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Dimpleknowe, Lilliesleaf, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9JU

Telephone: (+44) 01835 870333

Email: jane@dimpleknowe.co.uk

Dimpleknowe Cottage

Dimpleknowe Cottage is a modern, well-equipped, detached bungalow, which is beautifully situated on a small country estate, with its own 9 hole golf course, in the heart of the Scottish Borders. All facilities within the cottage are on the ground floor, and there is full central heating throughout. Unrestricted and interesting walks can be taken in the surrounding woodlands, as well as on the estates informal 9 hole golf course. The cottage has stunning views of the surrounding countryside as well as it's own enclosed garden, which contains a selection of garden furniture. There is also ample car parking space within the grounds of the cottage. The cottage is let on a self-catering basis, and there are a large variety of shops ranging from small local traders to large supermarkets within the local vicinity. There are 3 small country pubs nearby which serve a variety of good food and drinks.

Looking North

Looking North over the Cottage

View from the Golf Course

The view from our Golf Course

Nature lovers will enjoy the varied range of birds and wildlife which can be seen both in the garden and throughout the surrounding countryside. During the day, Pheasants are regular visitors and Buzzards can be seen circling in the air. At night, Badgers, Foxes and Deer can often be seen enjoying their natural habitat.

Golfers can benefit from reduced rates on our course, and we also offer stabling for horses, as well as freely available access to drove roads and riding tracks. There are numerous local lochs and rivers offering excellent fishing. The Scottish Borders are steeped in history and there are castles and houses, museums, parks and leisure facilities to suit everyones tastes. During the summer months there are local festivals and common ridings which offer pipe band performances, sports days and horse ride-outs. In addition to the attractions within the Borders, we are also just over 1 hours drive from both Edinburgh and Newcastle, which both offer great shopping and lots of other attractions.

Please click on this link for more details of things to do in the area.

Accommodation comprises:

Sitting Room

The Sitting Room is comfortable and well furnished

Sitting Room

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The sitting room is well appointed and comfortable and includes:

  • A stone fireplace with open fire, which can be used for burning either coal or logs and adds a great atmosphere to the room after dark.
  • 21" Flat Screen Colour television
  • DVD Player and video recorder.
  • Freeview Box
  • Compact disc player / Hi-Fi system.
  • Incoming telephone.

 

Kitchen / Dining Area

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  • The kitchen / Dining Area is large and well equipped:
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge freezer
  • Cooker
  • Microwave oven
  • Automatic washing machine
  • Tumble Drier
  • Large dining table, with 5 chairs

 

Kitchen

The Kitchen has views over the Golf Course

 

Double Bedroom

The Double Bedroom

Bedrooms

The cottage sleeps 5 people, and a cot is also provided.

There are three bedrooms within the cottage, one double, one twin, and one single. All three rooms have comfortable beds, and linen is provided at no extra charge. If you require to use the cot, please bring your own linen for it. Electric blankets are available if you require them.

Over the winter we are upgrading the twin bedroom to include full en-suite facilities. This will be completed in early 2006.

 

Bathroom

The cottage has a modern and well-equipped bathroom,
containing a bath, with electric shower, toilet and heated
chrome towel rail.

In addition there is also a seperate cloakroom with WC.

Over the winter the cottage is having a new bathroom
suite fitted, and is being fully redecorated.
This will be completed in early 2006.

Bathroom

The Bathroom

 

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