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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 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 modern kitchen with pendant lighting, a large window, and built-in appliances.
A bathroom with a toilet, a small rug, and a basket.
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 grill
  • 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

Where you'll sleep

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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bombay lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Elginhaugh Farm - ‬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 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
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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

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean, comfortable and convenient to local transportation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Esbank, Scotland. The property was comfortable, welcoming, and had everything we needed for a relaxing visit. Our hostess was especially lovely and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed and sharing helpful recommendations. The location was a great home base for exploring the area. We really enjoyed our time here and would happily stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice appartement with a large living-kitchen. Ideally located for a trip to Edinburgh; a 45 minutes ride with the bus that stops nearly in front of the appartement. Two supermarkets nearby (one 500m walk, the other 5 minutes drive). Parking on private ground in front of the appartement. And a very large and nice garden at the back op the house.Roselyn Chapel, worth a visit, is closeby with car. And a 45 minutes ride away is Jupiter Artland. A sculpture garden on a estate. We spent a whole day wandering around and had a delightful lunch. A day tour to the coast (North Berwick, St. Abbs) is also worth the effort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 Jan 2026
Great when a braw hen appreciates our holiday home. Haste ye back Ewan & Irene MacRae
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 Jun 2022
Great meeting you. This 25% australian has yopur address for gouing walkabout. haste ye back Ewan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely thank you

Lovely spacious property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house. Wonderful hosts. What more can i say?
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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