CONTACT US

Get in touch

Elmslie House is owned and run by Anna Taylor and her small part-time team.

Our regular office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9.00 - 5.00ish but Anna is often in the office on a Monday and Friday too (depending on what else is going on/needs doing elsewhere).

You can call her on 07789 470780.

The office is closed all day on a Wednesday.

At all other times Anna is often busy in other areas of the house or helping with events, particularly at weekends. These days she also spends quite a lot of time baking cakes . . .so if you have sent an enquiry and not heard back in a timely fashion - please do drop a gentle reminder!

elmsliehouse@gmail.com

You may want to check out our FAQ and see if this can help you answer your questions!

 
 

FAQs

Can I park at Elmslie House?

As Elmslie House is a private home, there’s no parking at the house as access to the driveway is needed all the time. However, there is a pay and display car park nearby (on Priory Road) and plenty of on street parking in the roads surrounding the house.

For events taking place on the lower ground floor, access to the house is possible using the gate on Albert Road South, where there is on street parking.

If you are a Blue Badge holder, there are double yellow lines outside Elmslie House.

Is Elmslie House accessible for wheelchair users?

There is good wheelchair access to the Hall. However, access to the rest of the house is tricky. Please call to talk about specific requirements.

Are dogs allowed into the house?

We don’t mind well behaved dogs, as long as they are kept on a lead. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are always welcome.

Are the tearooms at Elmslie House always open?

As much as we would love to be able to serve our much-loved cheese scones and cake all the time, the tearooms are only open to support specific events. If you’re attending an event, please check the event details online or get in touch to check whether refreshments will be available.

I’m vegan and /or gluten free. Will there be refreshments that I can enjoy?

Whenever the tearooms are open or refreshments are being served, there are always gluten free and vegan options available.

Where can I find out about the Blue Magpie Contemporary Craft Fairs?

Everything you need to know about the fairs is on our Blue Magpie website.

I’d love to hold a party at Elmslie House – do you hire out the Hall and other parts of the house for such occasions?

Being a family home, as well the house being in a residential area with neighbours close by, we aren’t able to host large parties due to potential noise and disruption. However, we do hold wedding receptions by arrangement, with events such as afternoon tea parties.

Can I hire the Hall at Elmslie House for our wedding reception?

Absolutely! We’re able to host a limited number of wedding receptions at the house and can offer couples a bespoke service. Get in touch to enquire about availability and to discuss your dreams and aspirations.

I’d love to come and look around Elmslie House, is it open to the public?

As Elmslie is a family home, it’s not open to the public. However, if you’re planning an event and would like to see the rooms that are available for hire, we’d be more than happy to show you around. Please call Anna 07789 470780 on to arrange a visit.  

What are the room hire charges at Elmslie House?

Each of the rooms carries a slightly different tariff, depending on its size and your requirements. The cost will also vary depending on whether you wish to book a one-off class or event, if the hire is in the daytime or evening, or if you wish to book a regular weekly or monthly session. Please get in touch and we will send you our tariff sheet. We can also provide teas, coffees and cakes to order for meetings and workshops by prior arrangement.