B&B on Beautiful Organic Homestead, Edinburgh

Comfortable double room, spacious living area with adjoining communal dining space and private bathroom in a beautiful stone barn eco-house conversion. The property is an organic smallholding on the edge of Edinburgh with easy access to the city and 20 minutes by bus to the lovely Morningside and Bruntsfield areas with independent shops, cafes and boutiques. The house is within walking distance of the Pentland Hills offering beautiful hiking trails and views, local pubs and a snow sports centre. Our home is an eco farmhouse renovation surrounded by rolling hills, woodland gardens and our organic small holding. All our furnishings and bedroom linens are organic and ethically produced. Guests can enjoy an organic breakfast, with a selection of herb teas grown and harvested on the small holding and fair trade coffee. The accommodation offers a private bedroom and bathroom with shower, and a bright open living area and communal dining space. Guests can also access the garden and patio and several country walks pass right by the property. We offer a relaxing base for your stay right on the edge of the capital with all the perks of unwinding in the beautiful Scottish countryside. Head out on one of the many trails into the beautiful Pentland Hills and take in the view of the Firth of Forth with her three bridges and a spectacular panorama of Edinburgh. Trails vary from a casual wander to hikes. There is also the Edinburgh Snow Sports Center offering skiing on brush mat and a chairlift, which is also available to hikers wishing to take in the view without the climb up. Visit the Historic Scotland site Rosslyn Chapel founded in 1446, the suggested home of the Holy Grail, and explore the beautiful Rossyln Glen (SSSI) and river gorge with trails past the caves, castle and cafe. Make a day trip into the city of Edinburgh. On the way explore the unique districts of Morningside, Bruntsfield and Marchmont boasting a fabulous selection of cafes, bistros, independent shops and boutiques. Walk through the Meadows into the historic old town and visit the museums, galleries, cathedrals and Edinburgh Castle. Take a trip further into the country and visit the community owned and run Penicuik Storehouse, stocking only organic and locally produced food and drinks. They run a pop up cafe serving coffees, freshly baked pies and cakes and sell a wonderful selection of freshly baked sourdough, rye breads and rolls. On the way home take a detour and pop into Whitmuir Organic Farm and meet the farmyard animals. They also run a fabulous organic restaurant serving late lunches and early suppers. We would recommend booking a table if going. Getting here by car from Edinburgh or the city bypass is straightforward. Instructions will be sent upon booking. Free parking is available onsite for staying guests. The no. 15 bus stops at the end of our drive (a minute's walk from the house). This service runs Monday- Saturday, however it stops early evening so please check Lothian bus timetable before booking. There is also the no. 4 bus (12 min walk), no. 11 bus (25 min walk) and no. x47 bus (20 min walk) which run daily into the city centre. Private pick-up in the evening by host can be arranged. The property is not suitable for infants or very young children. The house is not child-proofed.