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Aerial view of Steading Cottage in Penicuik in Scotland, sitting alone among miles of beautiful countryside and mountainous landscape
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Steading Cottage

Penicuik, Midlothian
Self-catering

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Per night
£179 - £268
Per week
£940 - £1407

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

An 18th-century cottage for four on a working sheep farm: walk the Pentland Hills, get the bus to Edinburgh for culture

Per night
£179 - £268
Per week
£940 - £1407

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£179 - £268 per night

£940 - £1407 per week

The Experience

One of three converted farm buildings set around a rustic courtyard on a working sheep farm. You’re high on the side of the Pentland Hills, ensconced in a rural idyll down a winding farm track but only ten miles from Edinburgh.

When the weather is foul cosy up by the wood-burner – there are plenty of books and games. The open-plan kitchen has all you need and ‘Cook’ in Morningside will deliver homemade meals to the door. In summer you’ll be in the garden (west facing for marvellous sunsets) with a barbecue. The Flotterstone Inn is ten minutes in the car.

Susan and her family live in the main farmhouse and are on hand if needed; they’ll leave you with locally made biscuits, fresh-cut flowers and as many logs from home-grown timber as you need. This is prime hill tramping territory, or head into Edinburgh for city thrills.

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We think you'll love

  • Bringing your dog
  • The utter peace and countryside views
  • Being so close to Edinburgh
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You should know

  • The track is bumpy
  • You’ll need to get in the car for restaurants, pubs and the bus to Edinburgh
  • There are other guests on site

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from £179
Weekly price
from £940
1 Cottage for 4
From £1793 beds2 bedrooms

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Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Pubs/restaurants 6 miles.

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Reviews

Julia, Hythe

The whole stay/experience was amazing. The Steading cottage was spotless and inviting when we first arrived which was a wonderful first impression. The kitchen was equipped with everything you need for cooking, meals and drinks. The beds were very comfortable. We loved the wood burning stove and there was plenty of dry wood to top it up. The owners were very pleasant and didn't intrude on our stay but always there if needed. The wood fired yurt sauna was incredible. The countryside surrounding the cottages was amazing. All in all a wonderful memorable experience.

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Gillian, Skipton

Warm, comfortable accommodation; beautiful, peaceful setting; good walking from the doorstep; friendly, helpful owners.

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Mike, London

Beautiful setting, garden and buildings. Very comfortable and well laid out accommodation

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Simon, London

Wonderful, peaceful place to stay. We and the dog love it. Delightful hosts. Shall go back again soon I hope.

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Lois, Bedford

The location is stunning with plenty of walks from the door. Go for a hike or just a gentle stroll and enjoy the scenery. A great get away from it all but not too far from town for shops and takeaway. The cottage is comfy, clean and had all we needed. Owners very friendly and welcoming. We also loved the sheep!!

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Location

The neighbourhood

Eastside Cottages are set in a quiet glen in Pentland Hills Regional Park, surrounded by hills sporting purple heather – look out for red grouse, peregrines, ravens and badgers. You’re only 12 miles from Edinburgh here; the nearest town is Penicuik, a ten-minute drive, where you’ll find plenty of restaurants, shops and a bus to Edinburgh that leaves every ten minutes.

Local points of interest from Susan & Jenny Cowan

  • The cottage is set amongst thousands of acres of stunning countryside with walking trails from the doorstep. Picnic in the hills, hike to the local pub or watch wildlife and the world go by from the nearest hilltop. Enjoy the enchanted woodland sauna yurt.
  • The cottage is at the centre of Eastside Farm - our working hill sheep farm. Old-fashioned grasses, herbs & heather illustrate the timeless values of our traditional farming systems. Red grouse, peregrines, ravens, wild hares & badgers are a common sight
  • Edinburgh, Scotland's compact, hilly capital city is jam-packed with great things to do and it's only a 10 mile drive from Eastside to the centre! Explore the cobbled streets of George St., Victoria St., Stockbridge, the West End and the Royal Mile.
  • The Lothians and beyond have so much to offer. From country spas, sandy beaches and surfing, to distilleries, skiing and sculpture parks. There’s lots to keep the whole family entertained without heading into the city.
  • Jupiter Artland is a magical place where you can immerse yourself in sculpture, walking around and sometimes through pieces as you explore the park. With pre-booking you can now swim in an art work with Joana Vasconcelos’ incredible Gateway piece.
  • Take a day trip to the coast, Sula boat trips will take you out into the Firth of Forth to spot gannets and puffins. Return to shore picking up fresh lobster and chips at the Lobster Shack open in the North Berwick harbour throughout the summer months.

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Introducing

Susan & Jenny Cowan

The farm has been in the Cowan family since the 1850s, Alastair and Susan have been managing the 3,000 acres for many years. Now their daughter Jenny, having studied landscape architecture, is working on a long term wildlife management plan and managing the holiday lets alongside her partner Michael, architect and photographer. They both have a passion for good design.

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