East Lothian Holiday Cottages

Rent good quality holiday cottages and log cabins around Edinburgh in East Lothian, Scotland

Book a holiday cottage in East Lothian in Scotland and discover this area's magnificent coastline, golden beaches, rolling countryside and spectacular cliffs. Everyone wants attractive holiday accommodation with comfortable beds, good heating and bathroom facilities. There is always the choice of whether to book a holiday apartment in Edinburgh or to stay outside the city in cottage in a less busy area with no parking problems. Houses, apartments, cottages and pine lodges can be rented for a week or two at a time and for three days upwards outside peak booking times.

Book self-catering accommodation near Edinburgh

East Lothian is bordered by the city of Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Midlothian and is home to a plethora of award-winning tourist attractions, some of the world’s finest golf courses and comfortable self catering cottages, making it an ideal choice for vacationers.

Combining the best of Scotland in miniature, East Lothian cottage holidays allow travellers to explore the region’s best beaches, heritage sites, archipelagos, towns and villages. From charming art galleries, museums and gift shops to popular theatres, dance shows and entertainment, East Lothian offers it all. The coastal eastern Scottish region is also home to a rich variety of wildlife and thousands of seabirds.

Coastal cottages in East Lothian offer the best of seaside, city and countryside


East Lothian, which is officially the sunniest and driest area in Scotland, attracts plenty of tourists to its sunshine coast and is an excellent spot for renting a coastal holiday home. Many also visit Edinburgh.  Beaches in the region are thus particularly popular, including Longniddry Gosford, Gullane Bents, Yellowcraig, Belhaven Bay and many more. Besides, it houses some great links and parkland courses, world famous of which is Muirfield Links and it is impossible to keep a golfer from the game, especially on holiday.

Take a chance with a self-catering break in East Lothian


Tourists renting country cottages can also make a visit to Musselburgh Racecourse to try their luck, Concorde, Scottish Seabird Centre, Tantallon Castle and other different sites within the region. There is a wealth of archaeological and historical sites which can be visited by holidaymakers in East Lothian.

Popular Property Types in East Lothian

Looking to book a hot tub holiday in East Lothian for a truly relaxing break? Or need to find pet-friendly accommodation in East Lothian for a hound-friendly holiday? Or maybe you want to book a luxury holiday home, a romantic retreat or a large holiday house for a group of friends and group holiday home looking to holiday in East Lothian. Popular types of holiday cottages in East Lothian include:

A Selection of Properties Available in East Lothian

Popular destinations in East Lothian

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lothian

Whether you want to rent a self-catering cottage, a lodge or a luxury cottage, East Lothian is a wonderful area of Central Scotland to discover on a cottage holiday. Guests choose to holiday in East Lothian because of the beautiful farmlands and rural areas, beautiful towns and villages including Dunbar, Musselburgh and North Berwick and the area's unique sights, sightseeing points of interest.
Country Cottages Online features 0 holiday cottages in East Lothian for you to choose from, including dog-friendly, families welcome as well as a good number of rentals with leisure facilities to help you relax and unwind to keep you entertained on holiday. Prices for cottages in East Lothian range from £ to £ per week.
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