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Unique cosy cottage with stunning gardens & private front door

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 370 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Mussleburgh, East Lothain
  • Musselburgh Racecourse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Queen Margaret University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Portobello Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Musselburgh

Located in Musselburgh, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. .This vacation home is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Musselburgh Racecourse - 19 min walk
  • Queen Margaret University - 10 min drive
  • Royal Infirmary - 10 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 15 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Musselburgh Wallyford Station - 5 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gurkha Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Levenhall Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Coast - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crolla's Italian Kitchen - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique cosy cottage with stunning gardens & private front door

Summary:
Stunning cottage home set privately with its own small roadside garden in the heart of 18th century Inveresk. The home is spacious & entered via its own private front door. Large living eating and dinning room & separate kitchen, the space is ample for 3 adults. 1 main bedroom with a supering bed & on upper floor there is single bed over looking sitting area. Edinburgh city centre easily reached. The internationally renowned garden at Shepherd House is accessible for guests.

Remote self check in. Private front door, not shared with other people. We use a digital lock that’s disinfected down for every guest

The Space:
Traditionally furnished sitting-room with gas stove and dinning area overlooking Shepherd House Garden.Well equipped kitchen with fridge, freezer, induction hob, fan oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.Refurbished bathroom/ W.C with bath and walk in shower.Large kingsize bedroom and wardrobe.Steep stairs to gallery with extra single bed

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire cottage via the cottages private entrance.

The Neighborhood:
All shops -Tesco, Boots, Restaurants, take-aways etc in Musselburgh or nearby in trendy Portobello. My favourite ice cream shop is found in Musselburgh, its a must when staying at Shepards cottage. The ready access to the beaches and to the countryside of East Lothian combined with easy access to Edinburgh ensures a fabulous holiday experience.

Getting Around:
Edinburgh can be reached by car or bus (park and ride) in 40 mins and by train from Wallyford in 11 minutes.

Other Things to Note:
This property is strictly Non Smoking, thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Hotel Around Town

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Unique Cosy Cottage With Stunning Gardens
Unique Cosy Cottage With Stunning Gardens Private Front Door
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Unique cosy cottage with stunning gardens & private front door Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inveresk
Really enjoyed Sheperds Cottage. Very comfortable. Quiet. Garden was a plus, as was the chance to talk with Sir Charles and Lady Ann. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend this property.
A beautifully presented property in a gorgeous garden setting, it wax the highlight of our journey around Scotland
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Many delightful surprises !
Surprised that is was easy to find. Surprised that there was and INCREDIBLE garden! Surprised that the owners were present and Delightful! Surprised at the Charming town of Musselburg! Surprised at the DELICIOUS mussels we ate in Musselburg! I could go on but, I think I’ve made my point, not to mention how much we LOVED Edinburgh!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARK L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Very lovely cottage Every thing you need is there 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Liese B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eat Lothian
we have already done this
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inveresk
Very nice cottage with friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020