Cleikum Mill Lodge 5 bedroom historic holiday cottage Innerleithen.
In heart of the beautiful Tweed Valley an epic backdrop for a holiday all year round.
Sole use options for 2 to 10 people.
Glentress Forest (3 miles) , Peebles (6 miles) , Edinburgh ( 25 miles).
Supermarket ,shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, bike shops , tap room, and takeaways just 2 mins walk away.
Self catering accommodation ,with optional full Scottish breakfast options available to guests.
Book Direct for the best prices , click tab BOOK ONLINE to see latest availability.
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
STL Licence number SB-00086-F
Family friendly + bike friendly Tweed Valley self catering accommodation ideal for Glentress near Peebles in the South of Scotland.
The Tweed Valley Forest Park is not as far away as you think!
(Edinburgh 60 mins ) (Glasgow 90 mins) Newcastle (Ferry terminal) 120 mins (Inverness 4 hrs) (London 5 hrs) by car.
Arrive and depart on any day YOU wish.
Cleikum Mill Lodge is a cosy, practical, modernized, historic, character building providing holiday accommodation at Innerleithen near Peebles.
A building that’s always been a part of the community and rich in history it was built originally as a hall which became a successful wool mill before it was then converted and refurbished to comfortable and practical holiday accommodation popular with families, groups, schools and trip organizers.
This in an area of outstanding beauty and a perfect location for a self catering break in the Scottish Borders, not too far from Edinburgh.
Situated in the heart of town with cafes, restaurants, pubs, a supermarket, 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.
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.
We have tried to think of everything you might need and know what makes life easier when on holiday with the family for a real home from home experience with plenty of extra touches in the well equipped kitchens. We have our own family reunions here as well.
The 3 ovens are really useful to cook a big family feast or you can stroll for Sunday dinner in the High St and walk it off afterwards by the river.
If you like us we also love exploring the area on foot or by bike.
We suit groups with our cycling and outdoor friendly facilities our specialty, especially the large internal bike store and drying room. Bikes are locked inside this room which also has chains and ground anchors and an alarm.. 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 timers for charging E bikes. (please read our guidelines.)
We donate monthly to the TVTA who manage and maintain many of the the local trails and pay a lump sum each year to the Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue and the TVTA with money raised from our guest voluntary donations.
The donation options are offered as you book with us online. Every £ helps.
The Area
Innerleithen is a special destination and visitors love the vibe in town with its Independent High Street businesses in the heart of the Tweed Valley Forest Park, yet not too far from Edinburgh and the coast.
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 and a huge reason why so many people return again and again.
But its not all about the outdoors, Edinburgh is only an hour away by car or public transport, with its own attractions, shows and events, a manmade surf resort , alpine roller coaster 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.
Public Transport
Bus X62 to Edinburgh via Peebles.
Or by bus X62 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.
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 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.
(up to 35% 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 surprises guests.
Walking routes start from the door, with stunning views and with very few people, which makes for an amazing experience. Stroll a few minutes to the hillside Forts just above the town (great at sunset) 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 ,pottery classes, fishing ,choclate classes golf and horse riding and so much more 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 featuring the new Tweed Valley Canoe Trail on which you can be guided and hire equipment for the day.(s).
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 and have a huge amount of information for you to choose from.
Cycling
We have played host to every kind of rider ,from weekend warriors, national cycling teams, families and world class Enduro teams.
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 trails.
The Golfie at Caberston forest is a fews 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. Ebike hire also available. The sheer number and variety 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. As used by Tour of Britain regularly and the forthcoming Tour De France Grand Depart and made more popular by the sportifs held each year a variety of routes for all.
The roads are very quiet with very little traffic and awe inspiring.
The area is affectionately nicknamed “Bike Valley Scotland”
We created our own website for bike routes for our guests at www.bikevalleytrails.co.uk with a choice of the best gravel, road and cross country mtb routes in the area.
We used to sketch out maps when guests asked ,but wanted something better and a bit more professional and easy for guests to make the most of their stay and not miss out on the best bike routes.
Rides are graded to help you choose so you know what to expect and come with a proper map and full instructions , including short cuts.
Rides start along the Tweed Valley Railway path linking Innerleithen with Glentress, Peebles and Walkerburn straight out our front door.
Our 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. They also hold courses to learn and qualify to be ride leaders.
More info at https://ridelines.co.uk/
Culture and history
This building has lots of history including Prince Charles (now King Charles) visiting the building when it was a wool Mill and we have photos for guests to see and there is a plaque on the wall outside.
The original building hosted the inaugural Cleikum Ceremonies in 1901 with estimated 1000 people said to be inside!!!
You may get a friendly hello from staff who used to clock on at the Mill a few years ago and you can sit at the window where the King signed the visitors book upstairs. when it was the Managers Office.
Read about the buildings history and become part of it yourself.
The whole 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 and visiting museums.
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.
Tourist eco system – environmental, economic and social
Our key aims are to run the building as energy efficiently as possible.
We have created temperature zones for heating the building depending on occupancy and on occasions upgrade guests to heat the building in the most efficient way.
We ask guests to be mindful of energy saving as well during their stay.
We provide social awareness information to help healthy relationships with the local community, little things DO matter. For example riding on the pavement is not very respectful. Please do not do this.
We use local businesses, shops , tradesmen including website designers etc to help provide economic sustainability and stability and ask our guests to shop local do the same every £1 really does help.
We ask guests to use our recycling facilities and not put glass bottles in the general waste bin or recycling bin and read the comprehensive information displayed.
Your host runs errands by bike as much as practically possible, typically between 50 to 100 miles per week, which saves fuel costs, emissions and is one less vehicle on the road.
My colleague who helps me out also lives nearby and walks here,