Semi-rural stone cottage west of Edinburgh

Friendly, apparently mildly wacky, semi-rural stone cottage near Kirknewton, just outside the ringroad of Edinburgh. I have owned and lived in the cottage for about 10 years, mostly with lodgers, sometimes without. It's a lovely place to be with a great garden, loads of space, and loads to do (like mowing the grass)!! The garden now looks a bit different from in the photo - we lost some trees in a storm, built a stage to host a money free festival and planted a wildflower garden... I have a polytunnel and plenty of space for someone to have for a project if they wanted. Veggie growers welcome!

Sof the dog also lives here. She is very friendly, very nice, very important and LOVES cuddles and people! Kindness to animals is essential.

Looking for friendly, sociable types to join for a wee semi-sticks crew. Ideal for commuting to Edinburgh or Glasgow and very close to the beautiful Pentlands, where I work for a charity. I am very present in the house when there, then gone with a variable life structure!

Not a party or drinking house, quiet at nighttime. Chatting in the kitchen is the main social, always up for a shared meal but not fixed. No short term lodgers (less than 6 months). A doggo could be welcome if it's the right fit - Sof would love a pal - but sadly cats are a no as Sof still wants to eat them.

Please message with some info about yourself, needs and intended length of stay.

Thank you!

Jen.