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Balgonie Retreat

West Linton, Scottish Borders
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Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Fantastic house located close to West Linton and within easy reach of Edinburgh, Peebles and Biggar
  • Relax and unwind in the sauna or enjoy a game of pool or table tennis in the games room
  • Perfect for outdoor pursuits with Glentress Forest, Pentland Hills and Hillend ski slope within easy reach
Property code: 81467

An excellent base for a holiday in Scotland’s central belt, this elegant property sleeps nine guests and two four-pawed pals across five bedrooms, perfect for a large family or group of friends. Designed with socialising at its heart, the open-plan living space is perfect for gathering everyone together, with the snug allowing you to find a quiet nook if a little seclusion is needed. Young and old alike will love the challenge of a game of pool or table tennis in the games room and, with Glentress Forest, Pentland Hills and Hillend ski slope within easy reach, spend your days walking, hiking and biking before returning to unwind in the sauna.

With space and light in abundance, cream walls and warm wooden floors are complemented with elegant furnishings creating a contemporary interior that is both modish and extremely welcoming. A cupula and triple aspect windows in the open-plan living space allow light to flood in, while full bookshelves in the games room and a piano and guitars in the study make this a real home from home.

Step inside this spacious house into the hall, discarding your coats and boots before heading through to palatial open-plan living space. After a day exploring, the comfortable sofas beckon you to relax, glass of wine in hand and pup at your feet while the kids enjoy a movie. After preparing a delicious meal in the kitchen, gather everyone to dine together, starting and ending the day around the table, enjoying sociable dinners and hearty breakfasts. Light and bright during the day, the room adopts a cosy ambience once the sun goes down and the wood burner is lit. With careful consideration given to the practical requirements of those on a group holiday, the utility room has two washing machines while the boot room can be directly accessed from the outside so there is no need to traipse mud into the house.

Retaining the same character, the five bedrooms are spacious and light with simple, elegant furnishings. With two twin rooms able to be made up as super-king-size rooms on request, the accommodation is adaptable to a variety of parties; with three en-suite shower rooms, two further shower rooms and a family bathroom, it is suitable for large, mixed-age family groups. Serene in cream and warmed by the wooden floors, the bathroom is the perfect place to unwind and let your troubles melt away.

Wake refreshed and take your morning coffee to the beautiful, mature gardens, listening to the birdsong as the day arises. Dine alfresco with a BBQ on the patio, making sure to duck under the covered area if the weather turns as the kids potter on the lawn. End the day in the sauna, relaxing those walk-weary limbs before enjoying a wee dram under the dark skies, marvelling at the stars. There is secure bike storage and ample off-road private parking available.

  • 5 bedrooms – 2 Super king size bedrooms, 2 twins and 1 single
  • 3 en-suite showers rooms with WCs, 2 shower rooms with WCs, 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Raeburn stove, electric hob, American-style fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with electric oven and grill, microwave, tumble dryer and 2 washing machines
  • 2 wood burners – 2 big baskets of logs provided
  • Private sauna
  • Smart TV in lounge and games room
  • Games room – pool table, table tennis, selection of games, books and large Smart TV
  • Snug with piano and guitars
  • Large mature garden with patio seating area, and covered decked area with seating and charcoal BBQ
  • 2 Travel cot and 1 highchair available
  • Secure bike storage available
  • Ample off-road private parking
  • Pub, shops and restaurant within walking distance
  • Please note a permit is required for fishing in the Pentlands which is seasonal
  • Stag/Hen Parties are not allowed
  • Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Satisfy your thirst for adventure and take to the surrounding area for exciting activities such as skiing, fishing and horse riding. Walking and mountain biking trails will take you on a scenic journey through Glentress Forest, 16.5 miles away, and the Pentland Hills, but you’ll find plenty of interesting sights close to home too. West Linton is an ancient market settlement that made its mark on the silver and lead industry, and evidence of mining activities can still be seen today. The History Trail will guide you through the village’s fascinating heritage, and once you have finished exploring, the pub is a great pit stop for lunch. Peebles and Biggar are easily reached within 13 miles too, and Edinburgh is well worth the 18-mile drive to soak up the cosmopolitan vibe and magnificent history.

Gavin Grant

This property is personally managed by Gavin.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Val 29th March 2024

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A beautiful home with excellent facilities, especially as the weather was not particularly welcoming. A lovely part of Scotland with lots to do within an hour's drive.

Reviewed by Calum 15th March 2024

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Although our weather wasn't the best, we had an excellent week in this fabulous place. The house has everything you could want - just perfect. And it is well placed for exploring the area - and also within east reach of Edinburgh. We really appreciated the help and advice from Lucy and Kenny. We hope to return one day!

Reviewed by Patricia 23rd February 2024

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Spacious, well equipped house in stunning location

Reviewed by Lyndsay 26th January 2024

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Thoroughly enjoyed our week in this beautiful house! Had more than we needed for two families and a dog. Kenny and Lucy were very welcoming making sure we were happy with everything and explaining how everything worked if we had any problems. Great base for Edinburgh and Peebles. Didn't go too far. We were too comfy! Pool/table tennis an absolute hRead moreit. Gorden Arms five minutes drive for good food. Can't recommend this house enough! Loved it! Hide

Reviewed by Laura 30th December 2023

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This house is exactly as described and as pictured. It is a lovely house! Great communication from Lucy and helpful guides to everything you need to know about the house and general area. The house was really clean, cosy and comfortable. It had everything you could need for a great weekend away whether it be staying in the house or venturing out onRead more all the nearby walks. The house had a variety of games, pool table, instruments and more! We will return and already looking to book again this year! Hide

Reviewed by Gail 1st December 2023

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Wonderful house. Beautifully designed and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Ann 10th November 2023

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Absolutely loved our stay at Balgonie Retreat. Best of times with the best of friends. Thank you for being so accommodating and helpful during our stay.

Reviewed by Janet 15th September 2023

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It's an excellent house for a large family gathering. Well equipped, very comfortable beds, great showers. Good restaurant and pub in the village as well as a Co-op and butcher's shop. Plenty of walks, would recommend the village heritage trail and walks in the Cardrona Forest, near Peebles.

Reviewed by Ann-marie 1st September 2023

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Stayed at Balgonie Retreat with family and friends. Ideal for the wide range of ages in our party. Plenty of space if you wanted some chill out time. The decking area made a grand pirate ship for our three year old granddaughter.. The music room and games room were a hit with everyone. Walks nearby for the energetic. Lucy was a very approachable anRead mored informative owner. Would highly recommend and hope to return again, Hide

Reviewed by Debra 11th August 2023

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Lovely house, plenty of space for 9, quiet location with great walks for dogs on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Lisa 17th July 2023

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Fantastic house with everything you could need. Beautiful views and very peaceful. The owners are lovely and very helpful. Would recommend this house.

Reviewed by Nick 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Gordon 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Meena 12th May 2023

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Absolutely a wonderful place to stay! Very serene and peaceful. The house was large , spacious and comfortable. The hosts Lucy and Kenny were very gracious and were on hand to help if needed. Altogether a relaxing and charming house and hosts! Will definitely return.

Reviewed by Matthew 28th April 2023

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Absolutely brilliant. Went for a stag and everyone fulled enjoyed it. House was stunning and had a great time. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting some relaxing time away with friends/family!

Reviewed by Christina 14th April 2023

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The cottage is clean and very well arranged. You will find anything you might need and more to make your stay comfortable. It is well located for any type of holidays, because you are in the middle of beautiful nature and just a short drive from Edinburgh.

Reviewed by David 3rd April 2023

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A very well appointed property with plenty of space and entertainment for the three generations of our extended family from around the world. Quiet location but with access to Edinburgh for overseas visitors. Spacious TV lounge for the youngest, a pool table for adults and older children and a great well lit sitting area below the kitchen with ruraRead morel views for grandparents to argue over whether we had seen a grouse or pheasant on the grass outside. The answer to this was both at different times! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 17th March 2023

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Fabulous house and very well equipped and comfortable. Lots of bathrooms! Lovely views across the garden. Close to Peebles and Biggar for shopping.

Reviewed by Victoria 17th February 2023

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Fab house, spotlessly clean, with bright welcoming spaces to relax. The games room was fantastic, and kept our teenagers (and us) entertained! The owners, who live nearby, were welcoming and helpful. Fantastic location, with nice places to walk right from the door, and a good pub in West Linton with food to suit all tastes.

Reviewed by Marie 10th February 2023

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Wonderful property, location, facilities, equipment space. Very much enjoyed our family stay. Thank you

Reviewed by Georgina 29th December 2022

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Fantastic house, warm, cosy and lots of space at the same time. Walks were a little limited for us, but it was a wonderful stay. The kitchen hob needs the dials changed, as some of the markers have worn off & made it very hard to use. The Aga kept it all toasty in there. Better lighting in the games room for those evening pool tournaments. Loved thRead moree property and highly recommend for large groups or families. Lucy & Kenny were excellent hosts! Hide

Reviewed by Thomas 25th November 2022

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Fantastic break in Balgonie Retreat in West Linton. The accommodation was warm, cosy and welcoming. We as a family came together to celebrate milestone birthdays, and it was just perfect. The layout allowed us as a family of 9 (age range 3 to 72) to be together to celebrate with lots of space around us to party. We particullary enjoyed the games roRead moreom playing pool or table tennis. Everything that we needed was provided. Hide

Reviewed by Catriona 18th November 2022

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Reviewed by Ruth 11th November 2022

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Fantastic, clean, well equipped, and location is excellent.

Reviewed by Kathryn 4th November 2022

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Beautiful house and surroundings. Very comfortable and quiet!

Reviewed by Claire 14th October 2022

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This house is stunning. Spacious and caters for all ages. Music room, games room and Sauna were great and well used. The bedrooms were very clean and comfortable. The outside area is great, being under cover and ample seating. We had brought a gas fire pit which allowed us to sit outside with a barbecue. The house is well equipped. We had a fabulouRead mores time and would definitely have no hesitation on returning Hide

Reviewed by Cathy 23rd September 2022

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A lovely property , home from home very well equipped. lovely family area, music /quiet room and games room with snooker and table tennis. Hosts very welcoming and on hand if needed. Great location for touring the area yet within walking distance to local ameneties in the village. wouldn't hesitate to revisit.

Reviewed by Anna 16th September 2022

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What a lovely big family property. Cosy, warm and lots of room for everyone to do their own thing! Well kitted out with all the kitchen stuff needed. Beautiful gardens and very good sauna. A lovely walk into the village where there are a few local shops and a pub that serves amazing food.

Reviewed by Marc 12th September 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 26th August 2022

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Reviewed by Fiona 19th August 2022

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Lovely house with great spacious rooms and facilities. Easy access to Edinburgh as well as many other beautiful local villages

Reviewed by Alan 8th July 2022

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Really wonderful property and Lucy and Ken were great and dealt with the minor problems very quickly. Would have no problem in recommending this holiday home.

Reviewed by Joyce 1st July 2022

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The WOW factor on arrival did not wane throughout our stay. The interior beautiful and immaculate with lots of space for our large family group. The garden and outdoor seating areas were superbly maintained and a great space for BBQs and relaxing in the sunshine. The games and snug/piano room were very popular with the whole family. A superb properRead morety with lovely rooms, Lucy and Kenny were genuinely fantastic and gave us a very warm welcome. Even our very nervous dog loved to say hello to them. Hide

Reviewed by Erik 24th June 2022

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Reviewed by Georgina 27th May 2022

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Beautiful, spacious property with everything and more you could possibly need during your stay. Owners were on hand if you needed them and were very welcoming. Beds were super comfy that I actually slept better than at home, and there was never a fight for the bathroom in the morning as we nearly had one each! The village of West Linton is lovely, Read moreespecially The Gordon Arms pub which served great food and the staff were super friendly so would definite recommend grabbing a bite to eat here! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 12th May 2022

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Fabulous house with lots of space both indoors and outdoors, which is great for a large group gathering. The bedrooms were all of a good size with comfortable beds, all with their own en-suite or separate bathroom. Nine of us stayed for my 50th birthday and we had a great time and everyone agreed that we would definitely return.

Reviewed by Alicia 15th April 2022

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We stayed at this property for a week over Easter and had a fantastic time. The house is large and well equipped. It was perfect for our family (3 generations) trip. We loved spending evenings in the games room and looking out at the lovely views. There were lots of lambs in the field next to the house,. The village is small but has a shop, pub andRead more a handful of other amenities in walking distance. We would happily stay here again, photos dont do this property justice. Owners are very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 8th April 2022

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Fantastic week enjoyed by the whole family. The house coped superbly well with the extremes of temperature from -2 to +13, remaining cosy, warm and snug. It was an excellent base to explore the local area with trips to Gullane, North Berwick, Peebles and Edinburgh, together with local walks to the village via the fields. The games room was a big hiRead moret with the family, the table tennis and pool table made for great entertainment for adults and kids alike. Mine hosts Lucy and Kenny were excellent. Hide

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