Leithen Lodge

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Leithen Lodge
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

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Garden view apartment near Edinburgh attractions

Comfortable Accommodation: Leithen Lodge in Innerleithen offers a spacious apartment with a private bathroom, garden views, and a fully equipped kitchen. The ground-floor unit features a patio, dining area, and a work desk. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an outdoor seating area. The property includes a picnic area, perfect for relaxing outdoors. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 49 km from Edinburgh Airport, the apartment is close to attractions such as Dalhousie Castle (27 km) and Edinburgh Castle (41 km). Hiking and cycling opportunities are nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its convenient location and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “On a remote and quite but beautiful location. Great gardens, historic building and warm host! Appartment was spacious with big rooms and beds were fine as well.”
  • Leslie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location; great for mountain biking, friendly hosts, peace and quiet.”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What an astounding location! The building was beautiful and quirky, and in amazing grounds with woods, a lake and views which were just idyllic. Set in peaceful surroundings, we were treated to seeing the local wildlife going about their day and...”
  • Alison
    Australia Australia
    “Stunning location, warm welcoming host and lovely bed”
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was amazing, and we really appreciated the access to the gardens. The quality of the refurb of the fabulous historic building was impressive. Very comfortable sitting room and bedrooms. Fab birdsong!”
  • Leslie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location and very helpful and friendly owners. Everything we needed for a self catering stay was there.”
  • Jenna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owners are so so kind and welcoming. They were incredibly helpful when our van broke down! the surroundings really are incredibly beautiful and we rode our bikes from the door to the bike trails at glentress and golfie. Would definitely stay...”
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful house with lovely grounds in beautiful location. Fantastic hosts who were flexible and accommodating, both allowing us to store bicycles in their secure locked outbuildings, and being very accommodating of a delayed departure when one...”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gorgeous stately home exuding charm. Ted, the very friendly owner, met us on arrival and showed us round. Our apartment was super comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen, spacious living room with lots of cosy seating (tv & dvd player) and...”
  • Van
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We visited Leithen Lodge this summer and what a remarkable place! The house was just so spacious, that all our chirdren had the luxury of their own bed and our eldest thought she was a little princess with her own tiny room. The location is...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Leithen Lodge

Company review score: 9.7Based on 51 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We have been established for 17 years and pride ourselves as a country retreat. We welcome all travellers and our aim is to encourage those staying with us to enjoy being disconnected for a short time and find joy in connecting with their loved ones. We offer a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of outdoor space for all to enjoy. Despite our remote location there is a wide variety of sites and activities locally for couples and families to do. As a country home and retreat, we also offer yoga and wellness retreats throughout the year. For more information on these please contact us directly. We are a rescue centre for chickens and dogs so you may see these friendly beings from time to time roaming the land. Due to this, we are unable to host travellers with pets. All of our apartments are cleaned and sanitised to high standards and in accordance to the Airbnb protocols that have been developed by Ecolab, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene technologies. We are committed to keeping you safe.

Property information

Hello and welcome to Leithen Lodge. We are a grade A listed country home in the Scottish borders, nestled in the Moorfoot Hills. There is over 30 acres of land for you to enjoy whilst staying in this historic property. Predominantly built in the Arts & Crafts period, Leithen Lodge is unlike many stately homes in Scotland, with its bright colours and picturesque views, making it the perfect little getaway. All apartments are fully equipped with fully fitted kitchens, 400 thread count sheets, flat screen TV and DVD player. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings. Traquair House is 9 km from the apartment. Edinburgh is 32km away. Floors Castle is 40km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 53 km from Leithen Lodge. Due to the remote location we do not have internet or mobile phone reception available. However, our ethos is that this is exactly what you need whilst away, disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with the loved ones you are travelling with.

Neighbourhood information

There is lots to do around us. if you love the outdoors then there are activities such as cycling and walking. Glentress is accessible by bike over the hill adjacent to the Lodge. If you want to visit the historical sites around then there are several around we can point you in the right direction to. The Town of Peebles is only a short drive away. Traquair House is 9 km from the apartment. Edinburgh is 32km away. Floors Castle is 40km away. Go Ape is 9 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 53 km from Leithen Lodge. Please note that there are chickens and dogs that roam freely within the grounds. We believe in being a haven for animals and share our home freely with them so we would be grateful if you could respect them and admire their beauty. We are regularly visited by families of deer, singing birds and rare red squirrels, which are now increasing in numbers on the estate.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Leithen Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$134. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to the property's location, there is no mobile phone reception or WiFi.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Leithen Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of £100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: SB00294F