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Perfectly located for The Pentlands. It also has easy access to the city.

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Cottage on left
Front entrance
Twin bedroom
Lounge with sofa bed
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Twin

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Walk in shower and bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfectly located for The Pentlands. It also has easy access to the city.

With spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, and an equally spectacular vista of The Pentland Hills from the front of the property, the holiday cottage is attached to Midkinleith Farm above Currie, 8kms from the centre of the city of Edinburgh. We have a twin bedroom, one large bathroom with shower, a second smaller bathroom, a lounge with sofa bed and a kitchen with all the facilities you would need. There is wi-fi and gas central heating, a large screen TV and box full of games. There is a large play barn with table tennis, snooker, darts and table football.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10732263
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Balerno

Located in Balerno, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Grassmarket and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Bonaly Country Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 19 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 21 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 28 min drive - 17.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 29 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Curriehill Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Park Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riccarton Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mario's Takeaway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beijing Banquet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Spylaw Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfectly located for The Pentlands. It also has easy access to the city. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfectly located for The Pentlands. It also has easy access to the city.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfectly located for The Pentlands. It also has easy access to the city.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfectly located for The Pentlands. It also has easy access to the city.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfectly located for The Pentlands. It also has easy access to the city. located?

This family-friendly Balerno cottage is located on a river, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Heriot-Watt University, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gyle Shopping Centre and Dalmahoy Golf Course. Edinburgh Corn Exchange and Napier University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodation in a beautiful, quiet location. The best vrbo beds we’ve slept in (and one of us has back problems). Lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What wonderful hosts. This place felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

our stay in Midkinleith Cottage

We have just had 4 days in Midkinleigh cottage. It's a great cottage very close to Edinburgh but also very quiet. we had a good helpful response from Richard on booking in. The cottage it's self is very nice, all the bits you need for your stay very clean with comfy beds. We will stay again. Brian
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linde v.

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

Beautiful Cottage Stay

My mom, 2 brothers and me stayed at this beautiful little cottage for 5 nights. It’s away from all the hustle and bustle and close to the Pentland Hills. The cottage has everything you need and Richard and Dawn were very helpful, making sure our stay was perfect! I’d 100% recommend this place if you’re after a quiet place, ready for a wind down holiday. It was easy enough to take Ubers to town, especially sharing costs with all 4, but it’s also reasonably close to public transport if you’re with a smaller group. I wouldn’t have changed a single thing of our stay and would happily stay again next time I’m in Edinburgh! Thank you Richard and Dawn!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2024
Hello Linde and family. Thank you so much for those kind words and thank you for leaving the cottage so clean. You are welcome back at any time Best wishes Richard and Dawn

About the host

Hosted by Richard Spencer

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English, French, Russian
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