Richard and Dawn's cottage is wonderful comfy, really clean and very well equipped. It has probably the best view one could hope for while doing the washing up and the kitchen sink; views across the Forth valley to the Ochils and beyond with great views of the bridges. In the other direction, right out of the front door at the Pentland Hills with a limitless choice of walking routes. Just down the hill from the cottage is the Water of Leith along who's walkway it is possible to walk into Edinburgh (actually quite a hike....) or upstream to Balerno.
Richard and Dawn left a few basics such as bread, milk, tea bags and biscuits for me which was appreciated. When I had finished the biscuits I used the kitchen fully and reacquainted myself with a Slow Cooker (other cooking methods - hob, oven, microwave - are available.) The kitchen was very well equipped and I never felt I lacked anything there.
The bed was comfy, the bath a boon and the TV and DVDs a distraction from work.
I was glad I managed to find this cottage in which to stay. Highly recommended.