Winfields Manor
Winfields Manor is an 18th-century coastal manor house near Edinburgh offering elegant and historic accommodation with scenic gardens in a quiet coastal town setting.
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is a well-established zoological park in Edinburgh boasting a wide variety of animals such as penguins, koalas, and chimpanzees, with both indoor and outdoor exhibits, interactive research centres, and facilities. It is one of Scotland's top paid tourist attractions renowned for its conservation efforts and engaging visitor experiences.
Near Preston Market Cross
Preston Market Cross is a historic 1600s roadside monument featuring an original town gaol and a platform used for public proclamations in Preston.
Alban
Alban Villa is a modern, detached log home in a peaceful countryside setting near Linlithgow, featuring open plan living spaces, three bedrooms, and scenic views including a first-floor veranda.
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Near Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow Palace is a historic ruined palace in Scotland, once a principal royal residence in the 15th and 16th centuries, now a visitor attraction managed by Historic Environment Scotland offering tours and adjacent historic site access.
Tigh Nam Muc
This accommodation is an 18th-century stone-built farm steading cottage set in countryside near Edinburgh with spacious, bright, contemporary interiors and a private garden, suitable for larger families and children.
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2 miles from Castle Law
Castle Law is an Iron Age hill fort located in the Pentland Hills, Midlothian, Scotland. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of defensive earthworks, ditches, and timber palisades with views over the surrounding landscape including the Firth of Forth. The site is free to visit but is on active sheep pasture and near a military firing range, requiring caution with dogs.
Nether Auchlinsky Cottage
Nether Auchlinsky Cottage is a modern four-bedroom bungalow set in the tranquil Glendevon valley amidst the Ochil Hills, offering a peaceful rural retreat in Central Scotland with scenic surroundings and a private garden courtyard.
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2 miles from The Japanese Garden at Cowden
Cowden Garden is a historic Japanese garden inspired by early 20th-century exploration, featuring woodland paths, a children's play area, craft cabin, and a pond, with refreshments available. Access is free for RHS members on selected days.
Fairview
This spacious and luxurious ground floor cottage in South Midlothian offers flexible sleeping arrangements and a range of family-friendly features within a scenic setting accessible to nearby activities across Scottish Borders and Edinburgh.
2 miles from Penicuik Estate
Penicuik Estate is a rural retreat near Edinburgh featuring grand Palladian architecture, historic landscapes, and parkland. Visitors can explore Old Penicuik House and its grounds, with opportunities for exclusive events and enjoying nature.
Homelands - Drummochy
A wheelchair accessible self-catering lodge in the East Neuk village of Lundin Links, set in mature woodlands with panoramic views and designed to support guests with disabilities and long term health conditions.
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Seton Sands Holiday Village
Seton Sands Holiday Village is a family-oriented holiday park overlooking the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, featuring a scenic setting with beach access and numerous outdoor and entertainment activities for all ages.
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Near Seton Collegiate Church
Seton Collegiate Church is a historic collegiate church in East Lothian, Scotland, featuring fifteenth century effigies, cruciform architecture, and foundations of clergy buildings. It is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland and recognized as a 4-star historic tourist attraction with architectural fragments displayed in the churchyard.
The Coach House
The Coach House is a spacious three-bedroom semi-detached property set in a private country estate near Edinburgh, surrounded by landscaped gardens and woodlands, offering a quiet rural retreat with historic charm.
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Colzium Farmhouse
Colzium Farmhouse is a large renovated estate house located near the Pentlands, surrounded by rural land and suitable for groups of up to 21 guests, offering a peaceful countryside retreat within driving distance of Edinburgh and other nearby cities.
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3 miles from Five Sisters Zoo
Five Sisters Zoo is a rescue-focused zoological park in West Calder, Scotland, known for housing rescued exotic animals including lions, bears, and lemurs, set in a spacious outdoor environment with a focus on animal welfare and family-friendly experiences.
Winton Holidays - Winton Cottage
Winton Cottage is a spacious luxury self-catering country house set within the tranquil Winton Castle Estate near Edinburgh, surrounded by mature gardens and woodlands offering a peaceful countryside retreat for larger groups and families.
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Keppel Gate
This five-bedroom holiday home near Heriot offers a peaceful countryside setting with spacious accommodation for groups, combining modern conveniences with rustic charm and easy access to outdoor activities in the Moorfoot Hills and nearby Edinburgh.
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The Mansion House at Kirkhill
Kirkhill House is a historic mansion set on 30 acres of gardens and farmlands near Edinburgh, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat with spacious traditional rooms and extensive grounds.
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Near Crichton Castle
Crichton Castle is a historic ruined castle near Crichton village in Midlothian, Scotland, notable for its late 14th-century tower house origins and later Italianate Renaissance additions, now cared for by Historic Environment Scotland and open to public visitation.
Saint Martins House
A large twelve-bedroom luxury house over three floors situated in Tranent, offering private ensuite bathrooms, a games room, and facilities including a gym, hot tub, and private parking, suitable for family gatherings and groups.
Harvieston Hall
Harvieston Hall is a grand 17th-century mansion near Edinburgh offering accommodation for large groups in a tranquil and private setting just 30 minutes from the city centre.
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Mortonhall
Mortonhall is a peaceful and laid-back accommodation set within a private and secluded 200-acre country estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh, offering scenic countryside and nature immersion with access to woodland walks and an arboretum.
3 miles from Inveresk Lodge Garden
Inveresk Lodge Garden is a historic hillside garden in East Lothian cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Visitors can explore themed garden rooms, a Victorian conservatory and aviary, a croquet lawn, and enjoy the award-winning plants in a tranquil setting.
Tigh Na Beannaich
This spacious family holiday property with five bedrooms and an indoor heated swimming pool is located between Kinross and Dollar with scenic views of the Ochil Hills and access to various local outdoor and cultural activities.
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3 miles from Dollar Glen
Dollar Glen is a scenic valley in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, known for its natural beauty including plants, a stream, and small waterfalls. It offers outdoor walking routes for visitors in a picturesque Highland fault area.
Winton Holidays - Wintonhill Farmhouse
Wintonhill Farmhouse is a spacious luxury Georgian farmhouse set in the peaceful East Lothian countryside near Edinburgh, ideal for large family or group celebrations.
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2 miles from Ormiston Market Cross
Ormiston Cross is a historic medieval mercat cross dating from around 1450, situated in the 1700s planned village of Ormiston in Scotland, representing one of the few surviving crosses of its kind in the country.
The Stables
The Stables is a five-bedroom holiday accommodation located on the expansive and private Harburn Estate, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with views of landscaped gardens, woodlands, and parkland in a charming historic stable building setting.
Broomrigg Farmhouse
Broomrigg Farmhouse is a spacious and characterful country house in East Lothian, offering a family-friendly retreat set in a peaceful countryside location with views over rolling fields.
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3 miles from Preston Hall
Preston Hall is a Grade A listed Palladian mansion in Midlothian, featuring original architectural design, historic interiors, a restored 18th century walled garden, and extensive parklands for visitors to explore.