Wilding on a Whim is a lovely retreat in the Scottish countryside, with eco-conscious glamping pods nestled within a family rewilding project. There are two pet free pods and one pet friendly pod, all sleeping up to four people and well furnished. Surrounded by woodland and part of a rewilding project, these are perfect for couples or families looking for escape.

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Small, peaceful glamping site with fully furnished pods and a communal fire pit

Situated on a rewilded project, surrounded by woodland and in the Scottish Borders countryside

Plenty to do nearby with historic local towns, the site is 12 miles from Edinburgh castle and 9 miles from Peebles

About Wilding on a Whim

Cosy camping pods on an eco-conscious site which uses locally sourced materials, ideally located with easy access to the Borders, Lothian and Edinburgh, surrounded by woodland and countryside. There are three pods to choose from, two of which are pet free and one which is pet friendly. They are very well equipped, sleeping up to four people on a comfy double bed with underneath storage and an additional sofa bed for children. Each pod also has an ensuite shower room. There is a well-stocked a kitchenette with microwave, hob, kettle, fridge, sink and all cooking utensils and crockery. This is alongside a dining area with four chairs. Bedding and linen are provided with each booking. The pods all have smart TV with built-in DVD and WiFi. Outside, you'll have your own private decking with patio furniture overlooking peaceful gardens and the communal fire pit - great for marshmallow toasting! Rewilding and sustainability are at the heart of the site, where you can escape to the Scottish countryside for a blissful retreat. A maximum of two dogs are allowed in the pet friendly pod, just please keep them on the lead.

Wilding on a Whim is open all year round.


Facilities and amenities

The pods are self-contained and have cooking, toilet, washing and leisure facilities. The guest area has an outside dining table and a communal fire pit. There is free parking for three cars close to the pod area.

The Old Crown Inn is just a ten minute drive away in Penicuik, where you'll also find closest supermarkets which are Tesco and Lidl.

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Adult only

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Allow pets

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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A note from the site themselves...

We moved to the Borders in 2020, as we wanted to find some land to help us live more sustainably, and to help restore the land to nature by removing invasive plants and replanting local varieties of tree.

We have a beautiful garden, the remnants of the old walled garden of Whim Hall, built by the Duke of Argyll in the 18th century. We found an ideal spot to build a glamping site, and obtained planning consent in mid 2021!

The pods are set near the woods surrounding the garden, and have a lovely population of birds and woodland creatures. We have had deer in the garden, and the nearby farm fields are occupied by sheep, horses and cattle. We love the seclusion here, but also the proximity to Edinburgh and the links to elsewhere.


Map and address

Park address

Wilding on a Whim,

Whim House, Whim Estate, Lamancha, West Linton, Scottish Borders, Scotland, EH46 7BD

Coordinates

55.7724, -3.2544 | NT 21 53

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Wilding on a Whim is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 3 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods (No Dogs)

Max 4 people

Well equipped glamping pods, set in a beautiful garden area. With heating, ensuite shower room, comfy bed, kitchenette and dining facilities and a sofa bed for children. Private decking with furniture. Towels and linen for two provided. Sorry, no pets.

Ensuite Glamping Pod (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Well equipped glamping pod, set in a beautiful garden area. With heating, ensuite shower room, comfy bed, kitchenette and dining facilities plus a sofa bed for children. Private decking with furniture. Towels and linen for two provided. Pets welcome.


Wilding on a Whim reviews

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Value for money
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Service
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Facilities
5
Cleanliness
5

"The pod was perfect. Extremely cosy with everything you could need"

Kieran J - Nov 2023

"The pod and bathroom were immaculate"

Carlene G - Oct 2023

"The pod was wonderful, cosy, clean and everything you needed was inside"

Emma W - Jul 2023


Great stay in a luxury pod

Sharna R

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Camping Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pods (No Dogs)May 2024

The site and pod was exactly as described. The pod was beautiful and had everything we needed for a short family break. We stayed with our 2 young children so used the sofa bed and it worked well, just enough space for the 4 of us. There's a small woodland play area with rope swings that the kids enjoyed. We used it as a base for day trips to Edinburgh (caught train from Eskbank where there's free parking), North Berwick and the Pentlands. Would recommend.

Site's response

Hi Sharna, thank you for your lovely review and for leaving our pod in such a clean and tidy state. We hope to see you again for another stay sometime. Katie, Wilding on a Whim.

Perfect get away

Kieran J

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Camping Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pods (No Dogs)Nov 2023

I stayed for 2 nights and the pod was perfect. Extremely cosy with everything you could need. Nice communal fire pit and Colin was very helpful with providing firewood and dealing with a minor Wi-Fi issue one evening. The location is lovely and quiet but only 20 minutes from the shops. We even managed to see the Northern Lights one evening. Overall. it was a lovely site to stay at. The facilities were perfect and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting a peaceful break.

Site's response

Thank you for your glowing review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will visit us again in one of the other fantastic seasons here in Scotland.

Just what we needed

Carlene G

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Camping Pod - Ensuite Glamping Pods (No Dogs)Oct 2023

My partner and I just spent the weekend at Wilding on a Whim and it was perfect. The pod and bathroom were immaculate on arrival and they had provided all that we needed throughout our stay. Thank you for the eggs! The host was very friendly and checked in with us to make sure we had everything, we hadn't realised our pre arrival email had gone into our junk folder but Colin was more than happy to check us in over the phone. The location is perfect for trips into Edinburgh while also secluded enough to disconnect, and is surrounded by beautiful scenery. We'll definitely be back again!

Site's response

Thank you for your review. I am glad that you enjoyed your experience and the surrounding area. We are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of Scotland with access to all the sites locally. I hope that you will be able to join us again in one of the other wonderful seasons here. Kind regards, Colin - Wilding on a Whim.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 3pm until 8pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Departure is due before 10am on your last day.

A maximum of two dogs are allowed in the pet friendly pod, just please keep them on the lead. No dogs are permitted in the other two pods.

The site has a communal firepit, fires are not permitted elsewhere on site.

Yes there is WiFi onsite and each pod also has a Smart TV with a built in DVD player.

The designated car parking area is just a short walk from the pods. Each booking includes a maximum of three cars.


Pop along to the historic village of Roslin just a 25 minute drive away and take a stroll around the castle and far-famed Rosslyn Chapel. Alternatively, the incredible architecture of Old Penicuik Castle is just 15 minutes away and is a lovely sight.

The vibrant and bustling city of Edinburgh is just a 40 minute drive away and has plenty to do for all, and it is also s UNESCO World Heritage Site. A world-famous castle, winding cobbled streets with bagpipes street performers or the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival are just a couple of fun things to see.

Other nearby activities:

  • Glencorse Golf Club (15 minutes)
  • Don Coyote Outdoor Centre (15 minutes)
  • Roseberry Reservoir Fishery (20 minutes)
  • Midlothian Snowsports Centre (20 minutes)
The listing for Wilding on a Whim was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 4:05 PM