Short-breaks (4 days or less) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Farmhouse is one of the largest self-catering houses in the Lothians, only half an hour’s drive from Edinburgh. The imposing location of Wintonhill, above Winton House and overlooking the Lammermuir and Pentland Hills, boasts fabulous views and provides one of the best vantage points in the county.
Comfortably sleeping parties of 12 to 14 in six bedrooms, the Farmhouse is ideal for golfing parties, family gatherings, holidays or celebratory weekends, as well as corporate hospitality events.
Relax in front of the welcoming open fire, sink into the cosy sofas and admire the views.There is also a TV and video for rainy days. The large, claret coloured Dining Room has splendid furniture, a piano and an open fire. This is the perfect dining room for a family gathering or special meal. There are 6 bedrooms (2 doubles, 3 twins and a family room for four). All of the rooms have stunning views towards either the Pentland Hills to the west or Lammermuir Hills to the south.
A large, fully equipped modern farmhouse kitchen, with pine kitchen table seating for 12 to 14, large electric range cooker plus all mod cons. The separate utility/laundry room has a washing machine, tumble dryer, chest freezer and drying space. There is a games or kids room with table tennis and music system, and a large shower room on the ground floor.
The farmhouse
Living area
Fully equipped kitchen
Dining room
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The Central Scotland/Edinburgh region
East Lothian is one of Scotland's best golfing regions. We have 19 courses catering for golfers of all standards and tastes. Winton is a member of the East Lothian Golf Tourism Alliance. North Berwick Golf Club is an Open qualifying venue which is one of the best and most scenic links courses in Scotland with views over the Isle of May, the islands of Fidra and Craigleith, the Bass Rock and across the Forth to Fife.
East Lothian Museums www.eastlothian.gov.uk/museums Collections range from social history to fine art, and from stone age flints to great industrial machines. They include trades banners and costume; the oldest recorded gannet; the civic regalia of the old burghs of East Lothian; and a Cornish beam engine, unique in Scotland.
Scottish Seabird Centre www.seabird.org The Scottish Seabird Centre is an award winning wildlife visitor centre and one of Scotland’s Five Star attractions. The Centre is located in North Berwick, East Lothian which provides a fantastic location to view the seabirds of the Forth Estuary.
Eastlinks Family Park www.eastlinks.co.uk Eastlinks provides a day out for all the family. Attractions include an animal farm, train safari, toboggan run, bouncy castle, giant maze and pony rides.
Scotch Malt Whisky Society www.smws.com Somewhere to relax, unwind and taste the finest malts (or wine if you don’t like whisky!) We provide membership cards for our guest to enjoy this pleasure in Leith or in the New Town, Edinburgh.
Pencaitland area
Wintonhill Farmhouse is also close to 20 excellent golf courses, sweeping sandy beaches, fishing, sailing, horse riding, hill walking, Musselburgh Racecourse, Glenkinchie Distillery, the Scottish Seabird Centre and the city of Edinburgh itself. There are 20 km of pathways on the Estate for those who expect a jog before breakfast!
The house is set in the Winton Estate, Winton House has been at the heart of the estate for more than 500 years. It is a gem from the Scottish Renaissance and is my family home. Just as the Earl of Winton entertained the King in 1633, we have the same enthusiasm for private and corporate events and team building today! In 2005 we won a World Travel Award for our overall client service and our venue.
Across the Estate, we can provide a wide choice of team building activities alongside the traditional areas of farming and forestry. Activities range from clay pigeon shooting, falconry and laser paintball, to golf, the Winton Highland Games, quad biking, whisky tasting and wine tasting. There are walled and terraced gardens, and miles of foot paths through some of East Lothian’s most beautiful countryside.
The gardens are beautiful and it is our intention that they should be even more so. They surround the House and we have tried to provide colour and all-year-round interest. In the spring when the ground is covered in yellow daffodils, there is an annual open day in aid of Scotland’s Garden Scheme. This event has been running at Winton for over 50 years.
How to get there
Edinburgh andclose to the A1 and central Scotland’s motorway network. In the days of little motor traffic, it was possible to hear the one o'clock gun from Edinburgh Castle! Today’s visitors can be in the city centre in less than thirty minutes.
From Edinburgh, the North and West: Follow City By-pass to A1 (south) and onto Tranent, then follow the B6355 towards Pencaitland.
From the South and East: Pencaitland is signposted from Haddington, the A1 and the A68.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Edinburgh: 40 km
Railway:
Edinburgh
Activities near Pencaitland
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Table tennis, Games room
Single beds (8), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: - Perfect for entertaining with sitting room and dining room (both with open fires), games room and a large kitchen. - Ability to combine with Winton House for grand dinners, meetings, receptions and other functions. - Accommodation is also at Winton House itself using its 5 bedrooms for groups of up to 10 people. - Visitors are met and greeted by a member of the Winton team and are provided with a welcome pack with recommendations for local activities, restaurants and places to see. Activities can be booked for guests.
Wintonhill is available on a flexible basis as self-catering accommodation by the week, weekend or weekdays. Meals can be arranged for any occasion.
The house is equipped with ISDN2 service providing up to 8 telephone lines, ideal for those who still need to contact the office, or for the kids to plug into on a rainy day. A separate bill will be issued at the end of the week.
The provision of all bed linen, towels and bath robes is included in the rent. If necessary, additional linen/towels can be supplied for a fee. We can also supply children’s high chairs and a cot (please notify us in advance). Dogs are welcome but not in the house. Kennelling is provided next to the Farmhouse.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low season
30 Nov 07
22 Dec 07
1600£ 1,600
370370
370370
3 Nights
High Season
22 Dec 07
30 Dec 07
2250£ 2,250
0-
0-
1 Week
New Year
30 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
3000£ 3,000
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0-
1 Week
Low season
5 Jan 08
17 Mar 08
1700£ 1,700
12001,200
12001,200
Flexible
Easter
17 Mar 08
31 Mar 08
2300£ 2,300
16001,600
16001,600
Flexible
Low season
31 Mar 08
1 Jul 08
1700£ 1,700
12001,200
12001,200
Flexible
High season
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
2300£ 2,300
16001,600
16001,600
Flexible
Low season
1 Sep 08
22 Dec 08
1700£ 1,700
12001,200
12001,200
Flexible
Christmas
22 Dec 08
29 Dec 08
2300£ 2,300
0-
0-
1 Week
New Year
29 Dec 08
5 Jan 09
3000£ 3,000
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0-
1 Week
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. *Long weekends 2/3 night stay, low season £1100* *Long weekends 2/3 night stay, high season £1500*
Please note that we do NOT make additional charges for heating, electricity, fuel, linen, bathrobes and towels.
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/18873
Contact details for home 18873
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Morag Ramus
Tel:
+44 (0)1875 340222
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