Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Pear Cottage enjoys a lovely position resting above the National Trust's Priorwood Garden shop and overlooks Melrose Abbey in Melrose, Scottish Borders. Hosting one double bedroom, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to two guests. There is also a kitchen/diner and a sitting room. There is a parking bay for one car next to the property at the stairs up to the cottage door. Pear Cottage offers a lovely romantic base for an adventure to the Scottish Borders. Note: There are 12 external steps with a handrail to the front door. Note: The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website herePlease note: Unfortunately, The National Trust for Scotland do not permit BBQ's on their properties - due to fire note: Dogs are only permitted in the gardens, if well behaved and strictly kept on leads at all times, away from flower and vegetables beds; any fouling must be cleaned up and disposed of correctly.

Resting in the Scottish Borders and surrounded by idyllic countryside is the town of Melrose. Presenting a great base for a Scottish adventure, Melrose boasts quaint shops, local businesses and welcoming pubs and restaurants, perfect for your self-catered stay. Admire its beautiful Melrose Abbey dating back to the 14the century, begin a trek along St Cuthbert's Way which begins in the town and spans 62.5 miles, and enjoy exploring the Eildon Hills.