Eastside Farm Holiday Cottages near Edinburgh

Eastside Farm Holiday Cottages

Escape the rat race and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a hilltop hideaway in 4 star self catering cottages!

Photo shows a winter scene of Eastside Farm from the Kipps, twin summits in the Pentland Hills which run southwest from Edinburgh. Photograph taken by Michael Rummey.

Eastside Farm Profile

Eastside is a working family sheep farm of 3000 acres, run by Alastair and Susan Cowan, in the heart of the spectacular scenery of the Pentland Hills Regional Park. The 18th century farm steading has been imaginatively converted into three character filled cottages which sit side by side on the hillside and combine old world charm all modern conveniences.

A new venture is selling our delicious blackface lamb (professionally butchered and vacuum packed) direct to the consumer from the farm. See www.pentland-hills-produce.co.uk for details.

New Service for 2007

Freda Hamilton of About Sevens Catering cooked and delivered a delicious meal for a christening party in one of our cottages. They were delighted with her food and service. She is happy to cater for any party of six people or more. Telephone 01968 660598 or mobile 07778 599435 for details.

On your doorstep you can:

	Observe farming life in action.
	Take to the hills on one of the numerous scenic walks on the farm and beyond.
	Watch the wildlife- badgers, hares abound! Eastside is also a birdwatcher's paradise- buzzards, kestrels and peregrines are regularly spotted. Don't neglect the flora- there is Site of Special Scientific Interest on the farm designated because of regionally rare wild flowers.
	Catch a fish for your supper! Walk over the hill and try your luck for a trout at Loganlea Reservoir- see Places to visit page for details.

Venture out and:

	See the sites of Edinburgh- we are only six miles along the A702 from the city by-pass.
	Tour the stately homes and castles of the Scottish Borders- many less than an hour away by car.
	Hire a mountain bike and tour the many bike routes on the hills- see Places to visit page for details.
	Golf! There are many excellent courses to choose from - see Places to visit page for details.
	Use your imagination! There are so many things to see and do in the area a week is not long enough!

Members of the Scottish Tourist Board and the Association of Scotland's Self caterers

What our visitors have said about Eastside:

Terry Gray and Nigel Clements, East Sussex, " Up, up and away, what a splendid place to stay!"

Ian and Carolla Smith, Moray, " A little bit of heaven, hidden away from the city. Frosty nights, and mixed days but Christmas day was magical! Three inches of snow, bright sun, horses in the stable and fine accommodation. All who visited were enthralled."

Contact Information

Telephone

+ 44 (0)1968 677842
FAX: + 44 (0)1968 677842

Postal address: Eastside, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 9LN

Electronic mail: General Information: eastsidecottages@aol.com