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.
Fastighetsförvaltaren
Harriet Dalrymple
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Boendets registreringsnummer ML00077F
Om området
Pathhead
Denna semesterbostad ligger på landet i Pathhead. Royal Mile och Edinburgh Castle är viktiga sevärdheter, och för den som gillar att shoppa rekommenderas Grassmarket och Princes Street. Sugen på ett evenemang eller en match? Kolla upp vad som är på gång på Edinburgh International Conference Centre eller Murrayfield Stadium. Segling och fiske är utmärkta exempel på vattenaktiviteter tillgängliga i området, och om du föredrar att stanna på land kan du prova på mountainbiking och vandring i närheten.
Pathhead, Scotland
I närheten
Vogrie Country Park - 4 min med bil - 2.1 km
Dalhousie Castle - 12 min med bil - 10.2 km
Portobello Beach - 19 min med bil - 13.9 km
Royal Mile - 19 min med bil - 18.2 km
Edinburgh Castle - 20 min med bil - 18.9 km
Ta sig runt
Newtongrange Station – 10 min med bil
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min med bil
Restauranger
The Dean Tavern - 9 min med bil
The Foresters - 3 min med bil
Restoration Yard - 10 min med bil
Bombay Lounge - 8 min med bil
The Blacksmith's Forge - 7 min med bil
Vanliga frågor och svar
Är A beautiful Dower House husdjursvänligt?
Nej, husdjur är inte tillåtna på boendet.
Vilka är incheckningstiderna för A beautiful Dower House ?
Incheckning börjar 16.00.
Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för A beautiful Dower House ?
Utcheckning sker senast klockan 10.00.
Var ligger A beautiful Dower House ?
Denna semesterbostad på landet ligger 2,4 km från Vogrie Country Park och mindre än en mil från Dalkeith Country Park och Borthwick Castle. Glenkinchie Distillery och Dalhousie Castle ligger också mindre än 15 km härifrån.
Recensioner
10
Enastående
Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great house
perfect for larger groups.
Alexander v.
Bodde här 3 nätter i mars 2023
10/10 Fantastiskt
Philip J.
28 juni 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!
Philip J.
Bodde här 3 nätter i juni 2024
10/10 Fantastiskt
Laurent E.
13 aug. 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Beautiful and comfortable house in a great setting
Beautiful & stylish house on very nice castle grounds. Well setup & equipped and very comfortable and spacious
Laurent E.
Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2023
10/10 Fantastiskt
victoria m.
8 juni 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Family
It was a great Scotland get away. Host was wonderful at communication. Bus location was close. Great experience.
victoria m.
Bodde här 3 nätter i juni 2024
10/10 Fantastiskt
Jamie T.
2 sep. 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Jamie T.
Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2023
10/10 Fantastiskt
Aubrey H.
10 juli 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Aubrey H.
Bodde här 4 nätter i juni 2024
10/10 Fantastiskt
Joe K.
17 juli 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
The Riddle
I absolutely gorgeous property.. The children and adults enjoyed the large yard. Everything was perfect. I would highly recommend.
Joe K.
Bodde här 6 nätter i juli 2024
10/10 Fantastiskt
Peter L.
8 juli 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!
Peter L.
Bodde här 3 nätter i juli 2024
10/10 Fantastiskt
Catharine H.
22 aug. 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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
Catharine H.
Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2023
8/10 Bra
Bibi A.
12 aug. 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Overall convenient
A nice spacious place, you feel isolated but yet close to nearby town and Edinburgh. Convenient for a family gathering
Bibi A.
Bodde här 4 nätter i augusti 2023
10/10 Fantastiskt
Jackie O.
29 aug. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Jackie O.
Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2024
10/10 Fantastiskt
Keith R.
7 aug. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!
Keith R.
Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2024
10/10 Fantastiskt
Jonathan R., Buxton Derbyshire
30 maj 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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.
Jonathan R.
Bodde här 4 nätter i maj 2023
10/10 Fantastiskt
Holly S.
11 aug. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!
Holly S.
Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2024
10/10 Fantastiskt
Beaulah A.
21 jan. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
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!
Beaulah A.
Bodde här 3 nätter i december 2024
Om värden
Harriet Dalrymple är värd
Our family has lived here for centuries. The castle parks and surrounding working farms are all run by and part of the family business.
Varför värden valde detta boende
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.
Vad som gör detta boende unikt
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.
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