Accommodation With Off Street Parking Near Edinburgh
Accommodation With Gardens Near Edinburgh
Brief History
Brief History
Newmills House was the Dower House [minister's home] for the Curriehall Estate and was built in 1780, then divided into two large properties in 1938.
As with all country houses, there is a stable block to this day - but the horses are long gone.
Lois-May [L-M to most of her friends] and David have lived at Newmills for more than 25 years, so the house has a well established, homely atmosphere.
The wall outside the house [pictured on this page, above right] contains six 'bee-boles'.
The bee boles were stone shelters for bee hives that used to be made of straw - they are certainly not unique, but equally, far from common, especially in the area near Edinburgh.
The topiary of the four playing card suits was created by David about 10 years ago.
The plant growing up the hedge is 'tropeoleum', which has a gorgeous, rich red flower in summer. It is extraordinarily hard to establish but once started, tropeoleum is equally hard to control!
The pictures on the staircase of Newmills House [for more pictures of the magnificent stairway please see rates page and contact details page] are an integral part of the Donaldson family history, and add to the homely atmosphere at this friendly B&B.
The family dog is called 'Spaghetti' but for guests who care to get to know him, this is quickly shortened to the more affectionate version 'Spags' - however, due to the resident dog and cats, unfortunately Newmills House does not accept guests' pets.
Please note: resident cats - if you have an allergy of any kind, please let David and Lois-May know.