All about Lochhouses

About the farm

Lochhouses is mainly an arable farm with rolling fields of barley, wheat and market garden vegetables inland from its magnificent beach, woodland, lochs and wetland. There is so much diversity for you and children of any age to enjoy here. Whether you are looking for the quiet country holiday with no distracting activities other than a walk along the beach or through the woods and a singsong round a bonfire at night, or if you want a 'farming hands-on' holiday, helping out with our hens in the hen house, ducks, lop-eared bunnies or bottle-feeding the new lambs in spring, there is something for everyone at Lochhouses.

Getting there

Lochhouses Farm, Tyninghame, East Lothian, Scotland EH42 1XP

By car

From the North of Edinburgh and Edinburgh

Take the City Bypass dual carriageway from Edinburgh (signposted to Berwick-upon-Tweed). Exit at the 2nd Haddington sliproad signposted to East Linton.When you come to the roundabout off this sliproad, take the 2nd exit to East Linton on A199. Stay on this road past the East Linton turn-off and past the next 2 signs which read “Knowes”, take the next road left at the signpost which reads A198 to North Berwick, Tyninghame and Whitekirk. Stay on this road through the village of Tyninghame until you see a sign in the field on the right which reads “Stewarts Turf”, at the bottom of that field you will see the sign for Lochhouses. Turn right here into Lochhouses and follow the road past the row of farm cottages until you come to the farm yard. Come to the farmhouse and you will be guided to the Lochhouses site near the beach.

A1 from Newcastle

Take the A1 dual carriageway signposted North to Berwick-upon-Tweed then Edinburgh but Exit at the 2nd Dunbar roundabout and take the A199 to North Berwick. Keep left at the next roundabout and keep heading for North Berwick. Continue until you see the signpost for A198 to North Berwick, Tyninghame and Whitekirk. Stay on this road through the village of Tyninghame until you see a sign in the field on the right which reads “Stewarts Turf”, at the bottom of that field you will see the sign for Lochhouses. Turn right here into Lochhouses and follow the road past the row of farm cottages until you come to the farm yard. Come to the house and you will be guided to the Lochhouses site near the beach.

A198 from North Berwick

Take the A198 from North Berwick to Dunbar. About 1 mile after you pass through Whitekirk on this road, you will come to a bad right-hand bend, slow down as the sign for Lochhouses is on that bend and you must turn sharp left into Lochhouses at that bend. Turn left here into Lochhouses and follow the road past the row of farm cottages until you come to the farm yard. Come to the house and you will be guided to the Lochhouses site near the beach.

By Train/Bus

Trains - either to Dunbar Station which is on the main East coast line and is only 10 minutes by taxi from the farm or take a train from Edinburgh Waverly Station (Scotrail service) on the North Berwick line. North Berwick station is only 10 minutes away by taxi too.

Buses - there are also regular buses from Edinburgh (Ferrymans) to Haddington, East Linton, Dunbar and North Berwick.

If you are getting to the Cabin by train, bus or any other non-car means you can think of be sure to take a photo and enter our Go Greenly competition to win a 4 night stay at The Wagon or The Ark.

Things to do

Cliff face at Dunbar

Outdoor & active

Lochhouse farm is located in an area abounding with footpaths, trails, beaches, dunes and bridleways. The vicinity can be explored on foot, by bikes hired from the farm or on horse or pony from the next-door neighbours' trekking centre. The fabulous countryside, miles of beach and woodland make this location paradise for horse and pony lovers with routes available for all levels of riding.

East Links Family Park offers a fun day out with activities for the kids including a Thomas the Tank Engine railway and bouncy castles.

East Lothian’s premier fishery is down the road, offers a range of tickets and is particularly welcoming to families.

Gulls at Bass Rock

North Berwick is home to the Bass Rock, an extinct volcano described by Sir David Attenborough as, "one of the wildlife wonders of the world" because of its rock gannet colony. The Scottish Seabird Centre offers boat trips to the Rock.

Places to visit

Dunbar is the birthplace of John Muir who was born here in 1838. The Muir family emigrated to the US where John campaigned for the preservation of natural environments and earned his name as the father of the conservation movement. The John Muir Centre in Dunbar holds a photographic biography of his life and is free to enter.

The Glenkinchie Distillery is located in the rolling farmland of East Lothian and houses an excellent exhibition in the listed red brick buildings.

Michelle and Robert have arranged special rates for Lochhouse guests at the Golf and Country Club at Whitekirk where you can use the gym, swimming pool, restaurant and golf courses.

The East Fortune Airfield nearby is home to a Concorde at the Museum of Flight.

Rosslyn chapel from the Da Vinci code

Half an hour away from Lochhouses is the Rosslyn Chapel which was founded in 1446 and has been made famous in more recent times by The Da Vinci Code novels and films. The Chapel is an architectural masterpiece with its famous Apprentice Pillar and the stone carvings inside which present biblical narratives in stone.

Festivals & celebrations

With Edinburgh only 30 minutes on the train this is an ideal base for those wishing to go to the world-famous Edinburgh fringe festival in August.

The huge Hogmanay celebrations take place in Edinburgh each New Year's Eve.

Eating & drinking

Eating and drinking at Lochhouses

At the local shop, a converted fishing boat at the corner of the camp, you can often find pheasant, duck or venison from the woods or crab and lobster from the sea just in front of your tent. Michele and Robert’s home grown potatoes, turnips and leeks serve as an excellent accompaniment. The farm store also offers homemade oven/stove ready meals so that you can stay in holiday mode and just sit back and relax. In autumn, you can pick your own brambles (blackberries) and wild raspberries to make puddings or jams. You can also pre-book a campfire cooking pot to prepare a soup or stew on your bonfire outside the tent.

Pubs & restaurants

Smithy Teashop, Tyninghame (2 miles). Set in the peaceful village of Tyninghame just down the road, is a quaint little teashop serving a range of coffees and teas, light meals, home baking and the wonderful Lucas ice-cream.

There are lots of pubs in North Berwick and Dunbar, both about 7 miles away.

La Potinière, Gullane (10 miles). Owned by award winning chefs, a constantly changing seasonable menu.

Ducks, Aberlady (11 miles). Relocated from Edinburgh for the peace and quiet, the restaurant also now has a bar/bistro attached.

All about Lochhouses

About the farm

Lochhouses is mainly an arable farm with rolling fields of barley, wheat and market garden vegetables inland from its magnificent beach, woodland, lochs and wetland. There is so much diversity for you and children of any age to enjoy here. Whether you are looking for the quiet country holiday with no distracting activities other than a walk along the beach or through the woods and a singsong round a bonfire at night, or if you want a 'farming hands-on' holiday, helping out with our hens in the hen house, ducks, lop-eared bunnies or bottle-feeding the new lambs in spring, there is something for everyone at Lochhouses.