West Cottage at Hendersyde Farm, Kelso
Welcome to West Cottage, a cosy farm holiday cottage in The Scottish Borders, near Kelso. West Cottage is the first of the trio of farm cottages at Hendersyde Farm. Standing on their own lane the cottages have wonderful views over the Tweed Valley to The Cheviot Hills in Northumberland
- Sleeps 4
- Couple's Discount
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Central heating
- Open Fire
- Wi-Fi included
- Dogs Welcome
- Enclosed garden
Inside West Cottage
West Cottage is a warm welcoming traditional farm cottage. The porch leads into the kitchen, with the cosy sitting room, bathroom and garden door opening from the lobby. Upstairs one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, sleep up to four guests.
Included for Your Stay
Everything you need for a comfortable self-catering holiday is provided, including:
- Coal, kindling, paper and matches for the open fire
- Central heating, electricity and Wi-Fi
- Bed linen, towels, tea towels and oven gloves
- Feather duvets and pillows
- TV, CD/DVD player, iPod docking station, radios and hair dryers
- Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer
- Washing machine, iron, ironing board and outdoor drying line
- Kitchen and cleaning essentials, including washing products, cling film, baking foil, herbs and spices
- Covered storage for bikes, golf clubs and fishing tackle
If only one of the bedrooms is required, a Couple’s Discount will be calculated on all bookings
A Warm Welcome Awaits
Sue will be waiting to welcome you with tea on a tray! Living at the end of the cottage lane, help is nearby if needed.
Dog-Friendly Holidays
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in West Cottage (£25 per dog). Please read and follow our letting agreement when booking. We keep sheep and treasure our wildlife, so ask dogs are kept under close control at all times.
Outside West Cottage
The enclosed garden wraps around the front and side of the cottage, offering a peaceful place to relax.
Walks begin right from the garden gate. Explore the farm, wander beside the watersides, or visit the Thomson Monument overlooking Kelso Racecourse and golf course.
The historic market town of Kelso is just over two miles away, with a great selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and local attractions.
Important Information
- No smoking inside the cottage
- Short Term Let Licence: SB-00562-P
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Rating E
Availability and Booking
Millsyde
”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
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
”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
”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
”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
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
”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.”