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GATE LODGE, pet friendly, with open fire in West Calder
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Reviews
8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
West Calder, Southern Scotland
- Place, Five Sisters Zoo7 min drive
- Place, Livingston Designer Outlet9 min drive
- Place, Royal Highland Centre25 min drive
- Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En-Suite
Toilet · Shower only
En-Suite/Utility
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
GATE LODGE, pet friendly, with open fire in West Calder
This detached property rests on the outskirts of West Calder and sleeps up to five people, in three bedrooms.
Gate Lodge is a detached property resting on the outskirts of West Calder. This all ground-floor accommodation comes with one king-size double with an en-suite shower, a twin with an en-suite basin and WC and a double bedroom, sleeping up to five people. There is a bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC. Completing the interior is an open-plan living room with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with a woodburning stove. Outside, there is off-road parking and a rear garden. Gate Lodge is an idyllic getaway to this part of Scotland. Please note: This property does sleep 6 people but is rather compact.
Please note: The charging of an electric vehicle is prohibited. Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays
Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Coffee maker, microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Off-road parking for two cars. Rear garden. Sorry, no smoking allowed. One pet welcome. Pub and shop within 2.6 miles. Note: There is a railway line that runs through the estate, some associated noise may be heard. Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays
Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Town: West Calder is a traditional, Scottish town resting between the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Within the town you will find a selection of pubs, cafés and a number of shops, as well the Five Sisters Zoo which is home to over 196 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Within close reach you will find Pentland Hills Regional Park and Scotland’s glorious East coast, as well as the superb city of Edinburgh.
Gate Lodge is a detached property resting on the outskirts of West Calder. This all ground-floor accommodation comes with one king-size double with an en-suite shower, a twin with an en-suite basin and WC and a double bedroom, sleeping up to five people. There is a bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC. Completing the interior is an open-plan living room with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with a woodburning stove. Outside, there is off-road parking and a rear garden. Gate Lodge is an idyllic getaway to this part of Scotland. Please note: This property does sleep 6 people but is rather compact.
Please note: The charging of an electric vehicle is prohibited. Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays
Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Coffee maker, microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Off-road parking for two cars. Rear garden. Sorry, no smoking allowed. One pet welcome. Pub and shop within 2.6 miles. Note: There is a railway line that runs through the estate, some associated noise may be heard. Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays
Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.
Town: West Calder is a traditional, Scottish town resting between the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Within the town you will find a selection of pubs, cafés and a number of shops, as well the Five Sisters Zoo which is home to over 196 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Within close reach you will find Pentland Hills Regional Park and Scotland’s glorious East coast, as well as the superb city of Edinburgh.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
West Calder
West Calder is home to this cottage. Linlithgow Palace and Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Almond Valley Heritage Centre and Deer Park Golf and Country Club. Five Sisters Zoo and Almond Valley Light Railway are also worth visiting.
West Calder, Southern Scotland
What's nearby
- Five Sisters Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Livingston Designer Outlet - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
- Royal Highland Centre - 25 min drive - 26.4 km
- Edinburgh Park - 26 min drive - 26.7 km
- Edinburgh Zoo - 34 min drive - 32.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 9 min drive
- Brucefield Farm - 8 min drive
- Starbucks - 11 min drive
- The Newyearfield - 12 min drive
- PizzaExpress - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
18 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fiona B.
17 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area and accommodation
Fiona B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine K., Gilgil, Kenya
3 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy getaway
Katherine K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Tim J.
30 December 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Quaint gate lodge
Tim J.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Brian C.
1 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing
Brian C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sally B.
9 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing trip to Scotland
Sally B.
8/10 Good
Cornelia A.
31 August 2025
Cornelia A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
All ground-floor. Three bedrooms; 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and an WC, 1 x twin with en-suite basin, WC and washing machine, 1 x double. Bathroom with shower over, basin and WC. Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and a sitting area with a woodburning stove.
What makes this property unique
Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Coffee maker, microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Off-road parking for two cars. Rear garden. Sorry, no smoking allowed. One pet welcome. Pub and shop within 2.6 miles. Note: There is a railway line that runs through the estate, some associated noise may be heard.
Languages:
English
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