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Charming Victorian House in leafy suburb, Close to Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Victorian House in leafy suburb, Close to Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking

Welcome to our attractive South facing Family House in a fabulous location for reaching Edinburgh.
Refurbished in a boutique yet cosy style, perfect for easy, convivial family and friends holidaying.

The house has a beautiful mix of eclectic, vintage and modern decor throughout.

On the ground floor there are 2 reception rooms and a beautiful sunlit garden room off the kitchen/dining area with bi-fold doors leading onto terrace and garden.

A cosy modern wood burning stove in the sitting room and garden room is ideal for cooler evenings.

The sitting room has large comfy Victorian chairs & 2 sofas. It's enveloped in warm colours & an eclectic vibe with a large bay window onto the garden. There's peaceful green planting inside and out and a decadent 1950's cocktail cabinet filled with colourful glassware from Marrakech as well as locally sought.

A second cosy snug room on this floor has a gorgeous Timorous Beasties upholstered sofa, relaxing 60's swivel chairs, a Freeview TV, 6ft pool table and piano keyboard. The lighting in both rooms is Varilight and is dimmable from the light switch creating wonderful cosy atmospheres. There's also task lighting lamps for reading that special novel or preparing your travel list of adventures.

There's a compact but inviting WC with traditional fixtures and hand painted tiles from Spain.

The practical cloakroom sits at the back of the house and is large and light filled with a skylight and large glass sliding doors to another courtyard filled with greenery. It catches the light on long summer evenings and offers another area to sit and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail.

The utility area with washing machine, tumble dryer and drying rack offers all the convenience for your stay.

Underfloor heating throughout kitchen/dining garden room is cosy underfoot.

Soft press dimmable lighting throughout the house creates intimate atmospheres.

The well equiped kitchen has modern facilities - 2 fan ovens, large 5 ring gas hob, drawer units, dishwasher, kettle, Dualit toaster, microwave, waffle maker, kitchenaid mixer, smoothie maker all to ensure your holiday goes with a swing!

The outdoor patio has a 10 seater table and chairs and a Weber Charcoal BBQ for you to cook up a storm. There's an additional relaxation area with sofas, hammock.
and snack table.

On the first floor there are 2 large characterful bedrooms. The main bedroom has a large southfacing bay window with beautiful working wooden shutters lined in velvet. An newly upholstered Victorian chaise in Susy Bellamy velvet invites you to relax with a book or a glass of something special. The large superking bed has plump cushions, feather and down duvet all with designer bedding.

The ensuite has a walk in shower and Toto bidet adding those luxurious touches. The House of Hackney wallpaper creates an opulent garden atmosphere and the granite wash stand and shiny chrome hardware provides an elegant touch.

Bedroom 2 has Farrow & Ball soft pink walls with a dynamic silk headboard for the King bed. A recycled boutique dressing table contains hairdryer and antique mirror for party prep, whilst bespoke bedside tables with elegant lamps and antique sari shades offer soft or task lighting. The Andrew Martin ceiling pendant provides a beautiful modern element in the tall ceilinged room.
On the top floor are 3 further beautifully decorated bedrooms with touch control bedside lighting, dressing tables and beautiful views from the large Victorian windows.
A large walk in shower room on this floor has a beautiful upcycled cabinet for your toiletries. The large wash stand adds another luxurious element. There is 1 King bed and a double bed in each of the other rooms.
We're delighted to offer you a pack of freshly ground coffee for your cafetiere along with Scottish shortbread. There's also tea on the shelf for your welcome cuppa. An information pack provides lots of links for local activities, farm food shops and fabulous walks available at the house and sent via email prior to your arrival.
You'll also find freshly laundered towels on your bed and a soft, white hand towel in each bathroom along with bath mats.
We also provide for your comfort: kitchen roll, toilet roll, dishwasher tabs, washing up liquid, tea towels, cleaning cloths, oven gloves, exquisite hand soap and there's a hair dryer in each bedroom.
There's outdoor security lighting also.

Property manager

Iris

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
DALKEITH, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dalkeith Country Park - 16 min walk
  • Dalhousie Castle - 5 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Eskbank Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Continental Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Cavaliere - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gigi's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Justinlees Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Victorian House in leafy suburb, Close to Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Victorian House in leafy suburb, Close to Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Victorian House in leafy suburb, Close to Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Victorian House in leafy suburb, Close to Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking located?

This family-friendly Dalkeith holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dalkeith Country Park, Dalhousie Castle and Gilmerton Cove. Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh are also within 6 miles (10 km). Eskbank Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Charming Victorian House in leafy suburb, Close to Edinburgh, Sleeps 10. Parking Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Group of six friends stayed here for 3 nights. Great location for us. The host, Iris, was wonderful. Communication was great. It is a well appointed home, very comfortable and clean. We would not hesitate to book Eskbank again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday family stay
Eskbank was the perfect stay for our family over the holidays - 6 adults and 4 kids. We really enjoyed the fireplace and the decor was beautifully curated.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely home. It was perfect. Check in was easy, communication with owner was fantastic.
Wonderful home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
British open
Lovely house Nice walk to village
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Excellent family get together in this beautiful house. Well presented, clean, with everything you need for a family stay. Good communication with owner. Good position for us to visit family. Would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful and welcoming home away
Our family of six had the good fortune to stay in this beautiful home for a week in August 2019. I use the word "home" intentionally as this house is very much a "home" - everything in the house appears intended to warmly welcome guests to relax and enjoy! The pictures, while wonderful, do not do full justice to this house. Every room is beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, and there is plenty of room for the whole to spread out. The kitchen, eating and family room area were perfect for the whole family to congregate at the beginning and end of every day. We made full use of the extremely well-stocked kitchen to make family meals in the mornings and a few nights during our visit. With the Morrison's grocer a 10 - 15 minute walk away, or the Tesco about a 5 - 10 minute drive away, there were very easy options for allowing us to find everything we needed in terms of food and other essentials. As for the bedrooms, all have very comfortable beds and beautiful furnishings. Again, this meant that, in addition to the family room and two sitting rooms, there was plenty of space where people could spread out and have their own time away from the rest of the family. The three full bathrooms and powder room are lovely - with good showers in two of the bathrooms and a good shower/tub combo in the other. This meant that everyone also had lots of room to get ready in peace every day. We also took advantage of the washer and dryer during our visit. Both are full size and the laundry room is well equipped for hanging clothes if need be. The weather was cool and drizzly (it is Scotland after all), so we didn't get much opportunity to enjoy the lovely gardens, but did get a chance to see a couple of deer enjoying the scenery! With respect to location, this is a good location to use as a home base for travel. There is a bus stop within a 5 minute walk that was convenient for getting into Edinburgh without worrying about traffic and parking. Also, the local commuter train is a short drive away (5 minutes), and has a large parking lot. Of course, being outside of Edinburgh also meant that getting out to the Scottish Borders, St. Andrews, Dundee or over to the west coast was easy. We also enjoyed the fact that we could walk to a local pub just down the street, or take a short drive to a some very nice restaurants. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and very highly recommend it to others. Thank you to Iris and Andrew for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Fabulous Home away from Home!!!
Truly one of the finest Homes we have stayed in Scotland. Convenient to the city center and major highways. A modernized home originally built in the 1870’s. Clean, spacious and well appointed. A must stay in the Edinburgh Area. Iris and Andrew were tremendous hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Waleed S.

Awesome and clean and very comfortable
It was awesome and the place was unique
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anja Brigitta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing and perfectly designed House
Everything was wonderful. We enjoyed pur holidays in this beautiful victorian House. Our Host Iris was so friendly. The interior Design is unique and made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

marc l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Edimburg au calme !
Superbe cottage, moderne et original, meublé et décoré avec beaucoup de goût. Un vrai petit paradis au calme, à 30 minutes d'Edimburg.