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Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books
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Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41041 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair

Set within the peaceful grounds of The Yair in the Scottish Borders, Garden Cottage offers the perfect mix of comfort and countryside charm. Sleeping up to four guests, it overlooks a beautiful walled garden and sits close to the River Tweed. Inside, the welcoming living room features a deep sofa and two armchairs around a wood-burning stove, while the country-style kitchen is fully equipped for relaxed self-catering. A steep staircase leads to the bedrooms — one king and a flexible second bedroom that can be set up as a king or twin — and forms part of the cottage’s character, though it may not be suitable for the elderly or those with restricted mobility. The modern bathroom with a walk-in rainfall shower is located downstairs.

The location is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts — enjoy tennis, fishing, and a wealth of walking and mountain biking trails right from the doorstep, including access to the Southern Upland Way. The world-class Glentress Mountain Biking Centre is nearby, and the area offers historic houses, championship golf courses, and beautiful gardens to explore. For a change of pace, hop on a nearby train and be in the centre of Edinburgh in under an hour.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Tennis

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
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,041 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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

Property is also known as

Secluded Country Retreat Situated Magnificent Walled Garden
Secluded Country Retreat Situated Magnificent Walled Garden
637061

About the neighborhood

Map
Galashiels, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Market Square - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Old Gala House - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Waverley Line - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tweedbank Station - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterwheel Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Okome - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Salmon Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glen Hotel - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair on Dec 22, 2025 start from $355.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair located?

Situated in Galashiels, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Three Brethren and within 6 mi (10 km) of Market Square and Halliwell's House Museum. Old Gala House and Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Secluded country retreat situated next to a magnificent walled garden at The Yair Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KG M.

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

Awesome Stay at the Yair

We stayed at the Garden Cottage and enjoyed the peace and quiet of the gardens. Also we took full advantage of the many walking trails in the local area. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds are very comfy. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Magical

A magical spot and beautiful house. The delicious homemade lemon cake on arrival was a lovely treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen B.

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

A magical getaway

Such a gorgeous property - I wish we could have spent more time here! Check in is easy as can be. Highly recommend this for a getaway in nature. The cottage is comfortable and lovely - albeit with a few spider friends, but they are no bother. The owners left a homemade lemon loaf as well! The gardens are just stunning and I could have spent hours walking through them, not to mention the trails around the estate. Definitely hope to come back for a longer stay in the future! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne and Kim M.

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

Garden cottage dream!

Absolutely love everything about this property! Honestly could have used the entire week just roaming around the gorgeous estate grounds . And that walled garden!?! Just a dream😍 The Fall colors were breathtaking! Super comfy bed! Cozy kitchen and living area. Great shower! Everything you need! Loved the lemon drizzle bread made by Hannah and Ollie was so kind to come and rescue us when we locked ourselves out. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hansjörg V.

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

Awesome House and Garden

The Garden Cottage is an enchanting house surrounded by a wonderful garden. Olly and Hannah take such care of the whole property and the quests. You just feel incredibly comfortable. Nothing is missing. We will be back again. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANN L.

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

Really lovely cottage

No complaints regarding cottage. It was absolutely lovely. However I found the VRBO logging in processes convoluted and difficult. Didn't actionally receive any last minute information, and neither was it available to me on going looking for the information on VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Shenton

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

Beautiful Garden Cottage staycation 2021

What a wonderful find. Garden cottage is lovely. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Lovely and quiet for a relaxing getaway but within easy drive of shops. Great walks and very friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Idyllic Cottge in Beautiful Country Estate

The perfect place to get away from it all. The Garden Cottage is situated at the edge a beautiful garden and set within an estate which boasts forests, rivers and hills. Withdirect access to the national cycle path 1 there is lovely quiet lanes to explore some of the Border towns. There are also mountain bike trails in the woods surrounding Yair. We had a brilliant day out at the 7Stanes, Glentress, this offers a huge array of excellent mountain bike trails. The property is beautifully finished, has excellent TV and wifi and the kitchen is equipped with everything needed for family meals. The owners are welcoming and ensure everything is as it should be for a super family holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

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

Beautiful Garden Cottage

Garden cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. Olly was at the cottage to meet us and explain how everything operated. The cottage has been recently renovated - looks amazing and is incredibly comfortable. The shower is spacious and powerful and the bed supremely comfortable, dressed in beautiful cotton - we slept so well at the cottage. We dined at the cottage most nights and it was a pleasure to cook in the stylish and well equipped kitchen. The garden is outstanding and it is a joy to walk in the extensive grounds. We were fortunate to enjoy some fishing and Alan is a knowledgeable and charming ghillie. We look forward to returning very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., newcastle uk

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

Great away from it all

Amazing property - amazing gardens - amazing locations- could not as for more
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Breakaway

We had a lovely relaxing two night stay here in the Garden Cottage. Accommodation was great and Ollie very helpful , ensuring we had everything we needed. Area is beautiful and very secluded. We would thoroughly recommend the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Irina S.

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

Toller Urlaub über Weihnachten zum Entspannen

Es ist ein wundervolles Cottage, sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Wir haben unseren Weihnachtsurlaub sehr genossen. Vielen Dank an Olly für den schönen Baum. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Man kann direkt vom Haus tolle Wanderungen zum Tweed oder über die Weiden unternehmen. Es ist wunderbar ruhig und abgelegen. Ich habe lange nicht mehr so gut geschlafen wie hier. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet und es hat uns nichts gefehlt. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lutz K.

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

Für uns perfekt

Sehr ruhig, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, Betten die ihresgleichen suchen, toll ausgestattete Küche, ein eigener Walled Garden. Wie gesagt, für uns war´s perfekt. Die Nähe zu Melrose, Peebles und Galashiels kommen noch on top drauf. Der Fluß Tweed ein Traum. Gerne wieder. Vielen Dank Oliver
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten K.

Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft

Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und liegt in einem sehr gut gepflegten Park. Eine Empfehlung für Menschen, die Ruhe und Erholung in einem wunderschönen Ambiente suchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Bordering on Tranquility

Lovely cottage in magnificent setting, offering a peaceful retreat for the festive season. Well stocked kitchen, cosy rooms with wood burning stove and comfy beds to encourage lazy days. The addition of a decorated Christmas tree made it feel very homely. We look forward to returning in Spring/Summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016