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Cosy Edinburgh cottage, near Portobello

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Portobello Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy Edinburgh cottage, near Portobello

St Margaret's Cottage offers cosy, self-catering accommodation in Edinburgh in an ideal location near Portobello on the east side. This detached cottage provides accommodation for up to four people, with open plan living/dining area fully fitted kitchen on the ground floor and two bedrooms (one double, one twin) and bathroom on the upper floor. This is perfect self-catering holiday accommodation in Edinburgh to explore the city, beach and countryside alike.

One well behaved dog is welcome by prior arrangement only at time of booking. Owners must provide dogs bedding and towels and they are not permitted on furniture or beds and must not be left unattended in the property for any amount of time. An additional fee applies of £25 per stay which is paid directly to the property owner. We have totally refurbished the kitchen and bathroom (now with a walk-in powerful shower rather than small bath). We've painted the front and put new furniture, fencing and taken down the large conifer trees in the back garden, so it's ALOT sunnier (we've also graveled over this area with Scottish pebbles).... There's also a new firepit for cosy outdoor lounging or BBQing. Disclaimer: Please note that your booking is subject to the cottage holding a Short Term Let Licence. This licence may be revoked at any time at the discretion of the issuing authority, The City of Edinburgh Council. Guests agree not to hold the owners liable for any costs or inconvenience in the event that the booking cannot be honoured should the licence be revoked or not renewed for whatever reason, nor will the owners be liable to arrange alternative accommodation.

Property manager

Fiona Vernon

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
On request only - one well behaved dog, extra fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Portobello, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Portobello Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Arthur's Seat - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • The Shore Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porty Vault - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Portobello Tap - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bross Bagels - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Passey’s - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bonoful - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy Edinburgh cottage, near Portobello pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy Edinburgh cottage, near Portobello?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy Edinburgh cottage, near Portobello?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy Edinburgh cottage, near Portobello located?

Located in Portobello, this golf cottage is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Portobello Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Holyrood Park and Meadowbank Stadium. Arthur's Seat and Royal Infirmary are also within 3 miles (5 km). Brunstane Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a comfortable well set out property

Excellent base for visiting family, the house was clean and well set out with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

james C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place to stay in Edinburgh

Cute cottage near Portobello Beach. Owners are very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

It is the perfect holiday accommodation for your stay in Edinburgh. Fully equipped, lovingly and comfortably furnished. Many thanks to Fiona!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and. Homey

Close to the beach,, and a few good takeout restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edinborough

Friendly and comfortable private accomodation. Easy access from A1. Close to parks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a great location

A lovely, really well equipped cottage in a great location for visiting Edinburgh and coastal areas. Nearby Kinnaird Retail Park for times you don't want to drive into Edinburgh, with restaurants, late shops, cinema. Lovely beachfront in walking distance. New covered shopping centre opened in Edinburgh, St James Quarter, with a massive car park underneath. So many places to visit, an amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clive T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edinburgh is lovely - great accommodation

The house was well equipped and nicely furnished. Its in a great location for bus journeys to Edinburgh and North Berwick and its handy having a Co-op (and Post Office)so close. The owners are very friendly and helpful - the guidebook that was available was very comprehensive. Overall we had a great time. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and comfortable

Great spot for our family to stay for just shy of 3 weeks. Initially thought it was quite cosy and small (coming from Australia!) But it had everything we needed to be comfortable when in. We could cook or get takeaway from the neighbouring places. Excellent shower. Great communication with host Fiona when needed. Convenient location for us to visit relatives as well as get into city centre. Highly recommend.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable property in great location.

We had a great stay at St Margaret’s Cottage. It was clean, warm and comfortable with everything you needed. Having a car parking space was great too and an enclosed garden for our dog. Fiona was really helpful and friendly and responded to any questions quickly - nothing was to much trouble. The location was great, just a 15min walk to portobello beach, 10min walk to Figgate park and 20min drive to Edinburgh city centre. Misley Bay and Cramond Beach are also worth a visit, both within 30mins drive. Everywhere is doggy friendly which is fantastic. If your looking for a foody treat we would recommend the Bonnie Badger at Gullane, excellent food with a relaxed atmosphere. If we were to visit Edinburgh again we would be more than happy to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Walter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Net en leuk huisje, perfecte ligging aan de rand van de stad.

Prima & goed verblijf gehad! Schoon, compleet en gezellig. Parkeer gelegenheid voor de deur is erg prettig. Wifi is top! Heerlijke bedden, schoon sanitair. Vriendelijke eigenaresse. Voor een klein bedrag mocht de hond mee, prima deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely New Year break

Lovely wee house, great location. Well cared for and had everything we needed, very comfortable. Website and information booklet would benefit from being updated as the property now has a fab walk in shower which would be a big plus for a lot of people. Would be good if there was more choice for the TV, perhaps Netflix or similar. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Beautiful

This is an exceptional property. If it is available, book it. You won't regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly well equipped cottage with outside soace

Lovely week in Edinburgh, supper location near Portobello and Arthurs seat. Well furnished and friendly cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly & comfortable

Property had everything we needed, was clean & comfortable. We relaxed in small outdoor garden . Owner was helpful & friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The property was left very clean and was well decorated. It was a very cosy and a comfortable stay and near lots of places e.g Portobello beach and Arthur’s Seat. Fiona was very friendly and welcoming. Overall we enjoyed the stay. We hope to visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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See above
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Vernon

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Languages:

English