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

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Kelso

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Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

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

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About the area

Kelso

In Kelso .At this Kelso cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Floors Castle and 6 miles (10 km) of Kelso Racecourse. Mellerstain House and Kelso Old Parish Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number SB-00438-F

Property is also known as

Thairn Cottage Ideal 2 Rural 3 Miles Wood Stove All 1 Level
Thairn Ideal 2 Rural 3 Miles Kelso. Wood Stove All 1 Level
Thairn Ideal 2 Rural 3 Miles Wood Stove All 1 Level
Thairn Cottage Ideal 2 Rural 3 Miles Wood Stove All 1 Level
Thairn Ideal 2 Rural 3 Miles Kelso. Wood Stove All 1 Level
Thairn Cottage Ideal 2 Rural 3 Miles Wood Stove All 1 Level
Thairn Ideal 2 Rural 3 Miles Kelso. Wood Stove All 1 Level
Thairn Ideal 2 Rural 3 Miles Wood Stove All 1 Level

Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dr Angela O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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