Overall I had an enjoyable stay at the cottage and would recommend to others.
My stay: 1 human, 1 dog, 4 nights
Communication:
Shirin was really helpful before and during the stay. She gave plenty of detail and answered my questions swiftly. She provided links for nearby parking locations and a map to show where I could unload luggage near to the cottage.
Location :
The cottage is in a great spot inside the Meadows (park). There are shops and cafe's nearby and it's a short walk to town or to Arthur's Seat. One thing to be mindful of is that being in the park means it can be noisy on occasion at night - but you're also right next to own space, tents courts and playgrounds. No parking onsite but can park close to unload which was a huge help.
The cottage:
The cottage was clean and as described. Whilst it did look like the pictures, I felt it wasn't as cosy as I had been expecting. The kitchen has everything you need but is quite basic in decor/style. There are only two radiators downstairs so it takes a while to heat up and the stone floors add to the chill. The gas fire in the lounge was a great relief.
A small niggle was that the key kept sticking in the door which made getting in and out of the cottage an unnecessary stress. It would be great to see this fixed.
I found all the utensils I needed in the kitchen and Shirin had generously stocked out the basics such as tea / oils / salt and even pasta. This was really helpful.
Shirin provided a guide book with all required instructions and some helpful tips for cafes / restaurants etc. One suggestion I have is that given this is a dog friendly accommodation, it would be great if the guide contained a few dog friendly cafes too.
The bathroom is downstairs which may be annoying for some but is very helpful for cleaning muddy paws swiftly.
Important note for dog owners:
While the garden is indeed 'enclosed', the fencing is quite flimsy and the garden gate does not have a latch on it. I let my dog use the space but only under supervision. It's a front garden so lots of people and other dogs walking past. If a dog wanted to push through the fencing to get to other dogs etc they definitely could.