Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh | Cottage in West Calder

9.8 (36 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
West Calder Cottage | Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh

2 Bedroom Cottage in West Calder

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. 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.

Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh is located in West Calder. Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Laundry, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Internet, Laundry, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the West Calder has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in West Calder, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) note from host: £25 charge pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Mary D.
May 22, 2025 08:42:54 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We stayed at this cottage for 12 days. It was beautiful and quiet. Located on a farm the scenery was breathtaking. Cottage was very clean and Lynda was so easy to communicate with and so kind. Would stay there again
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