
Days Out in East Lothian
Family Fun in East Lothian Our cottages at Carfrae Farm are the perfect base for exploring – with the beautiful countryside on your doorstep there
Carfrae Farm is based at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills in East Lothian, 20 miles East of Edinburgh. The Gibson family have been at Carfrae Farm since 1933. The third generation is now managing the land but with the second generation still very hands on and the fourth generation learning the ropes.
Over the years there have been significant advances in farming practices and different uses of the land through each generation. These changes have been embraced with each generation ensuring care is taken to enhance the farming enterprise.
Carfrae Farm is an area of 830 acres, at its’ core it is arable land producing wheat, barley, oats, oil seed rape and peas. We maintain our historical link with livestock having cows and sheep grazing in the summer and housed in the winter by neighbouring farmers. Alongside these core practices we manage an environmental programme throughout the farm to offer protection to birds & wildlife and to improve & maintain soil structure. Additionally we manage 130 acres of woodland and the Danskine Loch a SSSi area which affords it a protected status due to rare flora and fauna in the area.
As the farm has diversified we have erected a wind turbine so we are now producing our own electricity, installed a biomass boiler fuelled by our timber from the woodland to provide heat and hot water for 7 of the residential properties on the farm. Most recently we have converted 3 of the traditional farm cottages to self-catering cottages offering holiday accommodation and activities around the farm and the local area.
We feel privileged to be the current custodians of this land and we always welcome the opportunity to share our knowledge and experiences with our guests while visiting us.
Family Fun in East Lothian Our cottages at Carfrae Farm are the perfect base for exploring – with the beautiful countryside on your doorstep there
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At Carfrae Farm we have been keeping busy by renovating one of our cottages, planning new activities and maintaining the farm so we are ready to open
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We stayed at Trudi’s place and it was perfect. It’s located very close to bars, restaurants, and public transportation, and is a short walk to Old Town. The place is open and airy and was so comfortable for our stay. We adored Edinburgh and will definitely stay at Trudi’s when we return!
We had a pleasant stay in the flat. There was plenty of room for 4 adults. It was clean and warm and the extras provided were appreciated. The kitchen was well equipped, but I wish I had asked for a pint of milk to be there on arrival. Our host was excellent at responding to messages and queries and very helpful.
Absolutely fantastic! The apartment is gorgeous, large, airy and light-filled. The common space is beautiful and worked well for our group. The bedrooms are very comfortable, and the bathrooms are modern and terrific. The location truly can’t be beat. I highly highly highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Edinburgh!
This lovely apartment is very well located for easy walking access to the centre of Edinburgh, Waverley station etc, and opposite the National Portrait Gallery. Well appointed and stylish apartment. Bedrooms have traditional single glazed windows - in-keeping with the local style, and a lighter sleeper in our party did find the level of noise at night... read moreThis lovely apartment is very well located for easy walking access to the centre of Edinburgh, Waverley station etc, and opposite the National Portrait Gallery. Well appointed and stylish apartment. Bedrooms have traditional single glazed windows - in-keeping with the local style, and a lighter sleeper in our party did find the level of noise at night from the adjacent main road a bit disturbing, but our teenagers didn't notice... read less
Gorgeous apartment for anyone looking to stay in Stockbridge. Plenty of amazing eating options just a few steps away.
The flat is well stocked with bits and pieces if you are planning on cooking.
Beds are comfy and the flat is warm and cosy.
Shower is great!
Trudi was really good with communication and checking in with us.
Highly recommended.
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