Guests say
Lochside Garden House offers a charming, spacious retreat in beautiful countryside near Kelso, ideal for large family gatherings and groups. Guests consistently praise the stunning location, peaceful surroundings, and abundance of walks and wildlife. The house is well-equipped for entertaining, with a games room, hot tub, and plenty of space for children and dogs. While the property is full of character and warmth, some furnishings and facilities are dated and could benefit from refurbishment. The host is frequently described as helpful and welcoming, ensuring guests have a memorable stay.
Cleanliness is mixed, with some guests finding the property clean enough, while others mention dusty furnishings, carpets needing attention, and concerns about kitchen hygiene. The overall impression is that the house is generally tidy but could benefit from a deeper clean.
The location is widely praised for its stunning scenery, peaceful setting, and proximity to walks, wildlife, and local amenities. Guests appreciate the tranquil environment and beautiful views.
Comfort receives varied feedback. Guests enjoy the cosy atmosphere, warm central heating, and comfortable beds, but several mention that sofas are tired and uncomfortable, and some furniture feels worn. The house is spacious and well-suited for large groups.
Facilities are generally good, with highlights including a games room, hot tub, piano, and large kitchen. However, some guests note maintenance issues such as dated showers, small fridge, and worn furniture. The grounds and amenities for children are appreciated.
The host is frequently described as attentive, helpful, and accommodating, with gestures such as allowing late check-out. While guests feel well looked after, please note that specific gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
Impressive wing of Victorian country house in a stunning setting, ideal for gatherings of family and friends, with private hot tub and fishing available..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Sky, DVD Player, Games, Toys, Books, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Open Fire
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Half Tester Double (4ft 6in) Bed, (Accessed Via Bedroom 3)
Bedroom 5: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Electric central heating, electricity, logs for open fires and hot tub (£185 per week, £140 per short break Oct-Mar, £160 per week, £120 per short break Apr-Sep). Cot. External games room (shared).. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Hot tub (private) Badminton. Coarse fishing available. Parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £200.. This private and self-contained wing of a beautiful Victorian country house is ideal for family gatherings and parties, providing the perfect base for exploring Northumberland and the Scottish Borders with its beaches, historic buildings and stunning scenery. This south-facing house overlooks its secluded garden complete with barbecue, garden furniture, firepit, badminton and a large private hot tub for relaxing in. Beyond Yetholm Loch lies against a backdrop of green rounded hills. The surrounding parkland grazes horses and rare breed Soay sheep. Extensive farm and woodland walks are ideal for families to explore, pets and nature lovers. Interesting ecological and landscape features.
Inside, you can enjoy the soft sofas surrounded by period furniture and paintings, an impressive library of books, a chest full of toys, two open fires, a family grand piano, Wi-Fi, satellite television and a DVD player. There’s a special place for everyone in this spacious house. The well-equipped kitchen has an electric range and a large dining table. An adjacent barn houses a shared snooker table and dart board. The lawns of Lochside House provide space for family fun with a swing and trampoline.
The Yetholm Loch wildlife reserve can be reached along beautiful woodland walks and is home to many species of birds and animals. You may see an osprey or an otter playing in the sunshine. There is a family boat which guests are welcome to use for fishing or for the fun of rowing surrounded by wonderful scenery.
The village of Yetholm is a couple of miles away with pubs, a garage, a grocery store and a post office. Kelso is only 7 miles away with supermarkets and a wide range of shops. Edinburgh and Alnwick with its famous gardens are about an hour’s drive. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Lochside Garden House can be booked together with Lochside Stable House (UPK) and Avenel Cottage (UK10920) to accommodate up to 31 guests.
Free WiFi
Biomass central heating, electricity, electric range, logs for open fires and hot tub (£185 per week, £140 per short break Oct-March, £160 per week, £120 per short break April-Sept). Please make this payable in cash to the owner upon arrival.
The gaps between the spindles on the staircase are more than [width] and extra care may be needed, especially if you have small children in your party.
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
There is a £200 security deposit payable by bank transfer in advance, this will be refunded approx. 10 days after departure once the property has been inspected.
Letting licence no.: SLL000285
Suitable for up to 4 pets
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
The location is amazing and edward the host was very welcoming, the cottage is a bit dated but overall we really enjoyed our stay.
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Gordon Smart
We visited Lochside Garden house in June and were blessed with very warm dry weather which made our stay even better. The house is massive and accommodated our party of 12 with room to spare. There are lots of walks around the estate to enjoy and our kids loved exploring and finding new paths and walks for the dogs. We had 5 kids aged 2 - 10 and the trampoline, tree swing and the tree house kept them entertained for hours. I would definitely recommend.
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Tanya Smith
Excellent house in perfect location, in a nice peaceful location but close enough to get supplies. Had an amazing weekend and will be definitely visiting again.