Some images of the Garden Flat @templelands from different angles, which should get a fair impression of the accommodation.
The Garden at Templelands is mostly quiet, disturbed only by nesting or fledgling herring gulls
An older view of the front before the clematis established – note the red sand stone gives way to ashlar
An older view of the front before the clematis established showing the oversailing steps, the false windows, the ionic columns, the arrow head cast iron railings
The arrow head railings reflect on the red sandstone, the more typical stone employed in Dunbar building construction with ashlar used in finer buildings
The-cast-iron-arrow-head-railings-make-shadows-on-the-wall
The-entrance-to-the-Garden-Flat-is-private
Master Bedroom – Crushed linen bedding, feather duvet – working shutters and flowers by Ruth
Master Bedroom – additional-seating-and-nook-with-desk-out-of-shot
Master Bedroom – with afternoon sun
Peony-and-honesuckle
Second bedroom – Sanderson Wallpaper Anise
Twin bedroom – crushed linen, feather down duvet, working shutters
Full length bath and powerful traditional mira shower
The-hand-made-tiles-are-by-Margery-Clinton-who-lived-here-in-the-1990s
Peony in window Traditional Mira Shower
A-glimpse-of-the-fern-garden-laced-with-sweetwoodruff-through-the-bathroom-window
Modern-and-well-equipped-kitchen-for-light-meals-and-more
The-fern-garden-outlook-from-the-kitchenette
Basket-of-local-goodness-to-welcome-you
Coffee in the garden is also fun with bird song and the sound of sea as accompaniment
The Original James Bond sofa for catching up with Netflix classics
Late morning in summer – the mirror reflects things to create unusual perspectives
Classic-Ionic-columns-of-2-Templelands-see-if-you-can-spot-the-numeral-inscription
Additional-seating-positioned-to-catch-late-afternoon-and-evening-sun.
Autumnal-colours-in-the-Garden-can-be-quite-intoxicating
There is always something happening in the garden, but late spring or early summer is the best time to visit for flowering plants
Glimpses of the sea from the garden. Gannets are easy to spot as they are large and spectacular when diving for fish
Ample garden seating for breakfast, coffee, light lunches or your tea : supper
The-clematis-flowers-late-May-June
Sit out in the garden for a light lunch and more
Glimpses of the limestone rockery and fern garden
Seating in the garden – bring out the small cushions, handmade creations by Ruth
The gardens at Templelands are a Wildlife haven, especially as there are no cats
The daisies push through the ryegrass – which in time we hope will give way to fescues and other more attractive grasses
The lawn area is being made into a wildflower garden and serves as a drying green
Relaxing in the sun is easy when the dominant wind is a westerly
Quiet garden. Good for relaxing, thinking, and study too
The northern light is always changing so expect the unexpected
The plantings are designed to enhance wildlife and make the views
The-steps-up-to-the-garden-with-grasses-sedges-and-ferns.-The-sweet-woodruff-is-lightly-scented-and-prolific
The-vegetable-plot-with-pond-side-seating-please-ask-if-you-want-to-bbq
No wide angles, sorry, but much more expensive fixed 25mm and 50mm lenses.