Ashcroft Farmhouse

East Calder, West Lothian, Nr Edinburgh, Scotland EH53 0ET
Telephone: 01506 881810
Fax: 01506 884327
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars Guest House
AA 5 Stars
Runner Up for AA Landlady of the Year 2005

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Your hosts, Elizabeth and Derek Scott have been providing Bed and Breakfast accommodation in East Calder for over 43 years, and extend the same warm Scottish welcome as always to guests from near and far.

Ashcroft is a modern tastefully decorated Farmhouse, with co-ordinating fabrics complementing the smart pine furnishings. There is central heating throughout, and all guests rooms, including the bedrooms, are on the ground floor.

The five acre Ashcroft Farm is surrounded by countryside and yet is only 10 miles from Edinburgh City Centre, providing the perfect setting for a peaceful break or a busy golfing, sightseeing or touring holiday. Guests can avoid the hassle of city parking problems by busing the regular bus service, which stops at our main gate, and be in the heart of Edinburgh within half an hour. A frequent train service to the City is also within easy reach.

Ashcroft Farmhouse

THE LOUNGE

We have a separate lounge with library where guests can relax as they please or wind down after a hectic day. In the lounge there is also a colour T.V. and video, plus a video library with recent films for you to view.

BEDROOMS

All of our bedrooms, comprising two family, three twin and one double bedroom with four poster bed, have en-suite facilites, and are furnished to the highest standard to guarantee a comfortable and relaxing stay. Each room has remote control colour TV and a hospitality tray with tea, coffee and shortbread. Fresh fluffy towels every day and complimentary toiletries provide the special touches our guests expect.

The bedrooms are named after world famous Scottish Championship golf courses, so you can enjoy an evening in St. Andrews, Gleneages, Muirfield, Turnberry, Dalmahoy or Royal Troon without leaving the house!

DININGROOM

In keeping with this golfing theme, our spacious 19th Hole has a fine collection of golf memorabilia on display, and each table is named after a corresponding bedroom.

Early morning tea is available before guests are tempted with a choice of breakfasts, including smoked salmon, kippers and other fine Scottish fare. Alternatively, as a retired Master Butcher, Derek's homemade sausage (to his own secret recipe of course!) makes the traditional full Scottish Breakfast, rounded off with some whisky marmalade on toast, a real tasty start to the day.

THEGARDEN

Behind the guest house you will discover our beautifully landscaped and spacious garden which is available for picnics and alfresco dining, or for simply relaxing in peace and quiet after the 'hustle and bustle' of your day.

OTHERATTRACTIONS

This area has a wealth of great golf courses from which to choose. The delightful Almondell Country Park, with its museum and riverside walks, is a short stroll away, and the Royal Highland Showground at Ingliston, with its many associated facilities, is within a 15 minute drive.

Some attractions within a half hour drive from Ashcroft Farmhouse:

· McArthurGlen Designer Outlet - Livingston.
· Edinburgh Zoo.
· Malleny Garden, Balerno.
· Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness.
· Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.
· Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.
· National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.
· Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre (The), Edinburgh.
· Royal Yacht Britannia (The), Leith.
· House of the Binns, Linlithgow.
· Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World, nr Edinburgh.
· Almond Valley Heritage Centre, nr Livingston.
· Edinburgh Crystal Visitor Centre, Penicuik.
· Dalmeny House, South Queensferry.

This area has a wealth of great golf courses from which to choose. The delightful Almondell Country Park, with its museum and riverside walks, is a short stroll away, and the Royal Highland Showground at Ingliston, with its many associated facilities, is within a 15 minute drive.

Marriott Dalmahoy Golf and Country Club - 10 mins drive
Ratho Park Golf Club - 10 mins drive
Deer Park Golf and Country Club - 10mins drive
Gleneagles - 1 hour drive
St Andrews - 1 ½ hours drive
Loch Lomond - 1 ½ hours drive

Ample parking
Special diets catered for
Completely non smoking
Pets not allowed indoors

HOW TO FIND US

The map shows how Ashcroft Farmhouse is ideally located in Central Scotland, allowing easy access to all of Scotland's major routes.

Edinburgh	20 mins
Edinburgh Airport	15 mins
Glasgow	35 mins
Glasgow Airport	45 mins
Linlithgow	20 mins
Stirling	45 mins
St Andrews	1¼ hrs
Loch Lomond	1½ hrs
Aberdeen	2½ hrs
Inverness	3 hrs

Whether you are visiting the Edinburgh area on business or for pleasure, our family run guest house will provide a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. With the emphasis on comfort and hospitality, we are confident that your first visit to Ashcroft will not be your last...HASTE YE BACK!