Wakefield House
Near West Linton, Scottish Borders
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.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4/8 | Bedrooms: 4 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: SLL000064 |
True it is though at Wakefield House, 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 (with shops, pubs and restaurants). A gracious country house, it sits in its own large garden at the centre of a large country estate with a little stream down the slope to the side (care to be taken with children) and lovely views across the valley to the hills beyond.
Inside, the owners have combined elegance and comfort with a wonderful sense of light and space. On the ground floor are two charming sitting rooms that are quite different in character, so you can vary your choice according to your mood. One of the sitting rooms has a TV and cosy wood-burning stove and is definitely a place to lounge around. The other sitting room is rather beautiful, very comfortable and perhaps more formal, with an open fire in an impressive fireplace.
The kitchen is very spacious with a breakfast bar and separate dining area, as well as a door to that leads out to a terrace (with furniture), where you can breakfast out in the sunshine. Also on this level is a single bedroom (with pull-out bed underneath) and a bath/shower room.
On the mezzanine is a magnificent dining area, with a door leading out to a charming balcony (with furniture) that is perfect for pre-dinner drinks.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a twin bedroom and a bathroom with bath and separate shower. The double bedrooms are both very spacious and beautifully furnished. The master room forms what could be a small separate suite with a dressing area and the bathroom adjacent, though this is also perfectly accessible from the other bedrooms without encroaching on anyone’s privacy.
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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 Edinburgh 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, that was well worth a visit even before it shot to fame courtesy of Dan Brown in 'The Da Vinci Code'.
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. Glasgow, of course, has all the shops, restaurants, and theatre you could wish for and is always well worth a visit.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Lower Ground Floor
(6 steps down)
Kitchen with electric cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and microwave, etc.
Ground Floor
Sitting room with open fire
Sitting room with wood-burning stove and TV/DVD
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin.
Mezzanine
Dining area with doors to balcony.
First Floor
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (10 hours per day INCLUDED over winter period), open fire and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). No smoking.
Please note: For Wakefield House, the tariff for 4 persons is based on two bedrooms only being made available.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 22/11/2024 to 25/11/2024
From 01/11/2024 to 04/11/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
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From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
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From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 15/11/2024 to 18/11/2024
From 29/11/2024 to 02/12/2024
From 08/11/2024 to 11/11/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 01/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 | Sleeps 8 |
| 26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £1,095.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £1,195.00 | £1,195.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £795.00 | £895.00 |
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Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking and where more than one tariff is shown, the number of bedrooms made available may vary. This allows us to offer larger properties at lower rates for smaller parties. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
For Wakefield House, the tariff for 4 persons is based on two bedrooms only being made available.
Guest Comments
'Perfect house with mesmerizing views. Incredibly picturesque - best house in the Scottish Borders we have ever stayed in.'
'We have made lots of fun family memories here! Sorry to be leaving...'
'Another perfect stay - with a 50th birthday thrown in for good measure! Very reluctant to go home.'
'We have loved this house and all the walks and easy access to Edinburgh. Great place!'
'This house is just as fantastic as it was three years ago. Thank you!'
'Very comfortable and relaxing time at Wakefield House. Lovely to see stoats racing around the garden!'
'Set in the most idyllic peaceful location Wakefield House has everything for a great family holiday. The kitchen is well equipped for anything your would like to cook. Perfectly situated for visiting Edinburgh ( there is a bus from West Linton), and much to see and do in the area. We loved it and hope to return. '
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Guest Comments
'Perfect house with mesmerizing views. Incredibly picturesque - best house in the Scottish Borders we have ever stayed in.'
'We have made lots of fun family memories here! Sorry to be leaving...'
'Another perfect stay - with a 50th birthday thrown in for good measure! Very reluctant to go home.'
'We have loved this house and all the walks and easy access to Edinburgh. Great place!'
'This house is just as fantastic as it was three years ago. Thank you!'
'Very comfortable and relaxing time at Wakefield House. Lovely to see stoats racing around the garden!'
'Set in the most idyllic peaceful location Wakefield House has everything for a great family holiday. The kitchen is well equipped for anything your would like to cook. Perfectly situated for visiting Edinburgh ( there is a bus from West Linton), and much to see and do in the area. We loved it and hope to return. '