Seasonal Breaks
Each year Lothian Mineworkers Convalescent Home offers up to two hundred people the opportunity to take a residential respite break at Whatton Lodge. These breaks are targeted at elderly and disabled members of the community who would not have the opportunity to take a break otherwise. The breaks are spread over eight separate intakes throughout the spring, summer, autumn and winter months and include accommodation, meals, entertainment and companionship. Although Whatton Lodge is a former miner convalescent home you do not need to be a former miner to access the breaks, as these opportunities are open to widows, families and relatives, as well as all members of miner’s welfare clubs and people from former mining communities.
Spring Season – 7 Days Full Board
Break 1 – Tuesday 15th April to Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Summer Season – 7 Days Full Board
Break 1 – Monday 30th June to Monday 7th July 2025
Break 2 – Friday 11th July to Friday 18th July 2025
Break 3 – Monday 21st July to Monday 28th July 2025
Break 4 – Friday 1st August to Friday 8th August 2025
Break 5 – Monday 11th August to Monday 18th August 2025
Autumn Season – 7 Days Full Board
Break 1 – Saturday 11th October to Saturday 18th October 2025
Winter Season – 7 Days Full Board
Break 1 – Monday 8th December to Monday 15th December 2025
If you are interested in taking a break at Whatton Lodge or know someone who would benefit from a seaside break at Gullane, please complete the contact information below and someone will get back in touch with you to discuss this further. Alternatively, you can get more information about these break opportunities by calling 01620 842278 or emailing whattonlodge@yahoo.co.uk