farm track with light filtering through the trees, beech trees, track in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh, Pentland Hills Regional Park, Pentland walks and hiking

Scottish farm house in autumn, fall, Eastside farm steading, stone walls, farm near Edinburgh, Pentland Hills, autumn colour, heather hills, sheep farm

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Cottage snug, wood burning stove, self catering cottage, Scotland, Edinburgh, Pentland Hills

Cool cottage near Edinburgh, Architect designed holiday cottage, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, Scotland, Scandi style with wood burning stove

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Bright yellow vitra chairs with folding kitchen table and modern sofa, Architect designed holiday cottage near Edinburgh, Scotland

Green heather hills with footpath, Pentland Hills Regional Park, sheep farm, hill farm Scotland, hiking and walking near Edinburgh

Self catering country cottages Scotland, Emma Bridgewater, country kitchen, farmhouse kitchen table, family gatherings in the country, Scotland

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Breakfast in bed with a roaring fire, wood burning stove, folding wall bed, country cottage, Pentland hills, near Edinburgh, Scotland, cottage for couples

Country cottage dining, the farmhouse kitchen table set for a family feast, country living style, self catering parties near Edinburgh, Pentland Hills, Scotland

Crisp white linen and warm checked throws, sink into the comfiest of beds at Eastside Cottages, Holiday Cottages, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Unique Holiday Cottages in the Hills near Edinburgh

Enjoy our stunning rugged landscapes then curl up by a log fire in a beautiful, cosy cottage. Being so near to Edinburgh brings you the best of Scottish town & country all year round.

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Self catering for families & gatherings

The Byre Cottage sleeps 4 and is perfect for a family holiday. An additional 2 can sleep on a comfortable sofa bed. Generous family rooms now include a magnificent double-height country kitchen for self-catering. The cottage is ideal for holidays but also small parties & gatherings. Historically a cow shed but now a luxury family retreat!

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The Westside Woodshed — Sleeps 2

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Cool Cottage near Edinburgh for Couples

Crafted from whitewashed wood panels, the light & airy double-height space has a Scandinavian feel. Light floods through the large glazed doors with stunning views to the hills. Perfect for exploring the wild heather hills yet only a short drive to Edinburgh.

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The Steading Cottage — Sleeps 4

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Sleeps 4

Country cottage + walking on the doorstep

Originally a hay-shed, today the bedding is a lot more comfortable! A light, spacious kitchen makes self-catering a joy. Watch the hills & sheep from the window or curl up in the cosy sitting area by a wood-burning stove. A spiral staircase leads to bed where warm duvets await. Wake to admire spectacular Scottish scenery all around you.

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The Stable Cottage — Sleeps 2

The Stable CottageSleeps 2

Sleeps 2

Cosy cottage in Scotland for couples

The cottage garden is a wonderful, secluded place to relax amongst the summer foxgloves. Winter turns the cottage into an idyllic snug - drifting to sleep to the crackle of the log fire. A wonderful holiday home for two people to explore the Pentland Hills or the sights of Edinburgh.

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the farm & around Edinburgh

Changing seasons mean Eastside & our holiday lettings are idyllic at any time of year.
Snow-capped winter hills give way to the lush greens of spring and summer, and the purple heather of early Autumn.

We bring you seasonal news, updates and "what's on" guides to Eastside & Edinburgh.

When to Stay : September

heather moorland scotland, Pentland hills aerial photograph, sunset, Scotland, Edinburgh

September is often a good time to explore Edinburgh. The streets are much quieter and you can get a better locals' perspective without the Festival fanfare. At Eastside the bracken and treetops turn golden, and red rowan and hawthorn berries provide ample food for the fieldfares passing through on their way south for Winter. Read More

A local's guide to Edinburgh

Edinburgh view from Calton Hill to Princes Street, Balmoral, Edinburgh, Scotland

To help you get the most out of Edinburgh, we've gathered some of Edinburgh's best attractions from a local's perspective. It was tricky to narrow it down but here are our top tips. Read More