Self catering holiday cottages in Ruthwell, Borders, Scotland
Surrounded by fields and pastures, Ruthwell is a quiet village in the Dumfriesshire border area of Scotland and lies very close to the border of England, being only 25 miles from the city of Carlisle in Cumbria. Going on a country cottage break here is perfect for those wishing to dip into Scotland and explore some of what it has to offer. Ruthwell is home to a friendly community, a church, a couple of shops and the Ruthwell Savings Banks Museum. This museum was once the world’s first savings bank and was opened in 1810 by Dr Henry Duncan who used to reside in Ruthwell. Today it is an interesting museum full of useful information and displays about the spread and popularity of savings banks and makes a lovely visit for those staying in Ruthwell.
Facts about Self-Catering Holidays in Ruthwell
Another place to visit from Ruthwell whilst on a cottage holiday is the quaint market town of Dumfries which is only 10 miles from the village. It is home to historical buildings and the Old Bridge House Museum. Ruthwell is also just 15 miles from Gretna Green which with its tourist centre, is worth a visit.
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Featured Self catering country cottages near Ruthwell, Borders, Scotland:
2 bedroom Wooden Holiday Lodge, Scottish Borders.
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Stylish 2 bedroom holiday lodge with country views in the Scottish Borders, with a warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and on-site tennis court, this is a great place to relax and unwind on holiday.
Special features: free internet access, tennis court, outdoor hot tub.
| from 26 January to 09 May 20 from 16 May to 09 July 20 |
3 bedroom Cottage, Scottish Borders.
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Three bedroom family-friendly fisherman's cottage with sea views, situated close to the Berwickshire Coastal Path and within reach of Northumberland's National Park, discover beautiful coast and countryside close by.
| from 26 January to 17 February 20 from 21 February to 09 May 20 |
2 bedroom Wooden Holiday Lodge, Scottish Borders.
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High quality 2 bedroom holiday lodge in the Scottish Borders, with superb countryside views to the Eden and Tweed valley, warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and access to tennis court on the farm, just 3 miles from Kelso.
Special features: free internet access, tennis court, outdoor hot tub.
| from 26 January to 31 January 20 from 02 February to 15 February 20 |
2 bedroom Bespoke Wooden Luxury Chalets, Scottish Borders.
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Stylish high quality 2 bedroom holiday lodge with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and superb countryside views of the Eden and Tweed Valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders.
Special features: free internet access, tennis court, outdoor hot tub.
| from 26 January to 08 February 20 from 15 February to 06 March 20 |
4 bedroom Tower House, Scotland.
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Looking for a unique and special holiday house to rent in the Scottish Borders?.
| from 28 January to 08 February 20 from 22 February to 08 March 20 |
