The Yetholm Hayloft

Town Yetholm, Kelso, Scottish Borders
Self-catering
+44 (0)7803 087007
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Per night
£160 - £170
Per week
£1120 - £1190

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

Babies welcome

A peaceful, romantic village escape for couples, plus a babe-in-arms, attached to the welcoming owners' home in the Scottish Borders

Per night
£160 - £170
Per week
£1120 - £1190

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£160 - £170 per night

£1120 - £1190 per week

The Experience

Love and care have been lavished on this bolthole with plenty of attention given to the little details: homemade bread and other breakfast goodies, games, cookery books, an iPod full of tunes. Cook a delicious meal in the neat kitchen, throw some logs on the fire, and take a long soak in the bedroom roll top tub.

You’re in a small, thriving village with a community shop and a twice-weekly pop up café in the village hall – perfect for a slice of homemade cake after a long ramble. The walking all around is fantastic: hop on the Pennine Way; hike the craggy hillsides, forests and heather-strewn fields of St Cuthbert’s Way and the Cheviots that pass through Northumberland National Park; visit the market town of Kelso on the banks of the river Tweed.

With your own entrance, up a small lane, you’ll feel nicely private. Sip your coffee in the outdoor seating spot to plan your day: perhaps a trip to Holy Island then back for a pint in one of two pubs.

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We think you'll love

  • Striding out for stunning, varied walks straight from the door
  • Escaping city life at this romantic, cosy cottage for two
  • Being in a village and walking to the pub for supper when you don't feel like cooking
The Yetholm Hayloft - Gallery

You should know

  • The staircase to the mezzanine bedroom is narrow, and the loo and shower are downstairs
  • Sorry, no dogs
  • No children but babes-in-arms are welcome

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

Pricing

Nightly price
from £160
Weekly price
from £1120
1 Hayloft for 2
From £1601 bed1 bedroom

Information

Special offer: 10% discount for stays of 4+ nights; 20% discount for stays of 7+ nights. Click through to our website to book and pay with us directly for the best rates.

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
STL licence number and EPC rating: SB-00213-F / C.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Breakfast welcome pack included: homemade bread, milk, jam, butter, porridge. Walking distance to 2 pubs.

Reviews

A wonderful spot from which to stride out upon on glorious walks for miles - use The Hayloft as a stop on St Cuthbert's Way to Holy Island, at the end of The Pennine Way or for rambling through the Northumberland National Park - you are spoilt for choice here and this place is a lovely haven for two. Steve and Jane have thought of everything to make a stay here as special as possible.
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Shona, Glasgow

Amazing cosy cottage. Beautifully decorated. Very clean and well equipped for an easy relaxing break. Great location on the edge of the Cheviot hills and also a short drive to supermarket etc. The hosts are very helpful. Great log burner.


Rachel, Perth

The Yetholm Hayloft was beautiful. Immaculately clean and perfectly decorated. It was equipped with everything needed. Fresh homemade bread was a lovely feature. The upstairs level is a luxurious space with a bathtub and comfortable bed. The sunlight streams in making waking up in Yetholm a delight. Hosts are incredibly attentive. The perfect break.


F, Newcastle upon Tyne

I was drawn to this listing by the picture of a beautiful green glass jug and the loft's aesthetic did not disappoint - such a lovely, stylish and comfortable place to stay! It was the perfect retreat for a few days. It was clean, cosy and had all the things I needed. And the owners were friendly and very helpful - thank you so much! I would definitely recommended staying here and have done so already to my friends and family. Thanks again!


Katy, Manchester

We had the best stay at The Hayloft. Communication prior to our visit was brilliant. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much care and attention had been put into ensuring guests feel at home. Everything in the accommodation is of the highest quality, the bed is SO comfy and the house is equipped with every amenity you could possibly need – it truly felt like a home away from home. We enjoyed the local walks and pubs, and really hope to visit again, next time in the warmer months! Thankyou Steve & Jane for a memorable stay!


Location

The neighbourhood

The village is peaceful and has a real sense of community, you can nip to the pub for a drink or the shop for supplies without getting in the car. You're just over the border from Northumberland National Park (40-minutes on foot to reach it), home to the stunning Cheviots hill range, clear rivers, endless forests and some of the finest dark skies in Europe. You've easy access to the Pennine Way, St Cuthbert's Way, and the coast is under an hour.

Local points of interest from Steve & Jane Mitchell

  • Head out on St Cuthbert's Way through the village and up to the National Park - it weaves through forest, meadows, over hills to the little town of Wooler, then over to Lindisfarne. Start in Melrose and be with us at the end of the 2nd day.
  • Kelso is a sweet little market town, about a 15-minute drive (or bus ride) away, for cafés, delis, independents, bakeries, pubs, lovely shops and the beautiful Tweed River meandering through. Watch the world go by with a homemade gelato on the square...
  • Bamburgh is a pretty little village on the coast, set around the cricket green, and famous for the magnificent castle - only a 50-min drive away. Lindisfarne is also a must-see on Holy Island - the walled Gertrude Jekyll garden is wonderful.
  • For a sandy day out head to Coldingham, about 50 mins by car - a beautiful little sandy bay on the east coast. Or a little further north and you'll reach Edinburgh - there's a brilliant antiques place at Drum Farm just south of the city.
  • Yetholm is home to 2 pubs - The Border (in Kirk Yetholm) and The Plough (opposite), each with a sunny terrace looking out onto the village greens. Lovely for a crisp local ale after striding through the hills.
  • Floors Castle in Kelso - the largest inhabited house in Scotland - is a gorgeous day out. Wander around their walled gardens, through the woodlands, hop on the cycle trail. Or visit the delightful the Monteviot House & Gardens, a 25-min drive away.

Introducing

Steve & Jane Mitchell

In 2021, after their three daughters had flown the nest, Steve and Jane moved from Shropshire to the Borders. They happened upon Kelso as part of their search and fell in love with the area. Their home, Swan House, was a hotel until the 80s and The Hayloft was originally a stables. They've worked hard restoring the place: sourcing handmade tiles, filling it with art, hand sewing cushions and more.