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Oven, dishwasher
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Oxenfoord, Scotland
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh18 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile20 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle21 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)39 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Pathhead

This cottage places you within a 10-minute drive of Dalkeith Country Park and Glenkinchie Distillery. This cottage welcomes guests with conveniences like a spa tub.

What's nearby

  • Glenkinchie Distillery - 8 min drive
  • Queen Margaret University - 12 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 18 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 20 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Gorebridge Station - 8 min drive
  • The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 39-min drive, 19.1 mi/30.7 km.

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coronation Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restoration Yard - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Blacksmith's Forge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Foresters - ‬3 min drive

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.
The cottage is heated and features 3 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a dishwasher, and an oven.

Property manager

Harriet Dalrymple

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

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

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number ML00075F

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Pathhead, close to Glenkinchie Distillery, Dalkeith Country Park, and Dalhousie Castle. You'll also find Musselburgh Racecourse and Borthwick Castle nearby.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a spa tub.

Does Fantastic Traditional yet Up-to-date Spacious Cottage Very Close to Edinburgh have a hot tub?

Yes, this cottage has a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 19.1 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Fantastic Traditional yet Up-to-date Spacious Cottage Very Close to Edinburgh?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Fantastic Traditional yet Up-to-date Spacious Cottage Very Close to Edinburgh.

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

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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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