St Margaret's Cottage - Edinburgh, Scotland (Self-catering)

03/02/2024

Delighted to have been recognised by Booking.com in their annual award round up. Many thanks to all our lovely guests for leaving their feedback and ratings… we couldn’t do it without you 🥰😍👍

10/08/2023

Just along the High Street (towards Joppa) you’ll find this gem of an artisan bakery! Such a treat of freshly baked breads, pastries and take away coffees…. A must for a weekend foodie treat 😍

Mostly flour & butter with a lot of skill, time and care.

09/08/2023

Just a short stroll from St Margaret’s Cottage to The Espy and Portobello Beach and Promenade

27/01/2023

Just a short stroll from St Margaret’s Cottage 🥰

25/01/2023

So delighted to receive this just now from Booking.com as a result of our lovely guests taking the time to review their stay - thank you, it's much appreciated! It makes the time we spend trying to make guests stays comfortable and memorable, so worthwhile... :)

10/09/2022

Following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the castle is closed while ceremonial activities are taking place and will reopen Wednesday 14 September.

If you have pre-booked tickets for Edinburgh Castle, you will receive an automatic refund. Please allow 10 working days for the funds to show on your statement.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any further queries regarding your booking, please contact our ticketing team at [email protected].

Please check our website and social media channels for updates on when the site will reopen.

10/09/2022

Surely there's no better way to end your weekend than a hearty Sunday roast? For classic roasts with all the trimmings or mini roasts for the little ones, there’s no place like our pub on a Sunday 🥰​
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Settle in for a Sunday roast 🍽 http://www.thesheepheidedinburgh.co.uk/tablebooking

07/08/2022

07/08/2022

We love nothing more than guests enjoying the cottage and their time in Edinburgh 🥰🤗❤️

01/08/2022

🥰 Wow, what a pic!

Tonight's crescent moon from Arthur's Seat.

Fresh out of the camera. I left the house earlier with another shot in mind, however glancing up to sky I noticed the crescent moon looked stunning. With a bit of hasty planning I realised I could frame it with the Castle from Arthur's Seat, moments before it set. Stunning way to end the day.

Prints available

Adam

17/07/2022

A Met Office amber weather warning for ‘Extreme Heat’ has now extended into this area for Monday and Tuesday coming.

“A hot spell is likely to develop from Sunday, likely peaking early next week, leading to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure”.

Both the Met Office and Ready Scotland have more information on the weather and how to stay safe from its dangers.

15/07/2022

⚠️ An amber warning for extreme heat will be in place across much of southern Scotland from:

Midnight on Monday 18 July until 2359, Tuesday 19 July.

Updates:

Weather: Met Office
Be prepared: www.ready.scot
Water safety: Water Safety Scotland
Health advice: www.nhsinform.scot

31/05/2022

For a while lots of old lanterns around Edinburgh seemed to be on 24/7. No idea why. I suspect the technical explanation is they were most likely knackered. That's bad in some respects but I can't be bothered to list those respects and having booted at least three moaning faced whinging people off the page the last few days, I'm no gonna join em. Nope. No danger.

Instead, I just thank the dafties for being too lazy to sort them and take photos with the lanterns on. Braw. Handy even. Here's one such example; from the west end of Princes Street looking towards the castle in the middle of the day, broad daylight and it was sunny and warm-ish. Still, handy as I said. Especially if you want a photo with a lantern on... :-) Happy Tuesday and thanks for looking in.

28/05/2022

Edinburgh's Platinum Jubilee Celebration will take place in Princes Street Gardens. The free event will feature performances by the world-famous Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland, fantastic local Love Music Community Choir and a special Edinburgh Festival Carnival parade just for the occasion.

There will also be a big screen showing the live broadcast of the Jubilee Pageant.

Fun starts 12.30pm on Sun 5th June.
More: https://edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/13482/edinburgh-announces-plans-to-celebrate-the-queen-s-platinum-jubilee

18/04/2022

From today, you are no longer legally required to wear a face covering in most indoor spaces.

Remember, has not gone away.

We strongly recommend that face coverings are worn indoors, particularly in crowded spaces.

More information at https://bit.ly/UseOfFaceCoverings

18/04/2022

You will no longer need to test if you don’t have coronavirus symptoms. If you have coronavirus symptoms you still need to isolate and should book a PCR test online at www.gov.uk/get-coronovirus-test or call the National Testing centre on 119. Find out more about the changes to testing at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/communitytesting

15/04/2022

Just outside Edinburgh lies the wee town of Dalkeith and just on the edge of Dalkeith is a mighty fine country park. There you will find a number of things and I'll let you find those yourself...I have my reasons but I will tell you about the massive array of flowers, trees and wildlife you'll find in there as it's certainly worth looking at!
..in fact, I will tell you nothing. How about I show you? Here are the bluebells of Dalkeith as the sun makes a wee cameo through the trees high overhead.

Happy Friday and per always, prints for this one can go worldwide and are available here https://www.colinmyers.com/product/bluebells-dalkeith-midlothian/ (Y)

02/01/2022

Highly recommend this!! 🥰

09/12/2021

We’re Christmas ready! The tree’s up and lit and the fireplace is twinkling with coloured lights, all ready for our Christmas guests. They might even find a festive treat under the tree 🌲

21/11/2021

Yum!

These are the best takeaways to order food from in Edinburgh, according to our readers.

07/11/2021

18/08/2021

We recently gave the courtyard garden area a make over… whilst still private it’s much sunnier and more open. It’s also enclosed, so ideal for family and 🐶 doggo to enjoy….

18/08/2021

Delighted with this review from a happy guest who stayed via the VRBO booking system…..

25/07/2021

Remember your face covering.

By law you must still wear one in most indoor public places in Scotland.

Face coverings protect you and the people around you.

Some exemptions apply.

Full guidance at bit.ly/FaceCoveringScotland

01/05/2021

The bathroom has been transformed into a walk-in shower bathroom creating more room and a brighter, more modern feel.

01/05/2021

The newly refurbished kitchen has all new built-in appliances, including dishwasher and washing machine.

01/05/2021

We've spent our lockdown time wisely and refurbished much of St Margaret's Cottage - a face-lift to the front, a new kitchen, walk-in shower bathroom and complete rework of the enclosed garden area to make it bigger, sunnier and more user friendly... have a look

02/02/2021

Where else in the world has an ancient, beautiful city and castle, lovely long clean beach with restaurants and cafes and extinct volcano with stunning views from the top.....all within 15 minutes walk or drive?

Visit www.edinburgh-selfcateringcottage.co.uk to check dates and rates and book your staycation for 2021.....

* Cosy and quiet detached cottage
* Sleeps up to 4 people (one family)
* Five-star guest rated
* Private parking, off-road
* One well-behaved doggo welcome
* Enclosed, sunny patio & garden
* 15 min walk to Portobello Beach, Promenade & parks
* 15 minute drive/bus ride into Edinburgh
* Prices from £120 p/n, minimum 3 nights.