Byre Cottage

Sleeps 4

Nestled in the rugged Pentland Hills, the Byre self-catering cottage offers unique family accommodation. The surrounding hills offer walking opportunities aplenty. The romantics will covet the views, the waterfall, and the beautiful picnic spots nearby.

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The perfect kitchen for entertaining, double height space with Emma Bridgewater tableware

Gather round the fire pit in the garden with views to the hills

A country cottage kitchen with farmhouse table

Beautiful Laura Ashely throws and Moon fabric wool curtains and cushions

Eastside holiday cottages in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh

Magical moments, fire pit in the Scottish Countryside, Eastside, Pentland Hills, Scotland

Scottish Blackface Sheep finding shade under a beech tree in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh

Traditional Scottish farmstead now converted into Eastside holiday cottages

Upstairs snug in Byre cottage with wood burning stove for chilly evenings

Country cottage gardens, idyllic in summer, not have fire pits to gather around with a whisky in the evenings

Gathering round a fire at Eastside, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh

Curl up with a good book and a crackling fire in the Byre Cottage, Pentland Hills

Original characterful doorways and archways were retained in the Eastside farmstead. This is the door out to the Byre garden with views to the Pentland Hills

Byre holiday cottage kitchen perfect for family gatherings in the countryside near Edinburgh

Walking in the spectacular scenery of the Pentland Hills Regional Park near Edinburgh

The Pentland Hills are farmed with conservation in mind to maintain the fragile flora and fauna of the hills

Driving down the bumpy farm track really felt like the beginning of our amazing adventure

The Cottage

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this cosy retreat in the Pentland Hills is part of the beautifully converted Eastside farmstead. The double height kitchen with old flagstones is perfect for a family feast round the generous farmhouse table. Take glasses of whisky outside, wrapping up by the fire pit in your private cottage garden. Gathering round the crackling fire and watching the sun set behind the hills.

Balmy summer days are best spent with a good book in the small but perfectly formed cottage garden. Embrace slow-living with the wood-fired sauna hidden in the woodland garden - although shared, each cottage gets its own private time slot.

Start your morning with a hilltop hike from the doorstep, explore the historic streets of Edinburgh then finish the day snuggled up by the embers of the fire in the upstairs snug. Eastside is your perfect hideaway surrounded by a 3,000-acre hill farm.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

The lower ground floor is home to a double ensuite, twin room and bathroom complete with the comfiest of beds and the fluffiest of towels.

Outside

The Byre Cottage is nestled among acres of stunning countryside crisscrossed with walking trails from the cottage doorstep. In summer months you may find it difficult to leave the cottage garden - there's no better place to enjoy the afternoon sunshine with the birdsong & distant baaing of the sheep. Light the BBQ, take a picnic into the hills, hike to the local pub or just take a moment to watch the wildlife and the world go by from the nearest hilltop.

Byre Cottage is just across the charming courtyard from the Steading, Cartshed and Wash House cottages. Why not bring the whole family (sleeping 12) for a great big gathering in the country?

Steam-sauna woodland yurt

Experience the relaxing and enchanting woodland steam-sauna yurt!

As a guest of the Byre, you'll be invited to book a complimentary session in the woodland spa yurt. This wood-fired steam-sauna and spring-water plunge pool is best enjoyed slowly and you'll get the chance to spend an afternoon or evening soaking up the the magical atmosphere in a private and exclusive 4 hour session.

N.B. We may need to close the steam-sauna in extreme weather conditions.

Practicalities

We are situated off the beaten track, hidden in a quiet glen in the Pentlands. Access to the cottage is up a 1 mile farm track. The track can be a little rough in places but shouldn't cause any problems for ordinary cars.

There is parking for one car provided in a car park (30seconds walk from cottage). Luggage + shopping may be unloaded outside the cottage. Additional parking (eg. for guests) can be arranged if necessary. We live across the farmyard and are on hand if you need us, but otherwise we'll not disturb your stay.

Because the cottage is 1 mile from the main road, we recommend the use of a car for the duration of your stay.

Facilities

The cottage comes with all the home comforts you would expect including:

1 complimentary session in the woodland steam-sauna yurt
Finnish sauna robes provided
Electricity & heating is included in the price. Electricity & heating are generated by our wind turbine so the cottage is environmentally sound.
Wood-burning stove - logs provided free of charge from homegrown timber. (fair usage policy).
Fire pit - logs provided free of charge from homegrown timber. (fair usage policy).
Free WIFI internet access
All bed linen, kitchen linen & fluffy towels provided
Well equipped kitchen with dishwasher
Utility with washing machine & tumble dryer
TV (freesat), Blu-ray player & complementary Netflix
A tea tray with biscuits, milk & tea
A bouquet of locally grown flowers (when in season)
Babies & children are very welcome. Cots and highchairs are available (please select as extras during the booking process).
Well-behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement with us. (£10/dog per night) - maximum 2 dogs.