Roulotte Retreat
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Add your business details- Eco, chic romantic French Romany roulotte in a wildflower meadow
- Relax in style in a cosy bolthole for two, around the lochan
- Just below the Eildon Hills in the heart of the Scottish Borders
Karlotta Roulotte, sleeps two, minimum stay 2 nights
Magnificently carved in art deco style with Celtic knot work designs entwined with horses, wildflowers and foliage. Be bold in this French Roulotte enveloped by rich purples, reds and golds with the essence of Morocco. Cosy up in armchairs in front of the wood-burning stove or sprawl on the hand crafted Indian rug. Elegant whimsical lamps create the magical light throughout the roulotte. Within the salon is a kitchen area complete with Baby Belling oven if you choose to eat in or dine al fresco in the meadow overlooking the lochan. In the boudoir, an original style roulotte bed offers luxurious comfort, under a sparkly ceiling with colourful bedlinen, velvet throws and silk sari curtains, whilst just a few steps away is a state of the art stainless steel shower room and opposite toilet and washroom. Heating by wood-burning stove and electric radiators. All bedlinen and towels are provided. Crockery, cutlery, glassware tres chic provide for your culinary requirements, with fridge, kettle, toaster, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, cafetière and corkscrew all in place ready for you to dine. Just bring food and refreshments.
All eco fuel is provided for your wood burning stove.
Garden furniture for sitting under the dark skies to watch the stars or birdwatching whilst you breakfast.
Karlotta has a balcony where you can sit under the eaves watching the wildlife and enjoying being amongst nature.
Site type
1Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
FarmNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Roulotte Retreat
Bowden
near Melrose
Melrose
Scottish Borders
Scotland
TD6 0SU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.56348°N
-2.71067°W
Route directions
Directions are given on booking and sent with confirmation.
Nearest transport
Coach3.9 km Abbey Car Park
8.5 km Bus Station
13.8 km Bus Station
Rail5.6 km Tweedbank Rail Station
8.6 km Galashiels Rail Station
17.4 km Stow Rail Station
Ferry43.7 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
43.8 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
45.6 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Hill walking up the Eildon Hills, through woodlands and by streams of St Cuthbert's Way, Borders Abbey Way or Southern Upland Way.
Horse riding, cycling, wild swimming in the River Tweed, clay pigeon shooting, mountain biking at nearby Glentress or 7 Stanes.
Arts and crafts at nearby potteries, art galleries, Harestanes, woodcraft with The Big Tree Society
Browse local independent shops in nearby Melrose, St Boswells, Kelso, Selkirk, Peebles, Jedburgh
Dine at excellent local restaurants
Tree climbing with local company Wild Tree Adventures or swing through the trees with Go Ape
Visit local castles and stately homes - Traquair, Abbotsford, Thirlstane, Manderston, Floors, etc
Local craft beer, gin and whisky distilleries as well as taste local cheeses, smoked fish, etc.
Beaches at St Abbs, Coldstream, North Berwick
Edinburgh is just an hour away by train from Tweedbank or drive in just over an hour up the A68
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pease Bay | 47.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seton Sands | 47.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | N/A |
| Longniddry | 48.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Melrose Abbey to Dryburgh Abbey 3.9 km
St Cuthbert's Way - Part 1 4 km
Eildon Hills Circuit 4 km
Melrose, The Rhymer's Stone and Trimontium 4 km
St Cuthbert's Way - Part 2 4.1 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Roulotte Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Roulotte Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Roulotte Retreat? Hill walking up the Eildon Hills, through woodlands and by streams of St Cuthbert's Way, Borders Abbey Way or Southern Upland Way. Horse riding, cycling, wild swimming in the River Tweed, clay … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Roulotte Retreat?
Check in between 4-6pm, if going to be later please arrange.
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Check out is by 10.30am. Sometimes late checkout is possible for an additional fee.