Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh

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A stone house with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a table with a chair outside.
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A stone house with a fenced yard, a wooden table, and a bench.
A window with a view of a garden and a tree.
A stone building with a wooden deck and a stone pathway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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West Calder, West Lothian

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

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

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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 Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Almond Valley Light Railway 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.
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West Calder, West Lothian

Getting around

  • West Calder Addiewell Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lacampana - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Railway Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 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 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Rural Cottage With Beautiful Loch And Hill Views nr Edinburgh?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet. Almondell and Calderwood Country Park and Linlithgow Palace are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holidays with our American family

Most beautiful location, beautiful property, nice and quiet with lovely nature and surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice cottage

A perfect place to visit edinburgh and glasgow and still enjoy the nature when you come back
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Cabin

Fantasic placement in the country to get away from it all
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful quaint cottage

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
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing gem of a place

An amazing cottage with outstanding views 😊 Beautiful finish with excellent facilities! We will definitely be back! Loved it! Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you to stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was perfect

We enjoyed the remote cottage with wonderful walks in the area. Thank you Lynda!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Scottish Cottage

Exactly what we were looking for. A bit remote but gorgeous surroundings. Rustic chic looking but with modern amenities. Epitome of peaceful and cozy. Hosts even provided a Christmas Tree!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely peaceful!

We loved our stay! Close to everything Edinburgh and surrounding area has to offer. Lots of pubs and restaurants to choose from that were only a 5-10 minute drive away. So much space for our family of 4 and such a cozy cottage. The view out the back door was everything we could have wanted. Extremely easy and smooth check in and check out. We were looking for a quiet retreat to finish off our month long adventure in the UK and this cottage was everything and more! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, very quiet and beautiful surroundings. The hosts were wonderful at answering questions in a timely manner. The cottage is well kept and clean. I would definitely recommend staying, but suggest bringing wash rags and watch your head getting into bed. Due to the chilly weather keep the doors closed in the rooms you would like to keep warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

small cosy house in a prime location

We felt very comfortable. The opportunity to use the oven (wood was provided free of charge) is great. The location is top. 1 hour to Stirling, Perth, less to Falkirk, Glasgow and Edinburgh. 30 minutes to the airport. I think we'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
hallo, zusammen mit meinen erwachsenen Söhnen habe ich diese Unterkunft für 10 Tage gemietet. Mit Auto perfekt um sowohl Edinburgh als auch Glasgow zu besichtigen, als auch zum Meer und in die Highlands zu fahren. Es ist alles da an Kochutensilien, um sich selbst zu verpflegen. Ich liebte den holprigen Weg zum Cottage, wir hatten einen SUV gemietet. Es ist alles wie auf den Bildern beschrieben. Die Vermieter waren stets erreichbar und vor Ort und trotzdem nicht da, sie hielten respektvoll Distanz. Danke für die wundervolle erholsame Zeit.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft liegt wunderbar idyllisch und ruhig und bietet schöne Ausblicke auf die umgebende Natur. Es ist sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet. Die Küche ist hervorragend ausgestattet. Auch die Betten sind sehr bequem.Der Anfahrtsweg ist zwar etwas steinig, stellt aber kein großes Problem dar. Vom Bahnhof in West Calder aus (ca. 15 Min Fahrtzeit) sind sowohl Glasgow als auch Edinburgh bequem mit dem Zug zu erreichen.Insgesamt eine wunderschöne Unterkunft, – ideal für alle, die Ruhe, Natur und eine stilvolle Unterkunft in Stadtnähe suchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Besondere Unterkunft in toller Lage, sehr ruhig und guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. Der Weg zum Cottage ist schon das erste Abenteuer! Gemütlich eingerichtet mit allem, was man braucht. Sehr freundliche Vermieterin die sich sofort um Probleme kümmert. Einzige Kritik ist die nicht immer funktionierende Spülung einer Toilette.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Wij hebben een mooie tijd gehad in dit huisje dat van alle gemakken voorzien is en rustig ligt. Mogelijkheden om met de hond te wandelen zijn er genoeg maar wel altijd in de omgeving van schapen of koeien.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beste Erholung in herrlicher Umgebung

Süßes kleines Häuschen in sehr ruhiger Lage mit toller Fernsicht und unmittelbarem Zugang zum See. Wanderungen unmittelbar ab Haustür möglich und Städteattraktionen (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling u.a.) sehr schnell per Auto oder Zug erreichbar.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Natur pur

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, ringsum Natur pur!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Heerlijk

Geweldig, wat een uitzicht, in alles voorzien. Relaxed. Edinburgh en Glasgow beide op drie kwartier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Tolles kleines Cottage

Unsere Woche in diesem Häuschen war wirklich schön. Es liegt sehr ruhig und die Auffahrt für über einen großen See. Wirklich verrückt. Das Häuschen ist sehr gemütlich und liebevoll eingerichtet. Der Blick morgens über die Weiten von Schottland war traumhaft. Ich würde das Haus auf jedenfall weiterempfehlen wenn man die Natur mag. Ein absolutes Muss ist aber ein Auto. Damit sind Edinburgh und Glasgow in 45 min gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Landerkundung bei typisch britischen Wetter

Der Ort befindet sich etwas abgelegen, in toller ruhigen Umgebung und war optimaler Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen in die Hauptstadt, die Highlands und Städte der Umgebung.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr gemütlich, perfekt ausgestattet

Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Das Haus ist gemütlich eingerichtet, sehr gut ausgestattet. Der kleine, sicher umzäunte Garten war perfekt für die Hunde. Nette Wege für Spaziergänge, direkt ab dem Haus. Glasgow, Doune Castle, Stirling und Edinburgh waren gut zu erreichen und wir waren abends immer froh, wieder in unsere ruhige Oase zurückzukehren.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Erholsamer Urlaub

Wunderschön, gemütlich, sauber und ruhig! Perfekt für lange Spaziergänge und in der Nähe von Edinburgh!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Family Property

We loved this place, especially the proximity to Sterling Castle, Edinburgh, Pentland Hills, Deanston Distillery, and privacy. This stop was a prefect yin to the yang of busy London (our other stop). We were also pleased with the beds, most VRBO's we've stayed at in the past have cheap beds, these were comfortable. There is a cool little shop (the size of my office) close by that has local foods that we all loved. Great to drink fresh bottled milk from cow that gave up the good just the day prior.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Kultur und Landschaft

Nettes Ferienhaus in sehr ruhiger Lage mit guten Ausflugsmöglichkeiten nach Edinburgh und Glasgow
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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