A beautiful base for roaming the Scottish Borders.
Singles and couples alike will love this high-tech, eco-friendly home
Space, glorious space. It abounds not just within this former farm building — in its airy open-plan space, in the capacious bedroom and in its generous en-suite — but also outside, as a patio and broad lawned garden afford unfettered views of the distinctive Eildon Hills.
A great option for a couple or solo traveller, The Sheep Fold enjoys an elevated position above the pretty village of Gattonside — which, happily, boasts a very good restaurant in The Hoebridge. From the village, a chain bridge leads across the River Tweed to Melrose, in whose attractive town centre shops and pubs accompany one of the Scottish Borders’ captivating ruined abbeys.
Michael Vee Design is responsible for the home’s stylish interiors, while the owners must be credited with its impeccable design features. In its main open-plan living space, light floods in through vast, sliding glass doors to illuminate timber detailing, white walls, and abstract paintings. There’s plenty of seating, to one side here in the form of luxurious leather chairs surrounding a circular dining table, a squishy leather armchair, and a pair of sofas positioned to make the most of the stunning views over farmland and the triple-peaked Eildon Hills – one of Walter Scott’s favourite views.
To one side — The Sheep Fold occupies just one floor — is your large, softly-carpeted bedroom and its en-suite bathroom. The latter not only contains a generous walk-in shower with attractive tiles, but also an elevated bathtub beside a window facing the Eildons.
Underfloor heating throughout is a treat for toes. There are several eco-credentials that will impress here: a green, sedum roof; solar PV panels; and underfloor heating that is generated by an air-source heat pump.
The Sheep Fold is an ideal base for sightseeing — besides Melrose and more abbeys, you’re close to Sir Walter Scott’s old home Abbotsford and the Leaderfoot Viaduct — walking (the Southern Upland Way footpath passes right by here) or cycling, while anglers can tackle Middle Tweed or Teviot fishing beats.
Larger groups should note that The Sheep Fold sits just along from four other properties in the same ownership: Smiddy, Byre, Granary and Stables.
GROUND FLOOR
This property occupies one floor. For guests with restricted mobility, please note there is a step-up to the shower in the bathroom, and also a step to the bath. From the main living space and bedroom, there are two steps down to the patio and garden.
Access door into a small inner hall, with washer/dryer.
Open plan living/kitchen/dining area comprising:
Kitchen with large fridge/freezer (3 drawer), full-size dishwasher, electric oven and grill, ceramic hob, integrated microwave. Washing and drying facilities are just off the main access door. Dining area with seating for four.
Living space with a two-seater sofa and a three-seater sofa, armchair, wall-mounted 55" Smart TV, large sliding door out to the patio (two steps) and garden.
Bedroom with super king bed with zip and link option which can be configured to a twin, side tables with drawer space, dressing table, in-built cupboard with hanging and storage space, amrchair. Large sliding door to the patio (two steps) and large lawned garden.
En suite bathroom with large shower (one step) with rainforest head and separate mixer, large bath tub (one step), heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
The Sheep Fold benefits from an attractive lawned garden with patio and garden furniture (please note this is not fully enclosed). This offers exceptional views of the Eildon Hills.
PARKING
There is private parking for one car to the side of the cottage, directly off the road.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
BABIES & CHILDREN
Sorry, this property is not suitable for babies and children.
DOGS
Sorry, dogs are not permitted, however, there are four other holiday-let properties nearby that sit in the same ownership and offer dog-friendly options. Please refer to the 'additional accommodation' tab below for the property links.
GUEST AMENITIES
The bed is made up with high-quality bed linen. A hairdryer is supplied. Bath sheets and hand towels are provided for guests along with hand soaps and shower/bath wash. Grab rails can be provided on request.
WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE
Wi-Fi is available via a Vodafone Gigabox Modem which offers download speeds of approximately 20mbps and upload speeds of 6mbps. Mobile coverage is generally good.
HEATING
Underfloor heating throughout the property powered by an air-source heat pump. Electricity supplied by solar PV panels.
GUEST PRIVACY
The Sheep Fold is a detached property and sits in a peaceful spot just above the village of Gattonside. The property and garden is not overlooked. There is a further detached property to the right of The Sheep Fold and a steading with four other holiday let properties which sit in the same ownership.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
For guests looking to holiday together this cottage can be booked alongside the Granary sleeping 8, Byre sleeping 4, Smiddy sleeping 4 and Stables sleeping 4. These properties are located in the nearby steading, approximately 75-100 yards from The Sheep Fold.
SHORT-TERM LETS LICENSING
Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00170F
The current EPC rating for this property is band B
