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10/10 Excellent
Mark Stone
1 Apr 2025
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1 bedroom accommodation in Blackridge, near Edinburgh
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Blackridge, near Edinburgh
- Place, Polkemmet Country Park7 min drive
- Place, Scottish Owl Centre9 min drive
- Place, Regal Community Theatre12 min drive
- Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
1 bedroom accommodation in Blackridge, near Edinburgh
This first floor apartment is set in a stunning woodland location, equidistant between Edinburgh and Glasgow.. All on the First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, Sky, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Small, enclosed, lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Woodland grounds (shared with owner). Hot tub (private). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 18 years old.. Relax in the secluded, private hot tub with nothing other than the local wild deer and birds to disturb you, when you stay in this centrally located, bright and contemporary first-floor apartment for two. It is privately set on the grounds of the owner’s home with lots of good walks as well as Blawhorn Nature Reserve which surrounds this lowland crofting initiative. Situated halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow, and with wonderfully stress-free train access to either city in around 30 minutes, there is lots to do and see. Also visit the fantastic Kelpies (two 30-metre-high horse head sculptures), The Falkirk Wheel, Polkemmet and Beecraigs Country Parks, Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace, or shop till you drop at the designer outlet in Livingston. Scottish Owl Centre and Five Sisters Zoo are close by. Trout fishing, 3 miles. Shop ½ mile, restaurants and supermarket 3 miles. Walk to the train station within 30 minutes of the property. Free car parking at the station. Car recommended visiting other tourist attractions in the surrounding area.
Free WiFi
No children or babies allowed.
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, Sky, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Small, enclosed, lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Woodland grounds (shared with owner). Hot tub (private). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 18 years old.. Relax in the secluded, private hot tub with nothing other than the local wild deer and birds to disturb you, when you stay in this centrally located, bright and contemporary first-floor apartment for two. It is privately set on the grounds of the owner’s home with lots of good walks as well as Blawhorn Nature Reserve which surrounds this lowland crofting initiative. Situated halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow, and with wonderfully stress-free train access to either city in around 30 minutes, there is lots to do and see. Also visit the fantastic Kelpies (two 30-metre-high horse head sculptures), The Falkirk Wheel, Polkemmet and Beecraigs Country Parks, Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace, or shop till you drop at the designer outlet in Livingston. Scottish Owl Centre and Five Sisters Zoo are close by. Trout fishing, 3 miles. Shop ½ mile, restaurants and supermarket 3 miles. Walk to the train station within 30 minutes of the property. Free car parking at the station. Car recommended visiting other tourist attractions in the surrounding area.
Free WiFi
No children or babies allowed.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STL116
About the area
Bathgate
Located in Bathgate, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Polkemmet Country Park and Muiravonside Country Park, while Regal Community Theatre and Linlithgow Palace are cultural highlights. Scottish Owl Centre and Five Sisters Zoo are also worth visiting.
Blackridge, near Edinburgh
What's nearby
- Polkemmet Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
- Scottish Owl Centre - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
- Regal Community Theatre - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
- Linlithgow Palace - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
- Livingston Designer Outlet - 20 min drive - 23.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Wild Bean Cafe - 12 min drive
- Karma - 10 min drive
- Highlander Hotel - 7 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Joanne Kirby
7 Nov 2025
This was a truly amazing find.
Joanne Kirby
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10/10 Excellent
Philip J Yarham
6 July 2025
All in all a very good location.
Philip J Yarham
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