The Pottery, nestled in the tree line across from our cottage, looks directly out onto the stunning Borthwick castle. This is a lovely area for walkers, hikers or anyone seeking peace and quiet in a tranquil environment or a romantic weekend getaway nestled below a remote historic castle. The hamlet is also only 30min drive (or 20min train) into central Edinburgh- perfect balance of city to green countryside. Please note we cannot accommodate children or pets. The space In the heart of the Midlothian valley of rolling green hills, views of the Pentland Hills and close to Edinburgh, Borthwick is a magical little spot. We are offering a small outhouse (The Pottery, approx 30 sq m), self-catering, main entrance accommodation, beside our 366 year old cottage. Suitable for a couple or an individual looking for a countryside escape. The Pottery overlooks Borthwick Castle (which is a stones throw away so perfect for wedding guests), has a well equipped kitchen with coffee bar, cosy bedroom with king sized bed, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Gorebridge, 5 min drive, has shops, restaurants and a post-office. It also has free parking & a direct 20-min train into Edinburgh Waverley- v handy! There are some local takeaways/eateries here. We are 20min drive from the historic Rosslyn chapel, and 10 mins drive (or a spectacular 2 hour hike) from the beautiful Crichton Castle. There are dense woodland and river walks around us, including the famous Gore Glen and Curry woods, and we are surrounded by wildlife. Most days you can see red deer in the fields, kestrels and buzzards. If you are lucky enough, you may spot a badger or our local barn owl! Please note, we have cats and dogs living in the main cottage. They will not have access to The Pottery. Our cat Alvin may welcome you, but please don’t let him inside no matter how much he protests. This accommodation is for 1-2 adults only, we cannot accommodate children or infants. We are slowly but surely renovating the entire cottage & stable block ourselves, fully DIY, it has been empty for a significant number of years so this is a huge undertaking - we are trying hard to restore it to its former glory! That in mind, our drive way isn’t looking too beautiful & our stables/outbuildings are also currently being renovated. Guest access Main door private access, via a lock box. There is a couple of steps up to the door. Other things to note There are a couple of steps up into to the Pottery from the car parking. There is a hand rail to help you. We have space for only 1 vehicle. Please note, we cannot accommodate children or pets in our accommodation. This is adult only.