Entire home
Rural chic - The Hayloft others style and comfort with a rustic charm.
Photo gallery for Rural chic - The Hayloft others style and comfort with a rustic charm.





Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Balerno, Scotland
- Place, Potter Around4 min drive
- Place, Malleny Garden5 min drive
- Place, Heriot-Watt University9 min drive
- Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rural chic - The Hayloft others style and comfort with a rustic charm.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Have a question?
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties

Apartment with a view
Apartment with a view
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (221 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in the garden allowed.
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Balerno
Located in Balerno, this holiday home is in a rural area. Grassmarket and Dean Village are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Balerno, Scotland
What's nearby
- Potter Around - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
- Malleny Garden - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
- Almondell and Calderwood Country Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
- Heriot-Watt University - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
- Edinburgh Park - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Bridge Inn - 11 min drive
- The Yard - 7 min drive
- The Corner Cafe - 8 min drive
- Riccarton Arms - 7 min drive
- The Balerno Inn - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
17 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steffi E.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing !!
Steffi E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Frederick J.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay!
Frederick J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbara M.
24 July 2017
Highly recommend the Hayloft
Barbara M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
M.B. B.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
M.B. B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Graham R.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location.
Graham R.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Koen D.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in the Hayloft
Koen D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allison W.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely getaway to Scottish Countryside
Allison W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ruth M.
30 Dec 2017
This is a magical spot combining luxury and great natural beauty!
Ruth M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rosalyn B.
12 Aug 2018
Quality accommodation in a peaceful location within easy reach of Edinburgh
Rosalyn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Stuart V.
5 Nov 2017
Perfect!
Stuart V.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Loyce (Bunny) M.
29 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PASTORAL SURROUNDINGS-CLOSE TO EVERYTHING
Loyce (Bunny) M.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
john h.
14 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
john h.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brigitte Z.
22 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Scottish cottage
Brigitte Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
20 Mar 2019
Great property, quiet location, lovely owners
Rebecca M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clare C.
25 Oct 2018
I can’t recommend the Hayloft highly enough!!!
Clare C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne T.
28 Aug 2018
Fabulous accommodation fitted out to a very high standard.
Suzanne T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandra S.
6 Aug 2018
Eine wunderschöne Ferienwohnung
Sandra S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
22 July 2018
Quiet, quaint, and just perfect!
Linda S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
28 June 2018
Quaint Country Setting
Paul C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren M.
10 Jan 2018
Lovely clean and cosy little get away!
Lauren M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
3 Dec 2017
Thanksgiving in Scotland
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
30 Oct 2017
A lovely place to stay... it exceeded our expectations
Peter B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Janine R.
9 July 2017
Lovely views
Janine R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Irina D.
18 June 2017
Excellent short holiday in a lovely home away from home.
Irina D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
About the host
Hosted by Hayloft Edinburgh
We bought the derelict Mill house in 1998 and Chris, who has his own architectural practise, sensitively designed and converted the building into a spectacular family home.
The Hayloft was originally used in the early 1900s for ceilidh dances and during the conversion we found an old dancing shoe in the wall head that we took down.
Our children used the hayloft for parties and band practise and now that they have left we decided to convert the space into a 2 bedroomed flat and share this magical area.
We have done most of the renovation ourselves over the last year, providing stylish comfort that we ourselves expect when we go on holiday.
When not building we enjoy socialising with friends, gardening, walking, cycling and water sports. Our garden also takes up a lot of time with growing vegetables and tending to our chickens.
The Hayloft was originally used in the early 1900s for ceilidh dances and during the conversion we found an old dancing shoe in the wall head that we took down.
Our children used the hayloft for parties and band practise and now that they have left we decided to convert the space into a 2 bedroomed flat and share this magical area.
We have done most of the renovation ourselves over the last year, providing stylish comfort that we ourselves expect when we go on holiday.
When not building we enjoy socialising with friends, gardening, walking, cycling and water sports. Our garden also takes up a lot of time with growing vegetables and tending to our chickens.
Why they chose this property
We love the peace in this area, we can walk out of the door and into the hills and escape from the madding crowd, or we can travel into Edinburgh which is 10 miles away.
From the hayloft on a clear day we can see Ben Lomond in the west and often have a view of snow capped hills in the winter.In the summer we get the most fantastic sunsets to the East and clear dark skies at night.
From the hayloft on a clear day we can see Ben Lomond in the west and often have a view of snow capped hills in the winter.In the summer we get the most fantastic sunsets to the East and clear dark skies at night.
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with this building 20 years ago when it was derelict.
We have left the original beams exposed in the hayloft to give a feeling of space and light and used colour and fabric that reflects the wonderful landscape outside.
We have left the original beams exposed in the hayloft to give a feeling of space and light and used colour and fabric that reflects the wonderful landscape outside.
Languages:
English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback




























