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A beautiful Dower House

Pathhead vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 1411 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pathhead, Scotland
  • Place, Vogrie Country Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pathhead

In Pathhead .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Vogrie Country Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Dalkeith Country Park with a stay here. Borthwick Castle and Newbattle Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Vogrie Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 24 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Royal Mile - 24 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 25 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Newtongrange Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dean Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Blacksmith's Forge (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Foresters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restoration Yard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restoration Cafe - ‬10 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.

A beautiful Dower House

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.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number ML00077F

Frequently asked questions

How close is A beautiful Dower House to the airport?

This vacation home is 19 mi (33-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A beautiful Dower House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A beautiful Dower House to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.1 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.2 mi (26-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A beautiful Dower House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A beautiful Dower House ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A beautiful Dower House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A beautiful Dower House ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A beautiful Dower House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A beautiful Dower House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A beautiful Dower House to downtown Pathhead?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Pathhead.