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Visit Scotland **** Self-catering rental accommodation
in Gattonside, Melrose
5 bedrooms, sleeping 10 + 4

Tweed Rig and view of the Eildon Hills

Tweed Rig
Gattonside
Melrose
Scottish Borders
Scotland

In an acre of garden and woodland with views across the Tweed Valley to Melrose Abbey and the Eildon Hills.

The fertile south facing slopes of Gattonside were first appreciated in the Middle Ages by the monks of Melrose who planted the Abbey's orchards here. Today there are houses and gardens mingled and hidden in woodland, and one of these, Tweed Rig, was built high with large picture windows and a long South-facing balcony to take advantage of the view across the Tweed valley to Melrose, the Abbey and the Eildon Hills beyond.

There's an old iron suspension bridge across the Tweed, (before the 1800s people used to cross the river on stilts!) so you can walk to Melrose where there are some fine shops, pubs, hotels, an excellent bistro, Marmions, and a small theatre. Even Gattonside itself has two restaurants, so no driving needed after dinner.

Melrose is in the middle of the Scottish Borders - a great base for castles, abbeys, country houses, golf courses, wilderness areas, fishing, walking, cycling - and Edinburgh is only about an hour's drive.

Stylish, contemporary and light with a great sense of space, Tweed Rig is available for self-catering rental with accommodation for 10 people (or 14 with two extra beds and the double sofa bed in the games room).

Accommodation:

View from the sitting room Sitting room

Above left;
View over the Tweed, Melrose and Melrose Abbey to the Eildon Hills from one of the living room windows. The balcony runs the whole length of the house on the South side.

Above right;
Sitting area of the living room. Remote control living gas fire. Full package SkyTV, DVD. Tweed Rig also has wireless Broadband internet access.

Right;
Dining area, kitchen beyond. French doors to the balcony.

Dining area and large window
Bedroom Bathroom

Above left and right;
Top floor Principal bedroom and bath/shower-room en suite (door on the right). This room has wonderfull views to the Eildon Hills, and also has a dressing room (the door on the left) suitable for a travel cot/crib.

Bedroom

Summary of accommodation:

Ground Floor:
  • Family room, utility room.
  • Large patio area with BBQ and garden furniture.
First Floor:
  • Large living/dining/kitchen area.
  • South-facing balcony with sun-shade, sun-loungers, table for 10.
  • Double bedroom with shower en-suite.
  • Twin room with shower en-suite.
  • Double room with bathroom en-suite with small sauna.
Top Floor:
  • Principal bedroom with large picture window. Bathroom en suite with bath and shower. Dressing room (suitable for travel cot/crib).
  • Landing bedroom with two bunk-beds.

Flat screen TV in the bedrooms.

Above right;
Top floor landing bedroom with bunk beds
Right;
Stairs and door to the garden
Below left and right;
Two of the three First Floor bedrooms.

Staircase
Bedroom Bedroom

Kitchen:

Right;
The kitchen area is next to the dining area in the living room:

  • Cooker
  • Hob
  • Microwave oven
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing Machine
  • Iron
  • etc
 Kitchen

Tariff 2008:

Prices per week, sleeping up to 12:
Low season £950
Mid season £1150
High season £1350
Christmas £2200
New Year 2008 Booked
Central heating and towels and linen included.

Also available for weekends and shortbreaks (minimum of 3 nights) during low season: rental £850.

To view availability: Availability.htm

Children welcome. No smoking and no dogs inside house please - the stables are suitable as kennels.

Right; Umbrella and sun-loungers on the balcony.

Umbrella and sun-loungers on the balcony

To enquire or to book:

Please contact:
Debi Crawford

Pavilion
Gattonside
Melrose
TD6 9BN
Scotland, UK
Tel: 01896 823 397
Mobile: 07932 105 541
or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 1896 823 397
Mobile: 44 7932 105 541

Table on the balcony

Debi lives nearby, and can arrange a cleaning service if required.

Please tell Debi you found Tweed Rig through About Scotland!

Right;
Downstairs family room: Double sofa-bed, Satellite TV, Radio, CD System, Board Games. TV/DVD in each bedroom/Broadband connection/SKYTV/PS2. There is an extensive collection of DVDs and Playstation games. Table tennis.

Downstairs playroom

Map of the area:

Map of the area