding, it had everything there and more.. It was beautiful watching the birds and the rabbits every day as well. It was such a comfortable stay and we would definitely return again.

Atkinson, May 2019

This LittleGem is indeed a little gem .. Would high recommend it to anyone wanting to explore the Borders.

Mr Bruce, May 2019

April 2019

Great place to base yourself from for exploring the Borders.. However if the weather is good and the sun is shining stay put and enjoy the comfort of the decking around the Lodge. Lovely local walks for the dogs and finish the walk off with a nice coffee at the cafe nearby. Really enjoyed the week would do it again.

Mrs Greene

March 2019

Amazing lodge.. All the facilities you could ask for and more. Would definitely recommend

Mr Lundie, April 2019

Beautiful cottage with Everything you needed and more .. Fabulous location too.Will definitely recommend and will visit again in the future

Mrs Greene, March 2019

Brilliant Lodge and surroundings.. Val and George fantastic hosts. I recommend this to anyone.

Ms O'keeffe

February 2019

Clean! Oh the deaminess of clean! So lovely! Lovely welcome basket which was a treat after a long drive. I was a bit worried because of where it initially was but being able to leave the dog out for a pee and a paddock out the back, just made this so much less stress with the hound. Really central and the best gluten free pizzas just up the road in St Boswell’s. Warm, cosy, and the best shower in the world! Thank you!

Mrs Allan

November 2018

Owners very welcoming.. Lodge was very well equipped, had everything needed and more. Comfortable beds, brilliant shower and so many extras. Would recommend to all for a very comfortable stay.

Mr Malone

October 2018

The property was compact but very comfortable and very well equipped in a fascinating and lovely part of the U.. K. There is loads to see and do in the area. We were lucky enough to see owls,hares and otters in or by the magnificent Tweed. The owners live in the adjoining property and were friendly and welcoming. Should point that the ensuite bathroom is the one with the walk in shower and not as described on the website.

Mrs Sulter

August 2018

Everything was in this accomodation that you could possibly need and the owners were extremely pleasant and helpful.. The location is ideal for touring the beautiful Scottish Borders. I would definitely recommend Little Gem Lodge to anyone wanting to visit this area..

Mr Lamarsh

Welcoming & friendly hosts

Mrs Mathieson

It's a beautiful place, lovely and clean with so many nice little touches that other places don't offer.. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. There are gorgeous places nearby to visit. What more could you want from a holiday? You won't regret booking here!

Mrs Sykes

June 2018

Cottage was extremely comfortable and well equipped.. . The position was also extremely good as it was very central for visiting villages and towns.

Mrs Cooper

The whole holiday was amazing, lodge lovely, spotless, much more than a normal holiday, everything you could possibly want and more! !! Hosts were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Very helpful with information We will definitely be back and would be happy to recommend this to anyone, little gem is a perfect name for the lodge.

Mr Haggart

May 2018

Very nice

Mr Mcewan

April 2018

The cottage was excellent as all Sykes cottages have been.. Mrs Tait was very helpful recommending places to visit etc. The cottage was situated very handy for visiting attractions. We will re-book The Little Gem again.

Mrs Pitt

Brilliant place to stay.. Everything you could possibly need is in there. People who own it are really lovely and helpful. It just felt like Home with the lovely ornaments in it. We would go back again as really loved it.

Rev Case

February 2018

Couldn't have asked for more.. Great accommodation. Able to take our dogs. Owners were lovely. And the accommodation is in a very picturesque part of Scotland. A great base from which to explore.

Mrs Sugrue

January 2018

Excellent property.. Very clean home from home. Nice to arrive and see the owner had left little extras i.e. small amount of toiletries, bottle of wine, teabags, etc. Lodge was nicely laid out plenty of room, very comfortable and very warm. Plenty to do in the surrounding areas would definitely stay there again and would recommend to all my family and friends.

Mr Nelson

November 2017

An absolute gem of a place.. Very clean, well presented, warm, cosy and homely place. Great location for exploring the Borders and lovely peaceful setting. Top marks!

Mrs Chappell

This was a fanatastic lodge .. . it was luxury. It was amazing being in suxh a well cared for and about lodge and there was literally nothing missing ive already told family and friends for a recommendations. Thank you for your welcome basket i could not fault this place at all.

Mrs Acheampong

October 2017

The little gem was just that a real Gem of a place everything you could possibly want or need to have a great holiday.. Val and George were brilliant and the hospitality basket was great much appreciated.

Mrs Amos

May 2017

Val and George were very good hosts and were there when needed.. Thier dogs and ours got on really well. This lodge is not a lodge it is a a gem of a home from home

Mrs Farrington

April 2017

Just that there were rather a lot of lovely ornaments that made you quite nervous of touching or moving them to put your own things in place.. Other than that the lodge is a splendid holiday destination

Mrs Farrington, April 2017

February 2017

Wonderful little 'gem' of a lodge, had everything anyone could need for a relaxing stay in the beautiful Scottish Borders, thank you!

Mr Letts, February 2017

December 2016

A fabulous luxury lodge first time we have rented I imagine it would be hard act to follow..

Mrs Grimes, December 2016

November 2016

Had a great week at little gem lodge, it was just like a home from home and would definitely recommend to friends

Miss Law, November 2016

October 2016

Hosts were fantastic.. Lovely cottage which felt homely and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!

Miss Hossain, October 2016

September 2016

It was a relaxing and enjoyable holiday and the owners were very helpful and friendly.. ..

Mr Moore, September 2016

Excellent lodge where the owners had ensured the property had everything to ensure comfort.. Lodge is is in an excellent place to explore the Borders. Lodge is at back of owners bungalow - whilst they gave us a warm welcome and a couple of visits to give necessary info during our week, they kept their distance. Lodge definitely worth a visit

Mrs Sloan, September 2016

August 2016

The lodge is in an ideal location to explore this part of the Scottish Borders.. It is equipped to a high standard, with a lovely homely finish. The hosts are very friendly, available if needed and their welcoming pack exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Mrs Fisher

June 2016

A lovely home from home, with everything you would need for a perfect holiday. A great location to explore the boarders. I would recommend a trip to St Mary's Loch. The owners of the lodge were wonderful and very friendly.

Mrs Burnett, August 2016

May 2016

A lovely home from home, with everything you would need for a perfect holiday.. A great location to explore the boarders. I would recommend a trip to St Mary's Loch. The owners of the lodge were wonderful and very friendly.

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Little Gem Lodge in Melrose, Scottish Borders