House in West Calder, West Lothian

Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh

Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh

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4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

West Calder, West Lothian
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
£25 charge

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets upstairs or on any furniture. Gate, dog bed, towels etc 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Calder

Located in West Calder, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Linlithgow Palace and Hartwood Hospital are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Five Sisters Zoo and Almond Valley Heritage Trust. Travelling with kids? Consider Funtastic Fantasy Golf and Scottish Owl Centre. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Brucefield Farm - 12 min drive
  • Thistles Coffee Shop & Catering - 10 min drive
  • Subway - 12 min drive
  • Sky Canteen - 16 min drive
  • The Crown Inn - 13 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 lb 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?

Checkout 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Barry S.

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

5/5 Excellent

Shona S.

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

5/5 Excellent

Sophie L., London

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

5/5 Excellent

Michael H., MORPETH, Northumberland. UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

5/5 Excellent

Angela G.

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

About the host

Hosted by Lynda Murray

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Lynda and David have lived at South Cobbinshaw Farm since 1997. Also living on the farm is their 2 boys (Finn and Keir) and a black labrador (Tess).

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