South facing garden, with patio dining areas. Open plan dining lounge - with views to the garden. Modern breakfast kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridgefreezer. Downstairs modern shower room Spacious family bathroom Double (south facing) bedroom with views of the Pentland Hills. Sun filled double bedroom with views to the Pentland hills. Double bedroom (no. 3) South facing patio 🌞 Historic Princes Street in Edinburgh City centre - shops, restaurants and culture! Edinburgh castle - viewed from Princes Street Gardens. Whatever the season - the Pentland Hills offer tranquillity and beauty! (https://www.must-see-scotla ... Alpaca farm 5 minutes walk away - book in for a guided walk!! (http://bobcat-alpacas.co.uk/) 30 minutes by car (or by train!) the East Lothian beaches can't be beaten! (https://www.visiteastlot ... Go trout fishing in the nearby reservoir! Heather on the Pentland Hills (5 minutes walk away!) (Photo taken August) Edinburgh's Royal Botanical Gardens.

 

Non-Premium #9411

The perfect Edinburgh base for capital and countryside!

House • Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom

    6 Guests  
    4 Bedrooms  
    4 Beds  
    2 Bathrooms  
    1 Car space 
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  May 2021
Views  4117

General overview

A 4 bedroom, modern semi detached house, situated just 3 miles from the centre of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. We've lived here 20 years for lots of reasons - its a light filled house with a beautiful south facing garden, the upper bedrooms look onto the Pentland Hills - which are only a 5 minute walk away. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the house can accommodate up to 7 people easily. We both work from home so the house is well set up for home exchangers that would like to combine travel with work, and potentially look for longer stays.

The space

Spacious, light filled modern semi-detached house. 3 double bedrooms and one single. Open plan living/dining room (TV with Netflix and wifi), with patio doors to south facing garden. Modern breakfast kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, oven). The rear of the house provides views to the nearby Pentland hills. A south facing garden with patio dining areas, and off street parking for up to two cars at the front of the house.

Guest access

The house is on two floors, with steps leading up to the main entrance.

Notes

We have regularly taken part in house exchanges over the last 20 years and understand the importance of mutual trust which then leads to a positive experience on all sides. We'd be pleased to speak about our experiences and are open to exchange ideas and opportunities. Plenty of information will be provided on the local area and things to do in Edinburgh or on day trips - with recommendations for Edinburgh's wide range of restaurants.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Family
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    City
    Mountains
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Good public transport
    Ukraine support available

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Our house is situated within Edinburgh's south side - 20 minutes by bus to Edinburgh city centre, 30 minutes from the beautiful beaches of East Lothian and 15 minutes drive from Edinburgh airport. We live in a beautiful area of Edinburgh with its own amenities including supermarket, post office, chemist, 2 restaurants and a takeaway. A local children's park is 10 minutes walk from the house, and bicycle and walkways along Edinburgh's canal system take you direct to the city. Directly behind the house, is the Pentlands regional park with rolling hills which provide walks (from gentle to strenuous) along with a network of mountain biking trails. Within the Pentlands is also an artificial ski centre for those who would like to practice their alpine skills! Less than an hour away is Glasgow, with Dundee (and the V&A) an hour and half by car.

Getting to my home

From Edinburgh airport - 15 minutes by car/taxi. By car - We're 5 minutes off the main A720 Edinburgh City bypass. By train - Waverley Train Station is 30 minutes by bus.

Nearest airport

Edinburgh Airport - 15 minutes by car/taxi. Glasgow Airport - 1 hour 20 minutes.

Getting around

Local shops are 10 minutes walk away, including 2 restaurants and a takeaway. Tesco and Aldi supermarkets are 10 minutes by car. Edinburgh City Centre is 20 minutes by bus - with a bus stop 5 minutes walk from the house and buses going into the city every 20 minutes. Waverley Train station is 30 minutes by bus.

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