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  • 6 bedrooms

  • 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

Make the ten-minute drive to the charming seaside town of North Berwick

Select your next holiday read from the big library of books

Select your next holiday read from the big library of books

Stroll through your walled gardens, dating back to the  18th century

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

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

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

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

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

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.

10 min
Explore the Ruins and Gardens of Dirleton Castle

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.

14 min
Explore Tantallon Castle

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.

12 min
Indulge in Fresh Seafood at The Lobster Shack

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.

10 min

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

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

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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