Title: Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69800000/69790700/69790654/bac08580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69800000/69790700/69790654/0b79a02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69800000/69790700/69790654/ab613cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69800000/69790700/69790654/0dd28387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69800000/69790700/69790654/11200b60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lasswade Cottage offers a tranquil retreat in the rural setting just outside of Edinburgh City Centre. Unwind in the comfortable sitting room, enjoy fresh herbs from your private patio garden, and spend peaceful evenings with family or friends. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre Cosy cottage located in the rural setting of Lasswade within 25 minute drive to Edinburgh City Centre. Sleeps up to 4. One double bedroom and a futon style sofa bed that can sleep an additional 2 guests in the sitting room. When linen is required for any guests for the sofa bed this will be charged as an extra. (Please note this is charged on booking). Comfortable sitting room with sofa bed, double bedroom, shower room, kitchen, dining area and private patio herb garden. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: No cot available ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number ML00097P If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Cosy cottage located in the rural setting of Lasswade ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.87170%2C-3.13308&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_GcoIizwqYXM3BbSW4kbigkWkBg=) Lasswade, Scotland #### What's nearby - Rosslyn Chapel - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Dalhousie Castle - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles - University of Edinburgh - 15 min drive - 6.9 miles - Royal Mile - 17 min drive - 7.5 miles - Edinburgh Castle - 18 min drive - 7.7 miles #### Getting around - Newtongrange Station - 7 min drive - Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive - ‪Coffee Shop Rosslyn Chapel - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Radhuni - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre located? > This family-friendly Lasswade cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rosslyn Chapel, Dalhousie Castle and Dalkeith Country Park. Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 50 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham L. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little place. Perfect little getaway, cottage was beautiful, loveley and quiet, little touches provided by the hosts made it that bit extra special. ##### Graham L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria del Val M. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place It’s been the perfect place to rest and perfectly located for all the things we wanted to do! ##### Maria del Val M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and host! Cozy, well decorated, very clean and convenient. ##### Karen W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff B. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage is so well setup for a comfortable stay, especially for a couple. Carina & Victor have done a lovely job with the furnishings and stylish decor. The bed is comfortabe and the kitchen downstairs has everything you need to self cater. We enjoyed catching the train to Edinburgh from Esbank station, which is a short drive with free parking. Highly recommend. ##### Geoff B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had the absolute loveliest weekend staying in this charming little cottage. The place is cosy, full of character, and has that beautiful charm that instantly makes you feel at home. Every little detail felt thoughtful, and it was the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the quiet after exploring the city. Victor was the kindest and most welcoming host—he truly went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. You can tell he cares deeply about the space and his guests, which made our stay even more special. Highly recommend this sweet gem if you’re looking for something a little more personal and peaceful during your time in Edinburgh. We’d happily come back! ##### amy Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew K. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay The garden cottage was an absolute stunning property in a perfect location for everything we needed. The hosts were super accommodating and very friendly. ##### Andrew K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a great 2 night stay. The cottage is very well equipped with all the basic necessities you need. It’s in a quiet location which was nice to come back to after spending a whole day in the city. We used Ubers to get back and forth which we had no issues or long wait times considering the location. We would most definitely return. Thank you!! ##### Emma Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### zach s. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Kind hosts and cozy cottage just outside of Edinburgh. The bus in to town wasn't too hard to navigate. ##### zach s. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary L. 21 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ireland and Scotland trip of a lifetime. We found the cottage to be a very interesting design of the outwardly past century and inwardly modern. Victor and Carina have made the cottage a cosy place to land. The area was so delightful. We walked along tracks that took us to bubbling steams. So much flora and sunshine. Easily went on the train to Edinburgh a couple of times. ##### Mary L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcelo C. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Amazing stay, great property, , clean, everything exactly as described. Host is very friendly and kind. Not too far from city centre if you have a car. Fantastic place ##### Marcelo C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom T. 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The cottage is nice and clean and the owner is very friendly. The cottage was built by stone and has 145 years history, and the inside of the rooms are simple, quiet, clean and elegant. ##### Tom T. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cozy cottage My stay at the cosy cottage was very enjoyable. Victor and Carina were very hospitable and provided anything I needed. The cottage itself is a great size and has everything you would need for a short stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura S. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint garden cottage in an area of rich heritage Immaculately presented accommodation by incredibly friendly & welcoming hosts. ##### Laura S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Autumn C. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First time to Scotland! The owners of this cottage were the sweetest! And they made sure that we were taken care of! Also shared with us the best restaurants to visit! We cant wait to come back! ##### Autumn C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great communication! Wonderful space and great communication from the host! ##### Karen W. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine K., Gilgil, Kenya 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cosy cottage We stayed 4 nights while visiting our son over Christmas. It was the perfect location. Cosy, comfortable, clean and just what we needed. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and unobtrusive. ##### Katherine K. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nevien G. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay We had a lovely time in the cottage. Even though there was a problem one night with the alarm, the owners quickly and adequately solved it. The communication was clear and friendly. We very much recommend this cottage. ##### Nevien G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### reny c. 5 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful! We had a wonderful time! We came for our honeymoon and Victor and Carina made us feel so welcome! The area is so quiet and beautiful, with many places for lovely walks nearby. The cottage is perfect for two people, and the back garden is so nice for meals. ##### reny c. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin S. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely, quiet place! We stayed here not wanting to stay in Edinburgh proper. We couldn’t have been happier… my husband was ready to move in! We’ll hopefully be back in the future. ##### Robin S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Comanchy 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! The hosts were very nice, greeted us when we arrived, even though we arrived very late. They had some milk in the fridge for our morning tea and coffee which was very thoughtfull. After that first greeting we really didnt see much of them. Which was also very thoughtfull, we were in our little vacation world. They wer also very quick to respond to all communication. The cottage itself was very clean and very well kept. It had everything we needed. The directions for internet, trash removal, and transprotaion areound the area were all very clear and helpful. There were three of us. I stayed on the futon sofa and the other two had the bedroom. It was a very comfortable stay. ##### Comanchy Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timi 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and a lovely cottage Thank you, Victor and Carina to make our stay so enjoyable. You were so welcoming and helpful with all our requests. The cottage was very clean, well equipped and nicely decorated. The area is beautiful, quiet and surrounded by trees. This holiday will always have a special place in our heart. ##### Timi Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Celeste M., South Louisiana 4 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable cottage near Edinburgh This little cottage is even better than the photos. We so enjoyed the nature walks right from the cottage, including to Rosslyn Chapel through sun dappled forest and sheep fields. It was an easy 15 minute drive to Edinburgh to see all the sights there. The owners are wonderful! We would definitely recommend this cottage. ##### Celeste M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justine M. 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cottage outside of Edinburgh My friends (3) and I were wonderfully surprised by this stay. Hosts were beyond helpful, and fast to respond. Beautiful property and cozy atmosphere. The cottage is well organized and EXTREMELY clean. One of the best places I have stayed in. It is easy to get into Edinburgh but does take 45 minutes by one bus. Overall a wonderful experience and a great place to stay if you are making a trip to Edinburgh and area. Definitely would stay here again! ##### Justine M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### catherine a. 28 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kitchen Garden Cottage The cottage was comfortable, cozy, tranquil. Easy access to roadways and sites. The family who owns the cottage also owns the Cannonball Restaurant just outside Edinburgh Castle. That’s a must also!!! ##### catherine a. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben T. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter holiday in Edinburgh area While traveling with our 15 year old son we stayed the weekend in this lovely cottage on the property of Victor an Carina just south of Edinburgh. The hosts are showed wonderful hospitality and the cottage is comfortably set up to sleep three (or four). Great attention to details of all we needed for a comfortable stay including notes for outings in the area and for getting to Edinburgh by bus or train. We definitely want to return to this beautiful cottage with wonderful hosts. ##### Ben T. 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