The Secret Hideaway,glencorse house, Penicuik, EH26 0NZ, United Kingdom
#1 of 8 hotels in Penicuik
Guests' ChoiceBased on 448 apartment reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 September 2024
Cheryl
United KingdomDirect view to 3 of the other pods, albeit over some distance but still fully visible. Our porch did not appear to work, which could be problematic at night.
Nice secluded and clean pod. Surrounded by nature. The horses are very friendly. The hot tub was divine.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe location, peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The facilities in the pod were amazing and the little extras food drink wise. Hot tub ready for us already when we got there was perfect. Definitely be back
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Jason
United KingdomRomantic get away
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Bryan
United KingdomN/A
Ease of access. Well organised. Location is breathtaking! (Like something straight from a book) Pod was faultless and finished to the highest standards. Front deck and hot tub personal favourites. As well as the surrounding wildlife. Ducks and horses in particular :)
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Michael
United KingdomFound it didn’t heat up very well, we were quite cold most of the night with the heating right up.
Lovely peaceful area, clean, lots of fancy features
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Alisha
United KingdomGets very warm very quickly but the air conditioning soon cools it back down again
Gorgeous location, pod was fully equipped with everything needed. Loved the ‘smart’ features, everything being controlled on the pad was great. The hot tub was a lovely addition too
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Barbara
United KingdomN/a
Location and beautiful forest nearby
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Sara
United KingdomWhat an amazing Place, myself and my husband only stay around an hour away but we honestly felt like somewhere in the highlands. It was the peace and quiet we needed. The Pod was a lot bigger than I expected didn’t feel cramped etc your surroundings are amazing with the woodland in the background and the lovely pond out front you really are just taken away from it all which is what we both wanted! The little touches with the stocked fridge etc really make a difference & the high tech aspects of the pod are amazing! We both also really enjoyed the hot tub it really warm it does cool but it kicks in to add more hot water in fast so it was just amazing! It was probably the high light for us! It’s super easy to find especially using the What 3 Words provided and the road to car park was easy enough we have a low car and had to issues.. then it’s like a min walk to pods again really easy and well signed! We will definitely be booking again we we just want to get away from it all.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomOur room (otters holt) the air con was dripping during the night so we had to put a towel down across the doorway to avoid a disturbed sleep. Only other small detail was our outside light of the pod didn't seem to be working but the other 3 pods were lit.
Very clean and comfortable. Loved it was in a well maintained but hidden away area. Very relaxing!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Ciara
United KingdomNothing.
The most amazing pod for an overnight stay! Hot tub was so relaxing and bed so comfy. Lovely location and scenery. The wee extras that were in the fridge were great too including bottles of prosecco, irn bru, orange juice and water. Will definitely be back!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Jack
United KingdomThe air conditioning is hard to keep the pod a comfortable temperature when sleeping. It can be a little too warm
The pod was amazing and like nothing we have stayed at before. Very clean and modern, we couldn’t believe all of the facilities it had in it and was also a lot bigger than we imagined. Loved the hot tub as it was ready to use. Got a bottle of Prosecco and a bag of harribo upon arrival
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Gilmour
United KingdomEverything was perfect no issues
The peace and quiet
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Dean
United KingdomNothing!
Everything. What a beautiful little hideaway! Very well thought out, soo peaceful and comfy bed too!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Raquel
SpainShower is a bit uncomfortable, sharing space with the toilet. Price a bit high.
Nice place very close to Edinburgh in bus, but far enough to feel in peace and be quiet. So easy to find it. Very lovely pods around an small lake with everything you need inside. Very cosy atmosphere. Also you have a Scandinavian hot tub and a small terrace out.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Kayleigh
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Anne
United KingdomNothing it was great
Loved this accommodation, very clean, comfortable and would definitely return
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Alannah
United KingdomSize of bathroom and shower. Tower rail didn’t work. Lack of amenities e.g microwave and good hair dryer.
Peaceful beautiful location. Hot tub constantly heated.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Fawaz
Saudi ArabiaUnfortunately no breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Karis
United KingdomNothing
The location was stunning. You would never know how close to the city of Edinburgh you really were. The cabin was beautiful, clean and very well maintained. The hot tub was also very clean and well maintained. Highly recommend 👌 We will definitely be back 😊
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Lauren
United KingdomThe robes were well used and hard on the skin.
The little added extras of drinks and something for breakfast in the morning. All the mod cons for lighting, heating etc. It was just the perfect place to get away from it all for a night.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Murray
United KingdomThe WiFi didn’t work for a period of time which was annoying. Otherwise the stay was fantastic. Thank you very much
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Skye
United KingdomToo much chlorine in the hot tub has tarnished all of my jewellery, maybe put a note out for future visitors as all of my jewellery is black… You can’t change temp of hot tub and water level comes to chest. “Mood lights” were broken, kept changing colour on only one pannel, going on and off & strobe light. The shower over the toilet..maybe just me but didn’t make me feel clean lol
How secluded you felt, not over crowded with other visitors. THE VIEW. Good food delivery choice.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomThe hot tub just was like laying in a bath, no bubbles and the temperature kept dropping.
Loverly and peaceful, great location Prosseco on arrival which was a nice surprise, definitely went down a treat.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Stephen
United KingdomNothing! Shower was very small?
Very private, comfortable double bed and hot tub ready to use
Stayed in July 2024
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