Rose Cottage | Holiday Rental in Melrose, Scottish Borders

Holiday home
1 Linthill Cottages is a lovely cottage, set just one mile from the village of Lilliesleaf, this cottage can sleep four people. There is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a bathroom with shower, a ground floor WC, a kitchen, a utility room, a dining room and a sitting room with a multi-fuel stove. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a gravelled patio area with furniture. 1 Linthill Cottages is a wonderful holiday base.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC. Ground floor WC. Kitchen. Utility. Dining room. Sitting room with open fire.

Area
Lilliesleaf is a small village that sits in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. There is an 11th century church in the village and Bronze Age settlements have been discovered alongside. Today, Lilliesleaf has a gallery cafe and two pubs and the towns of Ancrum and St Boswells are close by and provide the shops.

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
Partial electric central heating from back boiler, night storage heaters and open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars, no EV charging at the property. Gravelled patio area with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Supplement of £25 for second dog, to be accepted upon consultation with owner. Sorry, no smoking. Please note that a £100 Good Housekeeping Bond applies to this property.

fraserm953

September 2020

What a nice place to use as a base for discovering the Scottish borders. We stayed for a week in Rose Cottage with the 2 kids and the dog. Whilst this is a cottage, there is still plenty of space to spread out, and relax. Central to loads of local sights and close enough to the arterial roads to go a little further, you'll not go wrong here. With current virus restrictions, the owners keep away, but that's no bad thing - if you need them they are so willing to help, and just reading the visitors book you can see how helpful they are in "normal" circumstances. My only feedback would be that personally I think a shower would be a great addition to Rose Cottage. That said, it won't stop us from coming back (if they'll have us :)). To that end, there's part of me that's loathe to leave this review for that reason: we don't want it to be so popular that we can't book again...

Mrs Mclachlan

I had a great time but was a little chilly as there seemed to be no obvious way to turn the central heating on, and the upstairs storage heater didn’t appear to be working.. I should have asked the owner next door, but I really hate disturbing people so didn’t like to! Luckily I had brought my quilt with me to curl up in.

Mrs Mclachlan, September 2020

The cottage was like a real home from home and on the doorstep of many places to visit.. We will definitely return.

Mr Lock, September 2020

August 2020

The cottage is spacious and very quaint.. It really feels like home from home, with the lovely coal fire to give that cosy feel on a night. There are also electric heaters and radiators, so its lovely and warm when you need it. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could need for a break and we were even greeted with a lovely treat when we arrived! The bedrooms are large with lovely skylights. The setting is beautiful and the chickens that roam freely were an added bonus for our little one. The grounds are lovely and George the gardener was very helpful with advise on the local sites to visit! You are situated perfectly to visit many of the local castles, sites and houses in the area. Although the houses and castles are closed at the moment due to Covid 19, it didn't stop us from enjoying the lovely gardens and walks that are now open. We even managed a trip to the coast to have a walk along the cliff and enjoy the view and then finish the day off with a coffee and shop in Edinburgh. All in all, a lovely cottage, and Julie was a very friendly host. Great for just chilling out away from it all or visiting the many attractions near by. We will definitely be booking again!

Mr March, August 2020

July 2020

Pretty cottage, inside and out, in a beautiful and peaceful location.. Cottage had everything we needed and the wine and milk were appreciated. The towns of Selkirk and Melrose weren't far away for a good choice of food supplies, cafes, pubs/restaurants and shops. Plenty of walking/cycling/sightseeing close by and further afield. Definitely recommend Rose Cottage and the area.

Mrs Green, July 2020

The cottage was beautiful, sparkling clean and very homely.. There were also lots of little touches that made the arrival even nicer. The surroundings are stunning and there are lots of little villages within easy reach making this an amazing place to switch off and relax. It is clear the owner takes pride in their property and offers a fantastic service. We will certainly be back and look forward to it!

Mr Murphy, July 2020

March 2020

Fantastic place, clean and well equipped, would happily recommend, looking forward to returning at some point

Mrs Nicholson

May 2019

It would have been good to have a shower, however, there was plenty of hot water for the bath.. The bed was really comfortable, usually don't sleep well when I am away but I did this time.

Mr Lemmon

March 2019

Te cottage could benefit from having a shower

Mrs James

February 2019

Loved it! Every little detail was thought of- the owners left th way fire in for us and some lights as we got stuck in traffic and didn’t arrive until home midnight, with two young children! Was absolutely perfect, nice quiet and tranquil! Definitely would stay again!

Ms Cassidy

Fabulous location for a get away from it all experience.. Really frienday and supportive host family who really went out of their way to help us when I had a problem with the car. BEAUTIFUL riverside walks if you don't mind climbing a few fences

Mr Sherwood

August 2018

It was lovely accommodation in a delightful area.. Highly recommended.

Ms Boast

July 2018

A lovely little cottage, off the beaten track and perfect as a base for the Borders and anyone wanting to experience peace and tranquility.. We loved our time here and would come back.

Guest

June 2018

Great place to stay. Kelso, Hawick, Melrose and Galashiels just a drive away. The village of Lilliesleaf is a nice walk for those that like to walk. A short drive for those who don't. Will be returning as it is a lovely place to stay.

So peaceful ! A really beautiful Location, the cottage was spotless,we'll equipped and very comfortable. Lovely welcome pack of essentials,and a bottle if nice wine and chocolate cake waiting for us. We can highly recommend this cottage.

Mrs Hill

April 2018

The peace and quiet,the access to some beautiful towns and villages and the cottage was lovely..

Mrs Calsbeek

March 2018

Loved the cottage, just what we needed to unwind.. Lovely long walks with the dogs. Nice to see how the owners saved this old building and have brought it back to life.

Mrs Read

We were made to feel very welcome.. Mrs Purves was very kind and her father had made a wonderfully warm fire ready for our arrival. The woodland setting was ideal and we really enjoyed our holiday, despite the cold weather.

Mr Caddle

July 2017

Rose Cottage was a lovely well equipped cottage owned by people who went out of their way to be friendly.. It was centrally located and easily accessible to many small towns. We will definitely be back.

Mrs Gilmore

The owners were very welcoming.. The location and the cottage was excellent. What else can I say?

Mr Wilson

June 2017

A brilliant location in the Borders with the most friendly hosts that you could wish to meet, an idyllic holiday where nothing was any trouble to them , I have never experienced such hospitality..

Mrs Shiel

May 2017

Couldn't have met nicer owners.. Julie and her husband made us very welcome. We would definitely go back.

Mrs Johnston

July 2016

Beautiful location and Cottage, couldn't have asked for better. Lovely welcoming owners, who really made the holiday perfect for us. Fantastic holiday and can't wait to return.

Mrs Pett

The location of the cottage is outstanding, really quiet. The area is a great place to relax and our dogs enjoyed running the grounds. A lovely place with great owners.

Miss Houlton

May 2016

We would not hesitate in recommending Rose Cottage to anyone looking for somewhere to stay to get away. The cottage has been refurbished recently and they have done such a good job. It's a beautiful cottage with lots of character. You can't beat sitting by the fire with a glass of wine in hand when the rain/snow beats down outside or sitting out the front of the cottage in the sunshine listening to the birds. It was far better than being at home listening to the traffic! We will certainly be looking to rebook when we next come to Scotland and we would have no hesitation in recommending this cottage to anyone looking for a getaway.

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