No. in Party   6 + Dogs
Visited    September 2008

A stop-off weekend following a week in an isolated West Highland cottage could hardly have contrasted more.  It’s times like these that the pure pleasure of Landmark’s quality hits you right in the mush.  This is a lovely house, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and plenty of space both indoors and outdoors. Being quite new it’s high spec without going over the top.

Inside all the rooms are very comfortable, even if the bath is a bit small.  The living room is  fantastically sociable with plenty of lounging space and a table that’s big enough to double up for both eating and gaming without either interfering with the other.  The kitchen is decent and functional.

We, as those before, and no doubt, those who come after, were amused and annoyed in equal measure by the constant background murmur (occasionally more than a murmur) of the tourist bees buzzing round the Rosslyn Chapel honey pot.  On a still, sunny, early autumn afternoon, who can fail to be charmed by a face peering over the fence, followed by a soft, southern drawl uttering the unforgettable line: “Gee, so this is were Da Vinci lived!”.

There’s not much in the village, a small shop for emergencies, a couple of hotels with bars (for emergencies?) and a global tourist attraction. Give the good folk of Roslin their due, they haven’t sold out! Nearby Penicuik has stores galore to stock up and a Park-and-Ride for Edinburgh.

No. in Party   6 + Dogs
Visited  November 2008

You know how it is; there’s a Landmark you’ve never, ever been to - and all of a sudden you’re there twice in three months - nuff said.