Lochhouses Safari Tents, East Lothian, Scotland
Beautifully kitted out safari tents of Lochhouses, nestled under trees just a short stroll from a long sandy beach. This dream-like coastal scene is only an hour from Edinburgh, and each tent sleeps 6-8 so plenty of room to share.
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From £325 for 4 nights
<p>Staying at Lochhouses is the perfect blend of<em> beach house life</em>, farm holiday and countryside escape. A roomy living area, a wood-burning stove with an oven, Belfast sinks with hot and cold running water and real beds keep you in simple comfort. The front porch is your own decking patio, with wicker chairs to lounge in and a wood-burning brazier for cooler evenings. The farm itself is home to lop-eared rabbits, hens, sheep and ducks, and you're more than welcome to muck in. Depending on the season, you'll find a great range of vegetables including Robert & Michele's <em>prize winning potatoes</em>.</p><p><strong>Things to do:</strong></p><p><strong>Outdoor & active </strong><br><em> Lochhouse farm</em> is located in an area abounding with footpaths, trails, beaches, dunes and bridleways. The vicinity can be explored on foot, by <em>bikes hired from the farm</em> or on horse or pony from the next-door neighbours' trekking centre. Nearby is the family friendly <em>East Links Family Park </em>which includes a <em>Thomas the Tank Engine railway</em>.<em> Bass Rock</em> is an extinct volcano home to a rock gannet colony, with boat trips available. East Lothian’s <em>premier fishery</em> is just down the road.</p><p><strong> History & culture <br></strong> The perfect base for an unforgettable <em>Fringe Festival</em> and Hogmanay with <em>Edinburgh </em> easily accessible. Rosslyn chapel, made famous by <em>The Da Vince Code</em> is also close, plus many more sites of interest.</p><p>This is a place lovingly created by Michele Rennie and selected by Canopy & Stars </p><p><strong>Why is this a greener holiday?</strong></p> <p>Firstly, to truly minimise the environmental impact, guests are encouraged to arrive by public transport, either from Dunbar Station (on the main East coast line and a 10 minute ride by taxi) or from train Edinburgh Waverly Station (Scotrail service) on the North Berwick line (also a 10 minute taxi ride from the station). Additionally, a wide range of local food is available for guests: at the local shop, a converted fishing boat at the corner of the camp, there is often pheasant, duck or venison from the woods or crab and lobster from the sea just in front of the tents, as well as locally grown potatoes, turnips and leeks. In autumn, there is opportunity to pick blackberries and wild raspberries to make puddings or jams. </p>
Top Eco Features at Lochhouses
Heating & cooking from efficient wood burning stove
Compost loos
Home grown seasonal veg, free range eggs & locally sourced food
Lochhouses is an arable farm that provides diverse habitats for wildlife
Arrive by horse & have your horses stabled
Everything you could possibly need within walking distance
Location
Directions from station:
Either to Dunbar Station which is on the main East coast line and is only 10 minutes by taxi from the farm or take a train from Edinburgh Waverly Station (Scotrail service) on the North Berwick line. North Berwick station is only 10 minutes away by taxi too.
Plan your journey by train
