THE TWEED, family friendly in Melrose

The Tweed in Melrose, Scottish Borders sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms.

The Tweed consists of a first-floor kitchen/diner with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, and toaster, along with a first-floor sitting room. The bedrooms include a second-floor double, a second-floor single, and a first-floor bunk. A second-floor bathroom provides a bath, shower over, basin, and WC. TV, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, river 0.3 miles. This property has a good housekeeping bond of 350 GBP

Amenities: Central heating. Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, river 0.3 miles

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Melrose is a lovely tranquil Borders town at the meeting point of the Tweed and Teviot rivers, with a cobbled town square and streets, and an array of stunning Georgian buildings, and a wealth of gorgeous countryside around it. Take time out to visit Floors Castle, a very prominent Stately Home with restaurants and gardens, designed by William Adam. Also close by are Mellerstain House, Melrose Abbey and the Kelso races. Mellerstain House is a stunning example of Georgian architecture at its finest. Designed by the architect William Adam and his son Robert in 1725, it is the residence of the 13th Earl of Haddington. The house is located within 80 acres of luscious rolling parkland and is in walking distance of Smailholm Tower, the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott. Great fishing can be enjoyed on the Teviot, Tweed and Jed rivers and there are many excellent golf courses to choose from. Watch the spectacular and historic Common Ridings, held at Kelso, Hawick, Selkirk, Langholm, Lauder and others, with long histories. The Borders also offer some superb walking and cycling, be it on the coast, over the breathtaking hillsides or amongst the enchanting Border forests. The towns of Coldstream, Jedburgh, Kirk Yetholm and Wooler are just a short drive away and are a joy to explore at leisure.