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Kennels Cottage - Countryside charm at The Yair in The Scottish Borders

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Room
Floor plan
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 482.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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By Galashiels, Scotland
  • Place, Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowhill House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Traquair House
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Kennels Cottage - Countryside charm at The Yair in The Scottish Borders

Kennels Cottage is located on picturesque and private Yair Estate, which is situated on the banks of the River Tweed in the heart of the Scottish Borders, approximately 35 miles south of Edinburgh. The Yair is a perfect base from which to explore everything that this part of Scotland has to offer.

The property is all on one level and is situated within the Stable block on the estate. The front door opens out onto large decked area with a charming, private and enclosed garden beyond. It is here that the hot tub is situated.

The property comprises of a kitchen, sitting room with dining area, two bedrooms (one has a king size bed and the other can either be configured as a twin or a double), a bathroom (with shower over bath) and a utility cupboard.

The property has everything you might expect as part of a high end holiday let including a Smart TV (Netflix, iplayer, Amazon Prime etc), wireless internet, iron and ironing board, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher and a very effective wood burner. All linens are provided along with dishwasher tablets, washing power and all the logs you may need.

The property is let as a whole and guests will also have access to a Tennis Court (shared with guests staying in the other properties on the estate). The property also comes with a permit to fish for trout on the Tweed (April though too mid September) and guests will have access to the private stretch of water at The Yair. Salmon Fishing may be available, at additional cost, during the months of August through to November.

STL No: SLL000441
EPC: D

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Galashiels

Galashiels is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Bank Street Gardens, while Halliwell's House Museum and Old Gala House are cultural highlights. Scott's View and Kailzie Gardens are also worth visiting.
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By Galashiels, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Old Gala House - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Melrose Abbey - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Bowhill House - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Traquair House - 16 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 13 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterwheel Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quins - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Okome - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Reivers Sportsbar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kennels Cottage - Countryside charm at The Yair in The Scottish Borders pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kennels Cottage - Countryside charm at The Yair in The Scottish Borders?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kennels Cottage - Countryside charm at The Yair in The Scottish Borders?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Kennels Cottage - Countryside charm at The Yair in The Scottish Borders located?

Situated in Galashiels, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Three Brethren and within 6 miles (10 km) of Market Square and Halliwell's House Museum. Old Gala House and Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

A fantastic property, beautiful location and grounds and Ollie (the owner) was exceptionally helpful. All in all a great place and look forward to hopefully returning at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage set in beautiful setting very peaceful feeling fully recharged will be back.

We had a lovely time. We aimed for peace and quiet and that's what we got wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Cottage was gorgeous and clean. The owner was lovely and very welcoming. Beautiful grounds with lovely walks. Will be Definitely be booking again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary A., Ipswich

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Kennels at The Yair

The Kennels is a lovely comfortable and clean property located on a beautiful estate. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, eating leisurely breakfasts on the sun soaked terrace, whilst looking out over a small but pleasant garden and listening to birdsong. Olly was very welcoming and we couldn’t fault the cottage in any way. We plan to return! Thank you. Hilary (Ipswich)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful anniversary

Well, we have just returned from Kennel Cottage and we are already looking for when we can come again. This is a beautiful property with a beautiful surrounding estate. There are few words to help describe how amazing our little weekend away was. It was unforgettable and Olly was super helpful. A hidden gem! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Oliver Thyne

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The Yair is a private, family run estate and there are people on hand to help at most times of the day.

Why they chose this property

Recently renovated, good size bedrooms, close to walking routes, mountain biking trails, golf course, local visitor attractions, fishing, tennis court etc

Languages:

English