Title: You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. Cottage in Edinburgh with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. (Lothianburn, near Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83760000/83756300/83756211/8f8d3a00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. (Lothianburn, near Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83760000/83756300/83756211/651b90df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. (Lothianburn, near Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83760000/83756300/83756211/1604bf22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. (Lothianburn, near Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83760000/83756300/83756211/999811a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. (Lothianburn, near Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83760000/83756300/83756211/605f1f87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the countryside at Tigh-nam-Muc, a bright and spacious 18th-century stone cottage with an open-plan living space. Perfect for families, this retreat offers a woodburner, open fire, private garden with barbecue and Wi-Fi included. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. Few properties have a better proposition for a larger family travelling together.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: (1 Step), (No TV), Open Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden Dining area: Woodburner Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher Utility Room: (1 Step) Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed First Floor: Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire and wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair, stairgate and fireguard. Welcome pack. . Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Tigh-nam-Muc is a stone-built cottage which forms part of an 18th-century farm steading. It represents ’the best of both worlds’, set in the countryside yet within very easy access of Edinburgh by bus or by car. The traditional exterior of the cottage is complemented by a comfortable, spacious and bright contemporary interior converted by architect Michael Gray. The cottage has four bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living space provides bright, comfortable accommodation with an open fire and wood burner. There is a TV studio on an upper level from which there are tremendous long views to the Pentlands and the Lammermuir Hills. In addition to the en-suite bathroom, there is another family bathroom with additional laundry space. There is also a boot room for coats and boots at the rear entrance. The private garden which includes a barbecue and garden furniture provides a place for young children to play. The county of Midlothian is home to countless castles, forts, country houses and gardens ready to be explored. The cottage is located in the countryside but is within 15 minutes’ drive of Edinburgh and its castle, historic centre and multitude of activities, restaurants and shopping. Rosslyn Chapel (featured in the Da Vinci Code) and Roslin Glen are within 1½ miles of the property. For those interested in outdoors and sporting activities, the Pentland Hills within the Country Park are within an easy walk of the cottage and Edinburgh’s reservoirs are available nearby for fishing. A few minutes’ drive away is Hillend ski slope (until recently the longest dry ski slope in Europe) where there are two main slopes for snowboarding, skiing and blading. There are also a dozen golf courses around Edinburgh including the new children and beginners course at Swanston Golf course. The world’s largest indoor climbing arena is 20 minutes’ drive away at Ratho, and fabulous East Lothian beaches and a number of swimming pools are all within easy reach.The Scottish Borders, Fife coastal villages or the delights of Stirling and Perthshire are all easily accessible and make for great day trips. Total guests up to 6 adults and 2 children. Beach 8 miles. Free WiFi There are steps within the property. EPC Rating = D Letting Licence No: ML00033F As per the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024, you may need to pay a visitor levy to the owner on arrival at the property. The rate of the levy is 5% of the total accommodation cost, up to a maximum of five nights. Suitable for up to 1 pet ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing - Horseback riding nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27470000/27469700/27469683/b0b79212.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright and Spacious 2 Bedroom Flat in Stockbridge Stockbridge - 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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 ML00033F ### Property is also known as su-UK40415-UK40415 ## About the area Located in Edinburgh, this cottage is in a rural area. Grassmarket and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Cottages in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Cottages.d6069845-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C55.87907%2C-3.19041&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OTZRHsIGssmqfe09ZYzF8NEV92M=) Lothianburn, near Edinburgh ### What's nearby - ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Castle 18 min drive \- 9.5 km - ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Mile 19 min drive \- 10.1 km - Midlothian Snowsports Centre 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Hillend Country Park 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Lothianburn Golf Club 3 min drive \- 2.4 km ### Getting around - Wester Hailes Station 7 min drive - Edinburgh Park Tram Stop 9 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Swanston Brasserie 6 min drive - Costa Coffee 3 min drive - Coffee Shop Rosslyn Chapel 5 min drive - IKEA Restaurant & Café 3 min drive - The Original Rosslyn Hotel 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun.? ### What time is check-out at You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun.? ### Where is You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## You’ll love the bright open space allowing for some real family fun. Reviews ## Reviews 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Amanda G. Dec 18, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Stated dog friendly however t&c's that came after the booking state dogs are to be kept in an unheated boot room and having to strip the beds upon leaving was not in the listing along with shoes off which I do at home. Found plenty of cobwebs, flooring also looks like it needs some attention. ##### Amanda G. 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