Kelso is Bordering on Brilliant! If you are searching for a holiday destination that is rich in natural beauty with a fascinating history, plenty of places to eat and drink, and a wide choice of places to stay then look no further than Kelso. This beautiful town in the Scottish Borders has been welcoming visitors for centuries with today's holidaymakers having an enormous variety of cottages to rent ranging from traditional stone dwellings to architect-designed contemporary timber lodges. Kelso sits on the bank of one of the most famous of all the rivers in Britain, the mighty Tweed, right where it intersects with the Teviot, making it a paradise for nature lovers while offering plenty for visitors who prefer the town to country pursuits. Read more
Set in a peaceful corner of an organic farm and only two miles from Kelso, Eden Hideaway is a wonderful holiday chalet for up to four people, with beautiful views of the Eden Valley and the Cheviot Hills. The owner has taken great care to ensure guests can relax and enjoy themselves from the moment they arrive, whether it is by lighting the cosy log burner or heating the wood-fired outdoor spa to sit under the stars and let the warm water soothe tired muscles. There are fantastic footpaths and mountain bike routes nearby, as well as favourite attractions including Roxburgh Castle, Floors Castle and Kelso Abbey.
The Eden Valley is one of the most beautiful parts of the Scottish Borders and this contemporary chalet, just two miles from Kelso, is ideally positioned to enjoy the view. There is space for four people in two bedrooms, and it is as popular with couples who want a romantic escape as it is with active families. The private log-fired outdoor hot tub is a luxurious touch, and the owners have taken care to ensure guests enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay as they explore the beautiful landscape and famous attractions such as Floors Castle.
Plum Tree Cottage is a romantic retreat ideal for couples in a stunning setting with views over rolling farmland. Close to the popular Scottish Border town of Kelso with superb shopping and great places to enjoy a meal out, Plum Tree Cottage is perfect for exploring the Border towns, historic sights and many attractions. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Garden Bank Cottage sits in a pretty tranquil setting on the Scottish Borders near to the popular town of Kelso. Great walking and fishing, superb places for a meal out, plenty of historic sites to visit and wonderful shopping are just some of the reasons to visit (along with the use of a tennis court!). Tourist board rating: 4 Star
With the vibrant Scottish Borders town of Kelso within easy reach, Cockle Kitty holiday cottage affords a peaceful and tranquil setting to return home to at the end of an exciting day browsing the superb shops, visiting the historic sights or walking until your heart is content. Guests have the use of a fantastic tennis court. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
"5 Swinton Mill Farm Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Coldstream. Perched on the northern bank of the River Tweed is the bustling town of Coldstream, well-known for being home to the famous Coldstream Guards. The town boasts a good selection of amenities, including independent shops and welcoming pubs, a...
"Honeysuckle Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. Home to the famous Coldstream Guards, the pretty borders town of Coldstream sits on the northern bank of the River Tweed, and was once a rival to Gretna Green for runaway marriages. There is a museum dedicated to the Guards, a good selection of...
"Todlaw Farm House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Jedburgh. Jedburgh is a town 10 miles inside the Scottish Border, between Newcastle and Edinburgh. It has shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as attractions such as the Jedburgh Castle Jail, Mary Queen of Scots House and the abbey. There is great...
"Newton Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Coldstream. A truly wonderful and cosy cottage perfect for a single guest or a couple looking for a luxury break in the Scottish Borders.. Step to entrance. All on the ground floor. Living/dining room: With wood burner...
"The Wheelhouse" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kelso. This ground floor apartment is ideal for a couple who wish to explore the stunning countryside in the Scottish Borders.. 1 step to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living...
"Lilliardsedge Caravan Park - Holiday Accommodation 22361" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Jedburgh. The historic town of Jedburgh is a small, quiet town lying 10 miles inside the Scottish Border, situated halfway between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh. Set amidst the stunning countryside of the Borders, Jedburgh has much to offer visitors....
"46 Castle Street" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. Turner painted Norham's Norman Castle ruins overlooking the Tweed in 1845. The community has a butcher, bakery, Post Office, grocer, newsagent, two pubs, and an award-winning restaurant in neighbouring Swinton. The Cross Inn in Paxton and two...
"3 Bed Cottage in Coldstream" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Coldstream. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 single (with an additional pull-out single bed) - 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1...
"3 Bed Cottage in Mindrum" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request), 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 shower room with shower...
"2 Bed Cottage in Kelso" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kelso. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 wet room with WC - Electric cooker,...
"Langton Castle" is a 12 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 26 guests in Duns. Langton Castle is one mile South East of Duns in the eastern Scottish Borders, probably the most accessible part of rural Scotland. The castle stands at the end of a smooth 500 yard private drive in an area of beautifully maintained woodland...
"SELF Check In Room Accommodation ONLY The Castle, Coldstream" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 1 guests in Coldstream.
"Crailing West Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Jedburgh.
"The Chester-2 bed Static Caravan" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Jedburgh.
"The Wheelhouse" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kirk Yetholm.
"Cheviot Glamping Ltd" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 1 guests in Northumberland.
"The Royal Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 3 guests in Jedburgh.
"Newton Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Leitholm.
"Stewards Cottage - Uk48307" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Northumberland.
"Plough Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Kirk Yetholm.
"Red Lion Inn" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Northumberland.
"The Royal Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Jedburgh.
"Plough Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 3 guests in Town Yetholm.
"Salmon Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Northumberland. The historic village of Norham is most famous for its splendid Norman Castle ruins overlooking the River Tweed, painted by Turner in 1845. The village has an excellent butcher and bakery, a Post Office, grocer, newsagent and two pubs. Also...
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Town vs Country - There is no reason to compromise when you stay in Kelso. The vibrant town has everything visitors need for a relaxing self-catering holiday including lots of places to shop for supplies as well as an excellent variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants for those who enjoy dining out. Any townie will tell you that an excellent way to build an appetite is not with a lengthy walk through the countryside but with a gentle stroll around Kelso's enormous market square. Once the place to buy cattle and other livestock, it is now lined with independent specialist shops carrying an enticing variety of goods.
If you do fancy stretching your legs through mile after mile of countryside, then you will be impressed with the footpaths and cycling routes leading from the town and through the spectacular scenery for which the Scottish Borders is famed. The Borderloop, Tweed Cycle Route, and the Coast and Castles route are just three of many ways to explore by bicycle. Way-marked footpaths include the Kelso Town Trail, Sprouston Circular, Borders Abbey Way, and the Kelso Tweed Riverside and Abbey walk. Mountain bikers can make good use of the trails at 7Stanes in Innerleithen, and the Northumberland National Park is also close.
Field pursuits such as clay pigeon shooting are readily accessible, as are horse riding and deerstalking. Naturally, being so close to the Tweed and the Teviot Rivers makes fishing a very popular past time, with salmon and wild trout.
History - You don't have to know much about British history to appreciate that the area where Scotland joins England is one with a mixed history. Kelso is rich in architectural interest from the ruins of Kelso Abbey constructed in 1128, an elegant bridge with five graceful arches that acted as a prototype for Waterloo Bridge in London, and the magnificence of Floors Castle with its opulent interiors, world-class art collection, and extensive parkland. There are recognised battle sites at Philiphaugh, Darnick, and on Ancrum Moor, or drive half an hour to Jedburgh to see the Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre and the beautiful abbey ruins.
Days Out - Edinburgh is just over an hour's drive from Kelso so a day in the nation's capital, with its plentiful attractions and distractions, is easy to arrange. Alternatively, head south over the border and explore ancient Hadrian's Wall. If it's sunny and you feel like a day at the seaside, then Bamburgh on the Northumberland Coast is only 35 miles from the centre of Kelso. There is something to appeal to everyone in every season.
Reasons to Visit - Any of the above details are enough to tempt visitors to Kelso. Still, just in case you need further convincing, their calendar of events will have you packing your bags as you book tickets for the Kelso Races, Borders Art Fair or the Kelso Folk Festival. Also in the Borders are the Hawick Reivers Festival, Common Ridings, and the Borders Walking and Book Festivals.
Scotland is a vast nation with a wonderfully diverse landscape, rich heritage and beautiful culture. Kelso encapsulates everything wonderful about Scotland in one very attractive package.
