The Barn at Dormouse Cottage is located in Selkirk, just 14 miles from Melrose Abbey and 16 miles from Traquair House. There's a picnic area and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Featuring a patio and mountain views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 46 miles from the vacation home.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Selkirk
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Range and quality of equipment and facilities. View from the lounge. Friendly cats.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location perfect for lovely walks with our dogs, loved all the animals. Came home very relaxed. The barn had everything you can possibly need (owners seem to have thought about all the little things needed to have a comfortable stay). Bed was...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about The Barn was wonderful, from the lovely decor to the Welcome Pack of fresh eggs, homemade cake etc.

Area info

Amenities of The Barn at Dormouse Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    The Barn at Dormouse Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib by request
    Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 crib available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Cottage only allows Dogs at property no other pets

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    FAQs about The Barn at Dormouse Cottage

    • The prices at The Barn at Dormouse Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Barn at Dormouse Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • Yes, The Barn at Dormouse Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at The Barn at Dormouse Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Barn at Dormouse Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • The Barn at Dormouse Cottage is 5.6 miles from the center of Selkirk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Barn at Dormouse Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding