Welcome to Drinkbetween West cottage, one of five rental properties on Banchory Farm, a third-generation working farm just outside Edinburgh in Scotland. The weather in the picture above looks much like it does in Sweden, moody skies and all, but this charming retreat offers a beautiful interior and a wood-burning bath to help you forget the looming clouds. Because really, isn’t there very little that a gorgeous space, a good book and a cosy fire can’t fix?
Once a derelict cottage, the family employed the help of interior designer Ali Heath (whose lovely interior books I have on my shelf) to transform the interior into a calming mix of earthy tones and warm tan shades, making it both restful and inviting. I especially love the wainscoting in the bedroom and bathroom, which adds such timeless character – and of course, the views over the fields.
Shall we take the tour and dream of a weekend in the Scottish countryside?
I went to the University of Edinburgh many moons ago, and can vouch for the stunning countryside just outside the city (even if my trips as a student were rather fleeting—we were a bit too busy enjoying ourselves in town!). How I’d love to return and stay on Banchory Farm.
Can you picture yourself this weekend, soaking in that outdoor wood-burning bath, drink in one hand, book in the other?
Is there anything you spotted in particular about this cottage? I’d love to hear your thoughts and observations.
You can read more about Banchory Farm here.
That’s all from me this week. I hope you’ve enjoyed the tours. I’m locking up my studio shortly and heading home to stay warm under a blanket (it suddenly feels like winter here—BRRRRR!).
I hope you have a lovely, relaxing weekend too. See you Monday!
Niki
Photography: Brent Darby
Interior design: Ali Heath
Welcome to Drinkbetween West cottage, one of five rental properties on Banchory Farm, a third-generation working farm just outside Edinburgh in Scotland. The weather in the picture above looks much like it does in Sweden, moody skies and all, but this charming retreat offers a beautiful interior and a wood-burning bath to help you forget the looming clouds. Because really, isn’t there very little that a gorgeous space, a good book and a cosy fire can’t fix?
Once a derelict cottage, the family employed the help of interior designer Ali Heath (whose lovely interior books I have on my shelf) to transform the interior into a calming mix of earthy tones and warm tan shades, making it both restful and inviting. I especially love the wainscoting in the bedroom and bathroom, which adds such timeless character – and of course, the views over the fields.
Shall we take the tour and dream of a weekend in the Scottish countryside?
I went to the University of Edinburgh many moons ago, and can vouch for the stunning countryside just outside the city (even if my trips as a student were rather fleeting—we were a bit too busy enjoying ourselves in town!). How I’d love to return and stay on Banchory Farm.
Can you picture yourself this weekend, soaking in that outdoor wood-burning bath, drink in one hand, book in the other?
Is there anything you spotted in particular about this cottage? I’d love to hear your thoughts and observations.
You can read more about Banchory Farm here.
That’s all from me this week. I hope you’ve enjoyed the tours. I’m locking up my studio shortly and heading home to stay warm under a blanket (it suddenly feels like winter here—BRRRRR!).
I hope you have a lovely, relaxing weekend too. See you Monday!
Niki
Photography: Brent Darby
Interior design: Ali Heath
