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Edinburgh Hideaway in the Pentland Hills near Balerno

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Outdoor dining
Golf
TV, books, stereo
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Balerno, SCT
  • Heriot-Watt University
    7 min drive
  • David's Kitchen
    2 min drive
  • Curriehill Station
    8 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    26 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Edinburgh Hideaway in the Pentland Hills near Balerno

"Serenio" ( Serene Studio ;) is purposely built to host our relatives when staying with us in the beautiful scenic surroundings of the Pentland Hills close to Edinburgh. More and more friends-of-friends have discovered our hideway so we are now managing it through this portal.

It's setting is idyllic and private in 2 acres of woodland also providing space to enjoy and for our chickens, goats and pig to roam. Located about 300m above sea level there are fantastic views over the hills down to the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh Castle in the distant skyline.

We are in the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park where you will have straight from "Serenio" access to an abundance of nature, hills, streams, lochs, hiking trails, mountain bike tracks etc, but most of all peace and beauty.

Nevertheless it is a short walk to the small nearby conservation villages with local shops, but where one can take the famous double-decker bus (every 10 min at daytime and also a Nightbus) which takes you in 30 minutes into the city centre. The City of Edinburgh is beautiful, historic and bustling with an abundance of (free) museums, architectonic beauty and cultural events.

In one sentence: raw nature and cosmopolitan experiences combined and we ourselves never fail to discover something new and interesting after the almost 20 years we now lived in Scotland.

It typically sleeps 2 and has en-suite bathroom facilities, but the setup is flexible with two double daybeds. With its full facilities and kitchen it is available to rent as self-catering accommodation.

For children there is plenty of play equipment scattered around the woodland including a massive trampoline, swings, tumble bar, flying fox and the various tree houses.
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Dalmahoy Golf Course.
  • 7 minutes by car from Heriot-Watt University and 11 minutes from Dalmahoy Golf Course
Edinburgh Hideaway in the Pentland Hills near Balerno offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Balerno chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Resy

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Sorry, we have free roaming chickens and pig.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Please check

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Edinburgh Hideaway in the Pentland Hills near Balerno Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David, Omaha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little home
Exactly like the listing. Lovely pig to greet us. Excellent directions to home. Wished we could've stayed a bit longer
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely experience, well worth it.
I would definitely go again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was spotless and had lots of amenities. It was quiet and relaxing. Perfect for a short getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lysa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Resy and family made us very welcome as well as her animals making this one of our most enjoyable ho
Excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elli P., Carluke, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb accommodation in a wonderful setting
We had an excellent experience renting this chalet. Communication with the host and check in were both very easy and the chalet itself was a fantastic place to spend the weekend in. The location of the property was amazing and provided opportunities for really nice walks just 5 minutes away. Our stay was made even more special by Betsy the pig and the chickens who came to greet us most mornings. Overall we had a great time and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Zoe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quaint hideaway spot in the woods near the reservoir
My boyfriend and I loved our stay in this cabin. Resy and her family were more than attentive when we had any issues, and their pet chickens and pig were just as friendly! The only downside is the 10-15 min walk up a twisty country road with no pathway (we felt a bit unsafe struggling up and down the hill especially with suitcases).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We were made very welcome. The 'Hobbit house' as we nicknamed it was perfect. It had everything we needed and was very warm & cosy. Our grandchildren who live near by came to see us and loved how much there was to do in the garden. The zip wire was a big hit. Wonderful break in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely be back!
Fantastic experience! Resy (and her menagerie!) were very welcoming; the walls on the hills were lovely - it was great to get out of the city.

10/10 Excellent

Andreea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect holiday
I had such an amazing time there! It was dreamy! Thw owners are ao nice and welcoming. They will help you if they can with anything you need. The place is very clean and gorgeous. Not to mention that it is so close to Pentland Hills Regional Park. If you love nature and animals, that's the perfect deatination for a peaceful holiday. Their pets are the cutest! And you can play with them and feed them. I definitely want to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little house
A lovely cabin in the woods, very welcoming hosts. Good transport links to city centre. We loved our stay and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Perfect hideaway, great location, great host
This hideaway was the perfect getaway from the city. The hut was very well-equipped with everything we could ask for, while located in an ideal setting for walks and hikes. Although it was so close to Edinburgh city, it was a proper rural retreat. Resy and her son were lovely hosts: they were very approachable, easily contactable, the directions they gave to the house were flawless and they even left a welcoming breakfast hamper to boot. Overall we were overjoyed with our stay, and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margherita C.

Lovely chalet fully equipped for a comfortable city-escape!
The property is very clean and with all the possible comfort: tv, dish washer, kitchen, comfortable shower, comfortable bed, very good heating system...amazing outside space to play or drink coffe! the location makes it the perfect place to escape the city and enjoy the nature. With a short walk it’s possible to take the bus to go to the city of Edinburg which, I didn’t know, it’s beautiful. The landlady Resy gave us two bikes and we went to the closest shoot in just 10min. The villane of Balerno is very small and well maintained. I am very happy with the entire experience, I highly recommend it. Resy also prepared for us home made bread and brownies and surprised us with some chocolate- rabbit for Easter. Thank you very much we hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

Stay in the Pentland Hills near Balerno - fabulous!
Excellent! Very friendly & helpful host. We hope we can stay again. Thank you very much perfect. Richard & Bridget
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

rabia t.

wonderful hosts. wonderful clean chalet. Wonderful friendly farm animals. Will be going back again.
neat, tidy and clean chalet. All basic essentials provided. Perfectly located for walks and frequent public transport to access central Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue L., England

I can not rate highly enough. The place is wonderful
We have just had 4 days of bliss. The lovely family welcomed us with genuine friendliness and were pleased to help in any way. They introduced us to the pet pig, chickens, goats and rabbits who were adorable and became a big part of the charm of the place. The accommodation is superb. There is a welcome breakfast basket and the use of a few larder items if you have forgotten anything. The kitchen is well equipped and even has a dishwasher and tablets. There is plenty of room and features the use of two double beds that convert back to sofas but we had plenty of room when we left ours out. The accommodation would suit a family with younger children who are prepared to share a double bed behind a curtain. You all share the same space. Outside you will find a trampoline, a zip wire, a tree swing, a slide/swing set and a set of stocks (I was tempted). There was also other play equipment and it was all close enough for you to watch over the children as they play. The location is rural and would suit walkers but it is close to a lovely village which is easily reached by car or by foot. If Edinburgh city is part of your plans the accommodation is close enough to travel in but far enough away if you want peace and quiet. I can not recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

A Hygge hideaway with animals
I really loved staying here for 3 nights and was sad to leave. Resy, the owner was so lovely and welcoming. We literally had everything we needed while we were there, it is such a beautiful place. Every day we got a visit from the chickens who were a real highlight of the stay as was Betsy the pig. This is not your typical holiday home, it is a hideaway built for Resys family on her farm and it really shows. I thank her very much for letting us stay, it was a real treat. I would recommend to anyone but especially those who love animals.

8/10 Good

NATHALIE H., SAINT MALO DE GUERSAC FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
lieu idéal pour visiter Edimbourg
Nous avons été très bien accueillis par Résy :) - Dans le logement nous avions des petits chocolats et un bouquet de fleurs fraiches !!!) le logement est très bien équipé, très propre et très bien situé dans un écrin de verdure (un écureuil gris est venu jusqu'à la porte de notre logement !). Balerno est idéalement (proche de l'aéroport en voiture env. 20 minutes et proche d'Edimbourg en bus env 30 minutes). Nous avons passé 3 nuits à Balerno et c'était vraiment agréable !!! Merci.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

andrea k., Hürth Nordrhein westfalen

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön, ruhig, Alles was man braucht und mehr
Wir wurden herzlich und warm empfangen. Es liegt zwar an einer Straße, welche jedoch wenig befahren ist. Es ist ruhig warm und kuschelig dort. Ein richtiges Nest. Besonders sind auch die Haustiere. Betsy das Hausschwein und die Hühner, die Ziege. Natürlich auch die Waldbewohner. Also wer zu sich kommen möchte und einen wunderschönen Standort sucht um Schottland zu erkunden ist hier genau richtig. Wir wurden auch mit einem selbst gebackenem Brot, frischen Eiern und einem leckeren Kuchen begrüßt. Also es lohnt sich, absolut empfehlenswert. Danke Resy schön das es dich gibt Sophia & Ralf
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

N V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtig en groots gastvrij!
De ligging van het huisje is prachtig. De ontvangst heel prettig, informatief en tegelijk een gevoel gevend van vrijheid. De omgeving biedt de mogelijkheid voor prachtige wandelingen in de natuur en heel geschikt voor bezoek aan de prachtige stad Edinburgh.

10/10 Excellent

Martina G.

Kleine Oase im Wald
Für zwei Personen eine ideale Unterkunft in der Nähe von Edinburgh. Die Wohnung ist sehr gut und modern ausgestattet, man fühlt sich direkt wohl. Spülmaschine, Kaffeemaschine, Kochfeld, ausreichend Geschirr, Töpfe und Dosen Mehrfachsteckdose für Eurostecker, USB-Steckdose.... es ist an alles gedacht. Zur Begrüßung war der Kühlschrank mit einer Überraschung gefüllt und auf dem Tisch stand ein frischer Blumenstrauß. Die Anbindung an die Stadt ist mit der Buslinie sehr gut. Fußweg bis zur Bushaltestelle ca. 1,5 km. Beim abendlichen Rückweg ist eine Taschenlampe von Nöten, da es über unbeleuchtete Wege geht. Wir kommen sehr gerne noch einmal wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melisande M.

Lovely. Beautiful. Wonderful.
This little house, which isn't such little as it seems, lies in one wonderful and quiet place. The house owner is a very kind and amiable person and also very helpfully. It was us a pleasure to stay a few days. The beds are comfortable, there is enough space for 3 to 4 people, the bathroom is absolutly sufficient, the kitchen is very good equipped. You can travel by bus (Line 44 aktually 1,70 p.P.) in 20 min. to Edinburgh. You have to pay exact with coins. The bus drives every 10 min or so. Or you can hike or cicle to the lake and nature near by. And when you don't wanna go, you can just watch the chickens and goats or the little wild rabbits each morning in front of the house. Price-performance ratio is very good. Dieses kleine Haus ist wesentlich größer als man denkt. Es liegt in einer wunderschönen und ruhigen Gegend. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundliche und liebenswürdige sowie hilfsbereite Menschen. Es war uns ein Vergnügen dort zu verweilen. Die Betten sind komfortabel, das Bad ist mehr als ausreichend und die Küche ist wirklich sehr gut eingerichtet. Man ist schnell mit dem Bus in Edinburgh (Linie 44 aktuell 1,70 p.P.), welche ca. alle 10 min. fährt. Achtung man muss passend mit Kleingeld bezahlen. Oder man wandert oder fährt zu dem nahe gelegenen See oder in die Natur. Wenn man nicht weg möchte, kann man auch einfach die Hühner oder Ziegen beobachten. Morgens haben wir meistens Wildhasen direkt vor dem Haus gehabt. Preis Leistung: sehr gut. I think we will see us again! Hearty greetings, Maik and Melisande
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Kathrin H.

Einfach SUPER
Unser Urlaub war sehr schön und wir haben die Zeit bei Resy, Betsy und Co. sehr genossen! Resy ist eine sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Frau. In der Unterkunft ist alles wie beschrieben vorhanden und sehr schön eingerichtet. Die ruhige Umgebung lässt einen von dem Stress in der Großstadt abschalten. Auch wenn wir fast jeden Tag nach Edinburgh gefahren sind ;) Für Urlauber, die es gerne ruhig mögen und wandern gehen wollen sehr zu empfehlen. Der Weg bis zum Bus (15 min. bergab) und vom Bus wieder zurück (15.-30 min. bergauf - je nachdem wie gut man zu Fuß ist) ist zu bewerkstelligen, wenn man kein Auto hat. Alles in Allem einfach Super !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017