Title: Fantastic traditional yet up-to-date spacious cottage very close to Edinburgh Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fantastic traditional yet up-to-date spacious cottage very close to Edinburgh ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745500/95745491/b84ae50f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745500/95745491/3ef3480e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745500/95745491/d66c9af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745500/95745491/1e901046.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745500/95745491/95c28a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into The Garden House, a charming and quirky cottage nestled within the beautiful grounds of Oxenfoord Castle and Parks. With three spacious bedrooms, a huge kitchen with family space, 24hr heat and hot water from a biomass heating system plus modern cloud WiFi you can unwind in comfort. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Hot tub - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 Property Registration Number ML00075F ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.87881%2C-2.97932&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BablRl-8tU-qw4pVxvs1GRRfBys=) Pathhead, Midlothian, Scotland #### What's nearby - Vogrie Country Park - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles - Dalhousie Castle - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles - Portobello Beach - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles - Royal Mile - 22 min drive - 12.7 miles - Edinburgh Castle - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles #### Getting around - Gorebridge Station - 8 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Foresters - ‬3 min drive - ‪Coronation Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Blacksmith's Forge (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive - Restoration Yard - ‪Restoration Cafe - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fantastic traditional yet up-to-date spacious cottage very close to Edinburgh pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fantastic traditional yet up-to-date spacious cottage very close to Edinburgh? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fantastic traditional yet up-to-date spacious cottage very close to Edinburgh? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Fantastic traditional yet up-to-date spacious cottage very close to Edinburgh located? > Situated in Pathhead, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Vogrie Country Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dalkeith Country Park and Borthwick Castle. Glenkinchie Distillery and Dalhousie Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fantastic traditional yet up-to-date spacious cottage very close to Edinburgh Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 23 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glen 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very pretty setting and very roomy. It lived up to our expectations. ##### Glen Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory h. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Pathhead Fantastic property and all was wonderful. Host is great and everything was great. ##### Gregory h. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Mike M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah D. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oxenfoord castle cottage It was a wonderful vacation rental. Clean, updated, excellent hosts. I strongly recommend. ##### Sarah D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth O. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Christmas stay We had a fabulous family stay over Christmas and New Year. Plenty of space to spread out for the whole family. Comfortable beds, clean and warm house with everything you need in a beautiful setting. Lots of wildlife in the grounds. Easy access to Edinburgh and the surrounding area. We’d happily return! ##### Elizabeth O. Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey T. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Loved the property. We enjoyed the seclusion and loved walking about the property. Harriet was very attentive. Absolutely recommend. ##### Tracey T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara P. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Kara P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith M. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Keith M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul m. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### paul m. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adria S. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Interesting and Unique Place to Stay We loved our time here. The attention to detail, from the dishes, the sheets, and the thick towels was great. We had fires every night and enjoyed running/walking the grounds (saw quail, sheep, and cows). We did have a bit of trouble finding the house once we turned into the estate in the dark. We highly recommend! ##### Adria S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julianne B. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Julianne B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric C. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Eric C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim S. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Jim S. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### J Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirstin H. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Garden House Wunderschönes Garden House in sehr ruhiger Lage! Sehr großes Haus mit riesigem Garten. Top 👍👍👍 ##### Kirstin H. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulrike M. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house Simply fantastic! ##### Ulrike M. 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