The Bothy

Kersmains Farm The Bothy, Kelso, TD5 8LY, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>9</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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The Bothy

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  • Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
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Set in Kelso in the Borders region, The Bothy offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. Located 22 km from Melrose Abbey, the property features a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 42 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with inner courtyard views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kelso, like hiking. Barbecue facilities are included at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Etal Castle is 33 km from The Bothy, while Chillingham Castle is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE private parking!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kelso
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  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Bothy is a lovely cottage with great facilities in a fantastic location for exploring the borders.”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quiet. Good location for exploring the area. Lived up to expectations.”
  • Avril
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything - it was fab! A relaxing weekend in a quiet and private bothy within a working farm. A real home from home located in the countryside but 5 mins drive to Kelso town. Ideal as a base for touring the borders or just walking, reading,...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ashley

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Ashley
Welcome to Kersmains, our family farm run by my husband, Simon and myself, Ashley. Choose between our two self catering properties- The Lodge which sleeps 6, and The Bothy which sleeps 2. The Lodge is the ideal spot to enjoy a relaxing countryside break with family and friends. With 3 large and spacious bedrooms, a beautiful country kitchen, private dining room as well as 2 bathrooms and a glorious private hot tub and large garden- you really will be very well looked after here. The Bothy is our sumptuous boutique studio for two with library lounge, plush kingsize bedroom with en-suite and large kitchen/conservatory overlooking the farmhouse garden. The Bothy also has a private garden area with hot tub. Just 3 miles from the quaint cobbled town of Kelso with plenty of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants there is plenty to go out and explore. Our farm also sits on the Borders Abbey Way- a stunning countryside walking route which you just must experience! We love to show our guests around the farm and let them watch all the busy goings on during harvest time, ploughing and sowing so please do ask if you would like to come out and see the working farm! A very warm welcome awaits you at Kersmains.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Bothy
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Bothy takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 23:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 05:00 to 10:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    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

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform The Bothy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Bothy

    • Yes, The Bothy is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Bothy can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • The Bothy has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • The Bothy offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • The prices at The Bothy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Bothy is 2.1 miles from the centre of Kelso. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Bothy is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Bothy on this page.