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Thairn cottage ideal for 2, rural, 3 miles from Kelso. Wood stove All on 1 level

Family-friendly cottage in Kelso

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South facing conservatory. Ideal for bird watching or eating your breakfast.
Thairn Cottage has a wood burning stove plenty of homegrown dried wood.
Thairn cottage has a south facing conservatory overlooking the cottage garden.
Spacious living room  with dining area Doors into conservatory WiFi  throughout
Dining area of spacious living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kelso, Scotland
  • Place, Kelso Racecourse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Floors Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mellerstain House
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Thairn cottage ideal for 2, rural, 3 miles from Kelso. Wood stove All on 1 level

40% discount on stays of 7 nights or more.

Thairn Cottage is one of 3 peaceful cottages. A ground-level one-bedroom retreat with a private south-facing conservatory and lovely views across the garden to the Cheviot Hills. Enjoy long, lazy lunches while watching the wildlife, or settle by your wood-burning stove after a day exploring the Borders. You can walk or cycle straight from the cottage.

The cottage is well equipped for two to three guests, with a separate kitchen (dishwasher, fridge-freezer, oven, hob, microwave and plenty of utensils). The bedroom has an extra-long king bed, and we can add a fold-out bed or travel cot on request. Thairn is pet-free.

You’ll find a bath and separate shower, lots of hot water from our biomass boiler, central heating, and a log burner with plenty of homegrown wood. There’s a heated drying cupboard, fast WiFi, EV charging, and a lockable bike store with some bike mending tools and hose for washing your bike.

From your conservatory, you can enjoy open views over the garden, Eden Water, and fields to the Cheviot hills. There is plenty of parking, with paved, level access for guests with mobility difficulties.

Burnbrae Holidays is just 3 miles from Kelso with its independent shops, cafés and restaurants. Nearby are abbeys, gardens, stately homes, fishing, golf, riding and endless walking and cycling routes.

Prices include heating, electricity, wood, WiFi, bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to wander our 10 hectares of pasture and riverside. We live on-site and are always happy to help.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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
No pets.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number SB-00438-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kelso

Located in Kelso, this cottage is in a rural area. Floors Castle and Mellerstain House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Scott's View and Clifton Park. Travelling with kids? Consider St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Home Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Kelso, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Kelso Racecourse - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Floors Castle - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mellerstain House - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kelso Old Parish Church - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Stow Station - 24 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Palace Theatre Organ Heritage Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charlie’s Terrace - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪CafeU - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thairn cottage ideal for 2, rural, 3 miles from Kelso. Wood stove All on 1 level pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thairn cottage ideal for 2, rural, 3 miles from Kelso. Wood stove All on 1 level?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thairn cottage ideal for 2, rural, 3 miles from Kelso. Wood stove All on 1 level?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thairn cottage ideal for 2, rural, 3 miles from Kelso. Wood stove All on 1 level?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thairn cottage ideal for 2, rural, 3 miles from Kelso. Wood stove All on 1 level located?

This family-friendly Kelso cottage is located in a rural location, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Floors Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Borders Abbeys Way and Mellerstain House. Kelso Old Parish Church and Kelso Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr Angela O.

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

Thairn cottage

Very clean, very quiet and comfortable. Excellent location. with beautiful views of scenery and bird life. Good places for meals in Kelso if needed. Very quiet roads and many interesting and beautiful places to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were delighted with Thairn Cottage, especially the scenery and birdlife each day outside our conservatory. Yvette provided some delicious scones on our arrival and we made use of the fully equipped kitchen with oven and full-sized fridge. Overall, a very pleasant and comfortable stay in the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

louise t.

Great property & location

Stunning scenery from the conservatory! Lovely cozy cottage, very peaceful. Has everything you need and Yvette is very helpful. Also lovely greeting from Molly the lab. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Staying at Burnbrae cottages

The property was just right for our requirements.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara G., Dronfield

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

Excellent Cottage

Excellent cottage, lovely and clean with everything you need. Great location to visit local attractions including the lovely town of Kelso. Yvette was a welcoming host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

An enjoyable stay unfortunately we did not get a chance to do any of the local walks due to our prog

Very rural and enchanting - relaxing location

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Thairn Cottage

Beautiful, spacious cottage in a beautiful location. Excellent facilities with the friendly owners having a great attitude to conservation and recycling which is all important in today’s climate. Will return anytime I need accommodation in (near) Kelso.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Yvette Lewis

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English