Roulotte Retreat
Roulotte Retreat
Roulotte Retreat is a boutique glamping site set in a south-facing meadow near Bowden, Melrose, in the heart of the Scottish Borders, beneath the legendary Eildon Hills.
Founded by Avril and Alan, it offers a collection of authentic French hand-carved roulottes — distinctive vintage caravans — arranged around a lochan and wildlife pond, with the West Burn threading through the meadow on its way to the Bowden Burn and ultimately the River Tweed.
The setting is rich with wildlife, including herons, barn owls, and pheasants, and the landscape features broom, gorse, hawthorn, wild rose, and wildflower meadows.
The roulottes are tucked among trees and cater exclusively to adults, while Horseshoe Cottage welcomes families. The site sits close to several long-distance walking routes, including St Cuthbert's Way, the Borders Abbeys Way, and the Southern Upland Way.
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