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Tweed Rig

Tweed Rig, Goat Brae, The Loan, Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland

At the end of a long track is a big balconied house built in the 1970s – a contemporary pad with amazing views. The house is set in sloping woodland with neighbours on either side and new dwellings going up near by, but nothing intrudes, and rabbits and badgers frequent the garden. It's a much-loved house, IKEA-furnished and very well-kept, with crisp clean lines, heated towel rails, a sauna for two and champagne in the fridge. Imagine three light-flooded floors to spread into, a patio, a balcony and a one-acre garden - great for a house party. At ground level is a room with two jaunty sofas (one a sofabed), table football, table tennis, Space Invaders too, a utility/wet togs room next door and glass doors to a big BBQ patio. Upstairs, a spacious, wooden-floored, cream and white living area and kitchen rolled into one with a south-facing balcony that goes on for ever – the views! – and three swanky bedrooms, carpeted and en suite. At the top, the master bedroom – wide low-slung bed, modern chaise longue, dark wood mirror, big white rug – and a cool bunk room for the kids. Edinburgh is an hour but Melrose is closer, full of festivals and fabulous shops. And you can walk to restaurants, shops and pub.

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Tweed Rig

Contact: Debi Crawford

  • Tel: +44 (0)1896 823397
  • Sleeps: 14
  • Rooms: 3 doubles (1 with bath & shower; 1 with bath; 1 with showers) ; 1 twin/double with shower; 1 room with bunkbeds; 1 family room.
  • Price: £950 – £2,200. 
  • Closed: Never.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard. Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house. Wireless internet access available for guests.

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  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles
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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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