Rathan House - Guesthouse at Eskbank

Built in 1852, Rathan House - Guesthouse at Eskbank is based just 7 miles outside of the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh. An enchanting guesthouse, it features a sun terrace, a beautiful garden with croquet lawn and free on-site parking.

Rathan House has a Thistle award, 4-star quality rating and a 'Taste of Scotland' award from Scottish Tourist Board quality assessment. Authentic Hebridean breakfasts are offered within a 1920's designed dining room that is decorated with 19th century portraits. The breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, porridge cream and honey, and classic Spealtragan. Kintail kippers and fresh Ettrick salmon and 6 other cooked options. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

The charming rooms are equipped with an en suite bathroom with a shower, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV.

Local attractions include Edinburgh Castle and St. Andrew Square which are both 22 minutes’ drive away. Arthur’s seat and The Royal Mile are also a short 17-minute car journey away.

Information about the host

Consistent with an 1852 property, breakies style is authentic hebridean 1920's . As an Edinburgh park & ride base - 13 parking spaces Train to center & Airporttaxi 18min 24hr Bus every 10 min Dogfriendly Chidsecure Walled Garden Croquet Lawn.

Retired University lecturer and banker. Interested in ..rugby...gardening.. Highlands & Islands history.& Borders folklore Irene is a great cook, former sacristan & shares an interest in Flatcoated Retreiver fieldtrialling, rugby and gardening.

Eskbank conservation area pretty, leafy, upmarket & peaceful . 3 "pubs/eatooteries" closeby+ 7 more 5-800m. Kings Park & Ironmills Park 70 metres. Close = Butterfly farm Dalkeith Palace Roslin Chapel Mining Museum; Glenkinchie Distillery