The Granary Art Apartment at Papple Steading
Light filled, airy and finished to an exceptional standard, The Granary Art Apartment is a sleek, modern retreat housed in a renovated granary building on the Papple Estate in rural East Lothian. This carefully restored steading also encompasses a contemporary art gallery as well as Eve’s Court, the estate’s sophisticated café and wine bar.
Enter the apartment via a striking outdoor staircase, which leads you into the convivial open-plan kitchen and living area, where an abstract feature wall takes centre stage. Showcasing bold colours in a geometric pattern, it was designed and hand painted by a local artist. Reflecting the hues of the wall is a striking statement rug, complemented by a vibrant red sofa and armchairs.
In the kitchen and dining area, white-washed walls, a generous skylight and bespoke kitchen cabinetry are calming and quietly luxurious, paired with an electric Rayburn oven in shade Olivine. The large mahogany dining table is the perfect setting for dinners spent reminiscing about the day’s adventures and admiring the eye-catching artwork.
The three bedrooms – two cosy doubles and a single – are understated in décor, drawing your eye to the beautiful handcrafted wooden headboards, matching cabinetry and industrial-style wall-mounted lights. Dressed in soft grey metro-titles, the bath and shower rooms feature powerful showers, heated towel rails and contemporary fittings.
Outside, you’ll have shared use of the extensive grounds of the delightful Papple Estate. To the rear of the property, you’ll find the paddock which is ideal for outdoor activities such as games of rounders, picnics or a restorative yoga session taking in the view of nearby Traprain Law.
A woodland area comes complete with wooden follies – hand-crafted shelters which can be used as wildlife watching hides, playhouses or picnic shelters – plus plenty of boardwalks and bridges to explore. Make sure to keep a lookout for the resident wildlife, including hares, badgers, owls, and bats. The wider estate includes a wildflower meadow dissected by Papana Water and a further 18 acres of ancient woodland, perfect for walking.
Home to more than 30 pieces of art, and a varied programme of exhibitions and events, you’ll find the Richard Demarco Gallery housed within the main steading building. Next door, Eve’s Court café and wine bar showcases the finest quality local food from the region’s producers, making it the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee, an indulgent meal, or a glass of wine or two.
For larger groups, all five properties at Papple Steading can booked together (sleeping up to 25) - Papple Farmhouse sleeping 8, Grieve’s Cottage sleeping 8, Shepherd’s Bothy and Ploughman’s Bothy both sleeping 2, and The Granary Art Apartment sleeping 5 - the perfect base for large family get-togethers or groups of friends who would love a getaway without compromising on space.
Property Layout
FIRST FLOOR
The property is an apartment on the first floor accessed by an external staircase. Access into an inner hallway, with bench seat and hanging rail.
Open plan living space comprising kitchen, dining area and living room.Kitchen with Rayburn electric oven, fridge, freezer (3 drawer), microwave, dishwasher, De'Longi cup-to-bean coffee machine. A washer/dryer is located in the cupboard in the hall. Dining table with an extendable leaf, allowing 6-8 guests to be seated comfortably.
Living room with a sofa, ottoman, two armchairs, and a wall-mounted Smart TV.
A ventilated skylight window extends throughout the length of the open plan living space and is designed to maximise light and sky gazing. This has an electronic wall control to allow the skylight to be opened during warmer weather.
Bedroom one with king size bed, floating side table, single wardrobe with hanging rail and storage, and a small drop-leaf work desk/table. Velux window with blackout blind.
En suite bathroom with large walk-in shower with low profile tray (rainforest head and separate mixer), heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with king size bed, floating side table, work desk/table and chair, wardrobe with storage and hanging space. Velux window with blackout blind.
Bedroom three with single bed/daybed, bedside tables, and an armchair.
Shared bathroom with enclosed shower (rainforest head and separate mixer), heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
There is no private garden space at The Granary Art Apartment, however, Papple Steading sits in 6 acres of grounds including lawns with floral borders, a foraging garden, and ancient woodland with a hidden Celtic maze, which guests are welcome to explore. The wider grounds include an additional 18 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow which provide excellent walking.
To the rear of the Steading is a paddock which is ideal for outdoor activities, picnics or restorative yoga. There is a fire pit (supply of wood provided) and log stool seating area to one side beneath the ruins of Papple Convent. The nearby Cart Shed has a table football and table tennis table. A croquet set is also available for a game of croquet on the lawn.
The Eve’s Court café wine bar and restaurant is located below the apartment in the main Steading building showcasing the finest quality local food from the region’s growers, farmers and coastline. Opening times times are variable so please do check and book ahead on the Papple website.
The Richard Demarco Gallery at Papple is a gallery space with a collection reflecting the vibrant nature and rich heritage that surrounds Papple. A programme of exhibitions and events take place each year in the gallery spaces, garden and wildflower meadow beyond. As the Gallery programme develops to include artist residencies, guests and visitors will be able to participate in a range of artist-led workshops and activities.
There is ample parking provision in the public car park to the side of the apartment which is free of charge. EV charging is available nearby at the Cart Shed and the Estate Office - details below in the 'Important Information' section. Please enquire should you require secure external storage for outdoor kit and bikes.
Location
The nearest village of East Linton (5 miles) has a small Co-op supermarket, newsagents and Farm Shop at The Mart, which sells a wide range of locally sourced, high-quality produce. Plus, there's a lovely cafe there too to refuel before browsing their gift shop or craft fair held on Saturdays and Sundays each week. Also worth visiting is Bostock Bakery for their wonderful bread, pastries, cakes and coffee - but get there early, as there's often a queue, but it's definitely worth waiting in line for.
Extensive shopping and amenities can be found in Haddington (5.5 miles) where you will find an excellent selection of grocers, wine shops, florists and butchers sitting alongside charming gift, clothes shops and craft galleries. Here, you can relax and watch the world go by in one of the many cafes, delicatessens or tea rooms in the town, including The Loft for fabulous artisan bread and oven-fresh produce. The Waterside Bistro is very good for a bite to eat.
For more elegant dining, head to Gullane (14 miles) for delicious seafood and award-winning cuisine at La Potinière, or the fabulous 5 star AA restaurant of Tom Kitchin, The Bonnie Badger, which uses locally sourced produce and serves artisan beers and wines from an impressive selection. The Glenkinchie Distillery (11 miles) offers some excellent whisky tasting and distillery tours.
The Restoration Yard and Wellbeing Lab sits within Dalkeith Country Park (20 miles) offering great shopping, homeware, food and drink, giftware and more. There is the Fort Douglas Adventure Park to keep children entertained with treehouses, zip wires, suspension bridges, slides and climbing walls. The Coffee Bar and The Kitchen restaurant offer tasty breakfasts, lunches or afternoon tea using fresh, local produce.
Hop on the train at Drem (10 miles from Papple) or Dunbar and a 25-minute journey will take you into the centre of Edinburgh where you can explore the fascinating architecture of the old town and soak up the culture and heritage of this beautiful, vibrant city.
Amenities
- AGA or Everhot stove
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- EV charging
- Fire pit
- Games room
- HairdryerA hairdryer is provided in each bedroom
- HeatingElectric heating throughout the property
- HighchairA high chair is available on request.
- Linen & towels providedHypoallergenic Vegan Smartdown duvets and pillows.
- Outside space
- Pet freeSorry, dogs are not permitted.
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is provided with high speeds. Mobile reception is good.
All Amenities
Important Information
Regrettably, the apartment is not suited to younger children or dogs. Please note that bookings for trade workers cannot be accepted at this property.
Papple is an official Porsche Destination Charging location. Visiting guests can utilise high-speed EV charging points located at the Estate Office and the nearby Cart Shed. Any EV driver can use the charging stations, but EV Porsche owners have the benefit of complimentary charging using their Porsche RFID card. All other EV drivers can easily pay via the Apple My Porsche app or Android My Porsche app.
Scottish short-term lets licence number – n/a. The property is covered by Premises Licence EL405. The current EPC rating for this property is band B, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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The Little Things We Love
The wonderful art - from the contemporary hand-painted mural in the Art Apartment and the artwork across the estate to the exhibitions held in the on-site Richard Demarco Gallery, a stay here is a veritable feast for the eyes!On The Doorstep
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Haddington, East Lothian
