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

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A stone house with a well-maintained lawn and a garden with various flowers.
A modern kitchen with pendant lighting, a large window, and built-in appliances.
A bathroom with a toilet, a small rug, and a basket.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with cream-colored walls and framed artwork above the bed.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home sits close to a theme park and accommodates 5 guests with 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Enjoy fishing, game walks, and birdwatching in the area. The property is pet-friendly. Nearby attractions include Dalkeith Country Park and Newbattle Abbey.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • 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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, golfing and birdwatching.
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Dalkeith, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dalkeith Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Broomieknowe Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Butterfly and Insect World - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Newbattle Abbey - 7 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min walk
  • Danderhall Miners Club
  • ‪The Paper Mill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Melville Inn - ‬3 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).

How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P?

As of 26 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh, Dalkeith , Eskbank , vacation rental. S T LET LICENCE APL' MLOOO90P on 10 January 2027 start from NZ$1,349, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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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