Formal Lounge

Step into one of the most extraordinary rooms in the Scottish Borders. The Formal Lounge at Faldonside Eco is a sweeping, high-ceilinged space that blends 19th-century grandeur with warmth and character — from its ornate plasterwork ceiling and original marble fireplace to its floor-to-ceiling bay windows overlooking the estate grounds.

Dressed with deep velvet sofas, statement lamps, and curated artworks — including the room’s now-iconic pair of giraffe sculptures — the Formal Lounge offers a setting that is as inspiring as it is comfortable. Whether you’re hosting a large workshop, a creative retreat, a private celebration, or a relaxed away-day, this is a room that makes an impression from the moment you walk in.

With flexible layout options and capacity for up to 40 guests, the Formal Lounge is one of the most versatile and visually distinctive event spaces available in the region.

🪑 Layout & Capacity

• Lounge / Informal Style: Up to 40 (sofas and occasional seating)
• Workshop / Round Tables: Up to 30
• Theatre Style: Up to 40

🎯 Ideal For

• Creative retreats and away-days
• Large workshops and group sessions
• Private celebrations and receptions
• Networking events and launches
• Wellness days and mindfulness retreats
• Filming, photography, and creative productions

🏛️ Features

• Ornate original plasterwork ceiling and period cornicing
• Original marble fireplace — a stunning focal point
• Floor-to-ceiling bay windows with estate views
• Abundant natural light with privacy blinds
• Flexible layout — sofas or tables and chairs
• Superfast Wi-Fi
• Still and sparkling water provided
• On-site parking and EV charging (subject to availability)
• Access to estate grounds and gardens

🌿 Add-On Options

• Catering: tea, coffee, Borders biscuits, and home baking
• Seasonal lunch options from our Walled Garden
• Soup and bread lunch — produced from our organic garden (£7 per person)
• Guided estate rewilding walk/talk (~1 hour, £75)
• Wellbeing micro-breaks: forest walks and breathwork
• Flipchart and pens (£15)
• Additional breakout rooms (subject to availability, POA)

Make your next event one to remember — enquire about The Formal Lounge at Faldonside Eco.