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Stylish countryside cottage near Edinburgh

Stylish countryside cottage near Edinburgh

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Overview of Stylish countryside cottage near Edinburgh

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Check out the area

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Penicuik, Scotland
  • Popular LocationRosslyn Chapel10 min drive
  • Popular LocationHeriot-Watt University17 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Groundfloor King/Twin

1 King Bed

Upstairs Superking/Twin

1 King Bed

Upstairs Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Groundloor Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath and Shower Room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Stylish countryside cottage near Edinburgh

Walstone Bothy is a cosy cottage in the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, 11 miles/30 mins drive south of Edinburgh City centre. A former shepherds’ bothy, renovated with a modern twist, with log burning stove. Private paved patio with picnic table and comfortable seating. Free off road parking, easy access north/south. Ideal base for action packed family holidays and exploring Edinburgh/Scotland, or simply relaxing. Discount for weekly stays. EPC rating C

The heart of the bothy features an open plan dining area with lovely oak floors and log burning stove, and separate open plan kitchen, well equipped for preparing family meals, with electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer, plus washing machine and tumble dryer.

Also on the ground floor is a 5' king bedroom (ziplock beds) and shower room with walk in Matki shower. A flight of stairs leads up to two further bedrooms with sloping ceilings - one 5' king bed and a small twin (two 3' singles beds), plus a bathroom with bath and separate shower enclosure.

Outside there is an entirely private fenced courtyard with picnic table and comfortable seats, plus off road parking for up to three cars.

The bothy is connected to the main farmhouse, where your hosts live, by internal doors which are kept locked from both sides at all times. The bothy is in a residential steading of four homes, and we are grateful to our guests for maintaining the peaceful atmosphere.

Property manager

Kate Thomson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The stair design is unsuitable for stair gates

Events

No events allowed
Parties or gatherings strictly forbidden

Pets

No pets allowed
Two well behaved small dogs max

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Electric cars must not be charged using the bothy power supply
Please leave the bothy clean and tidy, with all rubbish and recycling disposed of in the bins provided.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties or gatherings strictly forbidden
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number ML00044P

About the area

Penicuik

This cottage is located in Nine Mile Burn, a neighbourhood in Penicuik, and is in a rural area. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Penicuik, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Rosslyn Chapel - 10 min drive
  • Heriot-Watt University - 17 min drive
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 21 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 22 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Wester Hailes Station - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Grey Horse Inn - 21 min drive
  • Pentland Hills Regional Park - 6 min drive
  • Penicuik House - 6 min drive
  • The Tower - 5 min drive
  • The Flotterstone Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish countryside cottage near Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Stylish countryside cottage near Edinburgh located?

Located in Nine Mile Burn, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pentland Hills Regional Park, Rosslyn Chapel and Hillend Country Park. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Our stay here was perfect. It’s convenient, clean, and extremely cozy. The hosts were great and responsive. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious property in a beautiful location
Loved this property, clean and spacious, easy parking, lovely location and helpful, friendly hosts, would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hubertus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderschönes Bothy
Ein schönes Haus inmitten einer traumhaften schottischen Landschaft. Sehr nette Gastgeber, denen wir gerne sagen, dass wir bestimmt wieder kommen werden.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay!
We had a lovely weekend at this little cottage, we couldn’t have asked for more! The hosts were lovely and attentive, providing us with lots of information on the check in, how to get there, and in the accommodation too. We had a lovely welcome basket when we arrived which was lovely touch, The accommodation itself was absolutely beautiful. We were surrounded by the countryside yet not too far from Edinburgh centre. The facility that the accommodation were outstanding everything was done to a high-quality, and there was everything you needed to have a pleasant stay. the fire was just out of this world. Me and my family would definitely stay here again. We were so sad to come home and having to leave this beautiful cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a relaxing stay to visit Edinburgh
Thank you Kate and John for providing a wonderful place to stay as our family enjoyed several days touring Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. We couldn't have asked for a more cozy and warm home to return to and highly recommend it for folks looking for a more relaxing environment away from the crowds of downtown. The Bothy left us with some very happy memories to be sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kate Thomson

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Your hosts are Kate and John, and we live here because we love the outdoors. The Bothy and adjacent Farmhouse, where we live, were derelict when we bought them as newly weds, and they have been lovingly restored over many, many years - will we ever finish?! We love this area, its quiet beauty yet easy access to city comforts, and enjoy sharing it with our visitors.

Why they chose this property

Walstone is in a quiet corner of the stunning Pentland Hills, With hiking, trail running and mountain biking nearby, you are also in easy reach of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh, the stunning beaches of East Lothian, and historic Border towns. Local access points to the Pentland Hills start less than a mile away, with convenient parking at Ninemileburn, Carlops, Silverburn and Flotterstone.

What makes this property unique

Expect a friendly welcome from knowledgeable hosts who are dedicated to providing quality accommodation, whether you are here to work, on holiday or catching up with friends and family

Languages:

English

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