EDINBURGH'S COUNTRYSIDE, cont'd
The stars at the side of some properties are the Scottish Tourist Board grading.  Price is a guide only.  Some properties charge extra for linen/towels/electricity - please check.
Linlithgow, West Lothian
Craigs Chalet Park   Sleeps 4/5   2 stars
Bus 1 mile, train 1½ miles   Available January-December
The Park is in a conservation area and occupies 8 acres of wooded hillside.  A narrow tree lined private road takes you from the A706 up over an old hump-backed bridge spanning the Union Canal to where the chalets take advantage of the sloping ground to look out over the Forth Valley or up to the surrounding hills.  Easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow.  The 9 chalets are of similar A frame timber construction.  Edinburgh is only 18 miles away and Glasgow 28. Price: from £210 per week
West Calder, West Lothian
Crosswood Cottages   Sleeps 5/6   3/4 stars
Bus 6 miles, train 6 miles   Available January-December   Dogs
Stay on this 1,700 acre livestock farm on the scenic Pentland Hills just 18 miles from Edinburgh.  Two superb cottages, one at the hub of the farm, one in perfect isolation, and one apartment in the wing of this 200 year old farmhouse. Price: from £290 per week
Rosewell, Midlothian
Rosewell Cottages   Sleeps 4/12   3 stars
Available January-December   Dogs
Four first class cottages, all converted from a farm steading, perfect for touring the Lothian coastline and Edinburgh. Price: from £280 per week
Penicuick, Midlothian
East Farm   Sleeps 2/4   4 stars
Bus 1 mile, train 9 miles   Available January-December   Dogs
Just 6 miles from Edinburgh, these two cosy cottages are on a working 3,000 acre farm in the Pentland Hills.  Excellent walking, great base for touring, and commuter distance from Edinburgh. Price: from £245 per week