Guests say
The Clock House is a well-received cottage offering a warm, welcoming stay with beautiful gardens and scenery. Its location is praised for peacefulness and proximity to local attractions. The property is generally clean and comfortable, with well-kept grounds and a bakery on site. Some guests mentioned minor issues with maintenance and lack of welcome gifts, but overall experiences were positive.
Most guests found the cottage to be extremely clean, with only a single mention of minor cleaning oversights. The positive remarks about cleanliness far outweigh the isolated criticism.
The location is consistently lauded for its beauty, peacefulness, and convenience to local attractions, making it an ideal spot for exploring the Borders and enjoying the tranquility of the estate.
Guests describe the cottage as comfortable and well-appointed. There is a single mention of a lack of blinds on skylights affecting sleep, but overall, the comfort level is highly rated.
Facilities are generally appreciated, with a well-equipped cottage and extensive grounds. However, some guests noted the need for updates and better local information, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
While guests were pleased with the overall experience, there is no specific mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Surrounded by 200 acres of parkland this delightful cottage is ideal for exploring the Border country..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Extensive grounds and gardens (shared access). Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There are drops and a lake in the grounds.. The 200 acres of glorious parkland surrounding Mellerstain House, one of Scotland’s grandest stately homes, designed and built by William and Robert Adam, provide a wonderful setting for these two delightful cottages (S4568 and S4569). Visitors are welcome to roam the grounds including the fabulous Italian-style terraced gardens which command panoramic views over the lake to the distant Cheviot Hills. The scenic and historic attractions of the Border country are all close at hand and the beaches of Berwick and Holy Island are also easily accessible. Kelso, 6 miles, offers shops, inns and restaurants and is home of Floors Castle and the famous Kelso Horse Races, whilst Edinburgh, with its magnificent castle, museums, galleries and excellent shopping, is only a 35-mile drive. Fly fishing can be arranged locally, several golf courses are nearby and shops and pubs are just 3½ miles away. Beautifully appointed and very comfortable, these two properties offer a unique holiday opportunity. Clock House, ref S4568, has been beautifully converted to a high standard to form part of the Old Clock House dating from the early 18th century. Adjoining the Clock House is Courtyard Cottage, ref S4569, which has also been lovingly converted to a high standard and boasts three en-suite bedrooms. The courtyard coffee shop serves delicious home cooking on ‘house open’ days - and special occasions, large and small can be catered for by arrangement in the state rooms of Mellerstain House. Shop and pub 7 miles.. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Extensive grounds and gardens (shared access). Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There are drops and a lake in the grounds.
Free WiFi
S4568 Clockhouse and S4569 Courtyard Cottage can be interconnected if booked together.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are drops in the garden.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
The Cottage was warm and welcoming. The walks and scenery are second to none. Overall a very good holiday experience.
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Confirmed Guest
The gardens are excellent, walks in the autumn woods.
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Confirmed Guest
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