No 1 The Turret

1 Scott Place, Kelso, TD5 7JZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>33</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
33 reviews
a dining room with a white table and chairs at No 1 The Turret in Kelso
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No 1 The Turret

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  • Entire home
  • 1098 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
  • Grocery deliveries

Offering inner courtyard views, No 1 The Turret is an accommodation located in Kelso, 23 km from Melrose Abbey and 30 km from Etal Castle. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 39 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The 3-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. Chillingham Castle is 44 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 78 km from No 1 The Turret.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kelso
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  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Its location is perfect for Kelso town, shops, pubs and restaurants. It’s obviously been renovated recently to a tasteful and high standard.”
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location,beautiful house,parking onsite. Genuinely lovely place.”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Central location, fantastic welcome pack., cosy and comfy beds.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Kelso Border Retreats

Company review score: 9.3Based on 31 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Kelso Border Retreats is a locally owned business who provide a selection of different properties in and around Kelso. The owner is located just 10 minutes away and is on hand to assist guests with their stay.

Property information

No 1 The Turret is a beautiful modern and spacious 3 bedroom townhouse located in the heart of Kelso, benefitting from all the amenities of the town on your doorstep. The property has a been recently refurbished in a modern and comfortable style. The house has a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, oven and washer/dryer. The three bedrooms are individually styled with comfortable high quality beds. The main bathroom has a modern walk in shower. The house also has another small bathroom with just a toilet and washbasin. The lounge has a modern corner sofa where you can relax and enjoy watching the flat screen TV. One unique feature of the property is the enclosed private courtyard which is accessed from patio doors from the kitchen, the decked area offers an ideal place to enjoy the warmer evenings with comfortable seating. The property also offers allocated private off road parking for two vehicles. All linen and towels are provided within the accommodation along with a complimentary welcome pack.

Neighbourhood information

Due to the central location of No 1 The Turret it benefits from having all the amenities of Kelso just a few minutes away. Kelso boasts a unique cobbled square with predominately independent local shops, cafes and restaurants and is a delightful market town, which was named the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland by Sir Walter Scott. Some local attractions include Floors Castle which was built in 1721 for the Duke of Roxburgh. The Castle is still inhabited by the current Duke of Roxburgh and offers a spectacular Victorian Walled Garden and Millenium Garden with walks and cycle trails. The Castle hosts some excellent entertainment events throughout the year. The area is renowned for its salmon fishing on the River Tweed and for its Golf with seven golf courses located in the locality. The local area is surrounded by historic buildings which all offer a unique experience to explore. Kelso is ideally located to explore the whole of the Scottish Borders and beyond.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of No 1 The Turret
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio
    Food & Drink
    • Wine/champagne
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Bowling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about No 1 The Turret

    • Check-in at No 1 The Turret is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • No 1 The Turret can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at No 1 The Turret may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, No 1 The Turret is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • No 1 The Turret has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • No 1 The Turret offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding

    • No 1 The Turret is 200 yards from the centre of Kelso. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.