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Short Breaks

Last Minute Availability in Edinburgh City Centre Cottage – with Parking

6 October 2009

We have some special offers at the moment at Craigwell Cottage – you can see full details on our Last Minute offers page. A short break from 15 – 19 October 2009 is available at a reduced price of only £400 for 5 nights in central Edinburgh – a surprising little cottage in the centre [...]

Edinburgh: Last Minute October Short Breaks

29 September 2009

Available now at www.2edinburgh.co.uk short breaks at Craigwell Cottage – 2 night short breaks offered from now until 19 October 2009 at our special rate of only £250 for accommodation sleeping up to 4 people (one double, one twin). Contact the owner, Susan McNaughton of Sandcastle Holidays to book: email.

Christmas is Coming

10 November 2008

Things to do on a rainy day in Edinburgh

27 October 2008

When you’re travelling with young children, it’s always good to go armed with some ideas of what to do of the weather is foul and you’re on need of some indoor activity. During our October break we spent some time at the Ceramic Experience just near Ocean Terminal, making a lovely surprise for Grandma’s birthday.

Edinburgh short breaks

23 October 2008

Edinburgh is a wonderful place to spend time at any time of year, but my favourite time of year is in September or October after the frenzy of the Festivals is over and Edinburgh is getting back to ‘normal’. I took this photo while out shopping on a Saturday afternoon. We were just heading from [...]

Craigwell Cottage Weekend

18 October 2008

We find out over the course of the weekend the relationship between Craigwell Cottage and the Scottish Desert.

Visiting the Garden at Craigwell Cottage

17 October 2008

Our first morning at Craigwell Cottage looked a bit drizzly, so the idea of walking over to The Manna House for croissants turned into a quick trip in the car. But the croissants, petit pains au chocolat and Mediterranean cheese swirls which we brought back were soon polished off, and we were ready for a [...]

An autumn weekend at Craigwell Cottage, Edinburgh

16 October 2008

Just beginning to experiment with my new iphone and mobile blogging – so forgive this photo! It was meant to show that the minute we arrived at Craigwell Cottage for the weekend, we kicked back, and relaxed in front of the TV while the kids got ready for bed. No, we’re not crazy! But as [...]

Short Break Festival Fireworks Weekend

28 July 2008

You could rent Craigwell Cottage for a short break at the tail end of the Festival, and still manage to take in one of the most spectacular events, the Royal Bank Fireworks display which takes place on the evening of 31 August 2008 at Edinburgh Castle, and can be seen from many vantage points around [...]

Last Minute Short Breaks Edinburgh 3 to 8 June 2008

1 June 2008

Craigwell Cottage Edinburgh has last minute availability for a short break in Edinburgh’s historic city centre starting from 3 June. Only £300 for a 3-night break (minimum booking). Unique cottage with private parking and shared garden in historic Old Town near Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Holyrood Park and Scottish Parliament. On direct bus link [...]

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