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Luxurious Victorian Villa, Eskbank, Near Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking & Garden

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Front of Eskbank Villa with parking for 2 cars
Aerial view of the local area showing beautiful traditional sandstone houses
Aerial view of Eskbank Villa
Interior
Games room with books, Freeview TV, Yamaha piano and acoustic guitars

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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DALKEITH, Scotland
  • Dalhousie Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxurious Victorian Villa, Eskbank, Near Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking & Garden

Welcome to our attractive South facing House nestled in a beautiful suburb close to Edinburgh, The Highlands, East Lothian Beaches and The Borders.

Refurbished in a luxury boutique yet cosy style, perfect for easy, relaxed stays with family and friends.

The house has a charming mix of eclectic, vintage and modern decor.

On the ground floor there are plenty of places to unwind- 2 reception rooms and a beautiful sunlit garden room off the kitchen/dining area with bi-fold doors leading onto the terrace with outdoor dining space and Big Green Egg BBQ for special al fresco meals and the garden.

A cosy modern wood burning stove in the sitting room and garden room is ideal for cooler evenings.

The sitting room has large comfy Victorian chairs & 2 sofas. It's enveloped in warm colours & an eclectic vibe with a large bay window onto the garden. There's peaceful green planting inside and out and a decadent 1950's cocktail cabinet filled with colourful glassware from Marrakech to prepare something special.

A second cosy snug room on this floor has a gorgeous Timorous Beasties upholstered sofa, relaxing 60's swivel chairs, a Freeview TV, 6ft pool table and piano keyboard. The lighting in both rooms is Varilight and dimmable from the light switch creating wonderful cosy atmospheres. There's also task lighting lamps for reading that special novel or preparing your travel list of adventures.

There's a compact but pretty WC with traditional fixtures and hand painted tiles from Spain.

The practical cloakroom sits at the back of the house and is large and light filled with a skylight and large glass sliding doors to another courtyard filled with greenery. It catches the light on long summer evenings and offers another area to sit and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail.

The utility area with washing machine, tumble dryer and drying rack offers all the convenience for your stay.

Underfloor heating throughout kitchen/dining garden room is cosy underfoot.

Soft press dimmable lighting throughout the house creates intimate atmospheres.

The well equipped kitchen has modern facilities - 2 fan ovens, large 5 ring gas hob, drawer units, dishwasher, kettle, Dualit toaster, microwave, kitchenaid mixer, smoothie maker all to ensure your holiday goes with a swing!

The outdoor patio has a 10 seater table and chairs and a Big Green Egg Charcoal BBQ for you to cook up a storm and enjoy outdoor dining. There's an additional outdoor relaxation area with sofas, hammock and snack table.

On the first floor there are 2 large characterful bedrooms. The main bedroom has a large southfacing bay window with beautiful working wooden shutters lined in velvet. A newly upholstered Victorian chaise in Susi Bellamy velvet invites you to relax with a book or a glass of something special. The large superking bed has plump cushions, feather and down duvet all with designer bedding.

The ensuite has a walk in shower and Toto bidet adding those luxurious touches. The House of Hackney wallpaper creates an opulent garden atmosphere and the granite wash stand and shiny chrome hardware provides an elegant touch.

Bedroom 2 has Farrow & Ball soft pink walls with a dynamic silk headboard for the King bed. A recycled boutique dressing table contains hairdryer and antique mirror for party prep, whilst bespoke bedside tables with elegant lamps and antique sari shades offer soft or task lighting. The Andrew Martin ceiling pendant provides a beautiful modern element in the tall ceilinged room.

On the top floor are 3 further beautifully decorated bedrooms with touch control bedside lighting, dressing tables and beautiful views from the large Victorian windows.
A large walk in shower room on this floor has a beautiful upcycled cabinet for your toiletries. The large wash stand adds another luxurious element. There is 1 King bed and a double bed in each of the other rooms.

We're delighted to offer you a pack of freshly ground coffee for your cafetiere along with Scottish shortbread and oatcakes. There's also tea on the shelf for your welcome cuppa. An information pack left at the house provides many links for local activities, farm food shops and fabulous walks. We also send it via email prior to your arrival.

You'll also find freshly laundered towels on your bed and a soft, white hand towel in each bathroom along with bath mats.

We also provide for your comfort: kitchen roll, toilet roll, dishwasher tabs, washing up liquid, tea towels, cleaning cloths, oven gloves, exquisite hand soap and a hair dryer in each bedroom.

There's outdoor security lighting also.

Property manager

Iris

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Fireworks
Noise Policy in place
No Smoking inside house

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dalkeith

Located in Dalkeith, this holiday home is in a rural area. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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DALKEITH, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Royal Infirmary - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Rosslyn Chapel - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 15 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Eskbank Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Continental Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Cavaliere - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Victorian Villa, Eskbank, Near Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking & Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Victorian Villa, Eskbank, Near Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking & Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Victorian Villa, Eskbank, Near Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking & Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Victorian Villa, Eskbank, Near Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking & Garden located?

This family-friendly Dalkeith holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dalkeith Country Park and Dalhousie Castle. Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eskbank Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Group of six friends stayed here for 3 nights. Great location for us. The host, Iris, was wonderful. Communication was great. It is a well appointed home, very comfortable and clean. We would not hesitate to book Eskbank again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday family stay
Eskbank was the perfect stay for our family over the holidays - 6 adults and 4 kids. We really enjoyed the fireplace and the decor was beautifully curated.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely home. It was perfect. Check in was easy, communication with owner was fantastic.
Wonderful home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
British open
Lovely house Nice walk to village
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anja Brigitta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing and perfectly designed House
Everything was wonderful. We enjoyed pur holidays in this beautiful victorian House. Our Host Iris was so friendly. The interior Design is unique and made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful and welcoming home away
Our family of six had the good fortune to stay in this beautiful home for a week in August 2019. I use the word "home" intentionally as this house is very much a "home" - everything in the house appears intended to warmly welcome guests to relax and enjoy! The pictures, while wonderful, do not do full justice to this house. Every room is beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, and there is plenty of room for the whole to spread out. The kitchen, eating and family room area were perfect for the whole family to congregate at the beginning and end of every day. We made full use of the extremely well-stocked kitchen to make family meals in the mornings and a few nights during our visit. With the Morrison's grocer a 10 - 15 minute walk away, or the Tesco about a 5 - 10 minute drive away, there were very easy options for allowing us to find everything we needed in terms of food and other essentials. As for the bedrooms, all have very comfortable beds and beautiful furnishings. Again, this meant that, in addition to the family room and two sitting rooms, there was plenty of space where people could spread out and have their own time away from the rest of the family. The three full bathrooms and powder room are lovely - with good showers in two of the bathrooms and a good shower/tub combo in the other. This meant that everyone also had lots of room to get ready in peace every day. We also took advantage of the washer and dryer during our visit. Both are full size and the laundry room is well equipped for hanging clothes if need be. The weather was cool and drizzly (it is Scotland after all), so we didn't get much opportunity to enjoy the lovely gardens, but did get a chance to see a couple of deer enjoying the scenery! With respect to location, this is a good location to use as a home base for travel. There is a bus stop within a 5 minute walk that was convenient for getting into Edinburgh without worrying about traffic and parking. Also, the local commuter train is a short drive away (5 minutes), and has a large parking lot. Of course, being outside of Edinburgh also meant that getting out to the Scottish Borders, St. Andrews, Dundee or over to the west coast was easy. We also enjoyed the fact that we could walk to a local pub just down the street, or take a short drive to a some very nice restaurants. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and very highly recommend it to others. Thank you to Iris and Andrew for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Celia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Excellent family get together in this beautiful house. Well presented, clean, with everything you need for a family stay. Good communication with owner. Good position for us to visit family. Would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Fabulous Home away from Home!!!
Truly one of the finest Homes we have stayed in Scotland. Convenient to the city center and major highways. A modernized home originally built in the 1870’s. Clean, spacious and well appointed. A must stay in the Edinburgh Area. Iris and Andrew were tremendous hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

marc l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edimburg au calme !
Superbe cottage, moderne et original, meublé et décoré avec beaucoup de goût. Un vrai petit paradis au calme, à 30 minutes d'Edimburg.

10/10 Excellent

Waleed S.

Awesome and clean and very comfortable
It was awesome and the place was unique
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Iris

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3 Eskbank Terrace is our family home and we've been refurbishing it since we bought it in 2015. We were attracted by the spacious bedrooms, the potential it had and the beauty of it's location being so close to Edinburgh yet also close to beaches, golf courses, great cycling & walking routes as well as shopping at either the beautiful Restoration Yard in Dalkeith or Fort Kinnaird or Straiton retail parks and North Berwich the delightful seaside resort close by.
We love the views across the Lothians and the ease of access to beautiful countryside, historic houses, great sport facilities such as the Links golf courses, the World Class Edinburgh Climbing Arena at Ratho, the outdoor All weather ski slopes, the numerous beaches as well ease and convenience of shops, transport and peacefulness when we want it!
We were an army family that had spent time in the Middle East and Germany so it was fabulous to set down roots & renovate this charming Victorian Scottish house bringing it into the 21st century. We've worked hard to maintain it's character & have revealed some original features that were that were covered up during the 1970's. We've loved restoring it and revealing beautiful architectural features as well as adding modern touches such as the large kitchen / dining area with island unit, large gas hob and double fan oven as well as adding a modern shower room on the top floor and creating a large patio area to enjoy al fresco meals and time in the garden.
We welcome families to the house to enjoy time in Scotland. The area has an array of things to do and is also a lovely place to relax.
Once the house is booked we provide you with plenty of details of where to go, what to do and how to get there so you can decide how busy or relaxed you'd like your stay to be. We're also here to answer any questions you have and help provide what you need to ensure your holiday is one of the best!

Why they chose this property

We felt this house was perfect for a large family with scope to entertain friends and family too. My husband is half Scottish and there was a great attraction to be close to the charming Gothic city of Edinburgh which feels so welcoming and intimate. It feels safe for children as there are great transport links and it offered us the opportunity to have dynamic culture on our doorstep. We love to visit the north of Scotland too and this is very easy via the M8.

What makes this property unique

The house has charming features and plenty of space for everyone to be alone or together. Expanding the ground floor space has provided a large, light kitchen/dining relaxing space sympathetic to the Victorian character but offering a modern way of living. We were able to bring the outside in to enjoy the garden more from the open plan space and the beautiful bay windows offer expansive views too! Far reaching views of the Lothians from upstairs adds to it's charm.
There's onsite parking for 2 cars and a bus stop just 2 mins walk from the house with the No.3 bus into Edinburgh every 10 minutes offering peace of mind for travelling into town. Being able to walk/cycle to a supermarket is a great benefit and the town of Dalkeith offers all those modern conveniences such as dry cleaning, post office and supermarket. On the doorstep is the beautiful Dalkeith Country Park owned by the Duke of Buccleuch, perfect for a stroll or even some unique shopping at Restoration Yard. There's also a fitness & well being centre there!

Languages:

English, French