Thistle Lodge
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
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Overlooking the Eden and Tweed Valleys, with glimpses of the Cheviot Hills, this Scottish Borders lodge is the ideal place for those looking to connect with nature. Start your mornings with a bowl of your host’s home grown porridge oats in the open-concept living space, or if the sun’s shining, dine outside on the decking. Enjoy a moment of stillness as hare forage in the undergrowth and swallows swoop overhead before treating yourself to a long soak in the private hot tub. When you’re ready to explore, a six-minute drive places you in the market town of Kelso. Browse the locally owned shops, relax with a coffee in a quaint cafe and brush up on your history knowledge at Floors Cafe. If you’d like to expend some energy, embark on a hike to Roxburgh – the walk begins at Kelso Abbey and takes around an hour and twenty minutes. Head back to your abode in the early evening for a tasty supper rustled up at the kitchenette followed by a mug of hot chocolate in front of the wood-burning stove.
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What to expect
Highlights
![Lace up your hiking boots and explore the Cheviot Hills, an hour's drive away](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/02063f65-e4d4-46fa-9401-64b27306c3fd/95c5bb2c-466f-4225-9529-cf978b03ea4c..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Lace up your hiking boots and explore the Cheviot Hills, an hour's drive away
![Let your cares melt away in the private wood-fired hot tub](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/02063f65-e4d4-46fa-9401-64b27306c3fd/8772460d-6410-4451-a736-e4a37d144a49.jpeg?rect=229%2C0%2C895%2C895&w=480&fit=min)
Let your cares melt away in the private wood-fired hot tub
![Enjoy breakfast accompanied by views of the rolling countryside](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/02063f65-e4d4-46fa-9401-64b27306c3fd/debdf6a8-7701-4c9c-a722-1d7dd1ee8008.jpeg?rect=107%2C2%2C897%2C897&w=480&fit=min)
Enjoy breakfast accompanied by views of the rolling countryside
![Sit back and relax with a cup of tea in front of the log-burning stove](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/02063f65-e4d4-46fa-9401-64b27306c3fd/b86e1f27-4b3a-4974-a869-793aa9ec08fa..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Sit back and relax with a cup of tea in front of the log-burning stove
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Home truths
Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay
Off road parking is available here
Your host can provide a high chair and travel cot upon request
Your host provides logs for the wood-burning fire
Tennis is available on the nearby farm
The nearest shop is 4 miles away
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
Additional fees
There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Berwickshire
A history of reivers, border raids and clashes of crowns has left castles and crumbling towers across this rural patch of the Scottish Borders. You won’t find any cities here, but the central town of Duns has a handful of restaurants and cafés to while away the days. Duns castle estate is home to woodland walks and nearby Abbey St Bathans, a cute hamlet set on a river ford, offers...
Get around
Airport
Edinburgh
1 hr 30 min
Newcastle International
1 hr 37 min
Carlisle Lake District
1 hr 47 min
Train station
Tweedbank
34 min
Bus stop
War Memorial
9 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
8 min
Cafe
8 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Points of interest
Beach
Spittal Beach
46 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 9:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Anne-Marie
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Anne-Marie and her team know exactly how to look after their guests. No request is too big or too small, so be sure to reach out if you have a question or query.
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