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Lovely home with garden located centrally in Kelso, Scottish Borders

Riverfront vacation home in Kelso with kitchen

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Nestled in a charming location, Goshen Cottage offers a warm welcome with its wood burning stove. Unwind in the beautiful walled and decked garden, complete with a seating area and BBQ. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for entertaining, while free WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely home with garden located centrally in Kelso, Scottish Borders

Boasting a fully equipped and high standard kitchen for all your entertaining needs, a wood burning stove for those chilly nights and a beautiful walled & decked garden to sit out and enjoy during the warmer months complete with a seating area and BBQ area.

Goshen Cottage comfortably sleeps up to 5/6 people. The main feature Double Toom with a French style Rococco Bed with an adjoining single room. A unique pull out double bed in the lounge area and a further single room.

In addition the property provides a dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer, BBQ and free wifi.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Kelso, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Kelso Old Parish Church - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kelso Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Borders Abbeys Way - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kelso Racecourse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Floors Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 30 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CafeU - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Charlie’s Terrace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head Hotel - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely home with garden located centrally in Kelso, Scottish Borders pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely home with garden located centrally in Kelso, Scottish Borders?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely home with garden located centrally in Kelso, Scottish Borders?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely home with garden located centrally in Kelso, Scottish Borders located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Kelso Old Parish Church, Borders Abbeys Way, and Kelso Abbey. Kelso Racecourse and Floors Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Lovely home with garden located centrally in Kelso, Scottish Borders Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property in great location. A real home from home with everything provided and very clean. Family loved it and want to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

Great kitchen to cook in, lots of windows and light, super cosy. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have stayed at a lot of VRBO‘s. This was definitely a highlight. The hosts made us feel very welcome with a welcome basket and the house is incredibly cute. I would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catrina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really lovely stay

Our stay at Goshen cottage was really lovely. Everything was beautifully clean, easy to find and check in and such lovely touches to make it feel special. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

A wonderful return to Kelso in this lovely and very central cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday break.

Had a lovely stay at goshen cottage, love the enclosed garden, although weather not great for us to fully enjoy. Everything in cottage is good quality, & lovely touch welcome pack.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lisa T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Double booked for 8 months

What stay? We where due to stay but when I contacted VRBO with 3 days notice to see about checking in I was informed that we couldn’t stay as it was double booked and no alternative stay available for same dates. We had booked 8 months in advance
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un superbe séjour

La maison est très grande,bien organisée.Chacun avait son propre domaine.Les chambres sont agréables.Le matelas au salon est cependant bien mou.Le barbecue a servi dans le joli patio.On est à 10mn à pied du centre de Kelso,jolie petie ville aux très nombreux commerces accueillants,bien située dans les Borders et entourée d'abbayes superbes ,surtout celle de Dreyburg ,et de beaux paysages.On envisage déjà de revenir.Merci Nikky.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark c.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025