Scotland Edinburgh
Cottage-Style Flat by Leith Links, Edinburgh
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Edinburgh / the Scotland and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.3/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 69 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.3/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
This cottage-style flat sits on Lindean Place in Leith, a short walk from the green open space of Leith Links and an easy hop into the heart of Edinburgh. It leans into a cosy, characterful feel - think quaint-cottage charm in the middle of the city - and it makes a warm, welcoming base for a couple or small family bringing a pet along.
Guests travelling with pets speak warmly about it. A visitor who brought a dog described their family dog as very relaxed during the stay, in a flat that felt clean, well maintained and full of charm, complete with a fire and logs in the shed. Another guest who travelled with a cat called the stay exceptional, praising the calming decor and an accommodating host. Both the flat's comfort and the nearby Links, with its open grass for walks, make it an easy fit for a pet-friendly city break.
A couple of practical notes. One guest with a cat mentioned that a refundable deposit was taken for bringing a pet and returned promptly at the end of the stay, so it is worth asking about any pet deposit when you book. Parking is the main gripe - the approach is a narrow reverse and street parking is tight, so factor that in if you are arriving by car with a dog and luggage.
There is no formal pet policy or size limit published on the property's booking listing, so confirm the terms directly before booking. Best suited to a couple or small family with a calm, well-behaved dog or cat who want a characterful, comfortable Edinburgh base within walking distance of green space.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Welcomes both cats and dogs
- Open green of Leith Links close by
- Cosy, characterful cottage-style flat
- Refundable pet deposit reported - ask when booking
- Tight parking on a narrow approach
About this hotel
This cottage-style flat on Lindean Place in Leith is a cosy, characterful Edinburgh base a short walk from the open green of Leith Links. With quaint-cottage charm, a fire and easy access to the city, it suits a couple or small family looking for a comfortable pet-friendly stay.
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Location
7 Lindean Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8AY
