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Ladywell House, Holiday Let, Falkland

Self Catering
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Drawing room
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Drawing room
Drawing room
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Diana's bedroom
Diana's bedroom
Diana's bedroom
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Wills' room
Wills' room
Wills' room
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TV Room
TV Room
TV Room
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tv room
tv room
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mezzanine
mezzanine
mezzanine
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Harry bedroom
Harry bedroom
Harry bedroom
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mezzanine bathroom
mezzanine bathroom
mezzanine bathroom
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Shand Kydd bathroom
Shand Kydd bathroom
Shand Kydd bathroom
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kitchen
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garden
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Hall
Hall
Hall
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Conservatory
Conservatory
Conservatory
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Palace bedroom
Palace bedroom
Palace bedroom
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Dining
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Dining
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Lomond bedroom
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Lomond bedroom
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Shand Kydd suite
Shand Kydd suite
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kitchen with AGA
kitchen with AGA
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dining room
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Overview

A large and elegant country house set at the edge of the lovely and historic village of Falkland in Fife among hundreds of acres of farmland. The house was built for Rev. George Buist as a manse in 1806 and designed by Thomas Barclay, a famous architect. Formerly home of Frances Shand Kydd, this Georgian home has been visited by Diana, Princess of Wales and her sons, Princes William and Harry.

Falkland is in Central Fife, within 40 minutes of Edinburgh, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee, and within 30 miles of more than 50 golf courses. 

Ideal for large families and groups, the house sleeps up to 12 adults and 2 children in 6 bedrooms; there are 3 en-suite rooms and 2 family bathrooms. There is a dining kitchen with AGA, a light and airy conservatory, a comfortable Drawing Room with dual aspect and open fire, a TV room, and a Dining Room to seat 12.

There is plenty of outdoor space, with a sunny terrace, south and west-facing, an acre of walled garden with trampoline and swings for the kids.

Minimum stay 3 days.


History

Built in 1806, this house was previously owned by Francis Shand-Kydd, the mother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Ladywell House in Falkland Fife, is believed to have been visited by Diana and her sons, Princes William and Harry.

The property was owned by the Church of Scotland until 1987, and was built for the Rev George Buist, and designed by Scottish architect, Thomas Barclay. The house was built on land formerly owned by the Knights Templar and the farm above the house is called Templelands. The house next to Ladywell House is Chapelyard, built in the yard of the Chapel of *Our Lady by the Templars.

The name Ladywell comes from the Well of *Our Lady which is situated to the rear of the property. The house takes its water from St John's Well, which until recently fed the town of Falkland.

Food & beverage

There are a number of restaurants in Falkland, 10 minutes walk, which provide a variety of meals.

Grounds & Gardens

The house sits in an acre of walled garden and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of grazing. The house enjoys splendid views of Falkland and North Fife.

Other facilities

Child-friendly.Travel cots, highchairs and baby-changing facilities are available. With two small children of their own, your hosts are happy to provide babysitting if required. Dogs are welcome, by arrangement, provided their owners are well behaved, but may not sleep on the beds (dogs)!

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Facilities & information

Summary

19th-century buildings

Parking (free)

No smoking

Child friendly

Dog/Pet friendly

Self Catering

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wired)

Shared gardens

Garden furniture

Children's games

Children's highchairs

Television

Sitting room

Clothes dryer

Washing machine

Food

Self-catering facilities

AGA (or equivalent)

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (a short drive)

Golf course (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Falkland, Fife, Scotland, FifeKY15 7DE, United Kingdom

Directions: Situated within 45 mins of Edinburgh, 35 mins of St Andrews and Perth, and within 10 minutes walk of Falkland Palace.

Nearest Railway Station: Markinch, only 7 minutes away

Nearest Airport: Dundee and Edinburgh airports are within 40 minutes drive.

Nearest Buses: To Falkland, 5 minutes walk away.

Check-In: From 4.00 pm Check-Out By 10.30 am

 

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