Set on a working farm in the fertile West Lothian countryside, just 3 miles from the historic town of Linlithgow and with convenient access to the M9, Edinburgh, 20 miles and Stirling, 24 miles; this is a wonderfully central location with activities for all in easy reach. Tastefully designed with light, space and comfort in mind, Veleta is one of five cottages perfect for family and friends to relax and enjoy this fascinating area. Veleta has a beautifully furnished and equipped living area, generous bedrooms and bathrooms. A welcoming wood burner is complemented by eco-friendly ground source heating. The property has plenty of outbuilding for storing bikes, and is surrounded by approximately 3km of lovely grassy tracks which take you around the farm, ideal for people and dogs to wander along. The local inn is just a 5 minutes’ walk away and there is a good variety of pubs and restaurants in Linlithgow. The cottage is just half a mile from Junction 3, which is 15 minutes from the airport, or, a mile from Linlithgow which has a train station to Edinburgh, 15 minutes, or Glasgow, 25 minutes. Nearby visit magnificent Hopetoun House, the House of the Binns and Linlithgow Palace. Easy access over the Forth Road Bridge to explore Perthshire or Fife, or west to Stirling Castle or the Trossachs. Beach 3 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 530 yards.

A delightful, mid-terraced cottage with glorious views over Carribber Loch and the surrounding woodland. This is an ideal base for friends and families to relax in, just 3 miles from historic Linlithgow and an easy 25-minute train journey from Edinburgh. Carribber Beech Cottage lies within the extensive grounds of the owner’s home with a trout fishery in the lochs beside the cottages. The cottage has three attractive bedrooms, three bathrooms and an open plan ground floor living area which opens onto a private patio area.
There are good walks from the doorstep, with more extended routes nearby. Linlithgow Palace, the House of the Binns and Hopetoun House give fascinating insights into life in past times, or you can visit the gigantic Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel to admire contemporary engineering and design. There is easy access to Stirling and Glasgow, as well as Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. Beach 17 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Nestled at the end of a secluded, private track and overlooking the beautiful River Avon, this lovingly restored, former watermill provides the ultimate romantic hideaway and features river views from the verandahs. The sights and sounds of the river as it gently flows over the rapids can be enjoyed from the luxury of your own outdoor hot tub or the two verandahs, one of which can be accessed from one of the double bedrooms – visitors can even try a little trout fishing. Historic Linlithgow’s many amenities are 4 miles; Edinburgh is a 25-mile drive, or by train (every 15 minutes) from Linlithgow.

A charming, detached gatehouse resting on the edge of the town of West Calder. All ground-floor. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Edinburgh 19 miles.

A beautiful single-storey cottage resting on the estate of House of Binns in Linlithgow, West Lothian. Dog-friendly. Near River Forth. Enclosed garden. Historic. Falkirk 12.4 miles; Edinburgh 16.2 miles.