Millsyde Luxury Self Catering at Hendersyde
Escape to the peaceful Scottish Borders countryside at Millsyde Holiday Home. Tucked away in a blissfully peaceful corner of our family farm above the Eden Water, you can escape the rest of the world, yet be five minutes from Kelso! Watch the wildlife, delight in the birdsong & be soothed by the peace of the place! We love it & hope you will too!

- Sleeps 6
- Couple's Discount
- Accessible
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Central heating & Solar
- Wood burner
- Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Garage
- Table Tennis
- Dogs Welcome
Inside Millsyde
Special and spacious, Millsyde is a single storey, level entry, contemporary country cottage, which sleeps 6.
Designed for relaxation throughout the year, Millsyde combines modern comforts with rural charm. Gather around the large kitchen with its Range Master cooker, unwind beside the wood-burning stove in the sitting room, or enjoy outdoor dining on the terrace beneath fragrant wisteria and honeysuckle.
Sleeps 6 Guests
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
- Two flexible bedrooms arranged as twin beds or super-kings
- Family bathroom with separate shower and double-ended bath
- Feather pillows & duvets, with all linen and towels
Everything You Need for a Comfortable Stay
- Fibre broadband and Smart TVs
- Underfloor and central heating
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Washing machine and utility room
- Secure garage and storage for bikes, golf clubs, and fishing tackle
- Table tennis table
Dog Friendly
Well-behaved dogs are welcome (£25 per dog). Dogs live with you in the tiled area of the kitchen and utility room. We keep sheep, and treasure our wildlife, so ask dogs are kept under close control at all times. Please read our Terms and Conditions. The cottage offers plenty of space, with countryside walks, waterside paths, and farm tracks right from the doorstep.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
Arrive to a personal welcome, thoughtful basket of fresh fruit, eggs, milk, and juice, along with tea ready on arrival. Logs and kindling for the wood burner, all utilities, linen, towels, and household essentials are included.
Enjoy the Outdoors
The garden wraps right round the cottage, offering peaceful places to sit and listen to the sounds of the countryside. The front garden is partially fenced, the side and rear gardens open towards the lane and surrounding farmland.
Whether you’re seeking a relaxing break, an active outdoor holiday, or simply a cosy countryside escape, Millsyde Holiday Cottage offers the perfect base for your stay.
Short Term Let Licence: SB-00560-P
Energy Performance Certificate: D
Strictly No Smoking
Availability and Booking
… wonderfully equipped kitchen, huge stack of games for a rainy day. I am incredibly fussy about beds and pillows and Sue has got it right as they were perfect and so comfortable. We certainly look forward to returning in the future. A true home from home.
Our week’s stay at Millsyde Cottage was the best we have ever had, and we have stayed in dozens of cottages throughout Scotland over the last fifteen years or so. Large, airy, comfortable, clean, exceedingly well-equipped and appointed, we couldn’t have wished for better. Sue was a wonderful host, for whom nothing was too much trouble to make our stay memorable. The welcome gifts were to die for! We will be booking again shortly for two separate weeks for next year…..
You have to see Millsyde to believe it. The online photographs show you a high standard, but what they don’t capture is how beautiful each of the rooms are……the attention to detail …… and the thought put in by the owner, so your every whim is satisfied.
Millsyde still has the wow factor, it is beautifully decorated and so well equipped. It really does have everything you could need and the most comfortable beds. We made the most of all the extras including the eggs that had been left (including chocolate eggs) and the cards and board games. Having level access and all accommodation on one level meant Millsyde has been perfect for my partner in his wheelchair. There was plenty of room to get round the house, in the bedrooms and en-suite which makes life so nice and easy.
I cannot praise Millsyde highly enough. We entertained our friends there, and the quality of the accommodation and the thought and care that went in to making this a real ‘home from home’ was quite outstanding. I am only concerned that when word gets out and everyone books and rebooks – we may struggle for regular slots! A big thank you to Sue, who couldn’t have been more helpful.
We can’t wait to return and have recommended it to friends, family and work colleagues. Go! You won’t be disappointed!!

Millsyde
July 2025
”An amazing cottage, very well equipped with a luxury feel. We have had a great time exploring the area with family and would not hesitate to return. Lovely that Sue was here to greet us on our arrival and settle us in. She was always on hand, great hosting. The welcome pack was much appreciated; the shortbread didn’t last long! A great place to stay, super location, high standards throughout – thank you Sue”

West Cottage
June 2025
You will not be disappointed in the cottage location, on a ridge with great views. Working farm with arable land and sheep. Glorious walk down the hill to stream. Only 2 miles outside Kelso which is such a friendly town with good restaurants. We were lucky enough to get good weather, but there are plenty of things to do if weather not so kind: Floors Castle, the café is marvellous. Thirlestane Castle & Mellerstain House to name three on our last trip. The Hirsel nearby good for gentle walking around the lake. The roads are quiet, and you are assured a peaceful relaxing time. The cottage is very well equipped with a nice sunny garden. Hendersyde has a lot of repeat business which demonstrates how successful and popular it is!

Southsyde
June 2025
”A wonderful second visit, plenty of walking and cycling with great views. St Abbs to Eyemouth walk was good. Plenty of time to relax in the comfy cottage while watching the wildlife. Thank you for your hospitality, Sue.

West Cottage
February 2025
”We’ve been staying in West Cottage at Hendersyde for twenty years now and just keep coming back for our winter break! Sue is so welcoming and the cottage never fails to delight us, which is perfect for our dog walking.
It is so cosy and feels like home from home. Kelso is a lovely market town and has lots to see and do, including lovely walks, spending time by the rivers Tweed and Teviot, or visiting the antiques fair at the local showground. It is also a great base for exploring further afield.
Thanks so much for hosting us so well over the years Sue… we hope to be back next year!”

Southsyde
November 2024
”We spent the last week November at one of these cottages, and it is definitely up there with the best we’ve ever stayed in. A beautiful traditional cottage located on a working farm a couple of miles outside Kelso. The cottage had everything we needed: well-equipped kitchen, incredibly comfortable beds, decent sized bathroom, cosy sitting room with coal fire. Sue, the host, is easy to deal with and very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.”

Millsyde
June 2025
A lovely place to stay with good friends … The wildlife was wonderful, hares, green veined butterflies, herons, egrets, and amazing birdsong, just outside the bedroom windows!
We loved strolling down our little lane, past the ‘Redstart tree’.
Lovely bright house, easy to live in. So relaxing…
A wonderful venue for our 3 x 45 years wedding anniversaries. From stately homes and gardens to the honey farm at Chainbridge, the Eildon Hills, riverside walks and tea rooms, we are fully invigorated.
Thrilled to see Barn Owls. This is a very special place.

Hendersyde
2024
”Highly recommended! We have just returned from our 3rd stay at Hendersyde, the second of 2023! We stayed in Southsyde cottage for the first time and were not disappointed. The uninterrupted views were stunning, the cottage cosy and well equipped. We loved the open fire for lovely cosy evenings. We were blessed with fabulous weather which enabled us to enjoy the many beautiful walks around the farm, wellies or hike boots on. We even saw a kingfisher on Eden Water! We also enjoyed a wander around Kelso with its independent and high street shops, topped off with a beautiful walk along the Tweed and an absolutely fabulous lunch at The Cobbles. The food at The Cobbles was fantastic – the home made pie so delicious that we even asked if they can be bought to take away! The amazing gelato from Becatelli’s over the road was the perfect end to the meal.
When we came up to Hendersyde in April, Sue recommended a trip to Beirhope Alpacas but we ran out of time. This week, however, we booked a Meet-a-Paca session which was brilliant! Lynne was a superb host and our walk was delightful.
Finally, our hosts. What can we say. Sue is the perfect host. There when you need her but there’s plenty of privacy. Her recommendations are spot on and her welcome so warm. We are already working out when we can return… thank you, Sue and Hendersyde.”





