Cleikum Mill Lodge holiday cottage Innerleithen.

Sole use options for 2 to 10 people. In heart of the beautiful  Tweed Valley giving an epic backdrop for a holiday all year round.

 Glentress Forest  (3 miles) , Peebles (6 miles) , Edinburgh ( 25 miles).

 

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Flexible ways to book Cleikum Mill Lodge the  perfect location for groups.

 

We won Singletrack Magazines Editors Choice 2020.

Best Scottish Best Mtb Accommodation Provider Winner 2017 and 2024

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Sole use family bike friendly Tweed Valley accommodation that is not as far away as you think!  

Arrive and depart on any day YOU wish. 

(Edinburgh 60 mins )  (Glasgow 90 mins)  (Newcastle 2 hrs)  (Inverness 4 hrs)  (London 5  hrs)  by car.

Cleikum Mill Lodge is a cosy, practical, modernized, historic, character building for holiday cottage accommodation at Innerleithen.

This in an area of outstanding beauty and a perfect location for a self catering break in the Scottish Borders. Make sure you stop here for a few days if on a road trip further North.

 We are situated in the heart of  town with cafes, restaurants, pubs, a supermarket, butchers, greengrocers, bakery and 4 bike shops all within a few minutes’ walk. If you want the full bed and breakfast experience and  hearty Scottish breakfast. This can be arranged 1 minute walk away at a hotel. In the evenings  if your not in self catering mode pop into a choice of eateries or choose from a choice of takeaways and bring food back to the building and relax.

A relaxing alternative to an Innerleithen Hotel , Peebles Hotel or Forest Holidays Glentress.

We offer Three main booking options Upper Mill ( 2 bedrooms)   , Lower Mill  (3 bedrooms) or the Whole Building  (5 bedrooms)

Sole use one bedroom apartment available at times.  (See Frequently Asked Questions.)

Car use is not essential to enjoy your stay explore from our front door.

Our cycling and outdoor friendly facilities are our specialty, especially the large internal bike store and drying room.  Bikes are locked inside this room  which also has  chains anchored to the walls.  There are some basic tools , track pumps and bike a workshop stand for guests to use. The bike room is well lit and warm and  a great place to fetttle your bike in comfort while drinking a mug of you favourite hot (or cold ) brew.

There are electric sockets for charging E bikes.

We have tried to think of everything you might need and as active people ourselves know what makes life easier when on holiday for a real home from home experience with plenty of extra touches in the well equipped kitchens. We have our own family reunions stays here as well so get the full guest experience  including using the 3 ovens to cook a Christmas family feast or strolling for a proper Sunday Dinner in the pub and walking it off afterwards!

We donate monthly to the TVTA who manage and maintain the local off piste trails and pay a lump sum each year to Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue with money raised from our towel hire donations and guest have options to donate to the TVTA when they book as well.

The Area

Innerleithen is a unique holiday hotspot and visitors love the vibe in town with its High Street businesses in the heart of the Tweed Valley Forest Park.

The Tweed Valley Forest Park and in particular Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders has become one of the world’s leading destinations for anyone who likes to spend their recreational time with memorable days in Scotland’s great outdoors, its an all year around destination and a bit of a hidden gem.

But its not all about the outdoors, Edinburgh is only an hour away by car or public transport, with its own attractions and great shopping opportunities and makes a great day or  afternoon/ evening out.

The Border towns are rich in history/ arts and heritage, easy to reach on traffic free roads and the picturesque coast also makes for a great day out.

There are six Spa’s in the area for those that like a special day of relaxation.

We provide maps and lots of information and to help plan your stay.

Bus and train connections to Edinburgh via Peebles by bus or by bus to Galashiels train station (to Edinburgh.)  Onward connections to Edinburgh Airport by Tram.

The building

The whole building can be booked as holiday let sleeping 10, with plenty of spaces in the building for 10 people to relax  or just book an apartment to suit your group size.

Most of our guests return regularly so plan ahead and get booked in.

An ideal location and set up for larger family get-togethers – the kitchen facilities and large spaces help make it easy and comfortable, popping across to the shop is very handy.

Bookings for an apartment will now give you EXCLUSIVE  use of the building.

The un-booked apartment will be shut off. 

Lower Mill is a self contained apartment with  3 ground floor ensuite bedrooms with a large lounge, dining area and kitchen. 

Upper Mill is a self contained  2 bedroom apartment; 1 bedroom can be a twin or double, the other room has 2 single beds and has a well-equipped kitchen/diner and lounge, making it ideal for small groups, families or couples.* 

The bikes stay inside the building in an internal bike store which is well equipped with basic tools and bike cleaning equipment. Its well lit and a great place to fettle your steed while sipping a mug of your favourite hot ( or cold) brew.

Breakfast and great coffee is available at a selection of cafes in town or treat yourself to a breakfast at a hotel/restaurant a minutes walk away. ( Book the night before.) 

Sliding discount the longer you stay the cheaper the nightly rate when booking 3 nights or more.

(15% to 30%  discounts). 

Choose the option when booking online.  Book direct for these offers.

*see note on book direct page.

What to do 

The Tweed Valley is made for family fun and adventure, the area is packed with culture and history. The sheer amount of walking and cycling surrounding Cleikum Mill  always makes our guests wish they had stayed longer and most of them return to us again and again.

Walking routes start from the door, with stunning views and with very few people, which makes for an amazing experience. Stroll to the hillside Forts above the town or flat riverside walks beside the River Tweed or choose something more strenuous into the surrounding hills.  The peace and tranquility is addictive its a  photographers (and instagrammers ) paradise for taking stunning images. 

Go Ape , fishing , golf and horse riding is nearby and paddle boards and kayaks available for hire at nearby St Marys Loch. A selection of wild swimming spots in nearby Lochs and the River Tweed is a few minutes walk away and features the new Tweed Valley Canoe Trail. 

The coast is not too far away , it makes a great day out by car with sandy beaches, harbours  and some fantastic cliff top castles to explore.  A huge range of guided car tours are available by our local blogger at TVB Tours. We have also compiled a file of suggested days out to help you plan your visit.

Cycling

We have played host to every kind of rider. From weekend warriors, national cycling teams, families and world class Enduro teams plus the odd product launch.  Most of them return once or twice every year.

The Tweed Valley is a world renowned mountain biking area with two trail centres, one at Innerleithen and one at nearby Glentress and we are smack bang in the centre of the famous enduro trails. 

The Golfy at Caberston forest is 5 mins away as are the Downhill Trails with an Uplift Service to take you and your bike up the hill by bus and trailer so you just ride back down again.

The sheer number of trails in the area is mindblowing!  This also an area with renowned gravel and road riding, views are justifiably amongst the best in Scotland   The roads are very quiet with very little traffic.

There is cycling fun and thrills for family, beginners, and experienced riders all within a radius of Cleikum Mill. 

For Tweed Valley bike routes we created our own website for guests at www.bikevalleytrails.co.uk  with a choice of the best  gravel, road and xc mtb routes in the area. We wanted to make it easy for guests to make the most of their  stay and not miss out on the best bike routes outside the trail centres , we used to sketch out maps when asked ,but wanted something better! 

Rides are graded to help you choose and come with a proper map and full instructions , including short cuts and all start along the Tweed Valley Railway path linking Innerleithen with Glentress,  Peebles and Walkerburn. 

Our award winning accommodation is also endorsed by Ridelines Mountain Bike coaching ,guiding and family fun days. They are  based along the High St teaching riding skills in the Tweed Valley that will make you enjoy the trails now and for a whole lifetime.  More info at   https://ridelines.co.uk/

Culture and history

This building has lots of history including Prince Charles (now King Charles) visited the building when it was a wool Mill and we have photos of his visit for guests to see and there is a plaque on the wall outside.

The area is packed with history, there are annual festivals and lots of  historic sites, and castles.

Border towns are home to intriguing tales of the past. and any visit must include sampling the local produce, gin ,whisky and beers.

There are plenty of options for a days out, see our ‘Out & About’ and ‘What’s On’ pages or check out our suggested days itineraries in the building.

We can advise you as much as you want, to help you make the most of your stay its our job! 

We are members of Independent Hostels UK .

Please contact us if you have any questions.