On Gullane’s peaceful fringes, this converted farm building contains four large en-suite bedrooms
The best things don’t always come in small packages. Complete with four airy, en-suite bedrooms and an array of spacious socialising spots, The Stables blends its plentiful square footage with stylish design and luxurious amenities.
Part of Saltcoats Steading, formerly a 19th-century farm, The Stables is a long, rectangular stone building. Once open to the elements so horses could easily come and go, much of its ground-floor frontage now features floor-to-ceiling windows (operated by snazzy electric blinds) to ensure natural light.
At the heart of that ground floor await your social areas. Amid the spacious sitting room are three cushion-strewn sofas. In soft shades of silver and vanilla, these face both the wall-mounted, 65-inch TV – complete with Sky Q – and a log-burner. Just outside is the cobbled courtyard area, whose patio table and chairs encourage al-fresco eats.
Otherwise, everyone can dine together in the vast kitchen-dining area, sprawled below a high cathedral ceiling and old rafters. Beyond the wood-and-glass table are numerous top-notch appliances – an electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, plus a chunky island counter. High chairs beside this allow for casual coffee chats or simply for the designated chef to have some company while cooking.
Three bedrooms also occupy the ground floor, with a fourth up in the eaves. Each is decorated in warm, neutral tones, and each includes sophisticated seating. Especially notable, however, are their size, even with the provision of king or superking-sized beds. These are chambers in which you’ll be happy to linger – especially the largest, a master suite courtesy of sofas, another 65-inch, Sky Q TV, and a desk for working.
Equally impressive are their opulent bathrooms. Designed in chocolate shades or pale hues, these capacious sanctuaries come with walk-in showers and tubs for long, candlelit soaks. The outside world? You’ll struggle to remember it at all.
Do try, however, because East Lothian has heaps to see and do. Sitting in the middle of Scotland's Golf Coast, golfers are but a lob wedge away from Gullane No. 3 course, with the town club’s other two 18-hole links challenges scarcely further. On top of that, you’re also close to Muirfield, a regular Open Championship venue, and the world’s 13th oldest club in North Berwick as well as The Renaissance Club - Home to the Genesis Scottish Open.
Then there are the two award-winning restaurants – La Potiniere and Michelin-starred Tom Kitchin’s Bonnie Badger – in Gullane itself, the sublime curve of golden sand at Gullane Beach, the cafe-sponsored shopping in independent stores at seaside towns North Berwick and Dunbar, the Gertrude Jekyll-designed gardens, the seabird safaris, the nature-reserve walks, or the 30-minute trains to Edinburgh.
GROUND FLOOR
Spacious sitting room with three two-seater sofas, cosy log burner, wall-mounted Smart TV with Sky Q and electric blinds for the large floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the courtyard.
Large well equipped kitchen and dining area featuring a large electric range oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. A large dining table has seating for up to eight guests. There is also a large wall-mounted TV and large floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a bright sociable space.
Bedroom one master suite with a super king size sleigh bed, two armchairs, wicker sofa, chest of drawers, full length mirror, Smart TV with Sky Q and large floor-to-ceiling windows.
En-suite bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bedroom two with king size bed, two armchairs, chest of drawers, full-length mirror, and large floor-to-ceiling windows.
En-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bedroom three with super king size sleigh bed, large built in wardrobe, storage chest, full-length mirror, and TV.
En-suite bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom four with king size bed, walk-in dressing room with plenty of storage space and side tables.
En-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
Private cobbled courtyard with outside seating and dining area.
PARKING
There is parking for up to three cars in the cobbled courtyard.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
BABIES & CHILDREN
A highchair and travel cot are available upon request.
DOGS
Sorry, dogs are not permitted.
GUEST AMENITIES
Luxury bed linen and towels are provided. Duvets are a mixture of feather and hypoallergenic, and pillows are hypoallergenic.
Hand soap and hand moisturiser are provided in all the bathrooms.
WI-FI & MOBILE COVERAGE
Wi-Fi is available but can be slow and may not be suitable for streaming. Mobile coverage is good on most networks.
HEATING
The property has central heating throughout, and a wood burning stove in the sitting room with an initial basket of logs is supplied.
GUEST PRIVACY
The property is detached with its own private courtyard, however, guests should be aware that it is surrounded by other properties which make up Saltcoats Steading.
FESTIVE
For festive bookings at The Stables, please note that a tree and festive decor is not provided. Please contact us should you wish to make your own arrangements or require further discussion on this point.
SHORT-TERM LETS LICENSING
Scottish short-term lets licence number: EL00387F
The current EPC rating for this property is band C.
