Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P

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Lounge - gas fire - frnch windows.
Eskbank , Dalkeith, EH22 3BH

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Amenities
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Location
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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Dalkeith, Scotland

Royal Infirmary7 min drive
Royal Mile14 min drive
Edinburgh Castle15 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 single Bed and futon

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

King Garden View ( 2 ensuites)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

King ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

lounge with sofabed shower room

Toilet · Shower only

TWin bed ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This Edinburgh area holiday house was newbuilt as new self contained wing of Rathan House (1852). Set in the leafy upmarket Eskbank conservation area , it has 2 french windows from the lounge to a shared croquet lawn and quiet south facing walled garden.
Off street parking. 2 very good restaurants and a pleasant pub within 200 metres.

Excellent Edinburgh park and ride retreat with buses every 10 mins and trains every half hour to central Edinburgh. Edinburgh , the Lothians and the Borders have too many visitor attractions to cite all, the owners can help design bespoke daytrips - Eg Hogwarts Alnwick , Holy Isle and Hadrians Wall ; Traquair, Bowhill and Abbotsford; North Berwick Seabird center beeches and Museum of Flight.

Edinburgh speaks for itself but note that this Dalkeith vacation rental is 5 kilometres from Roslin Chapel., 1km from the Butterfly farm and Dobbies ..& 800 metres from Dalkeith Palace.

The house has a large kitchen diner with seating for 6 (8 at a push) ...3 showers , 4 wc's and a bidet. It has sash and case wooden double glazing and high standard modern insulation. The owners take pride in the housekeeping standards.

Property manager

Mrs Irene MacRae

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 40

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Only by request

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No drugs in the apartment

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number licence application MLOOO90P

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dalkeith

Located in Dalkeith, this holiday home is near theme parks. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dalkeith, Scotland

What's nearby

Dalkeith Country Park - 11 min walk
Royal Infirmary - 7 min drive
University of Edinburgh - 12 min drive
Royal Mile - 14 min drive
Edinburgh Castle - 15 min drive

Getting around

Eskbank Station - 15 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪Justinlees Inn - ‬4 min walk
‪The Buccleuch - ‬8 min walk
‪Continental Cafe - ‬8 min walk
‪Restoration Yard - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P located?

Situated in Dalkeith, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Dalkeith Country Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Dalhousie Castle. University of Edinburgh and Royal Infirmary are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eskbank Station is 15 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Irene was such a great host, and we would love to have the opportunity to stay here once again.

Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kate M.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and comfortable accommodation

Good location. Home has everything you need for a comfortable stay

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claude V.

27 Apr 2024

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Stunning house and grounds

We had a lovely stay in this spacious comfortable cottage. Our hosts were lovely and accommodating. Great selective bins and composting very good for the environment. Thank you and would love to come back soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant Alexander S.

11 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Great place, ideal for what we need. Hosts are great aswell!! 👍

Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Elizabethtown KY 42701 USA

28 Aug 2023

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Wonderful!

Irene's place was perfect for my Aunt and I. We enjoy the comforts of a home when we travel and that's exactly what we got at Irene's. Plus the bus was just outside the door making the trips into Edinburgh so easy. The walk to downtown Dalkeith and restaurants was less than 10 minutes. The hosts were very helpful in directing us into their place with the unintended late arrival and in arranging a taxi for our trip to the airport. I only regret that I didn't have time to enjoy the beautiful garden. If you want all the amenities, plenty of space, easy access, parking, beautiful surroundings all at a great value this is the place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Wake Forest NC

24 Aug 2023

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Lovely home in a great location

Wanted a few days to relax prior to a 10 day tour of Scotland. The Holiday house was perfect for two couples. Fantastic communication with owners and comfortable home. Well appointed notched and near bus stops. East bus access to Roslyn chapel as well as many other places to vist. We liked that we could feel safe walking to the stores and restaurants. We were sad when we had to leave

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erwin M.

20 Aug 2023

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Toll ausgestattete Wohnung mit Günstiger Anbindung

Sehr freundlicher Empfang durch Irene. Super saubere toll ausgestattete Wohnung in der es uns an nichts fehlte. Zugangsmodalitäten sollten aktualisiert werden. Tolle Hunde der Vermieterin und ihrer Schwester.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharina Maria S.

20 July 2023

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Zwischenstopp in Edinburgh

Große Ferienwohnung und freundlicher Empfang. Sehr sauber und in gutem Zustand. Wir haben wunderbar geschlafen. Busstation nach Edinburgh Innenstadt nur wenige Schritte entfernt (alle 12 Minuten, 30 Minuten Fahrtzeit), ebenso Supermarkt und Restaurants. Wir würden jederzeit wieder buchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

30 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scotland trip

We had so much fun in Scotland. Our host lived on the property and so was there to answer questions, let us in and was there if we had any questions. We met our hosts several times out in the garden as we were unwinding from our day. The site was very close to the train station, there were several stores to get groceries and we were very close to Roslin Chapel. We also drove to Stirling one day. Our rooms were comfortable and we each had our own shower. Plenty of room for the three in our party. Thank you so much for all your help. Our hosts were good communicators and they even called me before we left to speak with us about our trip. You can trust this one with your stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

4 May 2023

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Trip for a surprise Family members 60th Birthday.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at these premises..it was well situated for all our needs...easy access to Edinburgh and surrounding areas..the house and garden we're beautiful and the Host was lovely and had everything in place for our arrival..Will mist definitely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind D.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely thank you

Lovely spacious property

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

3 Apr 2023

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Nice clean property close to Edinburgh

Had a great stay at Eskbank - very clean property that has an amazing kitchen for cooking. The property is very close to the town of Dalkeith, which has great food options and many great places to walk a dog. The house is within steps of a bus stop that will take you into the city center relatively quickly. The hosts were wonderful at offering ideas on places to sight see. Highly recommended if you want to stay a bit outside of the city.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful house. Wonderful hosts. What more can i say?

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

22 Jan 2023

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A Place to Call Our Scottish Home Away from Our Canadian Home

My husband and I, along with my elderly Scottish mother were fortunate to be guests at the self catering 2 bedroom annexe unit at the Rathan Guesthouse during our three month visit to Scotland, spanning over Christmas and New Year. This beautiful, charming home was a prime location for us, within close proximity to our family and friends. Together with the hospitable and friendly hosts, Ewan & Irene, the Rathan House and property offers a great central location, secure parking, gated access to the annexed unit, a beautifully landscaped back garden, with clotheslines, and Flora, their friendly family dog. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, & cookware. The location is also excellent for easy access to parks, buses, shopping, restaurants and pubs, all within walking distance. Everything one could ask for, especially for an extended stay. Our hosts, Ewan and Irene were most welcoming to us upon arrival, providing a full tour of the property inside and out, and expectations needed for a 3 month stay. Both our hosts were so friendly and accommodating to us throughout our stay. My son and his partner made an unplanned visit from Canada during our stay, and they were wonderfully accommodated with a room in the B&B Guesthouse. Ewan is very knowledgeable about the area, and gave us recommendations on nearby places of interest to visit. He kept us entertained with his many historical facts and adventure stories. Irene checked in with us regularly to ensure we were comfortable, warm and had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and meeting our gracious hosts. We are looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Ewan and Irene, we are pleased to have met you both and we appreciate you hosting us in your beautiful home.

Stayed 76 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

29 Sept 2022

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Nice

Location worked well being close enough to Edinburg. Spacious.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

10 Sept 2022

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Close to Edinburgh

Such a beautiful property and close to everything. Loved the backyard and ease of access to so much history. Great communication with owners

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

17 July 2022

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A great eight days of Scottish golf and hospitality

The four of us really enjoyed our stay in Dalkeith. The property was well situated and all amenities were first rate. We would definitely recommend the property to anyone wanting to spend a relaxing time in Dalkeith, taking advantage of all that Scotland has to offer.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly J.

3 July 2022

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Lovely location in Eskbank

Awesome hosts - thanks Ewan and Irini (and Flora) for welcoming us to your home. Had an amazing time in comfy surroundings, easy commute by train into Edinburgh, or options for driving or bus. Wish we could have stayed longer and do hope to return next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alan V.

17 June 2022

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Brief getaway

A comfortable stay, helpful information provided for our days out

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

17 June 2022

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Fantastic place to stay

The home was perfect for our group of 5. The kitchen had everything we needed, the bedrooms a great size for all our things, and the location was great for getting around. Irene and Ewan were wonderful hosts and provided all the information we needed to navigate our way around Edinburg and the area. We’d definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone wanting a perfect place to stay while in the Edinburg area!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B., Bristol, UK

9 June 2022

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Perfect for exploring Edinburgh

We enjoyed staying in the lovely spacious annexe adjoining the host’s house. With a bus stop outside the door (almost) we left the car behind and bussed into Edinburgh everyday. Although only a short visit for us, we would highly recommend this lovely accommodation for anyone wishing to visit the area. Thank you so much to Irene and family and especially Flora for making us very welcome.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

5 Apr 2022

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Lovely welcome

We stayed here for a family party in the area and could not have been made more welcome. The guesthouse wing is beautiful overlooking the lovely garden. The house is very close to local amenities and also the bus stop with excellent services into Edinburgh.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

3 Mar 2022

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Home away from home

The MacRaes were very accommodating. The location was very close to Edinburgh by bus. We were able to experience life outside of the busy city. The vrbo was clean and the MacRaes were able to give good recommendations and helped us figure out the public transportation. The view from the vrbo was beautiful looking out among the country side. My friends and I had a great stay and would 10/10 reccomend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bettina I.

1 Jan 2022

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Another perfect stay

This was our second stay at this property this year, and we will be back again. Irene and Ewan are wonderful hosts who are always helpful (and are exceptionally tolerant when sharing the garden with our noisy children!). Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable stay near Edinburgh and beyond.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wes D., Toronto, Canada

25 Nov 2021

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Wonderful Place to Stay

This residence is just great. It's a wing attached to the home of Ewen and Irene who own and operate this place. It's completely self contained with a fully equipped kitchen, living room and two spacious bedrooms. The living room opens up to a lovely backyard. The amazing thing is all the bathrooms. Each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom with shower. Then, also on the second floor, there is another bathroom with a toilet and bidet. On the first floor, there is another full bathroom with shower! This residence is about a thirty minute bus ride into downtown Edinburgh, and the buses come quite frequently - about one every ten minutes. Less than a 5 minute walk away, you have a large Morrison's grocery store where you can get everthing you need. You can also get take away pizza, Chinese Food, and fish and chips at restaurants in the town of Dalkeith, all within walking distance. Overall, a great experience. Ewen and Irene are helpful and responsive when needed, but leave you to do your own thing.

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Irene MacRae

Irene MacRae is the owner of this small business, She used to have 3 holiday 4 stars \( rated by the scottish tourist board)houses in Edinburgh. She is a semi retired former laboratory technician at a famous edinburgh school. Her interests include retreiver dog training, rugby, gardening , scotttish country dancing and churchwork.

Her husband E wan is a retired banker and lecturer at the University of Glasgow Business school. He is also a former soldier , accountant and woollen textiles manufacturer. He is also interested in dog training, rugby and gardening. He can converse in German and French but is not fluent.

Why they chose this property

The holidayhouse is adjacent to an 1852 mansionhouse set in its own grounds 7 miles from Edinburgh castle. In 2004 Irene built this holiday house as a new west wing after 10 years experience of holiday letting. The newbuild design was to ensure it was spaceous and very pleasing to the modern family. Fabby kitchen/diner and lounge and 3 shower rooms. It has direct access through french windows to a large beautiful well kept southfacing enclosed peaceful walled garden. parking fro 2 cars. Set in a leafy upmarket conservation area , perhaps the holidaymaker can feel as if they are in Scottish millionaire row while on holiday? It has excellent heating and insulation.

What makes this property unique

Quick and easy city and airport access - but leafy and peaceful. The first ever holidaymakers here summed it up. 2 italian landscape architects first words were " Bellissimo "
Dalkeith Palace 500 acre grounds - 800 metres. ( There is s child adventure playground - built for £2 Millions)
Bus to Edinburgh every 10 minutes ( £1.80/ journey) Train every half hour.
1 km from the central Scotland motorway network and 20 minutes from Edinburgh Airport
7 excellent reataurants within 1 km. 2 within easy walk. 3 supermarkets within 800 metres.

While most tourists wish to see Edinburgh - the fabulous Borders and East Lothian trails are on the doorstep. Glenkinchie Distillery is one of the finest - ( 8 miles).

Attractions : Edinburgh Castle; Mary King's Close; Holyrood Palace; the Museum of Scotland ; Butterfly Farm; Edinburgh Zoo with its panda bears; Dalkeith Palace; Melrose Abbey Philiphaugh salmon leap; Bohill ; Borthwick Castle; Crichton Castle ; John Muir walk ; Pentland Hills and the fairies of Carlops.