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Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh

Located down a lochside track, surrounded by wildlife and views, Gairnshiel Cottage offers peace and tranquillity overlooking the Pentland Hills and Cobbinshaw Loch. This lovely 2 bedroomed cottage is the perfect retreat for a relaxing Scottish holiday while being only 22 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. The multi-fuel stove gives a lovely and cosy feel to the cottage living room and guests will enjoy all the books, toys, games, wealth of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. Gairnshiel Cottage offers delightful romantic holiday accommodation. It is situated between West Calder and Carnwath in the heart of the Scottish countryside but still within 40 minutes drive of two stunning cities – Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The views from the cottage are breath-taking: it has a wonderful position on the organic farm of South Cobbinshaw overlooking the Pentland Hills and Cobbinshaw Loch. The road leading to the cottage is an uneven farm track that crosses the loch via a causeway adding to the feeling of 'getting away from it all' while still being close to civilisation! A perfect place to relax, unwind and rejuvenate.
The 310 acre loch was built in 1818 to feed the Union Canal and was also used by passing steam trains to collect water. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI) due to wintering wildfowl and is popular with anglers and birdwatchers.
For those who enjoy the outdoors nearby Harburn Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole parkland course and there are walks of all levels starting literally on your doorstep. If shopping is your thing - the designer shops of Livingston are 15 minutes away and unique little shops and galleries are found in Biggar and Peebles.

The cottage has been furnished to a high standard and has an enclosed garden with a decked seating area with views over open fields towards the Pentland Hills. The galleried entrance hall and Shaker-style kitchen have flagstone floors and the kitchen has access to the back garden. The kitchen itself is equipped with everything you need for your stay including fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fan oven and hob.

The sitting room has a solid wood floor and includes a wood burning stove, colour TV, free view and DVD. The separate dining room, also with a solid wood floor, has a table to seat 6+. There is a newly refurbished shower room on the ground floor.

Upstairs there are 2 beautifully decorated bedrooms one with a king-size bed and the other with twin beds. There is an additional mattress available for an extra child. The bathroom has a white bathroom suite with a Victorian-style shower attachment.

The short drive to the cottage from the main road is a mini adventure in itself. The track can be a wee bit bumpy in places but take your time, pick your line and enjoy the scenery!

The cottage is next to other properties but the enclosed rear garden is very private with stunning views.

Property manager

Lynda Murray

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: £25 charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rural Isolated Hideaway With Loch Hill Views
Gairnshiel Cottage Stunning Country Cottage With Loch Hill Views

About the area

Map
West Calder, SCT

What's nearby

  • Five Sisters Zoo - 12 min drive
  • Livingston Designer Outlet - 15 min drive
  • Royal Highland Centre - 27 min drive
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 34 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • West Calder Addiewell Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brucefield Farm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thistles Coffee Shop & Catering - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lacampana - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Baguette Express Delivery Van - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Five Sisters Zoo, Almond Valley Heritage Trust, and Livingston Designer Outlet. Linlithgow Palace and St Michael’s Church are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Cabin
Fantasic placement in the country to get away from it all
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural haven
Beautiful property in lovely location. Very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The dog and children were very well catered for. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Property
We loved this place, especially the proximity to Sterling Castle, Edinburgh, Pentland Hills, Deanston Distillery, and privacy. This stop was a prefect yin to the yang of busy London (our other stop). We were also pleased with the beds, most VRBO's we've stayed at in the past have cheap beds, these were comfortable. There is a cool little shop (the size of my office) close by that has local foods that we all loved. Great to drink fresh bottled milk from cow that gave up the good just the day prior.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shona S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property
We recently stayed at the cottage for a family wedding. It was chosen on location, amenities, other reviews and it didn't disappoint! It really did tick every box and this made our stay thoroughly enjoyable. It is a dog walkers heaven with stunning views everywhere you look. The owner even booked an added surprise of snow! It is definitely somewhere we would like to return one day
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstandingly Beautiful
The cottage was cosy and spacious - beautifully decorated and homely. Kitchen fully equipped and lovely outside space. Amazing views too! Quiet location and lots of walks on the doorstep. Just under an hour to Edinburgh. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., MORPETH, Northumberland. UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Well thought Out Cottage - Loved it!
Propety was lovely fantastic views from rear of cottage, however, from the front doo there is the owners propery a few meteres from the front door no pictures of this, which lends itself to a misleading adverisement. However, I would stay again because of beautiful cottage the views. An a beautiful picnic area with table and seating and fire making facilitiers for a BBQ beside a small pier by the lochside just 300 mtrs from the cottage. A picture of the front of the cottage showing its close proximy to the main house should be on the advert to avoid the impression it is quite isolated which it is not.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great time in Scotland
The property provided everything we could possibly need for our stay. The location was fabulous, peaceful, quiet, but not too far away from shopping centres. The log burner was a great bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, beautiful cottage, turned out to a first class standard
Will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lesley K., Buckingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing gem of a place
An amazing cottage with outstanding views 😊 Beautiful finish with excellent facilities! We will definitely be back! Loved it! Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Gairnshiel - loved it
A lovely cottage & real getaway from it all place. Clean, tidy & everything thought of to make our stay very pleasant & comfortable. Can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

Clean, smart and relaxing
My parents and children stayed here for a week and had an amazing time. They described the property as really lovely, clean and peaceful. They enjoyed the private back garden, log burner and proximity to the reservoir. They described the owner as very pleasant, helpful and respectful of their privacy. They all had a great time and will definitely return. Many thanks for an all round lovely time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Shelagh P.

Beautiful place
What a beautiful place, the views are stunning, the cottage has everything you need apart from a few leaflets on places to visit and places to eat... Otherwise everything was great...

6/10 Okay

Philip M.

Quite comfortable cottage . Very remote
External photo very misleading! Owner's house 4 metres from your front door looking directly into your front room and dining room. Blinds had to be permanently drawn for privacy. When you go somewhere fairly remote and rural you expect exactly that. Does rather defeat the purpose and thus made it difficult for us as a family properly to chill out from our busy lives.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Peaceful, cozy, blissful. A superb experience!
My husband and I, with our dog, required de-stress time! This was completely achieved at Gairnshiel Cottage. The accommodation had everything you would need and more - roaring log fire each evening, a kitchen with all appliances/paraphynalia which we could not fault, private back garden where we could safely let our dog roam into, comfy king size bed, wonderful views, Wi Fi. Grocer and butcher not too far away. Local area great for walks and whilst we did not roam too far, we could have done so, if wished, as plenty to do and see in the area. This may be unbelievable to some of you - the weather was cold but dry the whole week! I know, we couldn't believe our luck either! All booking arrangements were managed swiftly with e-mails from Lynda herself. We would have no hesitation in returning to this cottage and we can recommend it to others. Many thanks to Lynda and family for delivering exactly what it says on the tin! Jo and Dinant Lincolnshire

10/10 Excellent

Henrik M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beste Erholung in herrlicher Umgebung
Süßes kleines Häuschen in sehr ruhiger Lage mit toller Fernsicht und unmittelbarem Zugang zum See. Wanderungen unmittelbar ab Haustür möglich und Städteattraktionen (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling u.a.) sehr schnell per Auto oder Zug erreichbar.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anja W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage
A perfect place to visit edinburgh and glasgow and still enjoy the nature when you come back
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joerg S., Maxhütte-Haidhof

Liked: Cleanliness
small cosy house in a prime location
We felt very comfortable. The opportunity to use the oven (wood was provided free of charge) is great. The location is top. 1 hour to Stirling, Perth, less to Falkirk, Glasgow and Edinburgh. 30 minutes to the airport. I think we'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natur pur
Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, ringsum Natur pur!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dorus k., Arnhem

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk
Geweldig, wat een uitzicht, in alles voorzien. Relaxed. Edinburgh en Glasgow beide op drie kwartier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin K., Meerbusch

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect
We enjoyed the remote cottage with wonderful walks in the area. Thank you Lynda!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles kleines Cottage
Unsere Woche in diesem Häuschen war wirklich schön. Es liegt sehr ruhig und die Auffahrt für über einen großen See. Wirklich verrückt. Das Häuschen ist sehr gemütlich und liebevoll eingerichtet. Der Blick morgens über die Weiten von Schottland war traumhaft. Ich würde das Haus auf jedenfall weiterempfehlen wenn man die Natur mag. Ein absolutes Muss ist aber ein Auto. Damit sind Edinburgh und Glasgow in 45 min gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Landerkundung bei typisch britischen Wetter
Der Ort befindet sich etwas abgelegen, in toller ruhigen Umgebung und war optimaler Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen in die Hauptstadt, die Highlands und Städte der Umgebung.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gemütlich, perfekt ausgestattet
Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Das Haus ist gemütlich eingerichtet, sehr gut ausgestattet. Der kleine, sicher umzäunte Garten war perfekt für die Hunde. Nette Wege für Spaziergänge, direkt ab dem Haus. Glasgow, Doune Castle, Stirling und Edinburgh waren gut zu erreichen und wir waren abends immer froh, wieder in unsere ruhige Oase zurückzukehren.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholsamer Urlaub
Wunderschön, gemütlich, sauber und ruhig! Perfekt für lange Spaziergänge und in der Nähe von Edinburgh!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kultur und Landschaft
Nettes Ferienhaus in sehr ruhiger Lage mit guten Ausflugsmöglichkeiten nach Edinburgh und Glasgow
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022