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Reviews of Wilding on a Whim

Wilding on a Whim, Whim House, West Linton, EH46 7BD, United Kingdom

#1 of 2 hotels in West Linton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 85 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely and memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice place. Clean and warm. We travelled with 2 children and it was just on the tight side. Great outdoor walks and a lovely area. Lovely hosts and enjoyed the fresh eggs.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The rain!!!

    Location and quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Awesome alternative everyone enjoyed and spotless
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything catered for, pod was spotless well equipped

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pods where lovely and had all the correct things needed to have a great trip, really enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect and the scenery was beautiful around.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Fab weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The pods are lovely very well equipped and really warm plenty of room for our family of 4 and very clean. Lovely little touches like fresh eggs milk and biscuits. Lovely little Christmas tree. Colin popped over to say hello and kept in touch via text when needed. Definitely stay again

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    Great fun in a clean, warm and well equipped pod
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing within walking distance but we knew that before we arrived.

    Great setting and very well equipped pod - kids loved it

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    Lovely peaceful get away, the pods are very clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location and the land was outstanding around. Loved how there were not too many pods in a row made it feel more secluded

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very quiet; clean and comfortable; not too far from Edinburgh

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Amazing little pod
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn't stay longer, was up for a work trip.

    Quiet, in the countryside, fresh eggs, everything you needed inside, comfy bed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    First rate wilding stay and would like to see it in other seasons.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of anything to dislike.

    The location was out in the wilds of nature and exactly what we were looking for. We were very pleasantly surprised to find our host had left us milk and eggs. Lovely touch. Colin came and introduced himself and we had a really interesting conversation. He advised that mint keeps the midges/flies away and there was a mint plant on our veranda. Just tuck a leaf behind your ear and you're good to go! Excellent! Very warm wee pod - We stayed in Woodpecker. Parking was at the end of a short path and quite adequate. Fire pit was available with wood delivered on request by host, but we didn't avail of it due to warmth of weather. Eco friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, comfortable and clean pods. Fresh air with spaces to stay outside and enjoy sunny days.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    10
    A lovely relaxing place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed and pillows were a little uncomfortable.

    Accommodation had everything you needed. Would recommend to friends and family.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    10
    a really good and peaceful nights sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nada

    clean, quiet, roomy, cosy and a super comfortable bed.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    10
    We had a great week
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving ☹

    Loved the peaceful location, soooo may birds, loved waking up in the morning opening the window wide and listening to the birds with a cupa, the pod was very comfortable and very clean, the site owner Colin was very nice and he checked we we're OK and had all we needed, we used a park and ride to get into Edinburgh which was very easy and worked out alot cheaper than parking in Edinburgh, good shops only 10 min drive away, would definitely recommend and would definitely like to return ,

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    10
    Delightful, relaxing break in a peaceful location with fabulous hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Fabulous hosts and a beautiful location with great accommodation. The pods were more spacious than expected and had everything that we needed. We arrived later than intended and very stressed due to our car breaking down and a few other unbelievable disasters on route. We had to drop our bags off quickly and head straight out again due to running late for a concert. Having told our host about our terrible journey we were incredibly surprised to return to our pod after the concert to find a bottle of bubbly with a happy birthday note attached to it (I had mentioned it was my birthday and it wasn’t quite going as planned!). So very thoughtful and greatly appreciated. Thank you. This really is a lovely little retreat with very helpful hosts who have great knowledge of the local area😊

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    Excellent location to visit Edinburgh and Dawyck gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    10
    Lovely, quiet pods in nature
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sofa was a bit uncomfortable after sitting on it for a while, but I guess that most people won't be sat there for too long and would be out and about instead. The cabins are a tiny bit close together for my liking, but as I said, it would be amazing for a larger group booking for all 3 pods or if you're a social person (and your neighbour is!). A small hoover would have been more useful than a dustpan and brush when you have a hairy shedding dog. The shower was on the smaller side, but perfectly manageable. The electric heater kept error coding (ERR3 I think), but we didn't really need the heater on anyway with the time of year.

    Location was lovely and fairly remote. Although the cabins are not that far away from each other, you can't hear people staying in the other pods. It would be amazing for a group of people together though. There are enough amenities for a short stay although if you were staying longer, something like a combination oven would be useful instead of just a microwave and hob top, but this is glamping after all and people go away camping and caravanning with less, so I'm just being fussy and the pods are eco-friendly! The bed is comfortable and it was nice to not have to take all of your own bed linen and towels. Plenty of crockery, utensils and cookware to use. Decent amount of space for 2 people and a dog. You can hear lots of birds and sheep outside and rabbits racing around, so it's lovely if you like to be outside in nature. The hot water for the taps and shower came through very quickly.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    10
    Magical woodland retreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t fault it at all.

    What a wonderfully magical place! The pods were immaculate, very cosy and comfortable and our doggo loved it. The woods behind the pods were perfect for him to run around. The owners were absolutely lovely and have a true passion for rewilding which was so interesting to learn about. I started reading the book that was in the pod about rewilding and have since bought my own copy to continue it I was so inspired! Thank you very much, we hope to come back again!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    10
    Simply stunning stay.
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pod was absolutely amazing, very spacious and had everything you could require. A very comfy bed with additional bed settee, the shower was excellent. Very, very clean and tidy. The whole surroundings were simply perfect. Loved it that much, stayed an additional night.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really well-kept and clean! So cute and so well-equipped. Lovely owner!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    10
    Last minute family weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hospitality was amazing. Colin and family were super friendly and knowledgable. Lovely walks near by. Short drives to near towns.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    10
    Stunning, relaxing, dog-friendly break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Signposting to the pods could be a bit better, but other than that, this was perfect!

    There was nothing not to love about this place! It was clean, comfortable and warm. The owners are really lovely and even left milk and eggs for us on our arrival. The scenery is stunning and our dog loved his holiday too. Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel, and lots of other sites are within short driving distances. I can't wait to come back!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    10
    Wilding on a whim pod
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pod was lovely and warm, beds very comfortable. Bathroom was clean and shower was hot. The kitchen facilities were great and the underbed storage was a really helpful. Great communication from host. Easy to find.

    Stayed in April 2023

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