Why you’ll love our Chalet this Winter: 🏆 Guest favourite & Superhosts: comfort & quality you can trust 🏔️ Snow-kissed views of the Pentland Hills from your window 🌨️ Crisp winter walks starting at your doorstep 📖 Our insider guidebook filled with festive spots & local gems 🕯️ A cosy hideaway for couples or a welcoming base for families & dogs 🏰 Only 20 mins to Edinburgh’s magical winter lights & festive charm

We’re a couple of doctors based in Edinburgh who love making the most of the outdoors in every season — from early winter morning runs to snowy family walks and encouraging our children to enjoy fresh air whatever the weather. Hosting has been part of our lives for over 8 years, and we genuinely enjoy welcoming guests, sharing our favourite local spots, and offering tips to help you experience Edinburgh and the Pentlands at their most peaceful and magical time of year.

❄️ Your Winter Cabin Escape – Cosy Comfort Between City & Snowy Hills
Welcome to your peaceful winter retreat on the edge of Edinburgh — the perfect base for frosty morning wanderers, festive city explorers, and anyone who loves crisp snowy days outdoors and warm, cosy nights in. Here’s what makes winter here so magical: 🏔️ Pentland Hills on Your Doorstep – Step straight from the garden into 24,000 acres of snow-dusted trails and quiet winter paths. Ideal for bracing walks, and serene moments surrounded by nature’s stillness. 🏙️ Close to Edinburgh’s Winter Glow – Just a 20-minute drive or 30-minute bus ride (stop only 100m away) takes you into the city, sparkling with festive lights, Christmas markets, historic charm and cosy pubs perfect for warming up. 🌄 20 Minute walk up Caerketton Hill – From your door, climb to see Edinburgh’s winter sunsets that cast pink light over snowy ridgelines. ⛷️ 5 Minutes to Hillend Ski Slope – Get your winter adrenaline fix with skiing or snowboarding. 🔥 Unwind in a snug countryside pub nearby, where roaring fires and rustic dishes make winter evenings magical. 🌊 25 Minutes to East Lothian – Trade summer beaches for dramatic winter coastlines, windswept walks, roaring waves and refreshing sea air.