Roulotte Retreat, Melrose

Written by Freddie Roux

Enrich your senses and enjoy life on artisan wheels in an exquisite Roulotte in the natural setting of a wildflower meadow in the heart of the Scottish Borders.  Choose from Devanna, Karlotta, Maharani or Shivanni - all of these roulottes are utterly unique hand-crafted and carved French Romany wooden caravans made in France from sustainable timber and nestled around the natural wildlife lochan just below the legendary Eildon Hills, in the heart of the Scottish countryside. The meadow is truly a magical home for the natural world with an abundance of trees, shrubs, wildflowers in season as well as prolific pondlife.  Heavenly birdsong will enliven your mornings, and you may even catch sight of the elusive deer, badgers, foxes, hares, water voles and moles in the meadow. On the wildlife pond families of moorhens and wild ducks raise their young with an occasional heron popping in for a visit when they think no one is looking, and in the air countless butterflies and dragonflies flutter by.Locally there's an abundance of walking and hiking, horse riding, cycling, wild swimming as well as clay pigeon shooting, visiting stately homes and castles; being creative within the arts and crafts arena or exploring the artisan workshops and galleries nearby.In addition to the abundance of natural outdoor pursuits available throughout the beautiful surrounding countryside, Roulotte Retreat offers Yoga, relaxation and mindful experiences as well as recommending massage treatments nearby.