The St Cuthbert’s Way is one of Scotland’s great walking trails covering 100km of beautiful and varied countryside. The route begins in Melrose and starts with a climb up the Eildon Hills from where there are stunning views across the Tweed valley to the north and the English border to the south.
The route finishes at Holy Island on the east coast and the St Cuthbert’s Way website suggests splitting the route into several shorter sections making it possible to cover the whole trail over the course of a week.
Eildon Melrose Holiday Cottages and Log Cabins are perfectly located for a walking holiday on the St Cuthbert’s Way. Experience the stunning views from our secluded location just outside Melrose, whilst still enjoying the convenience of taking a short walk in to the beautiful market square and historic town centre. There are incredible views at every turn and beautifully appointed accommodation to help you make the most of a wonderful holiday in the Scottish Borders.
The St Cuthbert’s Way passes around 400 meters away from our holiday accommodation so you will have easy access to the route. Our properties are well equipped for walkers and dogs are welcome to stay too. For large groups it is possible to take multiple properties as they are all on the same site and we can help set up larger tables for indoor or outdoor dining together. If the weather is good then the BBQs and picnic tables outside are a great option.
If you fancy mixing your walking holiday with some other activities, Melrose is a great central base for exploring the whole region of the Tweed Valley and Scottish Borders. There are beautiful Scottish Landscapes at every turn, fascinating historic sites throughout the area and day trips to Edinburgh on the scenic Borders Railway can be a great option for those wanting to visit the Scottish Capital.
The cottages are situated on an idyllic two acre site with an orchard, woods and open garden areas with picnic tables and BBQs. We have provided everything you need to relax and unwind. The sunsets here are legendary and provide the perfect backdrop for an evening BBQ with friends and family.
Our luxury log cabin has its own private enclosed garden with a wood fired hot tub, perfect for relaxing in with a glass of bubbly in hand. There’s also a firepit, a BBQ and the spectacular views of the Eildon Hills will take your breath away! Inside the cabin, exposed log walls, cosy wood burning stoves and under-floor heating combined with crisp bed linen and luxurious furnishings throughout will transport you away from every day life and you will know you are on holiday!
Melrose has a unique mix of independent shops and a superb eateries. For guests wanting to cook, there’s two butchers, two bakers, a greengrocer and a delicatessen all offering fantastic local produce. Or if you prefer a bit more convenience there’s also a good Co-op supermarket in Melrose or several large supermarkets in Galashiels, around 5 miles away.
For eating out there are several superb restaurants and cafes in Melrose and there’s also several great takeaway options too that will deliver delicious food. We have a list of recommended eateries in our welcome folders to help guests find the best places.
Our holiday properties vary in size from one to three bedrooms, and some are fully wheelchair accessible – best to look at the accessibility page on our website for full details. In all seven properties we can sleep a total of 29 guests. There are plenty of washing and drying facilities (plus a hosepipe for cleaning the dog) making it a great base for a walking holiday.
Of course the whole of the Scottish Borders is a walker’s paradise really and there are many more wonderful paths to explore from riverside walks along the river Tweed to enchanting forests and windswept heather moors. More information on walking in the Scottish Borders can be viewed here