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Carfrae Farm, nestled at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills, has been in the Gibson family 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.

With an area of 830 acres, at its’ core the farm 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.  We also manage an environmental programme throughout the farm to offer protection to birds & wildlife and to improve & maintain soil structure, including 130 acres of woodland and the Danskine Loch, a SSSi area which affords it a protected status due to rare flora and fauna.

As the farm has diversified, we erected a wind turbine to produce our own electricity and installed a biomass boiler which is fuelled by our timber from the woodland to provide heat and hot water for the residential properties on the farm. 

In 2018 we converted three traditional farm cottages into luxury self-catering cottages with hot tubs and an outdoor sauna. We work with local activity providers to offer guests unique experiences in the surrounding countryside. 

In 2022 we opened Carfrae Farm Shop – a beautiful converted barn bursting with local and Scottish produce. The farm shop was nominated for Best Village Shop in Scotland in the 2024 Countryside Alliance Awards and we were delighted to win “Highly Commended”.

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.

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  • Richard Avatar
    Richard
    10/02/2022
    Very comfortable and good location
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    Emil Wilhjelm Holm
    10/02/2022
    Very easy check in and very good communication throughout.
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    Kimberly
    9/30/2022
    Trudi’s place is in a great location. Less than a 10 minute walk to the train station. The place is a nice size and good for two couples or a single family. Of note, the second bedroom is small, with the double bed taking up most of the room, but it is a still functional. There is an under cabinet fridge in the kitchen , however there is no freezer. Overall, the place was clean with a large living space and Trudi was very responsive.
  • Frank Avatar
    Frank
    9/26/2022
    Good central location, comfortably furnished, good internet connection, well equipped kitchen, including Nespresso machine with coffee capsules, very clean.

    Special note: walk across the street to visit the National Portrait Gallery for an interesting exhibition and try the lunch in the cafe. Good selection and reasonably priced!!

    Do be aware that ‚second floor‘ means more stairs than you might expect (43 stair steps up to the flat).

    All in all, worth a visit.
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    Eleanor
    9/25/2022
    We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lammer Cottage. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped and we appreciated the thoughtful touches such as the chocolate cake and the bath robes and slippers. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.
  • Billy Avatar
    Billy
    9/25/2022
    Faultless, start to finish. Clear communication, helpful. Accommodation is spotless and in a great location. Highly recommend and would definitely use again.
  • Sophy Avatar
    Sophy
    9/23/2022
    Nice flat. Good location. If you've got a car, parking is a bit of a problem.
  • Jackie Avatar
    Jackie
    9/18/2022
    Beautiful apartment - 4 of us. Lots of space for us to potter in the mornings and evenings. 2 bathrooms - made life easy. Comfortable beds. Location was spot on - everything in walking distance - great eateries in immediate locality. Amazing views of castle just seconds away from apartment. Lots of useful information in folder. Generally had a n excellent weekend break. Worth the money.
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    Alan
    9/14/2022
    A large flat with all facilities, modern and clean, so a pleasant place to stay. As others have said, the busy road location makes the main bedroom a bit noisy first thing in the morning, therefore earplugs if you're a light sleeper!
    Easy transport (or walk) into the New Town and lots of shops, restaurants in Stockbridge.
  • Margaret Avatar
    Margaret
    9/13/2022
    Beautiful spot in New Town. Easy walks to eating and exploring. Large, spacious apartment with plenty of room to relax.
  • Annmarie Avatar
    Annmarie
    9/11/2022
    Great location lovely apartment
  • Hanah Avatar
    Hanah
    9/11/2022
    Great location, everything was very easily accessible! The apartment is impressive and spacious, we had a great stay.
  • Helen Avatar
    Helen
    9/10/2022
    A spacious apartment in a fabulous location in beautiful Stockbridge . A very well equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms . Great communication from Trudi before and throughout our stay. Would definitely stay again.
  • Mary Avatar
    Mary
    9/08/2022
    We loved Edinburgh and our stay at Trudi's apartment was an added pleasure to our trip. We especially loved the grandeur of the rooms..all of the spaces were spacious and full of light from the large windows. We felt comfortable and encountered no trouble with anything. Trudi even accommodated our request for early check in and late check out. Great location in a beautiful city!
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    Kevin
    9/06/2022
    The unit was lovely, convenient for working from home, and perfectly located for enjoying the city. Trudi was a great host - informative, helpful, clear, easy-going, friendly, and responsive. We appreciate her hospitality and the great stay!
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    Clare
    9/04/2022
    We rented Lammer, Stravaig and Traprain for a wedding nearby and they were absolutely spot on. Wonderful inside and out and Trudi was excellent with all we needed and communicated so quickly whenever I had questions for her. We would highly recommend these cottages and thank you Trudi for having us all!
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    Briar
    8/29/2022
    The host had great communication, and while there were a few issues when we arrived it was sorted out extremely quickly. The apartment is very comfortable, a good space and great location. It was potentially a bit expensive for what it was but I think that is what you can expect when you visit Edinburgh during the Fringe Festival.
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    Tanner
    8/25/2022
    Wonderful flat - would stay again
  • Stephen Avatar
    Stephen
    8/23/2022
    An amazing apartment, very spacious, very well located in Edinburgh and has all the amenities for a comfortable stay.
  • Cecilia Avatar
    Cecilia
    8/22/2022
    The apartment is nice, big and clean, exactly as shown in the photos. The primary bedroom is bigger (and also the only one with a wardrobe) but noisier, while the second bedroom is quite small. The toilet is separated from the rest of the bathroom. Overall the apartment is good, although a bit pricy. The neighbourhood is wonderful and the market on Sundays it’s a must see. Also a short distance walk from Dean Village.