Leuchie Walled Garden
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Sleeps 12 / From £4,125 for a 3 night self-catered stay
Leuchie is situated just outside the small fishing town of North Berwick, nestled within a beautiful old walled garden and is quite simply stunning. An exceptional property and offering contemporary luxury for up to 12 guests. There is a tennis court, as well as croquet and boules, for guests to enjoy. Something quite unique about this property is that the owner “owns” The Bass Rock and, weather permitting, they can arrange a boat trip to the island. There is a train station in North Berwick and only 30 minutes journey into the centre of Edinburgh.
Leuchie was listed in The Times as one of the top 25 stylish UK stays – one of the “coolest holiday houses”!
Leuchie Walled Garden offers contemporary luxury and exceptional comfort for up to 12 guests. Guests can relax in comfort surrounded by an outstanding collection of antique furniture, paintings and books. The huge glass walls let the outside in, flooding the rooms with natural light and offering delicious views of the garden.
The property is an outstanding example of a stylish 1960’s mid-century modern house. Now completely renovated to accommodate contemporary standards of luxury, the property boasts a unique blend of modernity with traditional architecture. Designed by the renowned Scottish architect, Sir James Dunbar-Nasmith who went on to design the Edinburgh Festival theatre. Sir James designed a house that fully embraces the concepts that were fashionable in the 1960s, using striking angles, glass & timber. The completed building sits naturally within the traditional brickwork of the walled garden.
The magnificent walled garden was built over 200 years ago by Napoleonic prisoners of war. Against a backdrop of enchanting borders and ancient trees, it is a place of beauty and calm whatever the season. The Walled Garden is in two parts. The garden in front of the Modern House is for the exclusive use of guests and is completely secure for children; guests are also welcome to wander around the kitchen garden and the surrounding grounds. For alfresco entertainment there is patio furniture and dining table and chairs on the paved area. For keen golfers there is a pitching range in the Kitchen Garden, as well as a tennis court, croquet, and boules. There is also a separate games room with snooker table and table tennis.
The house is one mile from the popular seaside town of North Berwick and all its restaurants and facilities. The town is regularly voted best place to live in Scotland and has several sandy beaches including Seacliffe (often nominated as one of Britain’s best beaches), Yellowcraig & the East & West Bays. There is also plenty to see in the rest of East Lothian including the county town of Haddington and villages like Stenton, nestling in the foothills of the Lammermuirs. Or go to the beach in Gullane and then have lunch at Tom Kitchen’s award winning restaurant, the Bonnie Badger. For walkers and cyclists, there are numerous coastal walks. Leuchie is also close to the John Muir Way, while half an hour away the Lammermuirs offer moorland walks with stunning views over East Lothian and the Borders.
For golfers, the names North Berwick & East Lothian reverberate around the world. Famous for its historic courses, stunning views and as host of the Scottish Open, East Lothian is known as Scotland’s Golf Coast. There are 12 courses within 20 minutes of Leuchie’s front door and boasts no less than 21 golf courses, including Muirfield, Archerfield, Gullane, Luffness and North Berwick.
Something quite unique about this property is that the owner “owns” Bass Rock and, weather permitting, he can arrange to make an exclusive landing or a trip around the Rock, whose 150,000 gannets David Attenborough described as “one of the 12 wonders of the natural world”. Also nearby are the islands of Craigleith, famous for its seals and puffins, and Fidra, as well as Aberlady Nature Reserve and the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick.
Edinburgh is just 35 minutes by the hourly train service from North Berwick. A day trip from Leuchie would enable you to visit the numerous attractions, such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Alternatively, shop in Princes Street and enjoy the numerous restaurants and bars in George Street. It is also an excellent base for the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe. Enjoy a peaceful morning in the garden then head up to see the shows; Scotrail put on extra late trains so you can still get home at midnight.
For complete relaxation, special occasions and get-togethers, you may wish to consider a catered service. This can include full catering or the occasional evening meal as well as meals delivered to your holiday home just ready to pop into the oven.
The house and garden are child friendly. There is a cot available.
Two dogs are permitted with prior agreement.
Wifi is available throughout the property.
Accommodation
LIVING ROOMS
MAIN DRAWING ROOM
Period 1960’s fireplace; Grand piano
Luxury sofas and restored antique armchairs
KITCHEN
Open plan kitchen with long table able to seat up to 12
Fridge freezer, dishwasher and large range cooker
Armchair area with floor standing reading lights, bookshelf and fireplace
Smart TV with Bluetooth surround-sound speaker
SERVICE KITCHEN
Adjacent food preparation kitchen with original AGA, electric oven, microwave, wine storage and American style fridge freezer with ice dispenser.
Dishwasher,washing machine and tumble dryer
TV ROOM/PLAY ROOM
Large Smart TV with Bluetooth surround-sound speaker
Beanbags and large family sofa
Games and jigsaw cupboard
DINING ROOM
Large antique mahogany table seating up to 12
Open fire
BEDROOMS
1 GARDEN MASTER SUITE
Large panoramic windows overlooking the walled garden
Super king mattress
En-suite bathroom with deep floor standing bathtub
Adjacent corridor shower wet room
2 GARDEN SUPER KING
Large window with views of the garden
Super king mattress with ability to split into two separate beds upon request
Adjacent corridor bathroom with bath and shower
3 GARDEN KING
Large window with views of the garden
King size mattress
En-suite mahogany bathroom with bath overlooking the walled garden
4 COTTAGE KING
Secluded ground floor room with large windows
King size mattress
En-suite shower room with easy access
5 COTTAGE SUPER KING
Cosy upper floor room with original wooden beams and large windows
Super king mattress with ability to split into two separate beds upon request
Adjacent shower room shared with Cottage Twin Room
6 COTTAGE TWIN ROOM
Cosy upper floor room with original wooden beams and large windows
Two separate single beds
Adjacent shower room shared with Cottage Super King
EXTRAS: There are hair dryers in every bedroom and a supply of luxury, sustainable REN skincare products in every bathroom.
Dogs: Two dogs are permitted with prior agreement. Please note that they should be kept to the service kitchen and back door area of the house only and are not permitted on the furniture. It is extremely important to note that the area around the house is a haven for wildlife and dogs must be well controlled whilst walking through woods and surrounding farmland. Please take every precaution to ensure your dogs do not present any hazard to wildlife.
Scottish short-term lets licence number: Pending
The current EPC rating for this property: Band F
Activities
THE GARDEN & GROUNDS
Set within 60 acres of eighteenth century landscaped grounds, the gardens offer plenty of space to play outdoor games such as croquet and boules while golfers have the chance to practice on the two hole pitching range.
In February, the woods are a mass of snowdrops and aconites; this is followed in spring with yellow daffodils and then pink cherry blossom.
The walled garden extends to five acres and was built to provide the ‘Big Hoose’ with all its fruit and vegetable requirements. Separated into two parts by a dividing wall, the north half has been fully restored and boasts a 100 metre long herbacious border, knarled fruit trees and a new shrubbery- overlooked by ancient yew trees. The southern half is a working kitchen garden with fruit, vegetables and flowers which are available for guests to pick in season.
North Berwick
The house is one mile from the popular seaside town of North Berwick and all its restaurants and facilities. The town is regularly voted best place to live in Scotland. It is close to several sandy beaches including Seacliffe (often nominated as one of Britain’s best beaches), Yellowcraig & the East & West Bays in North Berwick.
The names North Berwick & East Lothian reverberate around the golf world. Famous for its historic courses, stunning views and as host of the Scottish Open, East Lothian is known as Scotland’s Golf Coast. There are 12 courses within 20 minutes of Leuchie’s front door.
In North Berwick, you can choose from:
The West Links
regularly featuring in Scotland’s Top 10 Golf courses.
The East Links (The Glen)
with wonderful views across to the Bass Rock.
The Wee course
9-hole course ideal for children learning how to play the game.
And, of course, golfers can get ready for their game by practicing on the Pitching range in the Walled Garden
WALKING, CYCLING AND BIRDWATCHING
The area is renowned for its marine wildlife. Weather permitting, the owner can arrange for trips around the Bass Rock, whose 150,000 gannets David Attenborough described as one of the wonders of the natural world. Also nearby are the islands of Craigleith, famous for its seals and puffins, and Fidra, as well as Aberlady Nature Reserve and the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick.
For walkers and cyclists,there are numerous coastal walks. Leuchie is also close to the John Muir Way, while half an hour away the Lammermuirs offer moorland walks with stunning views over East Lothian and the Borders.
North Berwick is well provided with shops for all occasions and needs.
There are two well-stocked supermarkets, both at this end of the town.
The High St is well stocked with a Nisa, a Coop and many excellent independent stores.
Edinburgh is just 35 minutes by the hourly train service from North Berwick. A day trip from Leuchie would enable you to visit the numerous attractions, such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Alternatively, shop in Princes Street and enjoy the numerous restaurants and bars in George Street. It is also an excellent base for the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe. Enjoy a peaceful morning in the garden then head up to see the shows; Scotrail put on extra late trains so you can still get home at midnight.
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