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Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley

Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley

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Old Kirkstead
Exterior
Kirkstead Farm is on the shores of St Mary's Loch
Kirkstead blackface tups
Sitting room

Overview of Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Selkirk, Scotland
  • Popular LocationSt Mary's Loch10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTraquair House27 min drive
  • Popular Location7stanes - Glentress34 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley

Old Kirkstead is tucked away in the beautiful Yarrow Valley between Selkirk (16 miles) and Moffat (16 miles). It is accessed from the A708 through Kirkstead Farm steading and along 0.5 miles rough track.

This traditional stone shepherds cottage has been extended to provide a large contemporary kitchen with a spacious open plan living area and four bedrooms. There is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, and a twin bedroom downstairs; and a further twin bedroom and king size bedroom upstairs. The bathroom is located downstairs, and has an over bath shower. The utility room has space for a dog bed as well as the washing machine and tumble drier.

Warmed by oil-fired central heating, Old Kirkstead is comfortable and cosy throughout the year.

The cottage is an ideal base for hill walkers, bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts, or families who just want to get away from it all and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Well behaved dogs are welcome, however they must be kept on a lead as this is a working farm.

There is no broadband and limited mobile signal at Old Kirkstead although there is 4G a couple of miles down the valley.

Property manager

Hilary
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs must be kept on a lead

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Selkirk

This cottage is located in Selkirk. St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and St Mary's Loch reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waverley Line and Kailzie Gardens.
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Selkirk, Scotland

What's nearby

  • St Mary's Loch - 10 min drive
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 19 min drive
  • Traquair House - 27 min drive
  • Neidpath Castle - 28 min drive
  • 7stanes - Glentress - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 34 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caberston Coffee Shop - 19 min drive
  • No1 Peebles Road - 17 min drive
  • Waterwheel Café - 9 min drive
  • Saffron - 17 min drive
  • Gordon Arms Hotel - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley located?

Set in Selkirk, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bowhill House, Market Square and St Mary's Loch. Halliwell's House Museum and Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Wonderful spot and very comfortable home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Vacance de fin d'année
Super maison avec toutes les commodités et cadre à couper le souffle
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karolina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas break
The best Christmas break ever! House in the middle of nowhere! Amazinng lake and river just next to you! We walked into warm and cosy cottage! We had milk, water and wine waiting for us! You will find everytjing you need for your stay! Clean and spacecious house! Kitchen fully equipped! We also had a Christmas tree!!! Thank.you very.much! We will be back over summer ☀️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy getaway
Cosy getaway with all mod cons and plenty of space for 8 adults. We enjoyed exploring the beautiful countryside surrounding the cottage, playing games and sharing home cooked meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Beautiful location, so peaceful. Lovely well equipped house
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

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