Tiore
- 4 guests
- 2 beds
- 1 bathroom
- No pets
Description
Kelso 4 miles.
Nestled on the outskirts of the bustling town of Kelso, on the Scottish Borders, is this superb ground-floor cottage.
Boasting stunning rural views surrounding this property, it is well-placed for those who are seeking a peaceful and tranquil base.
Entering the property, you will step into a porch area where you can kick off your boots and take off your coats before entering this contemporary dwelling.
To the right of the porch is a convenient fully-equipped laundry room so you don't have to bring your whole wardrobe with you.
Discover a spacious sitting room where you can curl up with your loved ones in the evening, catching up with your favourite shows, whilst the warming electric fire provides that extra bit of warmth.
The open-plan kitchen/diner is an excellent space for gathering for a family meal, cooked to perfection in the well-equipped and contemporary kitchen.
Retire to one of the two bedrooms, comprising of a king-size and twin, both of which have a range of fabulous furniture for storage purposes and benefit from a family bathroom with an elegant bath so you can enjoy a warm soak at the end of a tiring day.
Resting on the outskirts of Kelso, enter into the centre to experience its cobbled town square and streets, with an array of Georgian buildings.
Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, you can easily join the nearby trails for some walking and cycling.
For an example of nearby stunning architecture, Floors Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland, built in 1721 and home to the Duke of Roxburghe.
Kelso Abbey and Kelso Races are also nearby.
Discover fishing at the Teviot, Tweed and Jed rivers, and an array of other watersporting activities available.
Kelso also provides some traditional pubs and restaurants serving fine food and offering real Scottish ale.
Tiore is an excellent choice for a countryside break to Scotland.
EPC Rating: Band E
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
Lovely little cottage in such a beautiful area.
Very homely and cosy and the owners are helpful and made us feel welcome. Only thing I would say is the shower is not very powerful and difficult to get warm, but this does not affect the stay and there is a bath, but guests with mobility issues should be aware. We would definitely return!
Thank you for your feedback and lovely comments. As for the shower, we can only apologise as we are unable to improve on this. The private water supply does not give enough pressure to feed anything like a power shower. It is the best we can do, sorry.
Excellent value for money Spacious comfortable accommodation Perfect location and views
Thank you for your positive comments. When our guests are happy then we are happy. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Tiore
A delightfully peaceful and quiet setting on the edge of a forest.
Lots to see and do in the area and walks in the forest and further afield. Very helpful, friendly and unobtrusive hosts.
Thank you for your feedback and kind comments. We are pleased you enjoyed the peace that Tiore has to offer, walking in the forest and exploring around the borders. Your satisfaction is our reward.
Quiet location, fields (with hares!
) and forest walks just a few minutes away. Really well appointed, comfortable bed, spacious lounge. Very friendly welcome and the owners live next door if needed. Private garden, good parking. One of the best cottages we have stayed in, in over 20 years and we hope to return. Very conveniently located, Kelso and Jedburgh nearby, lots of walks and places of interest.
Thank you for your feedback. We are always delighted when our guests enjoy a true Tiore experience. Your satisfaction is all the reward we need.
The property was very, very clean and was very, very quiet and in a peaceful location.
. Everything you needed and more was provided with the addition of a pleasant surprise of a 'homemade carrot cake' (yummy). We were given a very warm welcome by the owners Peter & Christine, who were unobtrusive but available throughout our week stay if required. Would highly recommended.
Thank you for being lovely guests and we are glad you enjoyed a true tiore experience. Your kind comments are very much appreciated. We always prepare tiore as if we are welcoming our family or friends. Your satisfaction and enjoyment of your stay is our reward.
The property is extremely noisy.
Central heating and poorly covered chimney in lounge make it impossible to watch TV. Loud noise from fridge and ticking clock in dining room. Too many nightlights in hallways making light under doors in bedroom. Could unplug the floodlights in the bedrooms themselves. We stood the place as long as we could but left a day early.
We are saddened that you did not enjoy your stay. What a shame you suffered in silence and didn't come and speak to us. As we welcomed you on your arrival, as we do for all our guests, we said that if there are any problems we are just next door to help. We could have tried to alleviate the situation for you. Firstly we were unaware that the central heating made any excess noise and will check this out. As for the cover over the chimney behind the fire, it was found that the holding tape had worked loose possibly due to the very windy weather. We could easily have rectified that for you. Sorry about the fridge noise but this is beyond our control as it is part of the manufacture. And we could have removed the clock out of your earshot. As for the nightlights around the property, they are a requirement to comply with health and safety regulations for insurance and trading licence purposes. The bedroom ones can be switched on or off as is a guest's choice. However, if we had known how much the other lights disturbed you we would have advised that, at your own risk, these lights could have been romoved temporarily during your stay. What else can we say, other than it is a shame you did not come and speak with us.
We very much enjoyed our stay at Tiore.
The property was spacious and comfortable, the location was quiet (but within an easy drive from “civilisation”) and the hosts were friendly and helpful. We’d definitely recommend it to any friends or family looking to stay in the area.
Thank you for your lovely positive feedback and recommendation. We are happy when our guests are happy and enjoy a comfortable stay.
Peter and Christine are amazing hosts whom have maintained this property immaculately.
Its quiet and 9 minutes from Kelso town centre where you would find everything you may need for a comfortable stay. A perfect getaway.
Apologies for our delayed response to your kind words. It was a pleasure to welcome you and we were happy that you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay.
Spacious, peaceful cottage with very friendly and helpful hosts.
Highlights for us were having a kitchen large enough to cook in, the very comfortable bed and the laundry room. Perfect for both a short break or a longer stay. We’ve already booked again!
Aplogies for a delayed response to your welome feedback. We are glad that you are comfortable and the cottage is providing the space and facilities that you need. And we have been happy to welcome you back.
Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.
Hosts friendly.
Thank you for choosing Tiore and glad you enjoyed your stay. We are happy when our guests are happy.
We had a peaceful, relaxing week in this lovely well appointed cottage set in beautiful quiet countryside.
The owners have clearly put a lot of love, time and effort into making staying here very special.
Thank you for your lovely comments. When our guests are happy and enjoy their Tiore experience it makes all our effort worthwhile. And you have booked for next year too, thank you. We will look forward to welcoming you back.
We spend a long time choosing accommodation and once again we were delighted.
We were met by the delightful owners . The cottage was amazing ,so spacious and well equipped in every aspect and the location was bliss - so peaceful . However, being quite remote it's only 3 miles from Kelso a lovely town and a 25 minute drive to other places such as Melrose or Jedburgh as well as the coastal towns. Tiore was just the perfect place for a holiday
Thank you for your kind comments. We are happy when our guests are happy.
Great location.
Very peaceful. Peter and Christine gave a warm welcome and unobtrusive. Have booked for next year.
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to welcoming you again next year.
A first class cottage well equipped with everything we could possibly need in a very quiet area Christine and Peter perfect hosts
Thank you for your kind comments. We love to prepare Tiore for our guests comfort and enjoyment and your feedback makes that all worthwhile.
Really lovely cottage.
With everything you could need. Very comfortable and cosy. The hosts are absolutely great people, who go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable.
Thank you very much for your kind words, much appreciated. It is our pleasure that you enjoyed your stay at Tiore.
Tiore is a wonderful oasis of calm.
Beautifully presented, extremely clean and very comfortable. Lovely rear garden to soak up the big sky view over rolling countryside without a single other building to be seen. We have never stayed somewhere soooo quiet - not even the faintest sound of road traffic! Calming woodland walks right on the doorstep are a real tonic. Just a couple of minutes drive away is Kelso itself. We think Kelso is the perfect blend of scenic setting, handsome historic buildings, gift shops, cafe's and necessary amenities. The owners - Peter and Christine - we're lovely. Very welcoming and happy to help. If a peaceful rural cottage is your thing then we're sure you'll love Tiore. Extremely highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your wondeful recommendation. We are delighted when our guests enjoy the full Tiore experience. This makes all our effort worthwhile, your pleasure is our reward.
This was by far the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed at by booking on Sykes.
Spacious immaculate and everything you needed for a perfect relaxing stay in the Borders. So quiet but just outside Kelso it was perfectly placed for so much to see in this stunning countryside. Peter and Christine were such perfect hosts. We can’t wait to return for longer than a week next time we loved it so much.
Wow! Thank you very much for your kind words. Your enjoyment of Tiore makes all our effort in preparation and presentation worthwhile. Your satisfaction is our reward. We look forward to welcoming you again to the beautiful Borders.
A return journey to Tiore for us.
A wonderful warm welcome and a joy to be there again. Everything as promised and a beautiful sultana and cherry cake to welcome us - so welcome to have with a nice cup of Yorkshire tea! The cottage remains the perfect place for rest and relaxation - peace and quiet and the surrounding forest is like a piece of heaven on earth. Kelso is such a lovely market town to spend time in and the woodland walks around the cottage are just pure joy. Will be returning in 2026
It was good to welcome you again and we are so pleased that once more you enjoyed the Tiore experience. We look forward to welcoming you again next year. Here's to May 2026!
Tiore is very peaceful.
The view from the cottage is wonderful with woodland walks from the doorstep. We saw hares running in the fields a stoat in the garden, lots of birds and of course the peacocks. The cottage itself and everything in it is spotless along with everything you will need to make your stay comfortable. The owners are very welcoming and helpful. Kelso is just a few minutes drive with plenty of pubs and places to eat. We took the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh for a day. We also visited Bamburgh, Seahouses and St. Abbs. We will certainly stay at Tiore again
Thank you for your wonderful comments, they are very much appreciated. As we have said may times before, our guests' satisfaction is our reward. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Tiore and also had a full 'Borders Experience' when you visited places around the area. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting.
We had everything we needed and were comfortable and warm. Would highly recommend.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your kind words
Lovely clean and warm cottage.
Peter and Christine are lovely people very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay at Tiore again.
Thank you for your kind comments and apologies for our delay in responding. We are happy you had a comfortable stay.
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.
Thank you for your positive feedback. We were pleased to welcome you back and glad that you enjoyed Tiore again.
A well maintained and very clean accommodation.
Very friendly owners and very helpful without being intrusive.
Thank you for your kind comments. It was good to meet you and we are very happy that your stay at Tiore was a good one.
Wonderful cottage.
Extremely friendly hosts. Warm and well equipped.
We are always pleased when our guests are satisfied with their Tiore experience. Thank you for your kind comments
Lovely cottage lovely location very comfortable owners welcoming
Thank you and we are glad that you enjoyed a true Tiore experience.
A delightful, and well presented cottage set in a tranquill, yet accessible location and within a couple of miles of the main town of Kelso.
It was great to find a cottage that had:- Doors that didn't squeak Appliances such as cookers /television / microwave that were simple and uncomplicated to operate And owners who were at hand to make our stay so pleasant... the drizzle cake on arrival was most welcome!! We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a holiday in an area full of history and impressive scenery. Places such as Melrose, Hawick, Berwick on Tweed and Jedburgh are all within short drives.
Thank you for your comments and recommending a stay at Tiore. Our aim is always to give our guests a comfortable and relaxed experience. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and exploring the history of the Scottish Borders.
Tiore is a beautiful cottage with a lovely little garden and amazing view.
We had everything we needed in the cottage for our stay. Very clean, comfortable and spacious. A lovely warm welcome from owners Peter and Christine, very friendly couple, just next door. If you want total peace and tranquility, this is the cottage for you. Loved it!
We are very happy that you enjoyed the gift of a true Tiore experience. Thank you for your kind words. To know that you loved your stay is all the reward we need.
First class property, very clean and very well maintained, owners really pleasant and friendly.
would highly recommend this property.
Thank you for your recommendation. We always prepare Tiore as if we are welcoming our own family or friends. Your comfort and satisfaction is our reward.
One of the best cottages we've stayed in.
Peaceful location with easy access to the woods. Beautiful garden to sit out in, comfortable and had everything we needed. Will definitely be back.
Thank you, your comments are very much appreciated, glad you enjoyed your Tiore experience. And we look forward to welcoming you again. We are happy when our guests enjoy their stay, that is our reward.
We have had a lovely few days at Tiore.
The location is perfect for peace and quiet from everyday life and lots of sounds of birds and beasts in this amazing forest location. The cottage suited us well with everything you could possibly need to make a truly memorable visit. The owners are extremely hospitable and friendly. Woodland walks literally on the doorstep and an amazing garden to sit and enjoy. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
Thank you for your lovely comments and we are very happy that your short stay was a true tiore experience. As we say - your satisfaction is our reward. We will look forward to welcoming you again.
The thing that made this stay so lovely, besides the comfort etc.
is the utter peacefulness.
Thank you for your lovely comment. We are happy that you enjoyed the true peace of a Tiore experience. Hence our name Tiore: T his I s O ur R ainbow's E nd And your satisfaction is our reward.
In a most beautiful location but only 4 miles away from Kelso.
A truly relaxing place and in a great location for exploring the Scottish borders. Cottage very clean and comfortable.
Thank you for your kind words and we are glad you enjoyed the comfort and peace of Tiore. Your satisfaction is our reward.
Great place.
The house was clean and the owners provided everything we might need. They were friendly and helpful. We have booked again for next year.
Thank you for your kind words. Your satisfaction is our reward and we look forward to welcoming you again next year.
Our second visit to Tiore, and it lived up to everything we remembered from our first stay.
A comfortable, homely bungalow with all the facilities you could want, plus a delightful garden to sit and while away the time. The owners aren't intrusive, but are only next door if you need anything. Whether, walking, cycling or touring in the car a lovely area to explor.e
Thank you - glad you enjoyed Tiore once again. As we say - your satisfaction is our reward
The cottage was beautiful as soon as you entered you could see how clean it was.
The owners lived next door but were never intrusive. christine had baked a cake for our arrival which was a lovely touch. we had a great stay the location was great for getting to places. my sister and I would highly recommend staying here.
Thank you very much for your kind words - your satisfaction is our reward
Tiore is a wonderful, peaceful base for exploring the region.
The cottage was absolutely spotless and contained everything we needed for our 6 day stay. The owners were there to greet us, had the heating on ready and even a delicious lemon drizzle cake waiting for us. Delicious and thoughtful! We enjoyed watching the deer and birds from the window and at night there is absolutely no light pollution! We didn't experience any disturbance from the saw mill opposite and the parking was more than adequate. A lovely stay, will definitely return!
Thank you very much for your kind words, we do appreciate them and we are happy you enjoyed your stay at Tiore. As to previous guests, we now say to you - your satisfaction is our reward.
There was loud machinery outside property at 7.
30am and we always sleep with window open. Parking was a concern on the tight corner with van's and trailers passing our car. Could hear noise in loft area most mornings about 1am, sounds like vermin in loft so reccomend you have it checked as it might be squirrels. Inner door not locking my partner didnt like as she is security conscious.
We are sorry that your experience has been so negative and saddened that you did not address the issues with us directly as we would then have been able to give you an explanation as well as to apologise in person. Your comments came as a harsh contrast to the words put in our visitors book and with the interaction we had with your partner on our doorstep. In order to defend our excellent reputation we feel it necessary to address each of the issues you raise: Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, there was occasional loud machinery due to Sawmill and Forestry workers having to deal with the aftermath of storm damage. The stock fence in the field was also being replaced that week and the extra traffic was to a house in the process of being renovated. The excess noise was not the norm and we are sorry that it coincided with your stay. On your arrival you were advised the best place to park your vehicle. We were pleased to note that you followed this advice, thank you. To park in the marked area leaves ample space for other residents, deliveries and in this case the contractors working on the renovation. The cottages were built in 1914 and to have mice in the loft of a country house is often the case. Dont expect there are any squirrels but there could be bats. In the twenty years we have been here there has never been a mouse or anything else coming from the loft to the inside the property. There was more possibility of something to come in through your open window than from the loft. As for the security aspect of the inner door, the lock was removed years ago after someone was trapped in the porch without a key for either door. Recently, due to health and safety regulations and advice from the Fire Officer both the front and back doors were replaced with keyless exit locks. To replace the inner door lock would not add to the security of the property and would go against both the fire officers instructions and our licence requirements for safe and easy exit in emergency.
Lovely quiet cottage in a beautiful location .
Very clean and has well equipped kitchen. Excellent communication from the owners who live next door but do not intrude. Will definitely use again
Thank you - your satisfaction is our reward
The cottage was comfortable and clean, the bonus for us was to be able to sit outside just from the kitchen and take in the beautiful scenery.
The only issue we found was the mattress in main bedroom allowed the central bed frame to be felt. The single beds were comfortable. The owners were very welcoming on arrival.
We are very sorry that the comfort of your stay was compromised by the feel of the mattress. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will remedy the situation when we do the next changeover on Friday.
Our family had a lovely time in Tiore.
Beautiful, quiet location yet very handy for exploring some of the towns in the borders. A welcoming and cosy cottage with an ideal amount of facilities to meet the needs of our small family.
It is a great cottage to stay in.
.. well situated, very well provided and in a most relaxing environment. And the owners are most kind kind and helpfull. We will always remember them
A well equipped and comfortable cottage with good views.
Lovely owners. Another week’s stay would have been perfection.
Comfortable, well equipped cottage situated a mile or so outside the lovely Market Town of kelso.
A beautiful wildlife friendly garden to sit outside and enjoy an evening drink. Excellent base for sightseeing and walking in the Scottish Borders. John and Chris.
Tiore was very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
The cottage was very well equipped. It was very peaceful and quiet. Bowmont Forest right outside the doorway was very beautiful with only the sounds of the birds. The owners live next door and there if we needed anything but were not intrusive. There are lots of good walking routes within a short distance. The towns of Kelso and Jedburgh close by are well worth a visit. We will be back.
A friendly welcome greets you at Tiore.
The cottage is comfortable, clean and has everything you need. The scenery is beautiful and walks in the forest are a must. Tiore is an ideal location to explore the surrounding area.
We had a lovely time in a beautiful, quiet setting.
Easy access to borders attractions.
This was our second visit to Tiore and, although the weather wasn't brilliant, we enjoyed the opportunity to relax in a beautiful, well-equipped cottage with very friendly and helpful hosts.
We are very fond of the Scottish Borders and although this cottage is a little way outside Kelso, it is ideally situated to explore the region.
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Tiore.
The cottage was comfortable and felt welcoming, and it is clearly being lovingly maintained both inside and out. The views across open country from the front windows are beautiful, especially in the fine, warm weather we had for our stay.
My daughter, granddaughter and me had a lovely stay.
The cottage is fabulous, very homely and cosy and nicely furnished and lots of nice pictures and ornaments lovely comfy beds and a fabulous cake left for us from the owners who are really lovely and they live next door. The garden was big and my granddaughter loved playing in it. We would love to go again .
Enjoyed staying at Tiore.
The owners were lovely, helpful and welcoming. The cottage was spotless and well equipped ,in a peaceful location well placed to explore Scottish borders Castles and Abbeys. Hope to return later in the year when more attractions will be open.
Lovely cottage in very quiet location.
Great for long walks. The fresh eggs supplied by the hens next door were excellent. The owners, Peter and Christine are very friendly and approachable should you wish any help. Peters’ woodwork is excellent and anyone visiting should look at his amazing creations. Easy access to local attractions by car.
A delightfully rural and tranquil setting with immediate access for walks with great views.
The accommodation was a warm, spacious and modernised 2-bedroomed cottage that suited our short break needs, at a very reasonable rate and the owners were handily available if required.
The cottage was recommended to us by friends who had stayed there and it lived up to their very positive comments.
We had the most wonderful week at Tiore - the cottage is spacious, clean, well equipped and in the most beautiful setting.
We had breakfast and dinner on the decking and we loved watched the swallows darting about. If you’re after peace and quiet then Tiore is the place to be. Christine and Peter are perfect hosts. Home made coffee cake was waiting for us and Christine made gluten free biscuits especially for me. They let us collect the chickens eggs and Peter showed us his wood working studio. We would definitely return! 5*
A beautiful cottage in a stunning location.
The owners have provided everything to make for a truly comfortable and enjoyable relaxing holiday. They were most helpful though not intrusive. We would highly recommend this accommodation.
Very good cottage in excellent and quiet location.
Our hosts Peter & Christine were very accommodating Kelso was only 4 miles away parking was easy and restaurants very nice a really relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
The peacefulness the cleanliness and the friendliness of the owners.
Such great views. Very well equipped accomodation
The most well thought out and considerate accommodation!
I was totally blown away by the property having everything we needed any more; from condiments in the cupboard, spare baby shampoo and bubble bath in the bathroom to nightlights across the house. Plus the brownie cake left for us on arrival was amazing and a lovely surprise! We felt totally at home and so so comfortable. The house is wonderful and everything we needed for our week away with our toddler. The garden and space around the house is fantastic! The only thing we can suggest, and this is really a small thing and doesn’t take away from our stay- the knives were rather blunt so we struggled to cut meat and veg. So in love with our stay and absolutely would book again in a heartbeat
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: This property accepts short breaks from a minimum of 3 nights
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1017426
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor