Title: Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft Cottage in Melrose ![Oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/38db0c74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/2e0ffcb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/fedfc459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/699808c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21792200/21792142/067cdbd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At The Croft, unwind in a charming holiday cottage perfect for large groups and families. Enjoy the beautiful walks from the doorstep, an orchard with picnic tables and BBQs, or take in breathtaking views of Eildon hills just behind the cottages. This eco-friendly retreat offers a fully equipped kitchen with Denby crockery, comfortable beds with luxury micro-fibre duvets and pillows. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft The Croft is located at Dingleton Mains Farm, two minutes drive from Melrose's beautiful market square and historic town centre. Our holiday cottage is particularly suited for large groups (we have 5 other holiday cottages on the same site), families (we can provide a cots and high chair) and guests with dogs (dogs must be over 1 year old, max 2 dogs per cottage, £20 charge per dog, please mention when booking). If you like walking, with or without a dog, you will love the fabulous walks from the doorstep and we have a handy hosepipe available to wash off muddy boots or dogs. The 3 peaks of the Eildon hills, right behind the holiday cottages, are an iconic landmark in the area and a good challenge for keen walkers and adventurers. Our holiday cottages are situated on a 2 acre site with an orchard, woods and open garden areas with picnic tables and BBQs. We are accessed via a private road with no passing traffic so children can play safely and dogs can be walked off the lead. Melrose has a unique mix of independent shops and a superb eateries. For guests wanting to cook, there's a great butcher, two bakers, a greengrocer and a delicatessen all offering fantastic local produce. Or if you prefer a bit more convenience there's also a good Co-op supermarket in Melrose or several large supermarkets in Galashiels, around 5 miles away. For eating out there are several superb restaurants and cafes in Melrose and there's also several takeaway options too that will deliver delicious food to the holiday cottage. We have a list of recommended eateries in our cottage welcome folders to help guests find the best places. The cottage has three bedrooms - the downstairs bedroom has a single bed and an en-suite shower room. Upstairs, there are two twin bedrooms (each has two single beds) and a separate bathroom with a bath and an over-bath shower. All beds have deep, comfortable mattresses and cosy all seasons duvets and pillows made from luxury micro-fibre soft as down, there's no feather bedding. Also on the ground floor there is an open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room and a sun porch at the front which is a lovely place to sit and read with a coffee or to watch the birds feeding on the bird feeders hanging in the garden. It's also a handy place for letting dogs and wet boots dry off if needed. The kitchen is fully equipped and has an oven, electric hob, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator with small freezer compartment. The crockery is high quality Denby. There is a shared laundry facility which has a washing machine, a tumble dryer and a large chest freezer if you need extra space for any other frozen food such as ice creams. This room also serves as an information hub with pin boards and a leaflet rack giving lots of information on the best local attractions. The cottage is kept cosy at all times by our eco-friendly biomass heating system which is on 24 hours a day with temperature control in the cottage. Other equipment in the cottage includes: 43″ smart TV, iron and ironing board, wooden clothes hangers, toaster, kettle, vacuum cleaner, knife block, hair drier, torch, dustpan and brush. Bed linen and fluffy white towels provided. EPC rating D ## Property amenities ### Food and drink - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Meal delivery service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21810000/21804800/21804740/b6798d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - Langrig Melrose 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=21804740&PinnedHotelID=21804740&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88240500/88240410/0ec906a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stables Cottage Darnick - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Eildon Holiday s Croft Country Cottage 2 Mins Stunning v Eildon Holiday Cottage s Croft Country Cottage 2 Mins Stunning v Eildon Holiday Cottage s Croft Country Cottage 2 Mins Stunning v 63991 Eildon Holiday s Croft Country Cottage 2 Mins Stunning v ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.59032%2C-2.72246&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2JBRWmRwawvJ8HQFVtIMyC6b_7c=) Melrose, Scottish Borders #### What's nearby - Melrose Abbey - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Saint Cuthbert's Way - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 6 min drive - 5.6 km - Scott's View - 9 min drive - 9.1 km - Dryburgh Abbey - 11 min drive - 10.1 km #### Getting around - Tweedbank Station - 6 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tempest Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ochiltree's Dining - ‬7 min drive - ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬14 min walk - ‪Rhymers Tower Coffee Shop & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Quins - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages & Log Cabins - The Croft located? > Situated in Melrose, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saint Cuthbert's Way, Melrose Abbey, and Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead. 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