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Roulotte Retreat is a unique one-of-a-kind luxurious ‘caravan’ type holiday – I say ‘caravan’ loosely as the accommodation units are actually all Gypsy style vans, or, more correctly termed, Roulottes. They are located approx ten miles or so from the Borders town of Melrose and can be reached by car quite easily, or, via…
If you’re ever pootling about in the Borders region of Scotland, as I was with my other half recently, then I suggest you set up your sat-nav for Melrose and Marmions Brasserie. This converted home sits on Buccleuch Street and has been a restaurant for around 30 years. Its ownership last changed hands ten years…
Ifirst came across the Waterwheel last year on a trip to Galashiels. Having been on the road for a couple of hours, 1pm had come and gone and sustenance was needed to continue – as well as a comfort break! Just as we reached Selkirk we came across the Waterwheel Cafe at Philipshaugh. It’s nothing…
To be honest, there’s not a lot to Selkirk, so don’t expect a shopping metropolis with cinema complex and a multitude of eating-out venues. However, what it does have is the Philipburn Country House Hotel, and that’s reason enough to be in this town! I was visiting for a belated birthday stay along with my…
