Kirklands Self Catering Cottages and B and B

04/05/2024

Down at the bottom of our road there are odd things happening - mentions of film making, additions to the old road bridge at Leaderfoot and the name Sam Mendes is allegedly being touted and a bit more......watch this space and did anyone mention to them that Harrison Ford has already trod this path!!

25/01/2024

Just received this - need to see if we can better in 2024!

03/07/2023

03/07/2023

Following a disastrous burst pipe episode, the Stables Cottage had to be completely renovated. We took the opportunity to renew/upgrade much of the contents and facilities the cottage has. Here are a few images to illustrate what has been achieved:

10/06/2023

Early summer at Kirklands...

04/04/2022

Here are some (and there are many more!) of our reviews:

Great stay at Kirkland’s. Very well equipped kitchen and a comfortable bed made it a perfect cottage for my 5 day fishing trip on the Tweed. Melrose is a lovely town conveniently with a Coop and a number of pubs and restaurants. After a day wading on the Tweed nearby I chose to cook in the cottage but next time I’ll try some of the local restaurants. Douglas met me on arrival and explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend and I’m my opinion it is great value for the money.
C, England

Douglas is a wonderful, thoughtful host. The cottage is in a beautiful rural location with a well stocked kitchen and the living room was extra cosy with a log fire. The kids loved the luxurious electric blankets - a must for those cold Scottish winter nights! - Debbie

This cottage is spacious, clean and well-equipped with comfy beds. The site is very attractive in the courtyard and it's a great location to visit the beautiful Scottish Borders.
Gillian

A very peaceful cottage with extremely comfy beds (good duvets, linen and heated underblankets!). Lovely base for exploring the Borders and handy for the A68 to Edinburgh. Good wifi and hot water! Kitchen well equipped. Very good value and definitely recommended.
Susanna

Lovely hide away. Felt peaceful and isolated but Melrose is just a few minutes car drive and is a perfect little tourist town. The cottage is maybe a little old fashioned for some peoples taste but it has everything you need and good internet connection. The real beauty is outside. All the countryside you could ever need!
Anthony

12/07/2021

We were delighted to receive the following from guests Mike and Mollie:

Nearby is Thirlestane Castle Lauder and of course Melrose with the abbey and gardens.
Close by Melrose is Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott. Here entry to the visitor centre was free but there is a fee to visit the grounds and the house. The house is well worth a visit and we would recommend a guided tour if possible. Also worth a visit is Sir Walter Scotts resting place Dryburgh Abbey, a short drive from Kirklands. Also connected to Sir Walter is Smailholm Tower this side of Kelso. The tower is, we think closed at the moment for renovations.
A short distance south on the A68 is Jedburgh with a visitor centre in the tower house in which Mary Queen of Scots' stayed for month in 1566 and was a turning point in her life. Also in Jedburgh is the Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum which we think is still free.
Just off the A68 on the way to Jedburgh is Monteviot House but be aware that it has restricted opening times. A visit here is a good opportunity to take in Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre (free) which lies on St Cuthbert’s Way, one of Scotland’s most popular long distance paths. a few metres down the road from Harestanes is the Woodside Plant Centre and Tea Room (the Tea room being the centre of attraction here!) In the Peebles area there is the Royal Botanic Garden at Dawyck, Kailzie Gardens and Traquair reputed to be Scotland's oldest inhabited house.
This year we visited both Dawyck and Kailzie.
An easy ride into Kelso is Floors Castle. There is a fee for the grounds and gardens but is well worth a visit as is the house, entry to which has an additional fee. We had a good day here this year.
Towards Selkirk is Bowhill grounds and house. There is an entry fee to Bowhill.
Mellerstain House and gardens is another venue that is an easy drive from Kirklands but is was closed this year (CoVid).
A pleasant cross country drive away is Paxton House on the banks of the Tweed. Paxton hosts a number of events through the year mainly focusing on music. In June however, a charity motor show is held in the grounds which we have enjoyed three times now over the years.
Those guests who are members of the National Trust may find a journey across the border to Cragside worthwhile. Cragside was the home of Lord & Lady Armstrong and the first house in the world to be lit by electricity and has extensive ground and walks. It is well worth a visit but is expensive for non members. (We are National Trust Members!) Edinburgh is of course just up the road and we have been there two or three times over the years, and we have on different occasions used the Edinburgh park and ride system and the excellent rail service from Tweedbank.
Finally we must mention Rosslyn Chapel located within the village of Roslin, off A701 near Edinburgh. Rosslyn Chapel came to worldwide prominence through The Da Vinci Code, a novel written by Dan Brown and its fame is such that it was very busy indeed when we were there. It was, however, an enjoyable visit.

Our thanks for the feedback, much appreciated

24/06/2021

Kirklands horticulture, flowers, fruit and veg

18/05/2021

Some of our recent guest comments:

Not only a beautiful location but the warmest of welcomes we have had. Very comfortable bed and excellent breakfast. Loved the local info and will see you again - G & D, Northampton

Very comfortable and friendly stay, look forward to visiting again - E & G, Inverness

A truly delightful stay. Beautiful setting and the most delicious breakfast, thanks to hosts - D & M, Lewes

22/10/2020

Successful few days for our most recent B&B guests - main purpose of visit was to fish (Bemersyde beat, about 5 - 10 minutes from Kirklands) and was a happy angler with result - see image. Also was interested in astrophotography and supplied this superb image. The guest was impressed with clarity of night sky albeit cloud did interfere with some attempts!

14/09/2020

What some of our recent guests have said about www.kirklandsbedandbreakfast.co.uk - we have put considerable effort into ensuring all are safe when with us, safety being the priority but (hopefully) trying to maintain our traditional friendly welcome to Melrose and the Scottish Borders.

Really enjoyed our stay with local information re places to see and local restaurants etc - C and M, Wakefield

A wonderful stay, thank you for your warm welcome - LJ Edinburgh

Marvellous stay and tips on the area, in particular the help with bikes and facilities to BBQ - J and S Tyneside

Thank you for a lovely few days and your wonderful hospitality - G and J Harrogate

Our luxury Bed and Breakfast Accommodation near Melrose, is in a beautiful woodland setting within easy reach of the Rivers Tweed and Leader where salmon and trout fishing are available. In addition to their bedroom, guests have full use of the drawing room during their stay and breakfast is served....

05/08/2020

We have some bed and breakfast availability for August/September 2021 - give us a call now to check dates T: 01896822183 or E: [email protected]

20/11/2019

Bed and Breakfast Melrose

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25/10/2019

Leaves dropping fast now, Autumn is certainly with us but fishing, walking and scenery good!

31/12/2018

Some of our visitor comments:

A delightful house in beautiful peaceful surroundings. A nice welcome with nothing too much trouble and a breakfast full of variety - beautifully presented. Everything you could wish for with a friendly and knowledgeable host
Barry and Jill, Torquay

We have had a truly wonderful stay. Thank you for all your helpful advice and attention to detail. We will certainly recommend you and will return if we pass this way again.
Peter and Glynis

Great stay, fabulous home, everything perfect.
The Browns, Christchurch New Zealand

We were lucky to have found Kirklands House for our brief stay in this region. Thanks to Douglas and family for their hospitality. Definitely a place I would visit again.
Eric and Ryann, Ohio USA

We enjoyed our stay very much. The rooms are lovely and the breakfast was excellent. Great place. We'd like to come back one day.
Tamara, Erid and Family, Switzerland

Extremely warm welcome and hospitality during our five night stay. Superb breakfast, luxurious rooms, convivial hosts - what more could we ask for!
The Blain Family, Herefordshire

Thank you for your hospitality and the outstanding and fantastic breakfast. We hope to return one day.
Claudia and Anita, Germany

It was a really good idea to stop here. First class accommodation, first class breakfast and a charming host.
Vrem and Christoph, Switzerland

Too short stay for 1st time, need to be longer to appreciate all: wonderful food, lovely country and wildlife so close to Edinburgh. Friendly and welcoming. Wish to come again.
Marie Theve and Jean Pierre, Italy

Wonderful house and wonderful hosts. Everything has been absolutely perfect. We would have no hesitation in recommending Kirklands for a luxurious stay!
Yvonne, Yarm-on-Tees

Impeccable! - really enjoyed everything, location, food, welcome and mine of local information.
Anne and Murray France

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09/11/2018

Situated in the beautiful Scottish Borders, Kirklands Cottages is an ideal base for exploring the rich history of the area. In addition, the rural location is great for families with Melrose being a 5 minute (drive) away. The rivers Tweed and Leader are within easy walking distance for anglers and t...

29/05/2018

The weather has done wonders for the garden - everything coming into bloom almost as you watch!

14/06/2017

Newly refurbished cottage up and running and first guests arrived! The Garden Cottage has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6. In addition it has a shiny new kitchen, utility room, sitting room and bathroom (bath/shower).

14/03/2017

Have a look at our B&B website - http://www.kirklandsbedandbreakfast.co.uk/

14/03/2017

Kirklands self-catering cottages new website http://www.kirklandscottages.co.uk/

07/02/2017

Kirklands Melrose Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

07/02/2017

We also have bed and breakfast available - Kirklands is a Georgian (circa 1730) country house set in 8 acres of parkland and garden. Guests have full use of the drawing room during their stay and breakfast is served in the dining room. The Rivers Tweed and Leader are 5 minutes walk and Melrose is less than 5 minutes drive. The town has a good selection of small shops and restaurants (both lunchtime and evening). Edinburgh is 50 minutes from here by car or about the same by train.
In addition all rooms have tea/coffee, hair driers, TV/DVD etc. We have WIFI available either for your own mobile/tablet or we have a laptop that guests can use. There are many walks around here and we have plenty of parking.
Take a look at some of our guest comments via the following link.
http://www.kirklandsbedandbreakfast.co.uk/index.php?page=visitor-comments

A delightful house in beautiful peaceful surroundings. A nice welcome with nothing too much trouble and a breakfast full of variety - beautifully presented. Everything you could wish for with a friendly and knowledgeable host.

06/01/2017

Newly refurbished 3 bedroomed cottage becoming available soon for self catering holiday rentals - Melrose, Scottish Borders.

29/11/2016

Autumn to Winter - views from Kirklands, Scott's View and Viewing Window

12/10/2016

Stables Cottage has a double, twin (can be triple) and childs bedroom. In addition it has fully fitted kitchen, bathroom (bath/shower), freezer room and comfortable sitting room with log burner. Plenty of parking is available and we have facilities for tackle storage and drying. It is an ideal base for fishing, walking and exploring the local area and we are close to the new railway which takes you straight to the heart of Edinburgh. Melrose (5 minutes drive) has a good selection of shops and restaurants to choose from.

12/10/2016

Kirklands Self Catering Cottages Melrose available for short breaks and weeks - contact 01896 822183 or see www.kirklandscottages.co.uk