Country Cottages

Tucked away in a beautiful rural, secluded location at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills, our luxury 4-star cottages are the perfect base for exploring the countryside.  The cottages boast breath-taking views, private gardens, hot tubs (Traprain & Lammer Cottages), wood burning stoves and a fire pit in the nearby woodland.

We offer a range of outdoor activities such as wild swimming, guided hill walks, foraging and paddle board yoga at the Danskine Loch on the farm.  We also recommend cloud watching, getting up for the sunrise, going for a nature walk at night, cooking on a camp fire and star gazing in the open countryside on your doorstep.

Carfrae Farm is located at the foot of the beautiful Lammermuir Hills, only a 40. minute drive from Edinburgh and a short drive to East Lothian’s famous beaches and coastal towns North Berwick, Gullane and Dunbar, as well as the market town of Haddington and beautiful unique villages Gifford, Garvald, Stenton and East Linton.  Check out our blog for ideas on things to do and places to visit.

Living room with wood burning stove

Traprain Cottage

Traprain Cottage is a charming country cottage located in a tranquil rural setting, perfect for exploring country, coast and city.

Step inside and you will find a cosy sitting room with a wood burning stove, ideal for hunkering down and enjoying those coorie in days or relaxing after a day outdoors.  Also located on the ground floor is a beautifully appointed bedroom with a king size bed, a unique, well-equipped kitchen with all the essentials for holiday living and views to the back garden, a small WC and a back door leading out to the garden where there is a hot tub and seating area.  Take a dip in the hot tub and immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings and vast views across the rich rolling countryside.

A set of stairs leads up to the master bedroom with a super comfortable super-king bed and a luxurious bathroom with a double ended bath ideal for a seriously sumptuous soak, as well as a shower, WC and wash basin.

The private garden to the front of the cottage is the best spot for some morning sun with a coffee, a picnic lunch or an evening feast whilst watching the dramatic sky and colours shift over the hillside.  There is a fire pit and log seating area in the woodland next to the cottage – ideal for marshmallow toasting and campfire singalongs.  There is also plenty to spot in terms of wildlife, including hares, badgers, owls, rabbits, bats and myriad birdlife.

Feeling adventurous?  Why not take part in some of our activities… Learn how to do a downward facing dog on a paddle board on the middle of the Danskine Loch, go foraging for your supper with a funghi expert, or try mindful loch swimming.  Go to the ‘Play’ section of the website to find out more!

At the heart of the farm, just a short walk from Traprain Cottage, you will find Carfrae Farm Shop – a beautiful converted barn full of nooks and crannies to browse wonderful local and Scottish products, as well as a few treats from around the globe.  Fancy arriving to a fully stocked fridge?  Simply pre-order before your arrival and we’ll do the rest. Click here to view our shop website.

Our Farm Shop, which is well stocked with a huge range of locally produced products, is a few hundred metres from the cottage. Click here if you would like to browse our products and place an order from the Farm Shop before you arrive.

A complimentary Welcome Hamper with local produce supplied from our farm shop will be in the cottage on your arrival.

Private Hot Tub

Lammer Cottage

Lammer Cottage is a spacious farm cottage, ideally located for East Lothian’s beautiful countryside and stunning beaches.  Its characterful stone built exterior opens into a fresh, relaxed country interior.  Step into the large entrance vestibule, kick off your muddy boots and relax.  The cottage has an open plan dining and social area with seating for up to 6 people, which leads onto a small but well-equipped kitchen with all the essentials for holiday living.  The sitting room is a cosy retreat with a wood burning stove as the focal point, perfect for snuggling up with a good book, playing a board game or two, or watching the latest box set on Netflix.  Next to the sitting room is the conservatory, a bright spacious spot to relax and enjoy the vast views across the rich rolling hillside.

Also on the ground floor is a beautiful, spacious bedroom with a king size bed, a large, bright family bathroom with bath, shower, WC and wash basin, and a utility room.  A set of stairs leads to a spacious upstairs area including the perfect spot for whiling away the hours and taking in the view, two bedrooms which are comfortably appointed with super-king beds and fresh crisp linen, a bright family bathroom, a large storage cupboard for all of those suitcases, and a chill out area with a sofa bed, TV, magazines and games.

The large private front garden is perfect for football, rounders, picnics or a sunrise yoga session.  Have a soak in the hot tub and take in the breath taking views.  Make the most of the space and gather around a feast sharing time with family or friends.

There is a fire pit and log seating area in the woodland next to the cottage – ideal for marshmallow toasting and campfire singalongs.  There is also plenty to spot in terms of wildlife, including hares, badgers, owls, rabbits, bats and myriad birdlife.

Feeling adventurous?  Why not take part in some of our activities… Learn how to do a downward facing dog on a paddle board on the middle of the Danskine Loch, go foraging for your supper with a funghi expert, or try mindful loch swimming.  Go to the ‘Play’ section of the website to find out more!

At the heart of the farm, just a short walk from Lammer Cottage, you will find Carfrae Farm Shop – a beautiful converted barn full of nooks and crannies to browse wonderful local and Scottish products, as well as a few treats from around the globe.  Fancy arriving to a fully stocked fridge?  Simply pre-order before your arrival and we’ll do the rest. Click here to view our shop website.

Lammer Cottage can also be booked as a one bedroom or two bedroom option with discounted rates, contact us direct for rates.

Front of Stravaig Cottage

Stravaig Cottage

Stravaig Cottage is a spacious, traditional country cottage with beautiful modern and contemporary features, breathtaking views across rich rolling countryside, an outdoor sauna and a large private garden perfect for your morning coffee or an evening BBQ.

The cottage’s characterful stone built exterior opens into a spacious contemporary vestibule which leads on to a cosy sitting room with a wood burning stove. Pick your favourite spot and cosy up with a good book or enjoy the views.  The large, well-equipped modern kitchen has all the essentials for holiday living and overlooks the back garden with a ‘pick your own’ fresh herb bed.  On the ground floor you will also find a luxurious bedroom with a comfortable super-king bed with crisp linen, robes and slippers and a spacious shower room with walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.  Make your way upstairs and you will find the master bedroom with a super comfortable super-king bed and stunning views from the large velux windows.  There is also a luxurious bathroom with a large double-ended bath to enjoy a sumptuous soak, as well as a shower, WC and wash basin.

A fire pit and log seating area can be found in the woodland near the cottage – ideal for marshmallow toasting and campfire singalongs.  There is also plenty to spot in terms of wildlife, including hares, badgers, owls, rabbits, bats, deer and myriad birdlife.

At the heart of the farm, just a short walk from Stravaig Cottage, you will find Carfrae Farm Shop – a beautiful converted barn full of nooks and crannies to browse wonderful local and Scottish products, as well as a few treats from around the globe.  Fancy arriving to a fully stocked fridge?  Simply pre-order before your arrival and we’ll do the rest. Click here to view our shop website.

This is a cottage to relax in and reconnect, or as a base for some amazing outdoor adventures in the natural beauty of the Lammermuir Hills.

A complimentary Welcome Hamper with local produce supplied from our farm shop will be in the cottage on your arrival.