Maybe it sounds too good to be true - a beautiful house tucked away among the hills without another house in sight from its front windows and yet within a half-hour drive of Edinburgh. But true it is, and Wakefield House is the name of this most desirable of holiday homes.
It is situated just 2 miles (within walking distance for the energetic) out of the pretty conservation village of West Linton (shops, pubs, restaurants), a gracious country house, in its own large garden at the centre of a large country estate with a little stream down the slope to the side and lovely views across the valley to the hills beyond.
Inside, it combines elegance and comfort with a wonderful sense of light and space. The newly fitted kitchen has a door to a terrace (furniture), where you can breakfast out in the sunshine. And on the ground floor too are two charming sitting rooms one with a wood burner and the other with an open fire, a single bedroom and bath/shower room. On the mezzanine is a magnificent dining area, with a door leading out to a charming balcony, again with small table and chairs, perfect for pre-prandial drinks. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a twin, and a bathroom with bath and separate shower.
There are lovely hill and river walks to be enjoyed right from the door and where the road ends there is a reservoir. It may also be possible to arrange shooting and fishing in season on the estate. The Edinburgh dry ski slope is within a 20 minute drive and West Linton Golf Course is just over a mile from the house.
Should you decide to visit Scotland's lovely capital city during your stay, yet avoid any traffic and parking problems, then buses pass regularly through the village. On the way, you can make a small diversion to view Roslin Chapel, well worth a visit even before it shot to fame courtesy of Dan Brown.
To the south, you have all the Scottish Borders to explore, with more opportunities for wonderful walking, for world class mountain biking, riding and exploring a host of old Scottish keeps and castles. Another must see, over to the west, is The World Heritage Site at New Lanark, together with the spectacular falls of Clyde. And Glasgow, of course is always well worth a visit.
The housekeeper for the property lives next door in the adjoining cottage behind Wakefield House. Privacy is totally assured but meals can be provided by separate arrangement for those wanting to be catered for or even just have a lazy Sunday breakfast!
Heating is by oil CH (INCLUDED), open fire and woodburner. Bed linen, towels and electricity are INCLUDED. Up to two well behaved pets are welcome by arrangement. Sorry, no smoking in the house. Wi-Fi internet is available, subject to provider. A householder's deposit is required for this property. Water is from a private source.
