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ISLAY House, Comfortable home- private garden, in quiet village, near Edinburgh

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A gazebo in a well-maintained garden with a circular stone pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a brick chimney, and a stone wall in front.
A neatly made bed with a blue blanket, two black towels, and a framed picture above it.
A living room with two white sofas, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large window with curtains.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a glass of water, with a floral vase and curtains in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pencaitland, Scotland
  • Place, Glenkinchie Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tranent

Located in Pencaitland, a neighbourhood in Tranent, this holiday home is in a rural area. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Meadowbank Stadium or Easter Road Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Pencaitland, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Glenkinchie Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 34 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 36 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Princes Street - 37 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 38 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • North Berwick Drem Station - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Longniddry Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Boatie Bleat - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Tower Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosearista Coffee Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Perk - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ISLAY House, Comfortable home- private garden, in quiet village, near Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at ISLAY House, Comfortable home- private garden, in quiet village, near Edinburgh?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ISLAY House, Comfortable home- private garden, in quiet village, near Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ISLAY House, Comfortable home- private garden, in quiet village, near Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ISLAY House, Comfortable home- private garden, in quiet village, near Edinburgh located?

Located in Pencaitland, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Glenkinchie Distillery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Vogrie Country Park and Haddington Golf Club. Seton Sands and Dalkeith Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful and comfortable place to stay while exploring Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders, as well as sitting back and relaxing. Our Host quickly answered any questions and provided great recommendations for a meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
So glad you had a great holiday, and got some time to relax Sandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We very much loved this property and it's surroundings. Would certainly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Thanks Astrid, so happy you loved your stay with us Sandra and Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandra, was wonderful as our host. She responded quickly to any requests we had. We highly recommend her!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
She glad you had an awesome stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and Host

Accepted our booking at short notice and communicated straight away. Property was perfect and Sandra made us feel at home with all the facilities, supplies and information. Really went the extra mile.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for your lovely review-anytime your up this way you know where we are Sandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location for a relaxing stay with a dog

Everything was as described. The area was ideal to take the dog for long or short walks. Sandra the owner was very welcoming and we even got a starter set for Breakfast. Sandra was so polite and gave us a lift and even picked us up from an appointment with her own car and had an eye on our dog while we were away. So kind!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you for your kind review. Happy to help you both and Juno was a dream Thanks Sandra and Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Easter Break

What a perfect find for a relaxing break. Sandra was a lovely host, goody packs and many extras were provided. We enjoyed our bottle of fizz in the summer house .. thank you. The house was very clean, all on one level and had everything we needed & more! So many places to visit and lovely walks on the doorstep. We also had really good weather ☀️. Thanks again Sandra
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2023
Hey Jacqui, Thanks for you kind review, so glad y'all had a great time! Always helps with lovely weather- think you brought it with you! Take care Sandra and Ian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Stay

Overall it was a great stay. The hosts were very personable and very willing to help with ideas of what to see and where to eat. Also, the Hosts were very kind and upon our arrival there was a bottle of wine, 2 apples, 2 bananas, package of bagels and shortbread cookies. Milk in the refrigerator along with butter and marmalade. We were disappointed there was not a clothes dryer as mentioned in the listing. When we asked the host about it, she said the dryer is the clothes line. Not sure that qualifies as a dryer. Also being from the desert in Nevada, USA I was cold and the host said the thermostat resets to 18 degrees Celsius or 61 degrees Fahrenheit. Luckily there were several blankets in the living room and I was able to be comfortable. Other than those 2 things everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Hi Karen, Thank you for your review. We have changed the Vrbo dryer setting now as after we spoke, it does look like it’s a proper dryer from the Vrbo algorithm- it is a washing line and a clothes airer that we have. Well spotted! We hadn’t notices Vrbo’s picture looked like a proper dryer. I will notify them. Thank you Sandra
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