Leuchie Walled Garden
It’s not often that the opportunity presents itself to stay in a private home that’s recognised as an architectural gem and boasts a setting in glorious walled gardens within an historic Scottish estate. The celebrated parkland, woodland and walled gardens of the Grade-A listed Leuchie House have been in the Dalrymple family since 1698 and the current owner has opened his childhood home, the avant-garde house snuggled into Leuchie’s extensive walled gardens, to guests.
Built in 1960 by the pioneering Scottish architect Sir James Dunbar-Nasmith, Leuchie Walled Garden quite literally straddles three centuries: the strikingly modern mid-century house backs onto the original 19th-century garden wall and incorporates the 200-year-old Gardeners Cottage while family portraits, photographs and antiques depict the Dalrymple’s enduring presence at Leuchie for over 300 years.
Heralded at the time of its design as a triumph of modern architecture, Leuchie Walled Garden is equally relevant today. The sleek lines of the low-lying structure follow those of the original brick walls of the gardens while its walls, formed almost entirely of glass, flood the elegant, timeless interiors with light and garden views.
Freshly refurbished by the Dalrymples, the house comprises six stylish bedrooms and bathrooms, a large kitchen and breakfast room, an inviting dining room and a spacious, fire-warmed drawing room. The last features a baby grand piano and library as well as large sliding doors, which lead out to a patio and the northern half of Leuchie’s celebrated walled garden.
And what a garden… Recently restored by the owner’s wife, it is the epitome of a secret garden: manicured lawns are dotted by ancient yews and flanked by vibrant, voluptuous herbaceous borders while gnarled fruit trees clamber along the walls above them. It’s a magical place in which to enjoy relaxed family games of croquet, to brush up on golf chipping skills (the property is set at the heart of Scotland’s iconic Golf Coast after all) or host corporate entertaining events with an unforgettable backdrop.
Guests staying at Leuchie Walled Garden can also make use of the recently restored tennis court and can forage for goodies in the southern half of the walled garden, which was originally planted to provide the ‘Big Hoos’ with an abundance of fruit and vegetables and remains a working kitchen garden, and roam Leuchie’s 60 acres of magnificent parkland. There are two games rooms that are perfect for friendly competitions of snooker, table tennis or darts.
Keen golfers will doubtless be eager to explore slightly further afield: Leuchie Walled Garden sits at the heart of the world’s largest concentration of Championship links golf courses, Scotland’s Golf Coast. The region surrounding Leuchie boasts no fewer than 21 golf courses, mostly dotted along 30 miles of spectacular coastline, including one of the oldest courses in the world, the historic Musselburgh Links, where Mary Queen of Scots is said to have played in 1567.
Exclusive to guests staying at Leuchie Walled Garden, enjoy a spectacular private sunset photography and landing trip on Bass Rock with a glass of fizz in hand. Described by David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world', it's home to the largest colony of Northern gannets on the planet. Visit our Wildlife Experiences page to find out more.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Main access hall.
Cloakroom with hanging space. Separate WC with basin.
Drawing room with two large sofas, armchairs, open fire, library, Bluthner Leipzig baby grand piano (available for guest use), views over the walled garden and door leading out to the garden.
Large open plan kitchen/breakfast room – large central island unit with double sink, Rangemaster oven with two ovens and a separate grill, induction hob (five burner), dishwasher, large fridge with ice box, Cafetiere (no coffee machine or Nespresso).
Dining area with breakfast table seating twelve. High backed armchairs set in front of an open fire. Smart TV with sound bar and a separate Bose sound system. Large sliding glazed door which leads directly onto the patio area and extensive enclosed walled garden.
Separate catering kitchen with gas AGA, single electric oven with ceramic induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine and separate dryer, large American style fridge freezer with ice making machine, microwave.
Boot room/access hall with bench seating, hanging space, ideal for dogs.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Formal dining room seating up to twelve. Open fire.
This leads directly into a ground floor bedroom and two upstairs bedrooms. This forms part of the original Gardener’s House.
Bedroom one with 5’2” double bed, side tables, chest of drawers, hanging rail.
En suite wet room with large shower with rainforest head and separate hand-held mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Off the main access hall leads into the mid-20th century part of the house.
TV room with large sofa, armchair, beanbags, Smart TV, selection of books and games.
Bedroom four with king size bed, side tables, chaise, chest of drawers, large built-in wardrobe with hanging and storage space.
En suite bathroom with mahogany original bath with hand mixer, vanity unit, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom five with zip and link beds which can be configured to super king or twin beds, side tables, chest of drawers, small dressing table, in-built wardrobe with storage and hanging rail.
Six steps lead to the master bedroom.
Bedroom six - master bedroom – with fixed super king bed, large built-in wardrobe extending along the full wall of the bedroom with plenty of storage and hanging space.
En suite bathroom with large bath, bespoke vanity unit with marble top, basin. Separate WC.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom two and three sit on the first floor, above the formal dining room.Bedroom two with twin beds, side table, chest of drawers, hanging rail.
Bedroom three with zip and link beds which can be configured to super king or twin beds, side tables, chest of drawers, in-built cupboard with hanging rail.
Family bathroom shared between bedroom two and three. Shower with rainforest head, separate mixer, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
Outside patio area with garden furniture (please note that there is no barbecue). The walled garden is fully enclosed and guests are welcome to use any of the seasonal produce from the garden during their stay. There are two games rooms immediately outside the property; one with a snooker table, another with table tennis and a darts board.
There is a tennis court in the adjoining walled garden available for guest use at any time (tennis rackets and tennis balls available). Garden games such as croquet and boules are also provided. The adjoining walled garden also has a chipping green for golf fans. There is a secure underpass for the storage of bikes, fishing rods and outdoor gear. A ping-pong table, snooker table and darts board are also available for guest use.
There are extensive grounds (five acres) surrounding the property. Guests are welcome to walk and cycle around the wider estate which extends to sixty acres.
The garden can be hired at an additional cost for marquee based wedding receptions and can accommodate large numbers of guests, with the main wedding party staying in the house.
There is ample private parking to the side and front of the house.
Location
Located one mile from the seaside town of North Berwick, the shopping here is small and friendly with plenty of quality independent traders and fresh, local producers. There are two small supermarkets with a good selection of provisions, along with a butchers shop, fishmonger and bakery. There's also a large Tesco approximately a mile away which will do home delivery.
There are plenty of places for eating out with everything from sweet cafes and ice cream parlours mixed with characterful restaurants and bars ranging from the small and intimate dining experience of Osteria; regional dishes and cocktails at The Herringbone; or the distinctly rustic outdoor experience of the Lobster Shack!
Alternatively for a comfy nook and a perfectly roasted espresso head to The Steampunk Coffee House based in an old characterful warehouse in the centre of the town. And did we mention cakes? You can enjoy a scrumptious selection here including a rather heavenly pistachio and white chocolate brownie!
For more elegant dining, head to La Potinière at Gullane (6 miles) for superb food or the Creel Restaurant at Dunbar (13 miles) for delicious seafood and award-winning cuisine. Also in Gullane, Tom Kitchin's restaurant 'The Bonnie Badger' is a fabulous 5 star AA restaurant using locally sourced produce washed down with artisan beers and wines from an impressive selection.
Amenities
- AGA or Everhot stove
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- Bath
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- Dog friendlyTwo dogs are welcome (£25 fee per dog). Additional dogs will be considered on request. Dogs must be strictly contained to the boot room until clean and dry. Once clean and dry, dogs are permitted into the kitchen/breakfast room area but are not permitted on the furniture or in the bedrooms. An outside tap is available in the garden for cleaning.
- Enclosed garden
- Games room
- HeatingGround source efficient eco-friendly heating system. There are three open fires. There is underfloor heating in a number of the bathrooms.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels provided
- Open fire/ Woodburning stoveLogs provided.
- Outside space
- Snooker/Pool table
- Tennis court
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is provided with speeds around 10MB. Mobile coverage is limited inside the property, but improves outside in the garden area.
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Important Information
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Scottish short-term lets licence number: Pending. The current EPC rating for this property is band F, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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