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Situated in Selkirk and only 22 km from Melrose Abbey, The Barn at Dormouse Cottage features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home offers barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from Traquair House. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Edinburgh Airport is 74 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10.0
Location
10.0
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Selkirk

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lou
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely cosy place to stay on the Scottish borders! We stayed for Christmas and it was amazing. Festive decorations had been added and there was a very nice welcome pack. The barn had everything we needed, and was comfortable and warm. There...
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An amazing accommodation to stay at with everything you could possibly need available. The owners were extremely helpful and accommodating.
  • Anne-marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This property was fantastic on all levels. Our host, Sarah, was brilliant too.
  • Dorothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was self catering but there was a excellent welcome pack which catered for breakfast if you wished.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location perfect for lovely walks with our dogs, loved all the animals. Came home very relaxed. The barn had everything you can possibly need (owners seem to have thought about all the little things needed to have a comfortable stay). Bed was...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about The Barn was wonderful, from the lovely decor to the Welcome Pack of fresh eggs, homemade cake etc.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet, very well equipped, private parking, friendly and helpful hosts, welcome pack
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was stunning , we were welcomed with beautiful freshly baked bread and lemon drizzle cake and fresh eggs for breakfast the next morning
  • Selena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was to such a high standard. The kitchen was equipped with everything we could possibly need. A lovely welcome pack of goodies was also provided. Beautiful views too. Fantastic hosts.
  • Ella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Honestly, everything. It felt like a little home away from home, everything we needed for the children (4&2) and ourselves. Beds are comfy & the house is warm.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Barn at Dormouse Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Barn at Dormouse Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Cottage only allows Dogs at property no other pets

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    FAQs about The Barn at Dormouse Cottage

    • The Barn at Dormouse Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
    • The prices at The Barn at Dormouse Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Barn at Dormouse Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, The Barn at Dormouse Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at The Barn at Dormouse Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Barn at Dormouse Cottage is 5.6 miles from the centre of Selkirk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Barn at Dormouse Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.