Nenthorn, Kelso, Scottish Borders

Burnbrae Holidays, originated in 2000, is a unique, and well established holiday cottage business comprising a characterful 3 bedroom self-catering former mill, three 1 bedroom self-catering cottages and an array of out buildings which offer development potential for further accommodation, all set within circa 12 acres of mature pasture.

Burnbrae Mill the largest of the four properties offers flexible family or group accommodation, with the ground floor incorporating two south facing reception rooms - namely a south facing conservatory with far reaching views and the cosy sitting room with wood burning stove, a well equipped dining kitchen, utility & laundry space, a WC, small office and versatile studio. Historically the studio has been utilised for a number of uses including a classroom, further accommodation with licence permission and even a chiropractor practise offering an additional income stream. Three bedrooms can be found on the first floor, one principal with an ensuite shower room, a double and a single with a further bathroom.

There are three one bedroom cottages, ideal for couples, friends or solo travellers. Each cottage comprises their own fully fitted kitchen, lounge with wood burning stove, beautiful conservatory, double/twin bedroom and bathroom. The cottages offer privacy from other guest whilst still being able to enjoy views over the paddock fields, the Eden Water and Cheviot Hills in the distance. Each cottages has its own private south facing patio and access to the further shared garden area.

Externally, Burnbrae Holidays sits within mature gardens and grounds planted with a selection of shrubbery, trees and flowers attracting a wide assortment of wildlife including a number of birds and a pair of barn owls who have nested for the last 3 years. Further to the external boundary is several large paddock fields which are currently let to the local riding school providing another steady income. Running parallel to the side of these paddocks is the Eden Water and in one of the fields, Mungos Well, a woodland has been planted by the current owners to enhance wildlife habitats and assist wood harvesting for the stoves.

Burnbrae benefits from numerous ancillary outbuildings, including a boat store, a bike store, wood store, car port, boiler house, barn with workshop and byre shed. With relevant planning consents these have the potential to be developed into additional accommodation, an extension from the main Burnbrae Mill or Kelso's very first Bunk House. They do currently offer excellent storage for the cottages and Mill with ample off street parking for all accommodation being a further bonus.

The business prioritises energy efficiency with a large biomass pellet boiler serving the main house and three cottages, along with a row of solar panels and EV car charging. The Biomass boiler has the capacity to heat and provide hot water to additional accommodation if further development takes place.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and productive commercial business with 5 star reviews and a 50% return rate. The property’s peaceful position enjoys stunning rural views over the rolling countryside while remaining conveniently placed just a short drive from the centre of Kelso with its array of local amenities and shops, ideal for holiday makers or travellers.

For further holiday cottage details, see below a link to the business website.



Accounts for the business will be made available to seriously interested parties.

EPC Rating - C
Burnbrae Mill Council Tax Band - F
Cottages rateable value - £2,200
Tenure - Freehold

Viewings by appointment via Rettie Borders.




EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: F