12 guests
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6 bedrooms, 8 beds
6 bathrooms
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Featuring on “most stylish stays in the UK” lists, this 1960s home sits within acres of walled gardens, landscaped in the 18th century and built by Napoleonic prisoners of war. Mid-century on the outside, the interior is an ode to decadent manor homes with a vast library of books, oil paintings of the Dalrymple family and collections of private artefacts that should be in a museum. You won’t find any “don’t touch” signs though – guests are encouraged to pick fruit and veg from the kitchen garden, rack up a game of snooker in the games room and make use of the grand fireplaces with wood from the neighbouring forest provided. The coastal golf town of North Berwick is a ten-minute drive away and you can practice your pitching on the golf pitching range in the garden.
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What to expect
Highlights
Make the ten-minute drive to the charming seaside town of North Berwick
Select your next holiday read from the big library of books
Stroll through your walled gardens, dating back to the 18th century
Rack up a game of snooker on the full-sized table in the games room
Feel the history of the estate with the collection of oil portraits on display
Head to the estate's tennis court for a game in the sunshine
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Home truths
Most of this home is on ground level with wide doors so may be suitable for those with limited mobility
In a remote location, having a car is recommended and there is plenty of private parking
Your host provides plenty of logs from the surrounding woodlands for the fireplaces
Guests are welcome to pick fruit, flowers and vegetables from the kitchen garden in season
Your host welcomes up to two dogs of any size, just let them know beforehand
Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
You'll have your own private entrance here
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Outdoor seating
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Garden
Patio / terrace
Bedrooms & bathrooms
6 bedrooms, 8 beds
6 bathrooms
Extras
Additional fees
Weddings and other special events are allowed with prior approval from your host – an additional fee will apply
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About East Lothian
Coastal golf courses, fishing villages and castles galore; East Lothian may be just down the road from buzzing Edinburgh, but it’s got a distinctly rural feel. North Berwick sits on the coast and is a pretty town of colourful fishing cottages, a sweep of beach and fab seafood restaurants (try the lobster shack on the harbour). If you want to stretch your legs, head up the steep incline of Berwick...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Explore the Scottish Seabird Centre
Discover a hub of environmental wonders, with close-ups of sea birds and mammals, interactive displays, and seasonal seafaris. Enjoy a bite at the cafe and browse the store.
Explore the Ruins and Gardens of Dirleton Castle
Walk around the beautiful gardens and view the castle from the outside while it undergoes repairs. Admire the world's longest herbaceous border in the 19th-century gardens.
Explore Tantallon Castle
A magnificent ruin set in beautiful scenery, with stunning views of Bass Rock and the Isle of May. Currently undergoing repair works, but still worth a visit for the breathtaking surroundings and chance to spot peregrine falcons.
Indulge in Fresh Seafood at The Lobster Shack
This charming seafood restaurant in North Berwick serves delicious and generous portions of juicy shrimp, calamari, chips, lobster, and crab roll. The food is incredibly fresh and the staff is friendly.
Get around
Airport
Edinburgh
1 hr 3 min
Perth
1 hr 49 min
Dundee
1 hr 55 min
Train station
North Berwick (NBW)
11 min
Bus stop
Railway Station
10 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
9 min
Cafe
10 min
Pharmacy
9 min
Points of interest
Beach
Milsey Bay Beach
9 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 17:00
Departure before 9:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Hew
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Ten generations of the Dalrymple family have lived in North Berwick since 1698. Now restored, guests can enjoy a unique and lavish experience at Leuchie, surrounded by 300 years of history.
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