Welcome
Single Tree Cottage is a three bedroom cottage that sleeps up to 4 people all at ground floor level.
There is a double or twin bedroom (or up to 2 electric profiling beds) with an en-suite bathroom with bath and over-bath shower, toliet and basin (bathroom also accessed via the hall and used by other guests in the cottage). The beds in this room are height adjustable. Ceiling Tracking hoist available.
There are two further single bedrooms and a seperate toilet.
It is fully adaptated to ensure accessibility for disabled and less able visitors.
Situated just outside Melrose it boasts magnificent views over the Tweed Valley and surrounding countryside.
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Bedroom: Bedroom 1 (master bedroom)Bedroom: Bedroom 2 Bedroom: Bedroom 3 is not fully wheelchair accessible so no details providedMain lounge area Main Kitchen Additional ToiletOpen GardensBedrooms
Level access bedrooms
Hearing
Visual
General
Getting here
For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.Travel by public transport
Direct train line from Edinburgh City Centre.
Travel by taxi
Parking
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Getting around inside
Bedrooms
Accessible bedrooms
Accessible bedroom Bedroom 1 (master bedroom)
Accessible bedrooms
Accessible bedroom Bedroom 2
There is space in this bedroom to use a portable hoist. The bathroom is shared with bedroom 1.
Accessible bedrooms
Accessible bedroom Bedroom 3 is not fully wheelchair accessible so no details provided
Self catering kitchen
Main Kitchen
The fully equipt kitchen is fully adapted for wheelchair users, including lower work surfaces with space underneath and units that are on wheels.
Lounge
Main lounge area
Additional Toilet
Getting around outside
There are open garden areas around the cottage with grass lawned areas and paths which are wheelchair accessible. There are picnic benches, bench seats, bird feeders and BBQs.
Customer care support
We have a range of equipment available to use (additional hire charge for some) as follows: Ceiling Tracking Hoist (Freeway P-200), Portable hoist (electric or manual), raised toilet seat, adjustable bed height, pressure relieving mattresses, cot sides, loop handled bed stick, stand-aid, shower/toilet chairs (with or without wheels), commode, bath bench, trapeze pull
By arrangement, depends on the type of scooter, please ask to speak to Rob Martin
Emergency evacuation procedures
All cottages have been inspected by the Fire Service (2017) and comply with Fire Safety Regulations. There are mains wired smoke and heat detectors fitted for early fire detection. Evacuation is via the front door of each cottage for wheelchair users
Customer care support
The Proprietor, Rob Martin, lives on site and will visit guests after their arrival to make sure they have everything they need and know how everything works. After that he is contactable by telephone if required and is always happy to help wherever possible.