Beautiful stone built cottage in rural setting, 20 minutes by train to Edinburgh

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A stone house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A building labeled 'MIDDLE COTTAGE' with a stone facade and a variety of flowering plants in front.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, bedside tables, and a window.
A window with a view of a garden and a white vase with flowers on a table.
A garden with a metal table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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East Linton
  • Place, Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hailes Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, John Muir Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

East Linton

Located in East Linton, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill and Hailes Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at John Muir Country Park and Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve. East Links Family Park and Haddington House Gardens are also worth visiting.
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East Linton

What's nearby

  • Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hailes Castle - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • John Muir Country Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • National Museum of Flight - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Haddington Golf Club - 12 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • East Linton Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haddy Tap - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rocketeer Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golfers Rest - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful stone built cottage in rural setting, 20 minutes by train to Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful stone built cottage in rural setting, 20 minutes by train to Edinburgh?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful stone built cottage in rural setting, 20 minutes by train to Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful stone built cottage in rural setting, 20 minutes by train to Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful stone built cottage in rural setting, 20 minutes by train to Edinburgh located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill, National Museum of Flight and Hailes Castle. John Muir Country Park and Tyne Sands are also within 6 miles (10 km). East Linton Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. Good communication and welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in peaceful location

The cottage is delightful - very comfortable with quality furnishings and lovely touches throughout. We particularly enjoyed the secluded garden. Highly recommended for a quiet stay in the countryside close to some fabulous golf courses and coastal towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely stay which we all thoroughly enioyed. Such a peaceful cottage with everything you could need and more. Kids loved the games in the cupboard and all the trinkets round the house. Excellent location for exploring the area too. Really recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Middle cottage is excellent - welcoming, comfortable, warm, and very well and comprehensively furnished. It has everything we needed and more, and Jan provided many basic provisions and treats. We very much enjoyed our stay, and it made an excellent base for exploring the Borders as well as East Lothian.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Beautifully considered holiday home, has everything you need and more. Finished to a high standard in a pretty secluded spot . Ideal for visiting Edinburgh and discovering the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

What a lovely house in East Linton. House was over complete and everything in great shape. Very comfortable beds. With train easy acces to Edingburg.. We enjoyed staying here and recommend it to anybody
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Quiet Country Setting

Very well kept property inside and out, these folks have put their heart into this cottage with all the little details plus! Beautiful flowered private garden yard area in back, and lovely flowers in front. Very cozy inside with little wood stove. Nice quiet country road to take walks, a wonderful Scottish experience for us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning Cottage, warm and friendly welcome from the owner's on arrival. Close Location to the train station and the bus to Edinburgh. Approx 7mls from the Scottish golf open. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and excellent location. We joked about how everything was no more than 15 minutes away! Cottage was perfect for us. Rooms are large and not cramped. Wrong time of year to enjoy the garden but it was lovely to look out on. We didnt need the log burner as the central heating made the cottage very cosy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Markle Magic

We really enjoyed our stay at Middle Cottage. We felt very much at home. We loved the secluded garden and the peace and quiet of Markle. The simplest shower we have ever experienced!It is a great location to travel from to enjoy the delights of East Lothian. Jan and Brian were extremely helpful with our travel issues and made sure everything was okay. Many thanks to them. Olivia & Guy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

recommended!

Cottage is big enough for four adults, fine hard shower and even more important: great service! Couches a bit old and low/soft for people with backackes.. Beds are fine, although the springs make noise 😉 Probably also formerly owned. But overall a very pleasant stay!!! Cottage was clean ( cooking ehm fan/exhoust overlooked by cleaner probably) overall. Thick walls so perfect temperature and almost no pesty insects…
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true comfortable home from home!

We wanted a comfortable relaxing break away for New Year and that is what we got. Whilst the photos show a beautifully and well furnished cottage with everything you need, they cannot convey the warm feeling of the cottage.........much helped by the warm welcome we got on arrival when Jan welcomed us and showed us in, with the log burner already lit. Very easy access to the coast and villages of East Lothian, and into Edinburgh by train for a day out, followed by a home cooked meal and relaxing evening in front of the TV with lots of channels to choose from. Unlimited wood for the log burner included, but too cold to examine garden. But beautiful peaceful and easy to find location. Would definitely return to this very special place. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein hübsches Cottage mit einem kleinen, süßen und uneinsehbaren Garten. Die Einrichtung ist gemütlich, alles war sehr sauber und und wir haben uns an den drei Tagen wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review, I see you have dropped us a few rating points, what could we have done differently for you? This will help us with future guests. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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