House in Melrose, SCT

Brilliantly Positioned Townhouse Overlooking The Market Square, Historic Melrose

Brilliantly Positioned Townhouse Overlooking The Market Square, Historic Melrose

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From 1st floor hall looking into kitchen/diner on left and sitting room on right
25, Market Square Melrose  - prime spot!
Relaxing sitting room
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Gas firebox for wintry evenings

Overview of Brilliantly Positioned Townhouse Overlooking The Market Square, Historic Melrose

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Melrose, SCT
  • Popular LocationSaint Cuthbert's Way2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelrose Abbey2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouthern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead11 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1 top floor on right

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Brilliantly Positioned Townhouse Overlooking The Market Square, Historic Melrose

25 Market Square is located in the heart of the village with its patio and garden behind the house and easy parking only a few minutes walk from the front door. Enjoy looking out of the four, large picture windows in the reception rooms on the first floor, to the comings and goings in the Square below with its Market Cross, wonderful array of individual shops and amazing choice of eating and drinking places. You will have a grandstand view of the town’s many events, from festivals to pipe band competitions or just relax in comfort in the stylish sitting room or in the pretty garden behind the house.

This delightful property with its spacious kitchen/diner, large lounge with desk, sofas and a gas box fire for the colder seasons and 3 bedrooms provides a wonderful central position from which to enjoy walking, golfing, fishing, riding, exploring local history or simply watching the world go by in this loveliest of Border towns.

From the top bedroom windows, the views of the garden, Nut-wood, the floodlit abbey and one of the Eildon hills, transport you from the hustle and bustle of life in the Market Square.

You can wake up in bright, east facing bedrooms where the morning sunshine will hopefully be flooding in. The reception rooms can be bathed in sun well into the evening.
One of our favourite morning walks is past the abbey, down to the river Tweed and across the Chain Bridge, right or left along the river banks or towards Gattonside, returning past the famous Melrose rugby ground with the Eildon hills forming a magnificent backcloth. Children enjoy stopping at the Gibson park to play on the swings before returning to the house at the top of the High Street.

Different paths lead to the foot of the Eildons and the view of the Border countryside from the top is well worth the climb.
You are only minutes away from a wealth of restaurants and bar food with no driving home!
An hour’s journey by train leaving frequently from Tweedbank transports you to the heart of Edinburgh where can enjoy a full day visiting the sights without the hassle of having to park in the city.
There are so many historical sites to see throughout the Borders - the abbeys, Abbotsford home of Sir Walter Scott, to name but two and it’s worth looking in to the Trimontium exhibition opposite your front door. The Great Scottish Tapestry now has its permanent home in Galashiels and is well worth a visit. Thank you to our many guests that have left helpful ideas in our visitors book or online of their places to visit and suggestions of where to eat out. Hopefully you will enjoy a wonderful visit to Melrose, our Townhouse and the beautiful Scottish Borders.

Property manager

Katherine and Andrew Sinclair
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Behind house a path leads to swings, slide etc.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Saint Cuthbert's Way and Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Bank Street Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Waverley Line, or check out an event or a game at Kelso Racecourse. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Saint Cuthbert's Way - 2 min walk
  • Melrose Abbey - 2 min walk
  • Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead - 11 min walk
  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 5 min drive
  • Dryburgh Abbey - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Salmon Inn - 8 min drive
  • Alfonso Crolla - 7 min drive
  • Herges on the Loch - 5 min drive
  • Tempest Brewing Co - 4 min drive
  • Provender - 3 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter in Melrose
Earlier last year we were very fortunate to be able to stay for a month during summer at 25 Market Square Melrose. The weather was glorious and we enjoyed our stay so much we arranged to stay again for a month in December. The weather was not as good as summer but it didn’t matter because the townhouse is so cosy and comfortable. A kitchen for people who like to cook, comfortable beds, washer and separate dryer, close to everything in town and bus stop on the doorstep. We loved it and would highly recommend 25 Market Square Melrose.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
The property was a brilliant location in a wonderful Market Town . The whole experience was great I would recommend and re visit .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
25 Market Square Melrose
A very comfortable property in the heart of Melrose. A lovely sunny garden, a great kitchen with everything for people who like to cook and next door to The Ship, a great pub with lively outside space and good food. Although we were in town it wasn’t noisy at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our month there and would highly recommend it
Stayed 28 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious property in a Brilliant location
Lovely property, large rooms and with everything you need in the kitchen Perfect location for walks and plenty of places worth seeing close by, and Melrose has lots of great places to eat
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R., Winchester, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another excellent stay
Fabulous property in a lovely town
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katherine and Andrew Sinclair

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Why they chose this property

25 Market Square has been in the family since 1860 and the shop below was our drapery business until the 1980's
At the moment it is a rather lovely gallery.

Melrose is too good a place to give up, so we decided that although we don't live there anymore, we would refurbish the house and take holiday lettings, allowing the chance for us to visit as often as time allows and give guests a taste of what the Scottish Borders and especially Melrose have to offer.

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