Sensitively restored with meticulous attention to detail, Papple Steading comprises five properties - Papple Farmhouse, Grieve’s Cottage, the two Bothies and The Granary Art Apartment - making it ideal for large family get-togethers or groups of friends who want to holiday together without compromising on space.
The interior styling is a beguiling juxtaposition of contemporary and period. Georgian and Victorian antiques sit alongside local Chippendale-school Windsor chairs, artisanal hemlock log side tables and contemporary seating by Charlotte James and Morgan. Sleek polished concrete floors and exposed stone and tulipwood walls meld seamlessly with exquisite William Morris wallpaper, Philippe Starck light fittings and bespoke light sculptures by Planet Flowers in Edinburgh.
Maps and drawings from the 19th Century along with original artworks by the Steading’s Artist in Residence sing against rich Craig & Rose paint colours.
The bedrooms and bathrooms quietly exude understated luxury with rich, natural fabrics and sumptuous Harrison Spinks’ beds and mattresses dressed with hypoallergenic vegan down duvets and pillows from the Fine Bedding Company along with high-quality cotton bed linen and towels.
All the bath and shower rooms have powerful showers, heated mirrors, underfloor heating and Heritage or original fittings. Guests are provided with vegan Moo & Yoo guest amenities.
The Farmhouse is the social hub of the Steading with a more formal entertaining space in the form of the impressive drawing room and grand dining room which seats 22 around a majestic Edwardian table.
The aptly named Chillout Wing hosts the library, television room and garden room / exercise studio with doors opening onto the patio for early morning yoga or Pilates.
Superfast broadband is delivered throughout the Steading via a direct dedicated fibre BT connection to ensure an excellent signal in every room.
Guests have use of six acres of lawns, woodland and 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.
Papple, within the old Whittingehame Estate, is an excellent base for exploring the local area. The outstanding local countryside and renowned coastline have much to offer keen walkers, runners, riders, cyclists and water sports enthusiasts. There are world-class golf courses on the doorstep, an array of museums, pretty villages and ancient churches to explore. Central Edinburgh is a 45-minute drive or a 17-minute train journey from East Linton station (4 miles from Papple Steading).
For smaller groups, the properties can be booked individually with Papple Farmhouse sleeping 8, Grieve's Cottage sleeping 8, Shepherd's Bothy sleeping 2, Ploughman's Bothy sleeping 2, and The Granary Art Apartment sleeping five.
Papple Steading can be booked exclusively at any time of year, where availability permits. Please contact us if dates are showing as available online to confirm pricing and book your holiday.
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