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

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Holiday house = separate west wing
Private kitchen
Lounge - gas fire - frnch windows. Eskbank , Dalkeith, EH22 3BH
Kitchen diner Eskbank, Dalkeith
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

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)
    ‪17 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

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

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
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 (limit 2 total)
Only by request
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No drugs in the apartment

Important information

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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.
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Dalkeith, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie Castle - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Royal Infirmary - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Portobello Beach - 18 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Continental Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cavaliere - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬4 min walk

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. Royal Infirmary and Craigmillar Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eskbank Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay
My wife and I and our 3 older kids loved staying here. The place is very nice and the 3 separate showers were really helpful. It’s close to a bus stop that we used to head into Edinburgh each day. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eskbank
The property was very nice, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Edinburgh
Our family of 5 adults had a lovely stay at the Rathan house…it’s so quaint with a pretty view of the garden from the living room which we enjoyed every morning with our coffee…the place comes completely prepared and organized and clean…the bus stop for Edinburgh is conveniently located right outside …we would definitely stay here again! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home near Edinburgh
Our stay at the Ratham Guest House was wonderful! The home was outfitted with everything we needed for our 21-day stay. We were warmly welcomed by Irene and Ewan who were kind and gracious hosts. Ewan gave us great pointers on where to go and what to see during our stay. The kitchen is nicely appointed which we appreciated because we did a great deal of cooking. Another bonus was the washer and dryer which allowed us to minimize our packing for the journey. The home is lovely, very clean, roomy, and pleasant on all accounts. The 4 bathrooms were great and would definitely make for an easy stay for a larger group. The town of Dalkeith has many nice places to grab a meal or tea. (Lavender Coffee & Crumbs quickly became our favorite spot to go for tea and a snack. The Turkish breakfast was delicious!)Morrison’s grocery is only a 5-minute walk from the house. There is bus service to anywhere we wanted to go with stops just steps from the house. (Note: Although the house is on a busy street, we heard very little traffic noise from inside the home.)Overall, our stay was everything we’d hoped for; a lovely home, well equipped kitchen, with friendly and helpful hosts on site. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it highly.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant Alexander S.

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

Katie N.

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Truly delightful!
What a great place for our family! Beautiful garden (complete with 2 sweet dogs) that offered a very pleasant respite after a day of sightseeing. The accommodations were perfect with ample space and comfort. The location was ideal for bus service to the city center, Rosslyn Chapel, and the beach. And, a good grocery with easy walking distance. We had a wonderful time! Thank you, MacRaes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kate M.

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.

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

Angela A.

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely thank you
Lovely spacious property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Laura

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 S., Wake Forest NC

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

Amy B.

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

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Dalkeith Domicile
The guest house was exceptionally comfortable and well suited for my stay of 7 days (and would have been well suited for any length of time). The kitchen had everything I would have hoped for as far as being able to prepare my own meals. Dalkeith and environs have lovely parks and I thoroughly enjoyed the discoveries I made of wooded walks and history. I wondered if I would regret not renting a car. In fact, I was easily able to get everywhere I wanted by foot, bus, or train. A comfortable double-decker bus to Edinburgh is literally 2 minutes from the property. I gladly spent time at The Fringe festival in Edinburgh and at the Dalkeith retreat. The hosts are lovely people and made excellent suggestions for activities in Edinburgh and in the towns surrounding Dalkeith. I hope to return someday to stay once more at this wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Elizabethtown KY 42701 USA

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

Ginger F.

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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

Linda C.

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

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urlaubsentspannung
Es war wunderschön dort. Man konnte wunderbar entspannen. Wunderschöner grosser Garten. Sehr liebe Gastgeber!!Wir werden wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin M.

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

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

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Location worked well being close enough to Edinburg. Spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Irene MacRae

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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.

Languages:

English, French, German

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