Email Swallow Cottage enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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A
warm welcome to Swallow Cottage, this charming cottage
is an absolutely wonderful find.
Built on the original site of an old farm yard, it now boasts every modern
comfort at the flick of a switch.
Set in the historic picturesque village of Newstead, Swallow Cottage combines
modern day living with traditional cottage style warmth and comfort.
With Melrose offering many specialised shops, excellent eateries and arguably the most attractive of the border towns only a mile away, it is no wonder Swallow Cottage makes for a perfect holiday experience.
Swallow Cottage Accommodation
This three bed roomed cottage is amazingly spacious, can sleep up to
5 persons plus a cot.
With 2 bathrooms plus WC, it really is wonderful for couples and families
alike.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall, W.C. lovely bright lounge with TV, DVD, HiFi, gas fire
with traditional surround, glass doors leading to kitchen·
Kitchen / dining area, superb family country style with gas hob, electric
oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Double glass doors leading to patio garden.
First Floor
One double bedroom with ensuite
One twin bedroom
One double bedroom
Main bathroom
Swallow Cottage Facilities
Swallow Cottage has full gas fired central heating, parking for 2 cars
and secure lock-up for bikes.
The kitchen is a magnet for enjoying relaxed informal meals with its country
style table and French doors opening onto the patio for alfresco entertaining.
Drying Facilities
Fax/Email Facilities
Indoor Drying Facility
Outdoor Drying Facility
Garden
CD/DVD Player Available
Dishwasher
Freezer/Fridge
Gas/Electric Cooker
Hair Dryer In Room
Heating Throughout Property
Kitchen
Lounge
Mains Electricity
Microwave
Parking
Private Bathroom
Property Heated Throughout
Radio/Television
Video Recorder
Washing Machine
Z Bed available on request
Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles
Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop
Attractions
Melrose itself is a small attractive Scottish Borders
town in the heart of the Scott Country.
David 1st founded Melrose Abbey (a 20 minute walk from
Swallow Cottage), in 1136.
Priorwood Gardens next to the Abbey contains a special
dry flower garden and there is an excellent museum in the Commendators
House.
The village of Newstead in the Scottish Borders lies less than 1 mile
from Melrose, nestling under the beautiful Eildon Hills.
By car, one hours drive from Edinburgh and approximately one and a half
hours drive from Newcastle or Glasgow.
Hadrians Wall and the Berwickshire coast
are within approximately one and a half hours of pleasant driving.
Statue of William Wallace the first ever statue of Sir
William Wallace, erected in 1814 standing 31 ft. high and depicts Scotland's
national hero dressed in ancient Scottish armour.
The coastal towns and fishing villages between Edinburgh and Berwick,
like North Berwick, Dunbar, St Abbs, Coldingham and Eyemouth.
Edinburgh is within an hours drive with its Castle,
Scott Monument, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Mile, Princes Street, many
historic buildings, important museums, botanical gardens, Edinburgh Zoo
and The Royal Yacht Britannia which is now berthed in Leith.
Within a short travelling distance of Newstead, the following
are some suggestions of places to visit:
-The ancient Abbeys of Dryburgh, Jedburgh, Kelso.
-The Castles of Hermitage, Smailholm, Neidpath.
-The Historic Houses of Traquair
-Manderston
-Abbotsford
-Bowhill
-Queen Mary's House
-Mellerstain,
-Thirlestane Castle,
-Ayton Castle
-Floors Castle
Directions
Getting There by Car
From the A7, follow directions for Jedburgh / Edinburgh along to the B6091
road. Then follow directions for Newstead on the B6361 road.
On entering Newstead, pass the first cottage on the left and Townhead
Way is on the right.
Swallow Cottage lies on the right hand side at the top of the road.
If you are travelling on the A68, follow the signs for Melrose on the
B6091. Turn off for Newstead on the B6361, then follow the directions
as above.
Email Swallow Cottage enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
