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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

West Calder in Edinburgh

from £43 / night

£300–£595 / weekBookable online

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3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

11 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

Gairnshiel Cottage offers delightful recently refurbished 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 breathtaking: it has a wonderful position on the organic farm of South Cobbinshaw overlooking the Pentland Hills and Cobbinshaw Loch. 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 but would like to take it a bit easier, fishing on the loch can be organised for you. Nearby Harburn Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole parkland course and there are walks of all levels starting literally on your doorstep, taking in stunning scenery and fascinating history. If shopping and attractions are your thing - the designer shops of Livingston are 15 minutes away and unique little shops and galleries are found in Biggar and Peebles.

Not far away is New Lanark World Heritage Village. Surrounded by beautiful native woodland and close to the Falls of Clyde, the 200 year old cotton mill village is Scotland's most important memorial to the Industrial Revolution. Take a stroll along the riverside on one of the woodland walks and experience the outstanding beauty the Falls of Clyde - where the River Clyde cascades 85ft.

For those who like to travel a bit further afield the scenic splendours of the Borders, Perthshire, Fife, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are all within easy reach and make for great day trips.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The recently renovated self-catering cottage has been furnished to a very 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, sofa bed, colour TV, free view, DVD and video. The separate dining room, also with a solid wood floor, has a table to seat 6+ and a CD player.

Upstairs there are 2 beautifully decorated bedrooms one with a king-size bed and the other with twin beds. The bathroom has a white bathroom suite with a Victorian-style shower attachment.

Further details outdoors:
The private enclosed rear garden is accessed through a stable style door from the kitchen directly onto a decked area. There is a small lawned area and the garden borders fields with views of the Pentland Hills. Parking available for 2 cars next to the cottage. BBQ available on request.

Further details

Available all year: changeover day is normally a Saturday, but the owners can be flexible. Departing guests are asked to be out before 10am and new guests to arrive after 4pm.

Short breaks are available off peak. Short breaks are available with a minimum stay of 3 nights; weekend breaks from Friday to Monday.

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The Lothians / Midlothian region

Set within the peaceful tranquillity of an organic farm overlooking the Pentland Hills and Cobbinshaw Loch, this gorgeous 2 bedroomed cottage is the perfect retreat for a relaxing Scottish holiday while being only 22 miles from the centre of Edinburgh, 30 from the hustle of Glasgow and 7 miles from the designer shops of Livingston. A perfect base for exploring many areas of scenic Scotland. Travel north, south, east or west and you won't be disappointed.... EDINBURGH Our capital city and a definitely a must for a day trip or two. Take a walk along the Royal Mile, the original main street of Edinburgh, which links the Castle, perched high on its volcanic rock, and The Palace of Holyroodhouse, check out the Museum of Childhood and St Giles Cathedral. Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano, is an easy climb with magnificent views over Edinburgh, Fife and the open sea. GLASGOW Travel West to Glasgow's towering spires, elegant crescents, magnificent civic architecture and restful open spaces. Experience the distinctive neo- classical style of Alexander "Greek" Thomson and the unique art nouveau creations of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Visit Pollock House and the Burrell Collection set in the 361acre Pollock Country Park. If a bit of shopping takes you fancy Princes Square is set in a renovated Square dating from 1841. PERTHSHIRE Cross the Forth Road Bridge and up the motorway Pitlochry colourful and vibrant Victorian town surrounded by the most brilliant mountain scenery. Its fame as a holiday resort dates from the 1860's. One of the town's best-loved attractions is the Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder. Visit the outstandingly beautiful Pass of Killiecrankie, three miles north of Pitlochry and the Queens View, one of the most famous views in Scotland. THE SCOTTISH BORDERS From rolling hills to moorland, gentle valleys, rich agricultural plains, to rocky coastline with secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages. Friendly towns and charming villages, visit the castles, abbeys, stately homes and museums. Traquair House, Innerleithen is the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, with its tales of Scottish kings and catholic priests who have stayed there. Wander round Peebles, on the banks of the River Tweed, and enjoy its nice shops and wonderful atmosphere.

The Edinburgh / West Calder area

LIVINGSTON DESIGNER OUTLET You will find your personal shopping paradise at Livingston Designer Outlet, Scotland's largest designer outlet. There are over 100 famous brands under one roof — all with up to 60% off. Our 'Cathedral Mall' is the brainchild of architect Don Hisaka, with its opulent glass roof inspired by London's Crystal Palace. THE UNION CANAL Work on the canal was started in March 1818 and continued night and day until it opened in May 1822 at a cost of £290,000. It is 31.5 miles long and linked to the Forth and Clyde Canal at Falkirk. It closed to commercial traffic in 1933. The Millennium Link project has restored the canals from the Forth to the Clyde. The unique Falkirk Wheel has now replaced the previous connecting locks. Cruise the calm and peaceful Union Canal in comfort on a canal boat trip from the Linlithgow Canal Centre where there is a small museum, a tea room and a picnic area. The Edinburgh Canal Centre at Ratho, nr Livingston offers year round cruises, sightseeing trips and and dinners on canal boats. PENTLAND HILLS Their mountain shapes, their sudden profile at the end of many an Edinburgh street, the tangible imprint in history, their neighbourly wilderness - all these endear the Pentland Hills to countless thousands. They offer a huge range of walking from gentle strolling to more strenuous routes. THE NEW LANARK WORLD HERITAGE VILLAGE Surrounded by beautiful native woodland and close to the Falls of Clyde, the 200 year old cotton mill village of New Lanark is Scotland's most important memorial to the Industrial Revolution. In the new ride at the Visitor Centre, the 'New Millennium Experience' has amazing special effects and dazzling illusions which bring the past - and the future - to life. Take a stroll along the riverside on one of the woodland walks and experience the outstanding beauty the Falls of Clyde - where the River Clyde cascades 85ft.

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Reviews

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03 Feb 2013

“Nicest cottage we've ever stayed in!” We stayed the last week of Jan 2013, the cottage was really warm and cosy, from the minute we walked in the door, it felt so homely you could live there, the cottage was spotless and well presented, David and Lynda are wonderful people, very welcoming and friendly. We had snow, hail, rain and gale force winds but we were never cold the log burner was brilliant along with the oil fired heating. Having use of the broadband meant we could keep in touch with my family from the ipad The kitchen was equipped with all the utensils and nick naks that you would ever need and the welcome pack of organic fruit, eggs, milk and a bottle of wine was awesome. The cottage is located in a stunning part of Scotland with views out over the loch and the hills. Only thing I will point out is that part of the approach track through the farm is a bit bumpy, as it is an unmade road, but the owners are in discussion to get this rectified soon. We really enjoyed our stay, in fact so much we booked to return in September. thank you David and Lynda for a wonderful holiday.

08 Jan 2013

“Cosy and comfortable!” An excellent self-catering property, extremely well-appointed. We came for a New Year break and settled in very easily. Although the cottage is in a beautiful, quiet location, with fabulous views... more

04 Oct 2012

“Well-appointed cottage in stunning location.” A very comfortable and well-appointed cottage in stunning surroundings. Peaceful, with wonderful views and starlit night skies.Driving over our 'own' causeway to reach the cottage was a special experience even if the route was very bumpy! The eggs (with date of laying pencilled on) and fruit provided on arrival were much enjoyed. There was a wide variety of places to visit in the area and Glasgow and Edinburgh were within easy reach by car or train - we found the trains from Bathgate (four an hour) and the underground system in Glasgow to be very efficient. We wanted a place in the 'back of beyond', but within easy reach of Glasgow and Edinburgh, and that's exactly what this cottage provides. Highly recommended.

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18 Sep 2012

“Perfect” Perfect cottage, perfect location, everything you could wish for a restful holiday, yet not far from Edinburgh, Glasgow and lots of lovely places to discover in Scotland. Perhaps the only downside is... more

16 Sep 2012

“A True Home from Home-ideal spot to de-stress” Countryside location the cottage is a true home from home. Ideally located in the countryside between the Cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh being just a short drive away. The cottage is light and airy with all the mod cons and if you want it a fresh supply organic veg and eggs are just out the front door the owners are organic farmers . Countryside track to the cottage was an "interesting" but not challenging has a few of the expected potholes that made our choice of low slung sports a bit of bumpy ride.my Advice you take "his" car not "hers" unless he's having a 'mid life' then visa versa. Response: Glad you enjoyed your stay. The road has now been fixed(not the first 30m section which is owned by our neighbours)and now has a slope to allow the water to drain off so hopefully will last. Re the shower completely understand and am hoping to resolve this in the future by adding a shower room downstairs. Thanks for the positive review.

04 Aug 2012

“Nice and peaceful location, stunning countryside views” Lovely cottage, nice touch to receive eggs, milk and a bottle of wine on arrival, cottage is very peaceful and in lovely location, it had everything we wanted and we had a nice break, would definetely recommend if you wanted to 'get away from it all' and chill, we got train to Edinburgh a couple of times so good spot for seeing other locations. If I had to ctriticise anything then shower/bath was no good for my 6'2" husband, road to cottage has a few potholes, so do not take your rolls royce! and if you put the heating on, which we did a couple of times in the evening and to dry some washing it's an extra, charge of £18 which we did not know about until leaving

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29 Apr 2012

“Excellent find” We loved our stay at this cottage - such a beautiful setting, loved being surrounded by such beautiful countryside. The owners were incredibly helpful and friendly. The weather was cold and stormy but the cottage was cosy the whole time. We enjoyed having the fire burning in the evenings. We had our small baby with us and she was warm and cosy each night. The track to the cottage was very bumpy but worth it when you got to the cottage. We will be back!

28 Mar 2012

“A lucky internet find we will go back to, and recommend!” A gem of a place that we would recommend to friends and family. A feeling of being remote while only being 10 minutes from a main road. Amazing views across moorland towards the Pentland hills. The cottage is reached by a causeway adding to the sense of adventure, perfect peace and solitude if that is what you crave, while being within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our 14 month old enjoyed shouting at the sheep in the field nearby, from the full length window in the bedroom. It is a cottage we will return to again, and again.

16 Nov 2011

“A Beautiful place” I travelled with my family to this cottage and we were all very satisfied with everything. The location is remote and peacefull, ideal for a relaxing holiday. The countryside around is breathtaking.... more

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11 Oct 2011

“A comfy getaway in a stunning spot” I've just spent 4 comfy days at this cottage with my two young daugters and felt at home from the momemt I arrived. The cottage is in a lovely location and the journy to reach it across a causeway is an adventure every time you venture out. The cottage is well equiped, spacious and very comfortable. It's very child friendly with lots of toys, games and books on hand to play with. Although the local shops are a drive away the cottage was equiped with the basic essentials such as tea bags, toilet roll, salt and pepper etc. Normally one has to buy from stratch or cart along with you. I'd definately consider staying again and have already recomended to some friends as a good spot for visiting both Edinbvurgh and Glasgow.

10 Oct 2011

“Perfect getaway with everything you could need” Stayed with 3 toddlers and the house was perfect for us and them. Beautiful location, decor and has everything you could need for a family with small children. We definetly hope to be back.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jan/Feb	5 Jan 13	2 Feb 13	300£ 300	60£ 60	70£ 70	3 Nights
February	2 Feb 13	23 Feb 13	375£ 375	70£ 70	80£ 80	3 Nights
Feb/March	23 Feb 13	9 Mar 13	300£ 300	60£ 60	70£ 70	3 Nights
March	9 Mar 13	23 Mar 13	375£ 375	70£ 70	80£ 80	3 Nights
March/June	23 Mar 13	8 Jun 13	475£ 475	80£ 80	90£ 90	4 Nights
June	8 Jun 13	22 Jun 13	420£ 420	75£ 75	85£ 85	3 Nights
June/July	22 Jun 13	6 Jul 13	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week
July/August	6 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	595£ 595	-	-	1 Week
September	31 Aug 13	14 Sep 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Sept/Oct	14 Sep 13	5 Oct 13	360£ 360	70£ 70	80£ 80	3 Nights
October	5 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	450£ 450	75£ 75	85£ 85	3 Nights
Nov/Dec	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	300£ 300	60£ 60	70£ 70	3 Nights
Christmas Week	21 Dec 13	28 Dec 13	595£ 595	-	-	1 Week
New Year Week	28 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	595£ 595	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Short stays of minimum 3 nights are available at certain times of year. Please enquire.<BR><BR>Electricity (within reason), bed linen and towels are all included. Oil for the heating is charged at cost. <BR><BR>A 'Welcome Pack' consisting of a bottle of white wine, eggs, milk, tea and coffee and an organic fruit basket (subject to availability) is there to greet you. In the bathroom you'll find soap, shampoo, bath and shower gel and extra loo rolls. <BR><BR>Pets by prior arrangement (downstairs only)and are charged at £25 each. <BR><BR>Payment: 50% at time of booking and the remainder 5 weeks prior to arrival

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