The Old Smithy Cottage 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - sleeps 7 - Dog friendly x 2 – Home 201585 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 7 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
The Old Smithy Cottage 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - sleeps 7 - Dog friendly x 2 – Home 201585
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 7
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 40 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Old Smithy has been given the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018 and 2019 Award and the new travellers choice award for 2020
*Dog Friendly: £20.00 per dog per stay payable in cash on arrival
* Ideal property for guests with mobility problems and prams (please note the property is NOT wheelchair friendly)
This beautiful property is a stone built old blacksmiths shop, that has been lovingly converted and restored to a high standard to provide a lovely self catering accommodation.
The Old Smithy is situated in the village of Ednam so provides a wonderful relaxing location, were you can escape the rest of the world, yet only 2 miles away from Kelso (5 minutes drive).
The property is all on ground level with no stairs, and is therefore accessible for prams and people with mobility issues.
The level entry hall leads to a wonderful open plan sociable space in the Kitchen, Dining Area, were there is lots of room for every one to gather around!
The Old. smithy is warmed by central heating and an electric wood burner effect fire so is comfortable and cosy all year round
Cooks will enjoy the SMEG Stainless Steel Range Cooker with two ovens, backed up by the dishwasher!.
The light, bright lounge offers more room to relax, perhaps by the glow of the wood burner effect fire and music playing. There are 2 sets of french doors leading off the lounge out to the garden area, were you can sit and the decking area which as a wooden table with seating and enjoy the open views, and listen to the wild life and the sound of water from the Eden Water running at the end of the garden.
This property has 3 double bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king size bed with en-suite shower, WC, and vanity unit. The second bedroom has a double bed with bedside table, double wardrobe with 2 drawers. The third bedroom has 1 double bed, 1 single bed, bedside table, 3 door wardrobe with shelving and drawers (there is sufficient room for a travel cot in either bedroom 1 or bedroom 3)
The property sleeps upto 7 guests (babies/infants in a cot do not count)
All bedlinen and towels are of a luxury standard as we use a linen company that caters for hotels and holiday lets.
The Kitchen, Dining Area consists of a brand new fully fitted kitchen large dining kitchen with farmhouse table and chairs, with dishwasher, SMEG stainless steel dual fuel range cooker, plenty of workspace, microwave, washing machine, ironing facilities, plus american fridge freezer.
The Lounge consist of 3 sofas, 1 armchair, flat screen TV, DVD Player, Music Centre, Coffee Table with leaflets etc, sideboard with a selection of games, dvds, books, jigsaws.
The cottage has river frontage and an open plan garden which runs up to the Eden Water river.
This property is ideal accommodation for people with poor mobility as there are no stairs in this property and we have a ramp access.
Close to the famous Salmon River Tweed ideal for fishermen, also close to The Borders Union show ground, Kelso Golf Courses and Kelso Racecourse. Set in a small quiet village with lovely countryside views. It is a lovely area for countryside walks. On the main bus route to Kelso which is 5 mins away by bus. Ideal base for tourists. Close to amenities. Cot and high chair available on request, Maximum of 2 well behaved dogs by arrangement with the owner charged at £20 per dog per visit.
Eco-Friendly
With environmental issues becoming increasing prevalent, we all need to adapt to become more sustainable, including owners of holiday lets.
Here at The Old Smithy with have made 9 changes to be more eco-friendly.
* all electrical appliances when need replacing will be replaced with the most energy efficient option A+++
* All lightbulbs have been replaced with LED
* All clinical products are eco-friendly and refillable
* All toiletries are eco-friendly and in re-usable bottles that we can refill to avoid waste.
* General & Recycling bins are clearly labelled. A worktop size composting bin with biodegradable bin is situated in the kitchen. There are 2 large wooden green compost bins at the bottom of the large garden.
* Water butts have been fitted to the sheds to water the plants with or water saving measures
* heating boiler is on a timer to avoid waste
*All products in the welcome park are purchased from local independent farms/shops.
* Reusable material shopping bags are available for your use to avoid you purchasing plastic bags
* E-bike hire is available that can be dropped off/collected direct from the property.
* Walkers maps are available for your use
* public transport information is available
Within your price you receive
* welcome tray with tea, coffee, chocolate, sugar, milk and Borders biscuits
* hand and bath towel per person
* hand wash, shampoo and shower wash in each bathroom
* toilet rolls
* dish washer tablets
* tin foil
* washing up liquid and kitchen cleaner
* tea towels and kitchen towel
* chocolate on your bed
* WIFI
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed Twin bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($62.45) £50.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
PLEASE NOTE : must not exceed the maximum occupancy of 7. No additional beds allowed
Maximum 2 dogs (additional dogs subject to discussion with owner). No pets allowed in bedrooms and on furniture.
About the owner
Gail C.
Tourist License
SHORTTERMLETLICENCINGNUMBERSB00057F
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 12 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 28 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 96 reviews
Excellent
96 reviews
- Excellent
- 93
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“5 star cottage”
The cottage has everything you could possibly need and was perfect for my mum who uses a walking stick and has mobility issues. Gail was so helpful before our arrival and also met us on the day to sh… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Thankyou for such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear you all enjoyed your stay to celebrate a special birthday. We hope you will visit us again in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Comfortable cottage - great stay”
The property is very well equipped. It is very comfortable with a lovely secure garden for children and pets The owners are very helpful if you need help There is plenty of information regarding thin… More
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Response from the owner Thankyou so much for choosing The Old Smithy fur your stay in the Scottish borders and for the lovely review. We hope you wil visit us again
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“Thinking of the Smithy brings back a cozy, welcoming memory of our special anniversary break.”
The Smithy is one of the most welcoming and homely places we've stayed, even with treats for our pooch Lola!
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Response from the owner We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, and over the moon to hear that you found the smithy welcoming and homely. We hope you will visit us again in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful cottage and garden”
Had an brilliant week at Gail and Adrian’s cottage. Gail gave us lots of great ideas for things to do. Cottage and garden was lovely, exceptionally clean and had everything you could need. Am… More
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Response from the owner Thankyou soych for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope we will see you again in the future
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Super Second Stay. Highly Recommended.”
Fantastic Second stay with Gail & Adrian ,super cottage, everything you would ever need, great for getting out and about lot too see within easy drive. Kelso great little market town.
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Response from the owner It was so lovely to see you again and thrilled to hear you enjoyed your 2nd stay with us. Hope you will visit us again
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“Kelsoman visits his homeland”
Believe all the top reviews.a gem of a find in the heart of border country .kelsomanand family will return.
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Response from the owner Thankyou for your great review. We are so pleased you love The Old Smithy as much as we do. Looking forward to seeing you again. Gail & Adrian
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Another great holiday at the Old Smithy”
Fabulous cottage ,sitting in a lovely peaceful setting. Gail & Adrian have thought of everything to make your stay really special. Gail is the perfect host so helpful and has loads of local infor… More
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Response from the owner Thankyou for your lovely comments. We are over the moon to hear you all had a great stay with us. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. Gail & Adrian
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful Wedding Weekend!”
We booked The Old Smithy Cottage for our family to stay in on our wedding weekend and it was fantastic! Thank you for being such wonderful hosts and welcoming them so warmly. There were so many though… More
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Response from the owner Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear your family enjoyed their stay. Thanking for choosing us for your Wedding Weekend
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Excellent”
Second visit. And was equally as fabulous as the first time we went. Fabulous hosts, spotless living and everything you could wish for in the house (and more)
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Response from the owner Thankyou for such a lovely review. It was so nice to see you again and that you enjoyed your stay with us.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wow, Wow, Wow! People and pet heaven!”
The Old Smithy Cottage is situated 2 miles outside Kelso and nestles within the very pretty rural countryside, surrounded by nature. We were most warmly welcomed by Claire on our arrival and shown th… More
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Response from the owner What can we say but a Hugh THANK YOU for such a detailed reviewed. We are over the moon to read such wonderful comments. Our aim is to give our guests the best experience, regardless of the length of time they stay with us. There is no better feeling than seeing our guests enjoy their experience with us, which makes our hard work worth while. Hope you will stay with us again in the future, and maybe a little longer visit. Gail & Adrian
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Gail (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Gail (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Gail (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Gail the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Gail (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Gail (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Gail (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Gail (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Gail (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Gail (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Gail (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Gail (the owner) a message.
If Gail (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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