The Secret Hideaway,glencorse house, Penicuik, EH26 0NZ, United Kingdom
#1 of 5 hotels in Penicuik
Guests' ChoiceBased on 384 apartment reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 May 2024
Anderson
United Kingdomcanopy over the hot tub so can be enjoyed even in rain, had to pick timings of when rain wasn't as heavy, which rains to be expected in Scotland 90% of year.
Peaceful area, amazing use of space with the facilities. The little extra touches added to the mini fridge ❤️.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Ellie
United KingdomThere is not much close to it, you would need a car to get most places
A lovely hideaway for a few days. Really nice area!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Roman
United Arab EmiratesShower room combined with toilet is too small.
The best place we’ve ever stayed - so calm and peaceful, beautiful surroundings, modern smart-house. Never experienced anything like that before.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Titshall
United KingdomCould do with having fences around the hot tubs. But other than that no complaints.
Lovely location! Would 100% be back and the wee breakfast in the room was a lovely touch.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Laura
United Kingdom.
This stay was beautiful! The pod was very high tech and clean. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThe privacy for the hottub. It should be fenced in. Bed sheet was ripped. The pod was far to warm and the heating doesn't go below 17°
Nice stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Foley
United KingdomNothing it was great.
Amazing views and very peaceful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Eleanor
United KingdomThe fan was very loud and on all night, it didn’t bother me but made my husband struggle to sleep.
Loved the quiet location and the hot tub. Was glad they left us a small breakfast for the first night.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Sohaib
United KingdomAll was perfect. But the restroom was abit small. But besides that it was all perfect.
The stay was amazing and the hot tub topped it all of for us. Really enjoyed and will be coming back in the near future. Thank you!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Sharon
United Kingdomnothing
The privacy , the location, amenities simply just stunning
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Rollo
United KingdomRoom could have been lots of cobwebs bathroom sink blocked
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Kia
United KingdomBeautiful and peaceful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Hannah
United KingdomThe location was beautiful felt like we were on a proper wee holiday out the way of everything!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Emma
United KingdomWe struggled slightly to find the pod at first as google maps took us to the wrong location twice and there wasn’t many signs telling us where to go. Other than that it was easy enough once we knew where we were
The pod was amazing!! We went here for my birthday and it was just perfect. Super cosy and the hot tub was amazing!! Will definitely be back
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Charmaine
United KingdomThe only thing l didn’t like was the bathroom the sponge thing that cleans the toilet had a lot of liquids that were smelling, which is not ideal as the shower and toilet are one which is very weird and was kinda uncomfortable.
The location is very lovely and the view is amazing so many trees and fresh air. loved the hot tub as well it was hot in like -3 degrees .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Shona
United KingdomNothing!
Location was excellent. Pod was bigger than expected and bottle of Prosecco and things in fridge were an added bonus!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Connor
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing !!!
The location was absolutely stunning !!! The hot tub was also amazing we will definitely be returning soon. Can’t thank the staff enough looking forward to forward to returning as soon as possible.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Nicholle
United KingdomI would recommend slippers for the hot tub use, although the distance is very short from the cabin to the hot tub the decking does get super slippery.
The hide away was so cosy and comfortable! What an amazing experience the views from all sides were perfect if your looking for that glam camp vibe with nature surrounding every angle.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Aaron
United KingdomLove the area been a couple times now ans plan on going back soon
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Joan
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Accommodation was clean and warm The location is very peaceful and picturesque It snowed while we were there which made the scenery even more picturesque. Hot tub was very relaxing Staff came and cleared the snow in the mornings which we didn’t expect
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Danielle
United KingdomNothing, it was spot on.
Great location, v clean, breakfast & prosecco left in fridge was a nice touch.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Daisy
United KingdomThe mirror in the wardrobe was not the cleanest and The taxi I booked didn’t actually know where to go I had payed £104 in advance just to be taken there and his attitude was not great. Sure that’s nothing to do with the actual property though
The hot tub was constantly warm the pillows on the bed really made it for me so soft such a private space
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Jennifer
United KingdomProperty was really clean only thing was I noticed a lot of dead flies on the bathroom ceiling but this didn’t bother me, maybe just not noticeable to most people
Property is in a lovely location, very quiet. Comfortable beds, fantastic heating system was nice a cosy!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Elizabeth
United StatesI’m personally not a huge fan of the toilet in the shower. In this case it made sense, but for me not a comfortable shower. Otherwise loved it.
The name is accurate. Secret hideaway. Loved the rural atmosphere with horses in the field behind and the lovely little pond in front. The space was clean, comfortable and hi tech. Loved the hot tub that was ready to enjoy when we arrived. It was a quiet peaceful night of sleep.
Stayed in October 2023
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