Make a holiday rental home or villa in Edinburgh and Lothian your home away from home

The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is renowned for being a buzzing city of culture and entertainment, perfect for city breaks and last minute self catering holidays. However, what many people don’t realise, the buzzing, lively holidays in Edinburgh are just miles from the beautiful tranquillity of a self catering Lothians holiday cottage.

Places to holiday in Edinburgh and Lothian

The Lothians seem miles from Edinburgh despite surrounding the city. A self catering Lothian holiday cottage is the ideal place to unwind and relax surrounded by stunning scenery. East Lothian has 40km of peaceful natural beaches and swathes of rolling hills to loose yourself in. There are also magnificent links golf courses along the East Lothian coast from which you can gaze out over stunning cliffs and historic castles.

Midlothian is best known for Rosslyn Chapel, but the beauty of a self catering holiday cottage here is the hidden attraction and outstanding facilities for outdoor pursuits. It is largely undiscovered by the tourist market, but is full of character, history, golf courses, hill walking routes and excellent trout fishing, all set in awe-inspiring scenery, an attribute which has made painting holidays popular in Midlothian too.

West Lothian is known as the ‘Garden of Scotland’, and is where many people descend for shopping round Edinburgh, with Edinburgh, Stirling, Falkirk and Glasgow all within half an hour drive from a self catering holiday cottage in West Lothian.

Things to do in Edinburgh and Lothian

Edinburgh has an enormous amount to see and do, resulting in the historic city centre becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site. From the dominating Edinburgh Castle to the infamous Edinburgh Festival in August, no one can be bored in an Edinburgh apartment. Shopping and culture run deep here, and the nightlife is a huge draw for visitors to Edinburgh.

Castles, walking, fishing and golf seem to attract the majority of visitors to this region, and for good reason. There are very few places around the world in which these can be enjoyed so readily, and in such beautiful surroundings.

Outside of Edinburgh city centre, there is a huge array of outdoor activities to enjoy. With 13 of the best golf courses in Scotland in Edinburgh and Lothian, golfing holidays are a rare delight. Due to the beauty of the region, walking and fishing holidays have been the toast of the Lothians for many decades.

Adventure sports are also beginning to thrive here. A self catering holiday cottage in the Lothian is a great place to go mountain biking, hot air ballooning or white water rafting too.

Weather in Edinburgh and Lothian

Accommodation in Edinburgh does not have to withstand the extreme weather of the Highlands and Islands further north, but enjoys a mild year round climate. From April until October, daily temperatures average between 10 and 20°C, whilst winter temperatures average around 6°C.

Flights to Edinburgh and Lothian

Edinburgh’s holiday accommodation is getting more accessible by the day. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is revealing more domestic routes daily, and is located just 8 miles outside the city centre, making the region easily accessible form across the UK and Europe.