The former stables building beside Battleblent House – once known as Battleblent Hotel – in West Barns could be transformed.

Three double rooms, with en-suite bathrooms, could be created, over the two-storey property.

According to drawings included with an application to East Lothian Council, the short-term let would also boast a kitchen and living/dining area, as well as a terrace outdoors.

Photographs, included with the application from Mr and Mrs Munro, show the condition of the building currently.

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A design statement notes that the proposed “conversion and extension” of the stables would create a property that could also be used by the family as “annexed, multi-generational living accommodation in the future”.

The Battleblent Hotel closed its doors in 2001 before reverting back to a private home.

The design and access statement reads: “Inspiration for the new proposal has been drawn from the history of the property – and the merits of the existing house and stables.

“The new brickwork detailing of the elevations exploit the robust yet decorative qualities of brick and form the next chapter in the legacy of the site and custodianship of the heritage asset.

“The proposal to restore, refurbish and extend the Category C listed stables in a traditional and crafted manner will safeguard a small piece of local history and seek to occupy a gap in the market through its sustainable conversion to short-term let accommodation as high-quality guest lodgings on the ‘golfers coast’.”