Crabtree & Crabtree invites you to reimagine self-catering and define your own luxury with our exclusive portfolio of holiday cottages, set in the very best spots of some of Great Britain’s wildest regions: the North of England and South of Scotland.

A 16th-century historic tower adjoining a Scots Baronial mansion that blends rural charm with proximity to Edinburgh.

The nearest village of Humbie (1.5 miles) has a lovely shop, Humbie Hub, selling all the essentials, including delicious produce from local businesses, such as Belhaven Smokehouse cured fish and Jarvis Pickle Pies. There’s also Post Office facilities here and a country café with views of the Lammermuir Hills; perfect for a morning coffee, light lunch or freshly baked afternoon tea. Alternatively, The Strawberry Barn in Dunbar (19 miles) has a great deli, café, Gin Bar as well as pick-your-own berries during the summer season. Extensive shopping and amenities can be found in Haddington (10 miles) where you will find an excellent selection of grocers, wine shops, florists and butchers sitting alongside charming gift, clothes shops and craft galleries. Here, you can relax and watch the world go by in one of the many cafes, delicatessens or tea rooms in the town, including The Loft for fabulous artisan breads and oven-fresh produce. The Waterside Bistro is very good, as is the Cottage Garden Kitchen, which is very special (booking is essential). For more elegant dining, head to Gullane (18 miles) for delicious seafood and award-winning cuisine at La Potinière, or the fabulous 5 star AA restaurant of Tom Kitchin, The Bonnie Badger, which uses locally sourced produce and serves artisan beers and wines from an impressive selection. The Glenkinchie Distillery (3 miles) offers some excellent whisky tasting and distillery tours. The Restoration Yard and Wellbeing Lab sits within Dalkeith Country Park (10.5 miles) offering great shopping, homeware, food and drink, giftware and more. There is the Fort Douglas Adventure Park to keep children entertained with treehouses, zip wires, suspension bridges, slides and climbing walls. The Coffee Bar and The Kitchen restaurant offer tasty breakfasts, lunches or afternoon tea using fresh, local produce. Hop on the train at Newcraighall (12 miles) or Wallyford and a 10-minute journey will take you into the centre of...