Looking for a relaxing self catering break in the Scottish Borde
rs then you must consider Horseshoe Cottage (formally known as Bowden Mill) near Melrose.
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 like shades. Eco-friendly paint brings a healthy glow to the cottage walls and reflects the authentic colours of the vardo Ruby which sits beneath the pine trees in the woodland garden next to the meadow where you will find our Roulottes.
Offering a spacious, bright sitting room with a view of the Eildon Hills, this self catering accommodation also comprises galley kitchen, bathroom with shower, double and twin bedroom. There is extra space for surprise overnight guests in the sitting room on the comfortable leather sofa bed.
Horseshoe cottage is warm and cosy with oil fired central heating as well as the ambience of the open fire with wood burning stove. The cottage is well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, tv and dvd, cd player and radio. Games, books and toys are there for your pleasure.
There is a spacious wild woodland garden in front and a colourful ‘pot plant’ entrance, Provencal style at the back. There is private car parking for two cars.
Children are very welcome in Horseshoe Cottage and a travel cot is available. Up to two dogs are welcome in the cottage.
Horseshoe Cottage is suitable for 4 people. For more information visit Horseshoe Cottage on our website.
Ruby, the Vardo
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 or Vardo. Ruby is a Bow Top and is also known as a living wagon or caravan.
Experience the romance of sleeping under the stars in a lovingly restored Bow Top caravan, originally painted by the famous Master Vardo Painter, Jim Berry. An original Queenie stove keeps both you and the kettle warm as the twilight turns to darkness and all that can be seen is the ember glow of the fire.
With room for two adults, escape into the magic of the nomadic life and recapture the essence of being free and living amongst nature.
