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Park Neuk Cottage

Park Neuk Cottage, Park Neuk, Rosewell, Midlothian, Scotland

So peaceful, yet a 40-minute bus run from Edinburgh. At a crossroads of tracks dividing three fields is a white, one-storey dwelling tucked into the undergrowth. Enter the gate and the garden (a hide and seek heaven, as you will discover) and there are John and Kim to greet you: lovely people, they live in West Lothian but work very hard at making this cottage the place it is (strewing salt across the path when ice is expected, removing feather cushions from the allergy-prone). This was Kim's parents' house and it is filled with 4,000 books, most of them in the cosy single bedroom - the 'Library'. The double bedroom is a big room with a homely feel, the twin is in the old cow byre, its walls rustically exposed, its pine beds topped with colourful crochet. All three share a bathroom - small, white and bright. Then there's the living/dining area, an L-shaped room off the kitchen with a table for eight and a long low window overlooking patio, garden and bird-feeders; rabbits, squirrels, pheasants drop by, too. A sofa and armchairs of colourful hues pull up before an open fire, there are board games and a train set and a dresser stuffed with books. The kitchen is spotless and astonishingly well-equipped. Anglers, walkers, cyclists, golfers and families with young children will love it here.

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Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Park Neuk Cottage and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Details

Park Neuk Cottage

Contact: Kim McCulloch

• Tel: 01506 653095
• Fax: 01506 632992
• Sleeps: 5 + put-up bed.
• Rooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single, bath/shower room, put-up bed.
• Price: £325 – £705. Discounts (out of season) for low occupancy or return visitors. Short breaks available.
• Closed: Never.

Checklist

• Dishwasher
• Electricity included
• Washing machine
• Microwave oven
• Central heating
• Mobile reception
• Television
• BBQ
• Beach within 3 miles
• Cooked meals available
• Restaurant nearby
• Short breaks possible
• Extra bed/cot available
• Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

• Rosslyn Chapel: a comfortable 1 hour walk away through the beautiful Rosslyn Glen
• Edinburgh: genealogical research; Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Festival, museums, galleries, shops and much, much more
• Scottish Borders: historic houses, castles and gardens; factory knitwear outlets; fishing
• Golf: nearest course 10 minutes walk; 70 courses within 20 miles including many famous names
• Central Scotland, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs within easy reach
• Ideal centre for horse riding, pony trekking, walking or cycling. Foot and bridle paths run right past the cottage.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.