Tiny Home Borders

• Sleeps: 2
• Bedroom: 1
• Bathroom: 1
• Minimum stay: 2 nights

Outrageously scenic and sumptuously secluded, you’ll discover Tiny Home Borders nestled on the southern slopes of ancient Ruberslaw, a conical hill on the banks of the River Teviot.

Part of a friendly family farm, you’ll be surrounded by rolling, red-deer-dotted hills as far as the eye can see, with a stunning deck that looks out over your very own lochan (a small, shimmering loch) to the Rule Valley beyond.

Inspired by the owners’ passion for travel, the two dog-friendly eco-cabins you’ll discover here have been lovingly – and uniquely – crafted with comfort and luxury front-of-mind.

Inside your chosen Tiny Home awaits plenty of space-saving, clean-lined Nordic style, together with a welcome host of creature comforts. Solar-powered lighting and electricity means there’ll be no compromising on holiday conveniences, and there’s a gorgeous wood-burning stove to warm your evenings.

(There’s no TV or Wi-Fi, because who needs digital distractions when you’re in such a beautiful and tranquil part of the world?)

Meanwhile, fluffy towels, robes and slippers add an indulgent sense of luxury, whether you’re enjoying a quick freshen-up in the shower, or savouring a long sunset soak in the wood-fired outdoor bath on your expansive deck.  

If you’ve chosen to stay in Tiny Home Two, you’ll have an even bigger bath to luxuriate in… not to mention a sumptuous cedar sauna with incredible views!  There’s even a cold al fresco shower, for an invigorating post-sauna freshen-up.

At a glance

• Two lovingly crafted, dog-friendly eco-cabins nestled in the hillside at Ruberslaw, with spectacular views of the rolling Border Hills and surrounding private lochan.
• Part of a friendly family farm, you’ll feel perfectly secluded, with grazing red deer as your nearest neighbours!
• Fully self-contained, there are plenty of creature comforts inside, from solar-powered lighting and electricity, to fluffy robes, towels, and slippers.
• Out on the generous, furnished deck you’ll find an al fresco cooker (there’s a gas cooker inside, too), and a wood-fired outdoor bath – ideal for stargazing with a glass of bubbles.
• Tiny Home Two features a larger outdoor bath, along with a cold outdoor shower and a cedar sauna with magnificent views.
• Farm-reared produce and breakfast packs are available to order for your stay – just ask.
• Take a long, energising walk, indulge in some wild swimming or paddle-boarding, or head into the nearby villages for pubs, shopping, and sightseeing.

Features

• Adults Only
• Dog Friendly
• Hot Tubs
• Off-Grid

Accommodation Options

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While there’s a full gas cooker inside, on balmy evenings why not linger outside for supper… with a little help from your al fresco cooker, barbecue and pizza oven? If you’re in the mood for a special treat, you’ll even have the option of purchasing some mouth-watering farm-reared venison, beef, or lamb.

And when it’s finally time to tear yourselves away from the stars in that vast, clear night sky – a telescope is provided to help you view them up close – you can simply curl up in the double bed (superking or twin in Tiny Home Two), and drift off into a dreamy night’s sleep.

Enjoy morning coffee out your deck to a calming soundtrack of nature, or why not wake yourselves up with a spot of wild swimming in your lochan? If you’re feeling more adventurous, there are two paddle boards available per Tiny Home, too.

You’ll be ably supplied with homemade granola, jam and marmalade for a delicious start to your day, along with seasonal fruit and fresh eggs when the hens are laying.  Full breakfast packs can also be ordered if you’re in the mood for a slap-up banquet – ideal if you’re planning to take an exhilarating nature walk!  Ruberslaw itself boasts exceptional views from the top, and at 424m, they’ll be well-earned.

You could also take a trip into nearby Jedburgh, a quaint market town that’s brimming with historic tales. Visit Mary Queen of Scots House, or the ruined 12th century Augustinian abbey, for some fascinating ways to while away your time.

Also close by is the village of Denholm, which is home to friendly, food-serving pubs. Just the places to hole yourselves up in on rainy afternoons, before returning to your beloved Tiny Home for another sublime evening in.

Things to note

Access to the Tiny Homes is gained by a track that’s 500 metres from the road. If you prefer, you can leave your car near the road and walk, or the owners will give you a lift. Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted to stay per Tiny Home, for a small additional charge per dog. There is a good mobile signal with 4G on some networks.  Tiny Home Two features a superking bed that can be made into a twin on request.