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Riverside Cabin
Selkirk,
Scottish Borders
Self-catering
+44 (0)7899 905102
Visit owner's website
£82 - £117
£575 - £850
3 beds
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
A vibrant open-plan space with a wild garden, river for swimming, splashing or fishing and the chance to spot kingfishers and red squirrels
£82 - £117
£575 - £850
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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£575 - £850 per week
The Experience
A London Brownie hut was shipped up to house the village schoolteacher during the 1940s, then used as a salmon smokery until Louisa transformed it into a holiday home. Down higgledy-piggledy steps from the roadside and into a large porch/utility room, big enough to store bikes in safely, then a kitchen with space for two to cook happily and all the gear you need.
The dining/sitting room has an original beam, a big table and benches, games, books, an open fire with logs and a drinks sideboard. A very comfortable place to be on a chilly day or, in summer, with the french doors open to the loggia overlooking the water. Paintings and prints are by the owner and she also leaves you something freshly baked.
The garden is uncultivated, budding botanists will find rare orchids alongside poppies, cornflowers and fruit bushes. Oyster catchers nest nearby, this is a beautiful nature-filled space for lovers and dreamers.
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We think you'll love
- Sitting on the loggia watching out for wildlife while the river flows past
- Walking down to the pub for lunch or supper
- Getting the fire lit and settling in with a book
You should know
- The bedrooms share a bathroom with shower
- There's parking for one car on the verge and free parking a short walk away in the village
- The neighbours keep chickens which you can see through one of the windows
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £82
- Weekly price
- from £575
- Damage deposit
- £200
- 1 Cabin for 4
- From £823 beds2 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- STL licence number and EPC rating: SLL000169 / F.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Dogs
Up to 2 dogs welcome, £25.
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Reviews
Nicola
Sawday's Inspector
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We had a pitch perfect stay in the riverside cabin. As well as being very comfy, warm and immaculately clean, the devil was in the detail..of grass green walls and pale pink furnishings, the beautiful olive green earthenware pot to house wooden spoons and spatulas, the art work on the walls and characterfully shambolic shed in the garden. We hope to return.
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A truly magical place to rest one's head. Beds extremely comfortable and a good sized bathroom. All rooms are spotlessly clean with everything provided to make life easy. The Living Room is large, with plenty of chairs and a sofa. The table sits 6-8, depending on size. All white goods are again modern and easy to use. Special mention for the clothes dryer, which is impressive in both size and efficiency. Modern radiators are extremely efficient and the log fire is an added bonus. I look forward to returning.
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We've just had a wonderful stay at Riverside Cabin - I can't recommend it highly enough. Really comfortable, spotlessly clean, very cosy, fabulously well equipped, really dog-friendly and in a lovely location within a very pretty, friendly village (with a great local pub serving good food just a short walk away). Lovely local walks, both from the door and within a short drive. The perfect location to relax and unwind. Communication with Louisa was excellent - she couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. We loved everything about it - thank you!
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Location
The neighbourhood
From the door you can stride out on stunning walks through the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys for lochs, woodland, hills and wild moorland. You can also walk to a nice old-fashioned pub for decent grub and a pint. Selkirk, 6 miles, is a market town famous for Sir Walter Scott and has a butcher and a baker. Cyclists can tackle The Swire Climb, historians will visit the ruined abbey at Melrose.
Local points of interest from Louisa Marston
- Bring your sketchpads & easel to delight in the landscapes and have your masterpieces framed at the lovely Burnside Gallery in Selkirk.
- Enjoy the scenic hill walks from the doorstep with views of the rolling valleys and opportunities to spot golden eagles.
- Sit peacefully on the loggia bench overlooking the Ettrick Water, looking out for the otters and birdlife. Book a paddle board and spend the afternoon on St Mary's Loch after a morning's walk up The Grey Mare's Tail, sure footing it with the wild goats!
- Grab a proper artisan roast coffee in the Three Hills in Selkirk and if you're keen, book a session to learn about the art of the true roast.
- Take the plunge with wild swimming in our numerous lochs and rivers nearby. A secret pool is listed in our guidebook and if you are a novice, book a session with Audrey.
- Take a little bit of Scottish Borders heritage home with you from our local towns of Selkirk and Hawick, fulfilling your tweed and cashmere delights.
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Introducing
Louisa Marston
Louisa grew up helping her mother organise Edinburgh Festival flats for leading artists, and she's managed holiday lets in the Borders for many years. Design, interiors and the decorative arts excite her and she has a keen interest in all things flora and fauna. She lives nearby and has three children so she understands the needs of parents holidaying with young or older children.
A beautiful setting for a special place to stay. The cabin was welcoming, quirky and I really enjoyed listening to the river at the bottom of the garden. An amazing place where I enjoyed walks with my dog, glorious swims (including the river by the cabin) and then headed back to a comfortable bed. The local pub is friendly too. I will definitely come back.