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A beautiful Dower House

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Extérieur
Terrain de l’hébergement
Chambre
Chambre
Restauration

Avis

9,8 sur 10, Aimé des clients
Parmi les hébergements les mieux notés par les voyageurs dans cette région.
6 chambres4 salles de bain14 personnes

Commodités populaires

  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Sécheuse
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Espace extérieur
  • Stationnement disponible

Chambres et lits

6 chambres (14 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 très grand lit

Chambre 2

1 lit double

Chambre 3

2 lits 1 place

Chambre 4

2 lits 1 place

Chambre 5

2 lits 1 place

Chambre 6

2 lits 1 place

4 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Shampoing · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 2

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Shampoing · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 3

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Baignoire · Toilettes · Shampoing · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 4

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Shampoing

Espaces supplémentaires

Cuisine
Jardin

À propos de cet hébergement

A beautiful Dower House

Cranstoun Riddel in the grounds of Oxenfoord Castle and Estate have been owned by the same family for nearly five hundred years. The house is set in beautiful scenic grounds and is situated in the depth of the countryside while at same time being only 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. There is not another property in sight of the house or the garden there - though you will see deer; hares; birds of all sorts from black birds to owls and birds of prey.

At the same time as being very secluded we are ideally placed for travel to and from other areas. Being so near to Edinburgh we are close to both rail and airport and on a good road system for travel to all parts of Scotland. We are with 15 mins of the beautiful coastlines on East Lothian and at the same time equally close to the wonderful Pentland Hills if sights from on high and hill walking are one of your passions.

We have the culture and history of Edinburgh on our doorstep combined with shopping and all the city activities that appeal to the young.

Cranstoun Riddel is a very happy and characterful house. Ideal for family or group holidays for any reason; suitable for all ages with a bedroom and its own bathroom on the ground floor for those who may not be so agile on the stair.

The views over the parks are spectacular and the surrounding trees appear to protect the house. There is a towering Wellingtonia very close to the house with its huge trunk is seem from the drawing room window.

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Règles de l’hébergement

Arrivée après 16 h 00
Départ avant 10 h 00
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Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
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Événements

Événements non autorisés
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Animaux de compagnie

Animaux de compagnie non autorisés
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : ML00077F
Nº de l’hébergement : 11188482
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté

À propos du quartier

Pathhead

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Pathhead, plus précisément en zone rurale. Si les célèbres Royal Mile et Château d'Édimbourg figurent parmi les immanquables, les voyageurs en mal de shopping se tourneront vers les non moins emblématiques Grassmarket et Princes Street. Consultez l'affiche de l'emblématique Stade Murrayfield et prévoyez du temps pour passer par l'agréable Edinburgh Zoo, attraction prisée des environs. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que la voile et la pêche tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour les promenades à cheval et les excursions écologiques.
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Carte
Pathhead, Scotland

À proximité

  • Vogrie Country Park - 3 min en voiture - 1.9 km
  • Université d'Édimbourg - 26 min en voiture - 19.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 28 min en voiture - 20.4 km
  • Princes Street - 29 min en voiture - 20.7 km
  • Château d'Édimbourg - 30 min en voiture - 20.7 km

Transport

  • Gare de Newtongrange - 10 min en voiture
  • Aéroport de Édimbourg (EDI) - 33 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoration Yard - ‬10 min en voiture
  • ‪Bombay lounge - ‬7 min en voiture
  • ‪Restoration Cafe - ‬10 min en voiture
  • ‪Friendlies Chinese Food Takeaway - ‬7 min en voiture
  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬10 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

A beautiful Dower House accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?

Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.

Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à A beautiful Dower House ?

En date du 16 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement A beautiful Dower House le 17 mai 2026 commencent à 1 429 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.

Combien coûte le stationnement à A beautiful Dower House ?

L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.

À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à A beautiful Dower House ?

L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.

À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à A beautiful Dower House ?

Le départ est à 10 h.

Où se situe A beautiful Dower House ?

Propriété de vacances se trouve en zone rurale, 1,5 mi (2,4 km) de Vogrie Country Park et à moins de 10 km de Dalkeith Country Park et Borthwick Castle. Les points d'intérêt suivants sont également à moins de 15 km : Distillerie de Glenkinchie et Château de Dalhousie.

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
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Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 24 avis sur 26.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 1 avis sur 26.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 1 avis sur 26.
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 26.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 26.

9,8/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

9,8/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kevin M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Very friendly hosts, house was bigger than expected. Everything we needed was there and would definitely stay again
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2026
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Carol C.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Harriet is a wonderful host, helping me with the smallest of enquiries before our group of 12 people arrived.All the beds and rooms where comfortable and the sitting room was a delight to keep the woodburner company in the evenings with a plentiful wood supply.The sun shone for our stay and we saw hares on the front lawn. The wellingtonia trees where magnificent to see.We hope to be back.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2026
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

John O.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Absolutely brilliant cottage on beautiful grounds. Very easy to get into the city or drive out into the country. The owners are lovely people and make you feel very much at home. One of the best VRBO locations we're ever stayed at and we will certainly return in the future.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Victoria W.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Fit for Royalt

Absolutely ideal venue for our family! The location, grounds, house and host were all wonderful!
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Patricia M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The house was a great space for our family group of 13. There was a lot of space to spread out, outdoor space for the kids to run around and a great dining room for us to all eat together. I would definitely recommend this place for a large group. The kids were very happy to see deer, squirrels and lots of birds in the gardens. We had our own transport so it was easy to get around thankfully.
Séjour de 6 nuits en septembre 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 30 sept. 2025
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at the Riddel. We very much enjoyed and appreciated the lovely message left by "One of the Kids". It is lovely to know that the whole family loved it.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kathy R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful family place

We had a large family gathering and the house and grounds are beautiful. Kitchen was well equipped. The outdoor area was beautiful and fun for the younger kids to stretch their legs. The furnishing was elegant but very comfortable. Everyone loved it and would stay here again.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

robert c.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful and cozy.

This was such a wonderful experience for our family. Harriet was a great host who always communicated promptly. Very comforting.We felt appreciated and we enjoyed the cosy home. She made us feel like part of her family.Such a classy place. We very much appreciated the stay. We definitely would return.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

J H.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful spacious house and grounds

The place is located in a peaceful area outside of Edinburgh. Its an easy drive into Edinburgh but public transportation options are limited. The house and grounds are charming and very delightful. The house is very spacious with multiple large common areas. This place is ideal for large families who want privacy. The host was very responsive and accommodating.
Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Nick G.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Fabulous place and host!

We had a great time and what a gorgeous house and grounds. Harriet (host) was so helpful and available when needed. Her tip on getting into Edinburgh by train was worth its weight in gold! Her restaurant recommendation was spot on and great….. we all loved it! Nick
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 2 juill. 2025
Thank you for saying those kind things and for choosing to come to stay at the Riddel. It was a delight to meet you and some of your party.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Alexander v.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great house

perfect for larger groups.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Laurent E.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful and comfortable house in a great setting

Beautiful & stylish house on very nice castle grounds. Well setup & equipped and very comfortable and spacious
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Jamie T.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Group stay exploring Edinburgh and surrounding areas

We really enjoyed our stay at Harriet’s place and especially enjoyed the extensive outdoor space and sense of privacy the location gives. Easy to access Edinburgh and lots of good local walks. Would definitely recommend.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 4 sept. 2023
Dear Jamie, we are so pleased you liked the house and enjoyed yourselves there.. You were very good guests and we hope you may come back again. Thank you. Harriet
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Catharine H.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Convenient spot for the fringe and sightseeing.

Property very well kept with traditional style. Beds were very comfy with very clean crisp bed linens. Lovely
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 6 sept. 2023
Thank you Catherine, I am so pleased you liked it. Harriet
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Bibi A.

Points forts : Propreté, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.

Overall convenient

A nice spacious place, you feel isolated but yet close to nearby town and Edinburgh. Convenient for a family gathering
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 14 août 2023
Dear Bibi, Thank you for your kind words about the Riddel. It is a deeply loved house, as you say isolated and yet near enough the city that you can have best of both worlds. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Philip J.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

A lovely house and beautiful garden

We had such a lovely time in a beautiful house. Set in a castle’s grounds you couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. The proximity to Edinburgh allowed us to explore the city and come back and relax. The host was very helpful and we had such a lovely time! Thank you!
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

victoria m.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Family

It was a great Scotland get away. Host was wonderful at communication. Bus location was close. Great experience.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Aubrey H.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing Stay at the Dower House

We stayed at the Dower House with a large group of 11 and LOVED our time there. The house and estate grounds were beautiful and peaceful. The house was a quick drive into Edinburgh. It was nice having so much land that the kids could run around in. The owners were so kind and welcoming. Couldn't recommend this place enough.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Joe K.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

The Riddle

I absolutely gorgeous property.. The children and adults enjoyed the large yard. Everything was perfect. I would highly recommend.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Peter L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect For a Family Gathering

We loved our stay here! The property was everything we had hoped for. Loads of space for us all - 11 adults and a toddler. The house has real character and we had everything we needed. The owners were easy to communicate with, and responded very quickly when we had a minor issue. And the letting and location are beautiful too - we saw deer, hare and buzzards from the garden!
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 juill. 2024
Dear Peter, thank you for you comments. We are so sorry there was an issue with the water; also so pleased you had a good stay with us. Best wishes, Harriet
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Jackie O.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Fabulous

Everything about the house was superb. It was spacious yet cosy and you felt at home as soon as you walked in. The house is well equipped. The beds were very comfortable with cosy duvets and crisp linen. The grounds were peaceful, all topped off by deer in the garden wandering up to the house. There is nothing vaguely critical to say.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 31 août 2024
Dear Jackie, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Riddel, and that you found it welcoming and comfortable. It was a pleasure to meet some of your party.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Jonathan R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Family reunion & wedding

Great location, beautiful home, well equipped kitchen. Lots of towels and bedrooms were comfortable with loads of room. Nice efficient wood burner in the sitting room - needs some fire irons but lovely and cosy. Garden space is enormous - almost cricket pitch size! Fabulous for energetic children.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Keith R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Party of six, on the estate

Being a lover of history I was thrilled to walk the grounds and stay in the Dower House! An American with a Downton fetish (I’ve even styled my business after it) I realized there were servants’ rooms as part of the house and the call bell system still in place though not functional was a stamp of authenticity. I honestly could have stayed the entire vacation and reveled in the place! I will definitely return when in Scotland and Edinburgh!
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Holly S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Would come again!

Wonderful bucolic location, 10 minutes from the train station. 5 minutes from town for coffee and groceries. HUGE back lawn that our toddler had to walk across every day which was also great for playing frisbee. Wonderful estate, church and older graveyard a short walk away. Kitchen was well supplied, and there was a giant refrigerator and freezer. But I'm glad we had a local with us to explain the fantastic stove! Also puzzled by the tray of water needed to be emptied from the dryer. Difficult to pull out of the driveway onto fast street with limited view of traffic. Thank you Harriet!
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Beaulah A.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

A Magical Christmas at the Dower House

We had the absolute pleasure of celebrating our first Christmas together at the stunning and charming Dower House. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that Harriet is an exceptional host—she went above and beyond by thoughtfully providing beautiful Christmas decorations that made the house feel even more magical.The house itself is incredibly spacious—we're pretty sure we didn’t even explore every room! The two stoves were a lifesaver for our family of enthusiastic cooks, allowing us to prepare our holiday feasts with ease. The dining room was simply perfect, both in size and decor, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for all of us to gather.One of the best things about the Dower House was being able to make all the noise and laughter we wanted without worrying about neighbors—a rare treat! The expansive garden was an absolute highlight, giving us the space to play traditional games and create lasting memories.The abundance of bathrooms was another fantastic feature, making everything so much easier for a large group like ours. It’s safe to say the Dower House has stolen a piece of our hearts.Thank you, Harriet and Michael, for going above and beyond to host us so beautifully. This was a Christmas we’ll cherish forever!
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2024
Avis vérifié

6/10 – Acceptable

Melanie C.

Points forts : Arrivée, communication et emplacement.
Points faibles : Propreté, exactitude de l’annonce
I'm sad to write a negative review but I wish someone had mentioned some things in their reviews or I wouldn’t have chosen to stay here. The night we arrived and went into our bedroom there were two black spiders of a good size on the wall. As we got looking around the home we noticed all kinds of cobwebs with spiders. There were dead spiders in the windows. There were live spiders in the corner of the kitchen. Worst of all, when I pulled down my bed covers a spider was inside our bed! Everyone in our party of 9 had spiders in their bedrooms and some in their beds too. The house doesn't get thoroughly cleaned - light fixtures, windows, walls, etc. had cobwebs. When mentioned to the owner they simply said “We're in the country and there are spiders - but they don’t bite”. Even if that's true, they’re spiders! The hot water was yellow. The carpets have stains. Even the exterior has webs and spiders in the doorways. Most of the house needs updating, paint, etc. the bathroom on the main floor has no window covering so my husband improvised and made his own window covering. There's also some kind of water leakage.On a positive note, the beds were very comfortable and the bedspreads were comfy and warm. Bathrooms & bedrooms were clean except for spiders. Owners are kind.For the money we paid for this house, and by all of the high reviews it has, we had no clue what we were walking into. It was very disheartening! Had I known, we would have never booked the house.
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 26 sept. 2025
Dear Melanie, I am so very sorry that you had the experience of the spiders. What you do not mention is that we came in the next morning and gave the whole house a thorough extra sweep through. We have never known spiders like it and though they are all harmless it is disconcerting. Indeed there was a BBC article only a few days ago headlined "Why are there so many spiders this year?' Apparently it is due to the warm weather. That said; I will admit that there was not enough diligence taken when checking before your arrival and it only takes a few hours for a spider to spin a web. Sadly very old houses do have them. I only realised your true fear of them when speaking to one of your party the following day. And now thanks to your alerting us of the problem we are on the case daily. I am so sorry that your experience with us was not a happy one. We have never had response like yours before. All previous guests seem to have loved it and indeed all guests since.

À propos de l’hôte

Hôte : Harriet Dalrymple

Image de profil de l’hôte
Our family has lived here for centuries. The castle parks and surrounding working farms are all run by and part of the family business.

Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement

This particular property is very close to our hearts as it was where we started off our early marriage and had our 4 children. Every inch of the house and garden has been loved and played in by us. We know the special atmosphere it has.

Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique

Come and stay in a property on an estate with a castle and beautiful grounds that are steeped in history. You may walk in the private grounds of the castle and on request you may be able to have a tour of the castle.

Langue(s) :

Anglais

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