Wilding on a Whim
From £99 For 1 night, 4 adults
- Ensuite glamping pods in the Scottish Borders countryside
- Roslin 15 minutes' drive; Edinburgh Castle 40 minutes
- Surrounded by woodland and farmland; part of a rewilding project
Site type
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 7.0m length (9.8ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 21.0m² (226.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £99 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 7.0m length (9.8ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 21.0m² (226.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £99 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Excellent lodge
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Liked: Brilliant relaxing cabin, very enjoyable and very safe for young children. Enjoyed the animals all around, we would definitely go again if coming back Edinburgh.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review Rhys. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and you enjoyed our location hear in the Borders of Scotland. We are really lucky to have the animals around us and the surrounding countryside. I hope that you can join us again in another of the stunning seasons here in Scotland. Regards, Colin Wilding on a Whim
It was wonderful.i had a 3 nightstay.owners were helpful as well.definitely will…
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Liked: It was wonderful.i had a 3 nightstay.owners were helpful as well.definitely will be back again.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Shishir. I hope that you enjoy the rest of your holiday and the summer. We look forward to your return in the future. Kind regards, Colin Wilding on a Whim
Excellently appointed pods in a great location.
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Liked: Brilliantly appointed pod in a great location. We loved staying here for two nights and the location was perfect for a trip to Glentress. The pod was really cleverly appointed with everything four people would need for a few nights stay. The beds were really comfortable and the bathroom perfect with a great shower. Really loved the eggs and also hot drinks and biscuit on arrival too. The seating outside and the picnic tables were great. Would highly recommend.
Disliked: The fire alarm and the toaster did make for a noisy combination
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. I am glad you enjoyed your experience and the surrounding area. it is a ideal location for cyclists. I hope that you will return again someday. I hope that you have a good rest of the summer. Colin Wilding on a Whim
Excellent site.... Quiet, and relaxing..... Just perfect
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Liked: Everything.... All you could want or need was in the pod..... Warm and cosy.... Friendly owner.... Just wanted we needed
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From the manager: Hi Samantha, Sorry for the late response. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Its great that your break with us was all that you wanted. Have a great summer, Colin Wilding on a Whim
Excellent site, clean, family friendly, environmentally friendly.
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Liked: Helpful directions. Warm, friendly welcome. Clean, super comfortable and heated pod. Everything we needed to cook and dine supplied. The kids loved the fire pit area which was readily stocked with wood. Hot water for shower and washing up. My husband appreciated the number of electric plug sockets and internet provision.
Disliked: Nothing!!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Laura. It was lovely spending time with you and your lovely family around the fire pit. The weather this week was good too:) We hope that you will all visit us again soon. Regards, Colin Wilding on a Whim
Less than half an hour from Scotland's capital and yet this place…
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Liked: Less than half an hour from Scotland's capital and yet this place felt a world away. We loved the tranquility, beauty of the surrounding woods and the work Colin and Katie are doing to restore the indigenous ecosystem here. The pod was clean and cosy, even though it was February. We had all the information we needed, but also felt our hosts were available and helpful if we needed them.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write your review Julian. We hope that you will join us again in one of the other magical seasons that we have here in the Borders of Scotland. Very best wishes, Colin Wilding on a Whim
Best holiday I have had since I was last there.
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Liked: Absolutely everything about my break away.
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From the manager: Thank you Colin. It is always nice to have such a lovely family to stay. Thank you for your photos of the pods on Google and your glowing review. We hope that you took our card with you and will join us again in the new year. I would also like to talk to you about your bush-craft skills. Have a great festive period. Colin Wilding on a Whim
Very recomend for family
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Liked: Clean, big and fully equiped Pods....absolutely amazing.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Daniel, it was lovely to meet you. We have only been open since April and have enjoyed sharing this wonderful part of Scotland with our guests. I hope that you visit us again in the future. Kind regards, Colin Wilding on Whim
Pods are well kept very clean and looked after. Staff are great
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Liked: What a great wee find, spent a few peacful days at Wilding in a Whim couldnt fault it in any way. If your looking to switch off and relax this is the place to be. The pods are also very well kept and the little extras added were fab. The staff were very warm and helpful, they were happy to be on hand to help were needed. Will definitely return again
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From the manager: Hi Claire, Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad that you enjoyed the experience and was able to enjoy the peace and quiet. We hope that you will return again and see the rewilding developments that we have planned around the area. Kind regards, Colin Wilding on a Whim
Excellent site, very friendly staff and pod very clean and cozy.
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Liked: Absolutely perfect for any family. Great owners who went out of there way to help. I would highly recommend anybody and everybody to go. I am going to book again in the very very near future.
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From the manager: Thank you for you review Colin. It is always nice to read our customers reviews as small family run business. We look forward to your next visit with us. Please let me know if you would like anything provided or a tour of our rewilding project. Kind regards, Colin Wilding on a Whim
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Wilding on a Whim
Whim House
West Linton
West Linton
Scottish Borders
Scotland
EH46 7BD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.77198°N
-3.25456°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Portobello (Central) | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Portobello (West) | 14.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Poor |
| Seton Sands | 18.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | N/A |
| Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) | 19.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Aberdour (Silversands) | 19.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Edinburgh Zoo 11.8 mi
Royal Scottish Academy 12.1 mi
National Museum of Scotland 12.4 mi
Edinburgh Castle 12.4 mi
The Scotch Whisky Experience 12.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Nine Mile Burn - West Kip - Nine Mile Burn 3.3 mi
The Pentland Hills 5.9 mi
Black and White Meldon 6.8 mi
Roslin and the North Esk Valley 6.8 mi
Peebles - Lyne - Peebles 8.8 mi
Local events
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
East Calder, Lothian 12.4 mi
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Edinburgh, Lothian 12.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Scottish Borders?
- Does Wilding on a Whim have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wilding on a Whim dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wilding on a Whim? History and heritage are abundant in this part of the world, whether you’re heading to the village of Roslin (15 minutes' drive) to see its castle and far-famed Rosslyn Chapel, to the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wilding on a Whim?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wilding on a Whim? From £99 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.