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Fantastic Traditional yet Up-to-date Spacious Cottage Very Close to Edinburgh

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Oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Oxenfoord, Scotland
  • Dalkeith Country Park
    6 min drive
  • Glenkinchie Distillery
    8 min drive
  • Dalhousie Castle
    12 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    39 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Fantastic Traditional yet Up-to-date Spacious Cottage Very Close to Edinburgh

The Garden House is a delightful quirky and traditional one story picture book cottage that has been beautifully refurbished in character to a very high standard. The cottage has its own garden space within the stunning grounds of Oxenfoord Castle and Parks with all its wildlife for plain view. Deer wander round the gardens. Hares and all kinds of birds. Only 12 miles from Edinburgh but in the heart of the countryside it is easily accessible by road, with airport and rail conveniently close. From the outside you may think you are coming to a tiny country cottage as at first view you will only see a door in a brick wall but this is deceptive as once inside the space just opens up seems to go on and on. The front of the cottage had a tradition central door with side windows and roses climing round. Every room is spacious. Three bedrooms and three bathroom/shower rooms - two en-suite. The Kitchen is huge with masses of family space and a large kitchen table. There is a walk through snug television room. A large and spacious sitting room. Pretty passages. It has all the feel and atmosphere of cosy cottage with hotel comfort with the !00% Egyptiion cotton bedlinen on seriously comfy beds. It caters for all needs with up to the mark cloud Wifi; modern well equipped kitchen; 24hr heat and hot water from a biomass seating system. And even a log fire for the winter months. Close to the cultural centre of Edinburgh, it is perfect for the Edinburgh festival and also to hills for those who like walking and also beaches only 15mins away and beyond following the beautiful Scottish coastline of East Lothian. This is a perfect getaway cottage for a family or friends getting together.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Glenkinchie Distillery. You'll find features like a spa tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like 3 bathrooms and a washer in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a washing machine, 3 bathrooms, and a dishwasher
  • 6 minutes by car from Dalkeith Country Park and 8 minutes from Glenkinchie Distillery
This cottage offers its guests a spa tub. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Pathhead cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Harriet Dalrymple

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number ML00075F

Fantastic Traditional yet Up-to-date Spacious Cottage Very Close to Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Country Cottage
The Garden Cottage is such a fantastic spot. My family was traveling to Scotland for a wedding and needed a nearby accommodation with minimal stairs for the 92 yr old grandmother. The Garden Cottage seemed to be a good choice until we walked in the door and WOW, it exceeded all expectations. Not only were there few stairs and 3 bedrooms, the cottage included a lovely kitchen with a large table, a sitting room, a tv room and a fantastic garden with opportunities to spot a big rabbit or two. The hosts were on hand to greet us and to provide assistance if we had any questions. The Garden Cottage is located on the on the grounds of Oxenfoord Castle (lovely for strolling), about 10-15 minutes to Dalkeith and other small towns, and 20-30 min of the Edinburgh area when traveling by car. We had such a wonderful stay and would like to thank the hosts for all their kindness and hospitality. Well Recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Lyndonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Over the Top
The property was all we could hope for and more! Harriet and her team set us up for a perfect stay. The grounds and facility were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful family sized home close to Edinburgh.
The property is amazing. Home is both charmingly historic while having all the modern needs available. The host was wonderful. They left us a sweet gift when we arrived and made the entire process extremely easy. I would recommend this for any family looking to stay in the Edinburgh area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility in the Borders
This home was truly beautiful. The setting was a garden oasis with abundant wildlife in your backyard. The inside was nicely appointed - a very large fully equipped kitchen, a den for TV viewing, a formal sitting room and 3 large bedrooms. You won’t go wrong renting this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Clean
Great property. The number of rooms went on and on. Fantastic place. It was our favorite. Super clean. Everyone was comfortable. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Place, Better than the Photos!
This was a wonderful stay. Wonderful, large cottage. Beds and furnishings very high quality. Kitchen a dream. Our four kids loved with the huge property in the back. Very charming. We’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oxenfoord castle cottage
It was a wonderful vacation rental. Clean, updated, excellent hosts. I strongly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved the property. We enjoyed the seclusion and loved walking about the property. Harriet was very attentive. Absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golfing father's and son's
Nothing but glowing remarks for our stay in the Garden House at Oxenfoord Castle! Beautifully appointed. Very clean. Every supply you could ever need to prepare meals. Fantastic mud room with a great space to wash and fold laundry. Easy access to some of the best coastal golf in East Lothian/Mussleburgh area. 20 minute drive to downtown Edinburgh. Beautiful grounds with deer, pheasant, rabbits. Plentiful parking outside the unit. And above all....VERY accommodating owners. Without diving too deep into the details, we had a miscommunication on our part regarding check-in, but Harriet solved our dilemma immediately and with grace. This was our first trip to Scotland and we plan top return! Many thanks for hosting us and our boys as they competed in the European Championship. Your home made our trip so memorable. We look forward to staying with you in the future! Jim, Palmer, Sam and Trip
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a last minute change of plans and I needed to find suitable accommodation for my family of 4. I came across the 'Garden House' in my initial search and compared 5 other similar solutions. None measured up and that was only based on the images. The pictures undersold the property, utterly. The Garden House became a serendipitous highlight of our trip to Edinburgh. The location, setting, layout, preparation, standards, provisions were are excellent. The setting within Oxenford Castle grounds are beautiful and enchanting. We managed a nice walk around during a break in the weather as well as a "werewolf" hunt (my 5 year old sons words) one night, to be honest my imagination did get a little carried away a few times! The hosts Harriet and Michael we're warm and welcoming and if we would have had anything out of place or needed anything I'm sure both would have done their utmost to assist, but we had no issues at all. I can't recommend the Garden House or Harriet and Michael enough. We were sad to leave but happy to have stayed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Garden House
Wunderschönes Garden House in sehr ruhiger Lage! Sehr großes Haus mit riesigem Garten. Top 👍👍👍
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Simply fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024