Doorway To Elphame Newington & The Grange, East Lothian
Luxury house in East Lothian, Scotland, sleeps 16
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In 1450, the first tower of this historic Scottish house was constructed by monks. It still forms a part of the house to this day. Embedded scallop shells and long-buried charms tie the history of this place with the fae folk. Each bedroom retains the feeling of a medieval castle with its stone fireplaces and hand-carved four-posters beds, but some have been updated to the turn of the 20th century with William Morris wallpaper.
Walking through the social spaces is like a private tour of a preserved castle. The vaulted old kitchen feels as though a 15th century monk could walk in at any second, but there’s a 21st-century modern kitchen on the first floor for those that prefer a gas stove to a cauldron on an open fire. Further along the vaults you’ll find a games room and an antique toilet in the WC.
A series of drawing rooms and sitting rooms each have their own distinct character from the bookcase-lined library to the pine-panelled lounge with its glorious fireplace. Our favourite room has the be the Chinese Room, a staple in manor homes of the 18th century, its ornate mantlepiece (photographed by the National Museum of Scotland as an outstanding example of Neo-Chinnoise design) and wooden dragon lamps feeling untouched since 1800.
In terms of location, you’re in the East Lothian countryside, a five-minute drive from the seaside town of Musselburgh where you’ll find a beach and golf course. Edinburgh’s historic centre is just a twenty-minute drive away too.
Your stay
- Sleeps 16 · 7 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms
- Minimum stay 3 nights
- Request to book - we confirm with the owner
Tell us your dates and we will confirm availability and the exact total.
Highlights
- Sleeps 16 in 7 bedrooms
- Coastal location
- Great walking country
Good for
Coastal, Walking, Golf, Holiday with friends, Luxury
Home truths
Two of the bedrooms and a bathroom are in a separate cottage in the grounds with its own living area and kitchen. One of the castle bedrooms is a family room with a king-size bed and bunkbeds best suited for children. There is plenty of parking with this home. If you would like to organise catering, your host can recommend a local company. Your host can provide a cot and high chair, just ask. All the bedrooms are upstairs which may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Two additional guests can be accommodated in bunkbeds in the library room
Need to know
Where is Doorway To Elphame?
Doorway To Elphame
Newington & The Grange
East Lothian
Scotland
United Kingdom
The exact address is confirmed once your booking is in place.
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