THE SCOTT APARTMENT - stylishly restored Grade II listed townhouse apartment, Kelso

Scottish Borders. Sleeps up to 4

Experience the best of Kelso’s vibrant market town life and tranquil Tweed fishing beats from this slick bolthole.

Set on a deep meander of the river Tweed, where it collides with the river Teviot, the bustling market town of Kelso is as rich in history and architectural merit as it is in contemporary urban appeal. Home to the remains of what was once the mightiest monastery in the Scottish Borders, visitors to Kelso will also discover two stately homes, a graceful five-arched bridge that served as the model for London's Waterloo Bridge and Scotland’s largest market square.

The cobbled Kelso Square has a distinctly continental feel to it: thriving market stalls, with their brightly striped awnings, fill the square, which is overseen by the 19th-century ornamental town hall, topped by a striking octagonal clock tower, and flanked by grand, Italianate-style buildings. Amongst these is the Grade II listed former British Linen Bank building. Dating to the mid 19th-century, the impressive townhouse has been sensitively restored and redeveloped to create a pair of sought-after holiday homes, including the sumptuous one-bedroom Scott Apartment.

Stepping into the two-storey apartment, you’ll be instantly struck by the bold contemporary painting in the open-plan living space, which bathes the room in light and coordinates with the vivid Bumble Bee yellow of the sleek, newly fitted designer kitchen. The property’s thoroughly modern design is complemented by equally current technology with superfast fibre broadband and a Smart TV.

Set on the second floor, the spacious bedroom features a super king bed (which can be configured as a twin upon request) with a hotel-quality Sealy Posturepedic mattress and a palatial en suite bathroom with a slipper bathtub and walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Should you wish to share your stylish bolthole for two, one of the sofas in the sitting room converts to a double 5' pocket-sprung sofa bed. Furthermore, there’s the option of linking the Scott Apartment with the four-bedroom Linen House, by way of a connecting door through the sitting room.

GROUND FLOOR
Access from the street with inner hall and hanging rail for outdoor gear and a large chest freezer.
Staircase to the first floor leading to the main apartment.

FIRST FLOOR
Open-plan living space comprising:
Sitting room with two sofas (one converts to a double 5' pocket-sprung sofa bed, which is available at an additional charge of £50 per stay), armchair, footstool, coffee table, Smart TV.
Contemporary kitchen with electric oven, grill, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, full size dishwasher. Small Dining table with seating for two.
Staircase leading to the second floor.

SECOND FLOOR
The Scott bedroom with zip and link beds, which can be configured as a super king double or 3' twin beds, as preferred.
Adjoining bathroom with large walk-in shower, slipper bath, heated towel rail, double basin and WC.

OUTSIDE
The Scott Apartments sits in the town centre, benefitting from local amenities on the doorstep and is close to the riverside for walking dogs. There is no private outside space.

PARKING
There is public car parking nearby at The Knowes, which sits approximately 200 yards to the rear of the property and is free of charge.

BABIES & CHILDREN
Babies and children are welcome and a travel cot and highchair are available on request.

DOGS
One dog is welcome at a charge of £20. Dogs should be clean and dry before access into the property and otherwise kept out of the bedroom and off the furniture.

GUEST AMENITIES
The bedroom features a hotel-quality Sealy Posturepedic mattress and Egyptian cotton bed linen. A hairdryer is provided. Towels and bathrobes are provided along with a full range of guest toiletries from The Scottish Fine Soaps Company brand, Au Lait.

WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE
Wi-Fi is provided with high speeds. Mobile reception is good.

HEATING
There is underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathroom. Otherwise, there is electric heating throughout.

GUEST PRIVACY
The apartment sits directly in the centre of Kelso.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
The Scott Apartment adjoins The Linen House, sleeping up to 10 guests, via a lockable interconnecting door. The Linen House & Scott Apartment can be booked as a combined unit, sleeping up to 14 guests.

This apartment is located in Kelso. Floors Castle and Hailes Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Borders Abbeys Way and Kelso Racecourse. Woodside Garden Centre and Scott's View are also worth visiting.

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