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Harmony House - Harmony Gardens

Melrose, Scottish Borders, Southern Scotland

Property details

15 Guests 8 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Pets: Yes

Changeover day: -1

Features

Close to pub Garden Pets welcome Hasfishing Family Countryside Broadband / WiFi Unusual Near walks Near cycling Nearriver Neargolf Enclosedgarden Nationaltrust Character Children Cotavailable Dishwasher Extra Bathrooms Highchairavailable Offroad Parking Smoke Free Washing Machine Nearpub Shop Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed Greatview Close to shop

Summary

The property is ideal for family gatherings, with improvements noted in facilities like heating and bathrooms. Guests enjoyed its comfort and beautiful location, although some mentioned the late check-in and early check-out times, accessibility challenges for the elderly, and the need for more kitchen supplies.

The property

An eclectic mix of period detail with contemporary comfort, Harmony House is a 19th century eight-bedroom dwelling, lying within the peaceful National Trust for Scotland-owned Harmony Garden in Melrose. This elegant abode is perfect for bringing everyone together for a trip to the Scottish Borders, with plenty of country walks, riverside rambles and local history to delight in. Seek comfort within the opulent drawing room, taking a seat on one of the beautiful sofas and turning on the CD player for some ambience while you admire the original features, such as the feature open fire. For a family celebration, make use of the impressive dining room, the long table offering a seat for every guest, with food being prepared in the kitchen with the use of the excellent range of appliances. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon within the sitting room/library, with a wondrous choice of books to choose from, as well as a TV in here. An external outbuilding holds the laundry facilities and a drying area, as well as the house having its own private garden and patio area reserved just for guests. Feature fireplaces, ornate furnishings, wrought-iron bed frames and polished floorboards all feature throughout the eight elegant bedrooms, set over the first and second floors, reached via the beautiful spiral staircase. On the first floor you can choose from two double bedrooms, with one boasting en-suite facilities, and an adjoining single bedroom, plus two further twin rooms, whilst up on the second floor lies two twin rooms and one small double, providing everyone with a tranquil place to rest. On waking, you can step into a refreshing shower within the shower room, or take a relaxing soak in the tub in the bathroom. Delight in picturesque views from the large windows of Harmony Garden below, as well as being within strolling distance of the amenities of Melrose. Bring the whole family together in the beautiful Harmony House for a Scottish Borders adventure. This property can be booked with Refs. 1060385, 1060394, together sleeping 21 guests.

A grandiose 19th century house resting within Harmony Garden in Melrose, Scottish Borders. Three-storey. Beautiful garden setting. Dog-friendly. Families and groups. St Boswells 4.6 miles; Lauder 11.3 miles; Kelso 14.2 miles.

Over three floors. Eight bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 2 x twin, 2 x second-floor twin, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen. External utility and drying room. Dining room. Sitting room/library. Drawing room

Gas central heating. Electric range cooker with gas hob, grill. Microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher. TV, DVD player, CD player and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking for four cars. Enclosed private garden with table and chairs and use of Harmony Garden after it is closed to the public. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.2 miles. When travelling between Harmony House and the guests' private garden dogs must be kept on a lead. Sunday arrivals are not permitted. The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website <a href="http://www.nts.org.uk">here</a>. This property has a good housekeeping bond of £1000. Essential maintenance works taking place on the wider grounds of Harmony House between January and March 2026

Practical information

Distance to river (miles): 0.5 miles
Check-out: 09:30
Has great view(s)?: Yes
Shop: 0.2 miles
Pub: 0.2 miles
Distance to restaurant (miles): 0.2 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Heating: Gas
Views: City/Town, Countryside
Floors: 3
Check-in: 17:00
Distance to supermarket (miles): 0.2 miles
Dogs allowed: Yes
Number of highchairs: 1
Location: Centre
Parking spaces: 4
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Entertainment: CD
Garden: Yes
Garden privacy: Private
Garden style: Yard, Lawned Area, Patio, Courtyard

Location