The Farmhouse at Papple Steading

About this listing

The Farmhouse at Papple Steading is a striking country home in East Lothian, ideal for gatherings, celebrations and relaxed group stays. Sleeping up to 8 guests across 4 en suite bedrooms, it blends grandeur with warmth. With elegant entertaining spaces, a private garden and peaceful estate setting, it offers a memorable stay for family occasions, milestone birthdays and reunions.

The Farmhouse has a scale and presence that sets it apart. Inside, the main living spaces feel calm, elegant and beautifully proportioned, with high ceilings, large windows and a layout that works brilliantly for groups.

The drawing room is made for slow mornings, pre-dinner drinks and long evenings by the fire, while the formal dining room gives the house its real occasion feel, with a grand table that invites everyone to sit down together properly. It is easy to imagine everything here from celebratory dinners to big family breakfasts and card games that run late into the evening.

The kitchen is equally impressive in a different way, generous, practical and designed to cope well with groups. With its large central island, quality appliances and welcoming dining area, it has that classic country house balance of being both functional and sociable. Whether guests are cooking a full dinner, laying out a spread from local farm shops or just gathering with coffee while the day begins, it is a space that will naturally become part of the rhythm of the stay.

What gives The Farmhouse even more depth is the range of additional spaces beyond the main rooms. There is a richly coloured library that feels intimate and atmospheric, a separate television room upstairs for quieter evenings, and a garden room that adds flexibility for yoga, reading, stretching out or simply finding a quieter corner away from the main group. Altogether, the house feels generous rather than sprawling, with enough room for everyone to be together without ever feeling on top of one another.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

The four bedrooms are spacious, restful and full of character, each one finished in a way that feels thoughtful rather than overly formal. All bedrooms can be arranged to suit different groups, making the house equally well suited to extended families, couples travelling together or mixed group stays.

Each bedroom has its own en suite, giving guests privacy and comfort that is especially valuable on longer stays or shared trips. The bathrooms are smartly finished, with a mix of baths and showers, and the principal bedroom has the added appeal of a roll top bath and separate shower, giving it a slightly more indulgent feel without becoming overdone.

Outside

The Farmhouse has its own large private garden, giving guests a real sense of space around the house. There is room for outdoor dining, morning coffee, children playing on the lawn or a glass of wine outside before dinner. It feels private and peaceful, with the wider Papple setting all around you.

Guests also have access to the wider grounds at Papple Steading, which add another layer to the stay. There is space for games, walks, fresh air and slower moments outdoors, making the setting feel far bigger than the house alone. The result is a stay that feels grounded in the countryside, with room to spread out both inside and out.

The Farmhouse sleeps up to 8 guests across 4 en suite bedrooms and works especially well for group stays thanks to its mix of formal entertaining rooms, relaxed breakout spaces and private garden. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, parking is ample, and the house is well suited to guests looking for a countryside stay with both comfort and presence.

Papple Steading is well placed for exploring the best of East Lothian, from beaches, golf courses and walking routes to attractive towns, local food spots and easy day trips into Edinburgh. It offers that sweet spot of feeling tucked away and peaceful, while still being close to everything guests may want to do during their stay.

For Groups Staying Together

The Farmhouse is a brilliant choice for larger family stays and special trips on its own, but for bigger gatherings, guests can also enquire directly about reserving additional Papple properties alongside it. That allows groups to enjoy time together across the steading while still giving everyone their own space to retreat to.