Just 18 miles from the heart of Edinburgh, guests can relax and unwind in a multi-award-winning holiday home situated on a working livestock farm. Crosswoodhill offers four uniquely different 3 to 5-star properties designed to impress couples, families, groups of friends or colleagues. Glasgow, Livingston, and a wealth of major attractions and activities are within an hour’s drive, and parking is easy and free.
Handmade features, high-end finishes, and exceptional attention to detail—combined with welcoming, attentive on-site hosts—ensure a memorable and uniquely Scottish experience. With each of the four Crosswoodhill properties offering its own distinct character, visitors may wish to read the snapshot summaries below before exploring the owners’ Crosswoodhill website, where full descriptions, room-by-room gallery tours, activity suggestions, and TripAdvisor reviews are available.
Orlege End – Sleeps 3 + 2 (up to 6 with sofa bed)
5 Star Visit Scotland
Orlege End is a stunning luxury conversion, just a 30-minute scenic drive from central Edinburgh along the Pentland Hills. Offering more space than most city apartments and the added bonus of a working livestock farm to explore, this bright and airy property impresses with:
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A spacious, exceptionally well-equipped kitchen with granite worktops
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Open-plan living and dining area with underfloor heating and optional multi-fuel stove
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Upstairs family bedroom (three singles or super-king + single)
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Downstairs double bedroom
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Two en-suite bathrooms with baths and power showers
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Striking design features, including a mezzanine gallery, tension-wire staircase, star-shaped upper bedroom, original beams, and limestone flagstones
A private patio area sits just outside. Perfect for couples or small families. Extensive interior images are available on the Crosswoodhill website.
Steading Cottage – Sleeps 6 (Currently Unavailable)
4 Star Visit Scotland
Steading Cottage is ideal for guests who want to be at the heart of the farm. Its layout works beautifully for those needing ground-floor bedrooms or step-free facilities, while the spacious upstairs area is a favourite with children and teenagers.
Despite its modest exterior, Steading Cottage opens up into a bright and inviting two-storey home featuring:
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Three bedrooms and 2+ bathrooms
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A large porch/utility room suitable for storing outdoor gear—or even as a temporary space for a dog
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Lofty open-plan living/dining area with multi-fuel stove
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Fully integrated red-alder kitchen with granite-topped island
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Ground-floor king bedroom with en-suite
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Separate single bedroom (space for a cot)
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Wheel-in accessible bathroom with bath, power shower, WC, and grab rails
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Spacious upstairs dormer/attic bedroom with two singles and one double, plus its own WC
Extensive images are available on the Crosswoodhill website.
The Wing – Sleeps up to 6 (4+2)
3 Star Visit Scotland
The Wing is the most traditional of the Crosswoodhill properties, rich in character with many original 18th-century features, including solid pine doors, shutters, and sash windows. Guests often comment on its welcoming atmosphere and charm.
This two-storey farmhouse wing offers:
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A well-equipped galley kitchen
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Cosy living room for four / dining space for six with multi-fuel stove
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Full oil-fired central heating
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TVs and DVD players both upstairs and downstairs
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Upstairs double bedroom and adult-size bunk bedroom
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Bathroom with power shower over bath
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A spacious second living room/third bedroom with sofa bed and double bed, perfect for separate relaxation space
Outside, a large lawn and woodland play area provide excellent outdoor enjoyment. As all bedrooms and the bathroom are upstairs, it is less suitable for guests with mobility issues. More images can be explored on the Crosswoodhill website.
Craigengar Lodge – Sleeps 12 + 2 + 4 on sofa beds
5 Star Visit Scotland
Craigengar Lodge is a contemporary timber-clad masterpiece, impressive from the moment guests approach its curved aluminium roof set among fields of grazing sheep. This newbuild combines striking design with eco-friendly principles and boutique-hotel-standard luxury.
Highlights include:
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A vast open-plan layout with stunning curved ceilings
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Individually designed bedrooms and bathrooms (5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms)
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Mood lighting, Sonos sound system, iPod docking, artistic pottery and décor
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Crescent windows and enormous picture glazing creating an indoor-outdoor feel
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Hardwood decked terrace along the south side
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Eco-friendly Scandinavian doors/windows, double and triple glazed
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Underfloor heating throughout, powered by a ground-source heat pump
Perfect for family reunions, groups, corporate retreats, and smaller parties alike. Its location—just 25 minutes from Edinburgh Airport—is ideal for travellers.
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