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

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In the charming village of Pencaitland, Islay House offers a serene retreat with its own private garden and gated driveway. Unwind in the modern kitchen, stay connected with WiFi, or indulge in your favorite shows on the 55 inch Smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

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

Islay House is a beautiful, Victorian home in the peaceful village of Pencaitland. Ideally situated for accessing Edinburgh or the golf courses and beaches of East Lothian. The accommodation forms the East Wing of our home and has its own front door, private garden and gated driveway. The house has a fully equipped modern kitchen, Wi-Fi, 55 inch Smart TV with Netflix and Prime. The village has 2 shops, Petrol Station, a new Gastropub - The Winton, opened in Aug, 2022-very busy, would recommend booking, and the Glenkinchie Whisky distillery. Pet must not be left alone in property

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 753 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No candles If bringing a pet, please wipe feet, dry off etc
Light carpets so please, shoes off
Leave home as you find it please

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: There is an additional cost for a pet of £30 pp

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Registration Number EL00135P

About the neighborhood

Map
Pencaitland, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Glenkinchie Distillery - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 29 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Princes Street - 31 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 31 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 32 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Prestonpans Station - 16 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boatie Bleat - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Longniddry Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tower Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Perk - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Pencaitland, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Glenkinchie Distillery and within 9 mi (15 km) of Vogrie Country Park and St Mary's Church. Seton Sands and Dalkeith Country Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Astrid S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui O., Newcastle upon Tyne

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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