This charming property is located in a former Granary which once served the local village. You’ll notice many features relating to days gone by along with modern touches to ensure comfort during your stay.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a well in the garden. . A charming and characterful 17th century cottage, Bread Oven Cottage is part of the Category B listed Granary in the Scottish Borders village of Smailholm near Kelso. Within this recently renovated and purpose developed property, the owners have provided comfortable, self contained accommodation for up to four guests.
The cottage features an open plan living space with wood burner, a well equipped kitchen and a dining area along with two bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and one with private shower room. Furnished with contemporary furniture and a modern kitchen complementing the ancient fabric and character of the building, Bread Oven Cottage provides an ideal place to relax. With full Wi-Fi controlled and zoned central heating, LED lighting and low energy appliances throughout, the cottage is as Eco friendly as the owners can make it whilst retaining its historical character and charm. The enclosed garden includes a sunny central seating area close to the original well, once used to supply the property and its generations of past residents. There is parking for up to two cars within the garden gates. Bread Oven Cottage is truly accommodation to enjoy at any time of year!
Smailholm is set midway between the market town of Kelso and ancient Melrose, it is ideally placed as a base for many activities. Close by is Smailholm Tower, often visited in his childhood by Sir Walter Scott. The Borders are famous for historical abbeys, ancient castles, magnificent country estates, walking, biking, fishing and shooting. The cottage is also only an hour or so away from Edinburgh and just a little further from Glasgow.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference prior to arrival).
There is open water in the property grounds.
