Eskbank Villa is in a quiet no through road but close to all amenities, offering a wonderful friends or family staycation! Gorgeous modern kitchen with underfloor heating, garden room which opens with large bifold doors to the garden to enjoy those long summer days. Large modern woodburner to light when desired.
Luxurious sitting room with cosy sofas, velvet chairs and armchairs for total relaxation and a large coffee table to set an informal feast or board game.
Games room with multiplay pool, table tennis or darts. Shelves stocked with books and drawers with fun card games galore.
Courtyard garden provides a place to sip a cocktail or mocktail and chat about summer activities.
Spacious bedrooms to slumber in with luxurious linen, soft towels, sheepskin rugs under your toes & beautiful soaps to help you re-energise for fun days ahead!
Eskbank Villa has 5 bedrooms
Bedroom 1 SuperKing + ensuite
Bedroom 2 King + Family bathroom
Bedroom 3 King - Large shower room
Bedroom 4 Double - shares large shower room
Bedroom 5 Double - shares Large shower room
Seperate WC on ground floor.
Private garden with terrace to set up the Big Green Egg BBQ and fire pit to toast marshmallows. Space for children to play games and the swaying hammock is great whilst sofa seating under the pergola catches the evening sun.
The house is an ideal commuter location for the beautiful East Lothian beaches and the famous Links golf courses at Gullane, North Berwick and Dunbar. The John Muir trail also runs along the gorgeous coastal scenic route.
On your doorstep is the Duke of Buccleuch's enchanting Dalkeith Country Park with great oaks! The beautifully restored Restoration Yard is perfect for a pit stop serving local produce and artisanal fare, whilst Fort Douglas provides huge fun for kids up to 12 years and Zorbing for everyone runs throughout the summer.
Eskbank is steeped in history & offers Newbattle Abbey to explore just 2 mins drive from the house as well as lovely golf courses such as Broomieknowe, Newbattle and Melville.
A stones throw from the house is Melville Castle a great place to have afternoon tea and the Butterfly & insect world at Dobbies is just 3 minutes away by car.
The historic Dalkeith Country Park is a short walk away with a glorious park to roam and a cafe and restaurant and artisanal shopping.
The No.3 bus runs every 10 minutes taking you into the heart of Edinburgh. A 10 min walk takes you to the train station by Tesco Supermarket. Trains run regularly into Edinburgh Centre or to the panoramic Borders for a wonderful day out.
For teenagers - Ryze an indoor trampoline park is only 5 mins drive away. In Edinburgh there is the lure of the fabulous National museum a great attraction for the whole family.
Take a step back in time at Roslyn Chapel famous for it's inspiration for the Da Vinci Code books. Roslyn Glen is a gorgeous ramble for those who love walking.
Eskbank is just 20 minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport or join the tram from the Airport into the centre of Edinburgh & take a bus or a train out to Eskbank.
Eskbank provides easy access to the M8 to spend a day in Glasgow or to visit the famous Forth Road Bridges of which the most recent opened just last autumn.
There are also great restaurants within walking distance of the house such as Ithaas Indian or The Cavalier in Dalkeith. The Sun Inn or the Paper Mill at Loanhead offer a very attractive menu and takeaways are just a 2 mins walk away.
Eskbank Terrace offers the visitor a warm welcome with tea/coffee and shortbread on arrival. Plenty of information can be provided to ensure your holiday goes with a swing!
Getting here by Road:-
Very close to A1 to reach East Lothian coastline, beaches, golf. Close to M8 for Glasgow & Forth Bridges. A720 bypass takes you to Edinburgh Airport in just 20 minutes. Edinburgh city can be reached in 20 minutes by car on A7 or A772.
Great transport links such as No.3 bus runs every 10 mins into Edinburgh centre. It's just 5 mins walk from the house. Eskbank Train Station has regular trains into Edinburgh Waverley or Haymarket and takes around 30 mins. Trains to The Borders offer a great day out for everyone.
Public Transport:-
No.3 bus into Edinburgh City runs every 10 mins Mon-Sat. Runs every 30 mins on a Sunday. (only a 5 min walk from the house)
Trains run regularly from Eskbank Station into centre of Edinburgh
Uber a local taxi
Just 20 mins to Airport
Ideal to hire a car for a few days to really absorb what the area has to offer you!
