Old Lathrisk
Welcome to Well-being
ABOUT
The Studio is a unique self contained, self catering holiday apartment on the ground floor of 16th century country house Old Lathrisk, sleeping 2 guests. The large and interesting garden is open for guests to wander around and find quiet places for reflection. We encourage visits to the local historic village of Falkland with its Palace, cafes, gift shops and to Falkland Estate for walks, followed by tea and scones at the award winning Pillars of Hercules Organic Cafe.
Katie and Chris Fusaro are the current owners of Old Lathrisk, having bought the family home from Katie's parents Jo and Mike Aitken. Chris, recently retired from playing professional rugby with Glasgow Warriors, has now joined his family's award winning food and drinks business Luvians.
Jo and Mike now live in the Vaults in a separate part of the ground floor. This 16th century country house near Falkland in Fife, has been home to the family since 1970, when David and Morag Wood bought the older half of Lathrisk House from Logan Pattullo. However there is a much longer family connection with this area. On his return from the Crimean War, Katie's Great Great Great Grandfather, Major William Wood lived in Falkland Palace with his wife Jane and their 10 children. Old Lathrisk is a tranquil, countryside retreat in stunning grounds and we would love to have you share our beautiful home and garden.
We are happy to give advice on places of interest, activities in the area and Scotland in general. Our hope for the future of Old Lathrisk is that it will remain a place of well being and attract like minded souls to benefit from this special place we are lucky enough to call home.
Comment from a guest, September 2020 -
'A day in this garden is better than a two week holiday!'
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Reviews of previous events at Old Lathrisk
Mindfulness for Life with Jo Aitken and Wendy Simpson -
'It has been such a tonic retreating to your quiet idyll'
'Thank you for introducing me to the wonderful world of mindfulness...I'm glad and grateful to you and Wendy for your gentle support and encouragement'
'I was amazed at how relaxed and safe I felt within the group. There was no pressure to share or to speak unless we wanted to. Everyone conducted themselves in a non-judgemental, respectful way and allowed each other time to speak. I really liked the structure of the course and the relaxing sounds of the sound bowl, the crackle of the fire and the birds during the meditations.'
GALLERY
SEE AND DO
Nature Lovers
Our garden is full of wild birds, butterflies, bees, red and grey squirrels, occasional roe deer. We are surrounded by 300 year old beech trees and mature gardens with year round interest. The burn at the bottom of the garden has footpaths through wild areas to encourage and sustain natural habitats. "The garden, which we were welcome to use, is a thing of beauty" Airbnb Guest May 2019
Out and About
East Neuk towns and beaches, V & A Dundee
St Andrews, Dunfermline Abbey, Edinburgh,
Highland Perthshire - Dunkeld, Lindores Distillery,
North East Open Studios in May
Pittenweem Festival in August
RSPB Vane Farm and Loch Leven’s Larder.
Nearby Falkland
Royal Palace, Golf Club, Tennis Club, cafes, pubs, independent shops selling gifts and Outlander souvenirs, monthly craft fairs, weekly food market, pop up events and restaurants.
Walks through woods, by a waterfall, up Lomond Hills.
Weddings
North East Fife’s beautiful countryside provides the perfect romantic setting for weddings. Myres Castle, Balbirnie Hotel and The Marquee at Falkland Estate are all within 10 minutes drive.
GUEST REVIEW
