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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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Travel with ease
    Guests love the location for easy access to top-rated transport.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dalkeith Country Park
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Dalkeith, Scotland
  • Place, Dalkeith Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly and Insect World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Newbattle Abbey
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

You need to know

Property Registration Number licence application MLOOO90P
Property # 8340171
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dalkeith

Located in Dalkeith, this holiday home is near theme parks. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Princes Street Gardens and Portobello Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including fishing, wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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Dalkeith, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dalkeith Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Butterfly and Insect World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Newbattle Abbey - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 22 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 24 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bombay lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Elginhaugh Farm - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 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).

How much is parking at Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great access to Edinburgh and incredibly friendly and gracious hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay but need vehicle to get around. Bus located right out front but 35 min ride into Edinburgh. Otherwise, great place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous parkingFabulous for my 2 dogsVery cosy property and quietFriendly owners who live at the property and are always available
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and decorated for Christmas which was a lovely touch. Amenities were great and for me the location was perfect. I enjoyed being able to host my family and friends. Irene & Ewan were very welcoming and supportive hosts and I highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2026
Great when a braw hen appreciates our holiday home. Haste ye back Ewan & Irene MacRae
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment was as advertised; spacious and well located in a suburb of Edinburgh. The hosts are generally busy with a b&b in the main part of the building, but were helpful when we needed it and interesting to talk to. And they have a couple of lovely dogs on the property.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Larry and Melissa B.

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

Convenient Location

We enjoyed our stay at the Dalkeith, Eskbank, UK Vacation Rental. It was conveniently located to shopping, transportation, and Edinburgh. It was easy to get around and we weren't stuck in the busy center of Edinburgh.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Great meeting you. This 25% australian has yopur address for gouing walkabout. haste ye back Ewan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely home, perfect for our family of 5

We had a lovely stay in this home in Eskbank. It was within walking distance of all the necessities and was clean, with perfect space for our family to settle in. I highly recommend it for others. Our hosts were lovely and very responsive (as well as open to offering suggestions for restaurants and ways to meet our needs in town). We will be back and recommend it for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

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
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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
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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

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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