The stay we had with Helen and Jamie at their beautiful home has to be one of the best holidays we have had. After a busy few days at a wedding near Glasgow, we arrived to the House of Cockburn in Balerno needing a restful retreat. Boy did we get it. The grounds are beautiful and the house itself wouldn’t be out of place in a Jane Austen novel. The array of pets (pigs, horses, donkeys, chickens, dogs etc) are so lovely and the hosts incredibly welcoming. Our stay was short, our next one won’t be.
While we enjoyed a rest and the glorious countryside, we visited the city one afternoon and couldn’t believe how simple and quick it was to get into the centre of Edinburgh. There’s a fantastic farm shop near the airport and there are plenty of excellent day trips that we look forward to visiting on our next stay. St Andrews was an easy drive for ourselves and our baby.
The facilities were impeccable. The lounge was large with separate dining space and plenty of comfy sofas, the bathroom and kitchen were amply equipped with new fittings and a great shower, and the bedrooms comfortable and picturesque. The master bedroom has huge ceiling heights and a lovely bay window which overlooks the pasture and entrance which makes for a lovely reading spot. My mother was very impressed with the White Company linen!
For a runner, the road at the end of the driveway makes for safe and enjoyable five kilometre laps.
I don’t usually do reviews but we truly cannot recommend this property and location more. Helen was delightful and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Helen, Jamie and family. You couldn’t have been more welcoming.