Family-friendly holiday rentals in Midlothian

Charming Studio, Self Check In, Free Parking

'The Snug' is a fully licensed, private apartment attached to our Bungalow with its own entrance & is ideal for couples. There are stairs to access the property. We live in a lovely residential area. 2 min walk away there is a direct bus route into Edinburgh City Centre. The bus takes approx 25 min & stops include Haymarket and Princes Street. It takes 15 min to drive to the City Centre & Edinburgh Airport, & a 12 min drive to Murrayfield stadium. Locally there’s 2 pubs, 2 restaurant & a Co-op.

Cosy Home With Private Parking Near Edinburgh City

Welcome to our modern 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house in Bonnyrigg, just a short distance from the heart of Edinburgh. Our home boasts a spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms to ensure a cozy and relaxing stay. Enjoy a cup of tea in the garden or explore the charming town of Bonnyrigg, close to Roslin and Dalkeith. With easy access to public transportation, you can easily discover all that Edinburgh has to offer. Book now for a truly memorable Scottish experience!

Lovely Guest Suite,Balerno. Sleeps two.

Our guest suite is in a quiet residential area in Balerno; a village at the foot of the scenic Pentland Hills. A beautiful spot for walkers and nature lovers. To visit the city take a 25 minute car drive or the 44 Lothian bus at the end of the road for a 45 min bus ride to Edinburgh City Centre. Complimentary milk, coffee, tea and sugar plus cereal for your first breakfast. Shops, restaurants, bars, cafe & takeaways within a short walk. A parking spot on the drive is available on request.

Stunning Country Cottage

An ideal spot for couples,solo adventurers,business travellers, families and furry friends. The cottage is situated in acres of stunning countryside with a stream running through the garden. It is equipped with a super king sized bed and extra sofa bed. Come and enjoy the countryside with the wildlife on your doorstep as well as the huge range of activities available nearby. Relax and unwind in front of the open fire.For the sightseers it’s only a 30 minute drive into the centre of Edinburgh.

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Fully self-contained, modern & clean annexe with full countryside & partial sea views. Private decking 1x double bed, 1x sofa bed Fresh linen and towels New improved full fibre WiFi 10 min drive - local train stations, bus stops, shops, restaurants Edinburgh only 10 mins by train Within 30 min drive - Ratho EICA, golf courses, beaches Walks & cycling paths on doorstep Quiet village No buses/Uber to village, so car essential Available on request: sofa-bed, desk & chair, travel cot, highchair

Little Linton

****Edinburgh council have added a visitor tax as of July 2026 so I will need to increase my nightly fee to account for this! Situated in the peaceful and leafy Colinton Village, we have an annex attached to our house for your stay with your own entrance. We feel it offers country views out to the Pentland hills yet we are easily accessible to the airport and centre of town. We have a double bedroom and small sitting room and private bathroom for your stay. Tea, coffee and toaster provided.

Charming 1 bed in the heart of the Pentlands

The perfect place to relax after a day in the hills or the surrounding area. The Pentland Cosy nestles at the foot of the Pentland hills regional park. A self-contained one-bedroom lodge, the Cosy is tucked away a few metres from waymarked walks. Available all year round it’s ideal for walkers and lovers of the great outdoors. Bring boots or bikes and head off from your own door. We’re situated close to the A702 making us a convenient stop over if you’re traveling up or down the country.

Beautiful two bed cottage near Edinburgh

Set within an 18th-century stable courtyard, The Stables South is a warm, spacious cottage on the peaceful Preston Hall Estate. Just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, it’s ideal for a family escape combining countryside calm with easy city access. The cottage has two generous ensuite bedrooms and a light-filled living space with conservatory opening onto a large, fully enclosed private garden - perfect for children and dogs to play safely. A relaxed and comfortable base for family mini-breaks.

Spacious, self-contained annex near Edinburgh

Barleydean Suite is situated in a private annex in a country house. At the edge of the Pentland Hills, you can hike from your front door, wander to the local pub or take a bus to Edinburgh. The suite has private access for guests. It has 1 bedroom with a super king-size bed for 2 guests. Up to 2 foldaway single beds can be provided on request. Maximum occupancy is 4 people. There is a kitchenette suitable for light cooking, with hob, microwave, Nespresso, toaster, and washing machine.

Ellwyn Garden Apartment

A smart 1 bedroomed apartment on the ground floor of a traditional detached property, situated in the town of Penicuik, 9 or 10 miles from the city centre of Edinburgh. This is the perfect location for hill walkers, outdoor enthusiasts or people who simply prefer to stay somewhere a little more quiet and relaxed, but with the added benefit of being close to the city. Self contained flat with one double bedrooms, bathroom, comfortable lounge, with a sofa bed and well equipped kitchen.

Chill Rose - Individually designed comfy cabins

Bright, warm and individually themed holiday cabins (4) situated in private gardens on the outskirts of Pencaitland, East Lothian. Ideally located on the Railway walk and cycle route 196 to Glenkinchie Distillery , Carberry, Penicuik and surrounding areas. Super comfortable beds with lovely bed linen, comfy sofa bed, en-suite shower room, fridge, kettle, crockery, table and chairs and covered seating area to enjoy the outdoors no matter the weather. All with BBQ/Fire pit.

Gardener's House

Built in the 1700s the Gardener's House is set into the old Walled Garden in the stunning grounds of Arniston House, a William Adam Stately Home. A secluded, picturesque two storey house with wood burning stove for winter or glass patio doors that open onto the walled garden for summer. An 11 mile trip to Edinburgh’s first class art galleries and museums, the capital’s eclectic mix of restaurants and bars plus its boutique shopping experience all adds up to a great day out.