Glamping in Scotland with Hot Tub
Nestled in a wildflower meadow beneath the legendary Eildon Hills Roulotte Retreat offers you the chance to escape and stay in authentic French Roulottes in the Scottish Borders countryside. Just three miles away from Melrose, home of the Borders Book Festival and Rugby Sevens and right at the heart of the Borders, it is easily accessible from all local towns and villages. St. Cuthbert’s Way long distance footpath is nearby and woodlands, streams, waterfalls and hills complete the surrounding beautiful landscape. Edinburgh is an hour away by train from Tweedbank or by car.
THE MEADOW
The meadow is greeted in the early morning by the sun to the east and enjoys south facing climate all day before the dazzling sunset to the west in the evening. The West Burn meanders through the field offering delightful pools en route to its junction with the Bowden Burn and onwards to the River Tweed and the sea at Berwick upon Tweed. In the middle of the meadow is a wildlife pond, home to many moorhens and wild birds. The meadow landscape reflects that of the surrounding countryside with mounds of broom, gorse, hawthorn and wild rose as well as a maturing native woodland. The wildflower meadow and grasses lead away from the wildlife pond and up to the firepit where evenings can be enjoyed together around the campfire. Each roulotte has its own unique space and garden furniture for enjoying al fresco time for late night star gazing under the dark skies overhead. Some roulottes have outdoor woodfired copper bath tubs, wooden hot tub and eco sauna with window facing sunset. For more info see below.
DEVANNA ROULOTTE – Sleeps 2 Devanna has a wood fired hot tub with a view of sunset*
Devanna, our first roulotte, in oriental style with ‘peacock and paisley design’ in shades of turquoise and teal. Delight in this French roulotte reminiscent of India with carvings of peacocks as well as delightful paisley patterns, the symbol of the mango seed which links France, India and Scotland. The interior of Devanna reflects the rich natural shades of blues, greens, purples and gold of the peacock’s rich plumage. Relax on the chaise in front of the wood burning stove. Devanna also has a balcony and deck to watch the birds soar over the meadow.
*There is an additional fee for exclusive use of the hot tub. If you would rather not have the tub then it would be best to book another roulotte. More info below on our wellbeing features.
KARLOTTA ROULOTTE – Sleeps 2
Karlotta, is magnificently carved in art deco style with Celtic knotwork designs entwined with horses, flowers and foliage. Be bold in this French Roulotte enveloped by rich purples, reds and golds with the essence of Morocco. Cosy up on the teal coloured sofa in front of the wood-burner or sprawl on the hand crafted Rajasthani rug with adorns the wooden floor. Enjoy some time sitting on Karlotta’s balcony which faces out onto the lochan, on the wrought iron furniture out front, or behind Karlotta is a secret spot where you can enjoy sunset from the wooden bench.
GITANA ROULOTTE – Sleeps 2 Gitana has an outdoor wood fired copper bath tub*
Be enchanted in Gitana, our Magical Roulotte in red and green with carvings in sustainable walnut of spiralling wild strawberries, hidden fairies creating magic, butterflies and leaping hares. Beautifully coloured butterfly windows filter the morning and evening light so colours abound in this magical space allowing you to see the world through not only rose tinted spectacles but also blue, yellow, green and red whilst you enjoy time in front of the wood burner. Gitana is Spanish for a Bohemian Gypsy Lady and our Gitana is certainly a beautiful enchantress! Gitana has decks at the front and side with garden furniture to enjoy alfresco dining. At the far side of the wildlife pond Gitana is very secluded.
*There is an additional fee for exclusive use of the copper tub. If you would rather not have the tub then it would be best to book another roulotte. More info below on our wellbeing features.
MAHARANI ROULOTTE – Sleeps 2. Maharani has an eco sauna with panorama window looking over the meadow towards sunset *
Relax in our Rajasthani inspired Roulotte Retreat version of the ‘Palace on Wheels’. Ornate carvings of elephants and lotus ponds create the ambience of an Indian Palace. Beautifully painted in rich purple and greens with silk sari curtains and velvet throws Maharani and her elephants await you. The sustainable walnut interior gleams with hand carvings, whilst the textures and colours envelop you in luxury. An elegant Indian daybed with elephant carvings, originally for the back of an elephant, adorns the salon with handwoven Rajasthani rug on the floor to sit in front of the wood burning stove.
*There is an additional fee for exclusive use of the eco sauna. If you would rather not have the sauna then it would be best to book another roulotte. More info below on our wellbeing features.
ZENAYA ROULOTTE – Sleeps 2. Zenaya has an outdoor wood fired copper bath tub*
Zenaya, at the far corner of the meadow, in red, black and gold, is awaiting to indulge your Oriental taste! She is exquisite and like all of our roulottes has her own personality – reflected in colours, textures, carvings, furniture, etc. In reds and shades of gold the colours of Zenaya create a beautiful palette throughout the salon, complete with Oriental daybed, double bedroom with huge carved roulotte bed, kitchen area, shower, washroom and toilet. Check out the amazing portholes, to the east and west. Zenaya has a wood burning stove to keep you cosy on the inside and outside is garden furniture on the deck for alfresco dining. The copper bath tub is secluded at the back of Zenaya with only the sheep in the nearby field for company.
*There is an additional fee for exclusive use of the copper tub. If you would rather not have the tub then it would be best to book another roulotte. More info below on our wellbeing features.
SHIVANNI ROULOTTE – Sleeps 2
Shivanni is Himalayan in design reminiscent of the hand painted blue shops and houses in the mountains. As her name suggests she is adorned with carvings of ancient India and resplendent in shades of blue and adorned with gold. Himalayan in influence she will delight you with her beautiful salon, complete with Indian daybed and wood burning stove, double bedroom with queen size bed, kitchen and exquisite shower, washroom and toilet complete with portholes to the east and west. Shivanni is situated in the far corner of our meadow with a deck facing out towards the beautiful sunset where you can hear the gurgling of the stream and tinkling sounds from the tiny secret waterfall.
ROSA BELLA ROULOTTE Sleeps 2 to 4.
Dog friendly for guests with one dog.*
Enjoy the deep jewel colours of lapis lazuli, turquoise, ruby, garnet and gold in this spacious Dutch Roulotte, reminiscent of a Moulin Rouge boudoir. Rosa Bella offers room for four, with a double bedroom and a romantic alcove bed complete with colourful drapes. Relax in the Bohemian salon in front of the woodburning stove, with Oriental rugs on the floor and ‘lingerie lace’ curtains around the windows and cook up a storm in the spacious kitchen area. Rosa Bella has a shower, washroom and toilet. Guests are welcome to bring one well behaved dog to Rosa Bella, as long as it is kept on the lead whilst here due to our free roaming chickens and Scarlet the goose. Lots of walks nearby directly from the end of the drive.
*There is an additional fee for one dog, £10.00 per day.
ALL THE ROULOTTES ABOVE INCLUDE –
- Oriental rugs dress the wooden floors
- Whimsical lamps create the magical light throughout the roulotte
- Salon area with Kitchen Area complete with Baby Belling oven and fridge if you choose to eat in or dine al fresco in the meadow overlooking the wildlife pond
- Kettle, kitchen utensils, pots, pans, cafetiere, crockery and cutlery as well as glasses and champagne flutes for your use
- Original style Roulotte Bed with cupboards below offer luxurious comfort with comfortable mattresses so you can enjoy the best sleep
- Shower Room (with mains pressure which is amazing), toilet and wash room facilities
- Heating is by Woodburning Stove and electric radiators
- All Bed Linen and Towels are provided, also washing up liquid, eco hand soap, olive oil, salt and pepper, toilet rolls
- Electricity sockets throughout the roulotte
HORSESHOE COTTAGE & RUBY – Sleeps 4-6 In the woodland there is an eco sauna*
with a panorama window looking over the fields towards sunset
The best of both worlds – enjoy the comfort of Horseshoe Cottage and the romance of Ruby Bowtop (Romany caravan), in its own woodland garden. Let us delight you with the magic and tranquility of this special combination to offer space and timelessness where you can enjoy sleeping under the stars and travel without traveling. Horseshoe Cottage and Ruby are nestled within a family of Scots Pine trees facing over the meadow towards the Eildon Hills. The best sunset view to enjoy a sundowner overlooks the fields and beyond. The cottage is situated near the Roulotte Retreat owners’ house but has its own private woodland garden and nearby car parking.
Horseshoe Cottage
Originally stables for the horses used to plough the surrounding farmland, Horseshoe Cottage is now converted into a colourful, romantic hideaway. This delightful cottage is now freshly decorated in beautiful jewel coloured shades. Eco-friendly paint brings a healthy glow to the cottage walls and reflects the authentic colours of the vardo beneath the pine trees in the woodland garden. Offering a spacious, bright sitting room with a view of the Eildon Hills, the accommodation also comprises galley kitchen, bathroom with shower, double and twin bedroom.
The cottage is warm and cosy with oil fired central heating as well as the ambience of the wood burning stove. Dishwasher; electric oven; fridge/freezer; microwave, washing machine, TV/dvd combi, digital radio/cd player. All Bed Linen and Towels are provided, also washing up liquid, eco hand soap, olive oil, salt and pepper, toilet rolls.
*There is an additional fee for exclusive use of the eco sauna. More info below on our wellbeing features.
Ruby Bowtop
In the woodland garden in the front of the cottage is a secret hideaway…. beneath the trees, as if time stood still, rests an authentic 1930’s Romany Caravan. Ruby is a Bowtop and is also known as a living wagon, vardo or Gypsy caravan. Experience the romance of sleeping under the stars in a lovingly restored Bowtop. Step up into bed and immerse yourselves in the maroon and deep pink lace which cascades around you as you enter another world. We can let you into a little secret … the beautiful lace adorning Ruby is actually “lingerie lace” – which seems just perfect! With room for two, escape into the magic of the nomadic life and recapture the essence of being free and living amongst nature.
Children are very welcome in Horseshoe Cottage but Ruby the Bowtop is unsuitable for children. Up to two well behaved dogs are allowed to stay in Horseshoe Cottage for an additional fee of £10.00 per dog per day. There are excellent walks nearby through woodlands, up the nearby Eildon Hills or by the River Tweed. Dogs must be kept on leads whilst at Roulotte Retreat due to our roaming chickens and Scarlet the goose.
PRICES
ROULOTTES – Sleeping 2 Pricing
Low and Mid Season midweek from £133.00 per night; weekends £153.00 per night
High Season midweek from £140.00 per night; weekends £158.00 per night
Weekends include Fri Sat Sun.
(Minimum Stay – 2 nights) For Rosa Bella please check our website for pricing for 1-2 guests and for 3-4 guests.
Horseshoe Cottage can be booked directly with Roulotte Retreat, please email to enquire.
WELLBEING FEATURES
We offer a variety of wellbeing features at Roulotte Retreat. These are with specific accommodation, as follows: Devanna – outdoor wood fired wooden hot tub for two – £100.00 for two nights exclusive use, prepared and ready for your arrival. Gitana – outdoor wood fired copper bathtub for two – £100.00 for two nights exclusive use, prepared and ready for your arrival. Zenaya – outdoor wood fired copper bathtub for two – £100.00 for two nights exclusive use, prepared and ready for your arrival. Maharani – outdoor wood fired eco sauna – £100.00 for two nights exclusive use, prepared and ready to light on your arrival. Horseshoe Cottage and Ruby – outdoor wood fired eco sauna – £115.00 for three nights exclusive use, prepared and ready to light on your arrival. For each additional night please add £15.00.
THE STUDIO
On site we have a 1950’s wooden Studio with outdoor covered deck which is the perfect space for group get togethers, parties, workshops and weddings for guests who are staying at Roulotte Retreat. Please enquire with regard to booking this space.
OPEN APRIL TO NOVEMBER