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Rathan House - the Guesthouse at Eskbank

45 Eskbank Road | Eskbank, Dalkeith EH22 3BH, Scotland
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4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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LandP255
Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

We stayed here for 3 nights round about New Year. Comfortable and quiet room, good view overlooking big back garden, wide range of breakfasts, individually cooked, friendly and helpful owners, off-road parking: what more could you ask for?! More

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Paul H
Buxton, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

We spent three nights at the Eskbank. The room was large with a wonderful view across the garden, and most importantly it was very quiet. The facilities were good, with nothing missing. Breakfast was a highlight with a good selection of traditional Scottish dishes on offer. Both Ewan and Irene were very pleasant hosts, with Ewan adding a touch of... More

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DavidA57
Ipswich, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

We enjoyed our stay in Eskbank. It was convenient for Edinburgh and the tourist attractions of Midlothian, such as the mining museum. As others have said, the breakfasts were imaginative and delicious and the beds were comfortable. Our room looked out onto the lovely large garden. More

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Paul W
Cromer
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

Room very comfortable overlooking a lovely garden, and with all mod cons. Breakfasts not only well cooked, but well presented, and the menu was an exploration into Scottish tradition. It was akin to a house party at breakfast, an event to look forward to at the start of each day. Ewan and Irene were very attentive and entertaining, creating a... More

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Ewan MacRae, Owner at Rathan House - the Guesthouse at Eskbank, responded to this review
14 October 2011

We set out to try to make Breakfast good fun - It does not always work - but even if it is just having guests swap stories and watching the cultural mix ....it is great for us as hosts. It is really pleasing when guests see what we are trying to do, enjoy it, appreciate it and say kind things.... More

kennyjHawick
hawick
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

thouroughly enjoyed our stay at rathan house, kept well entertained with ewans wit & banter and made to feel very welcome. thanks to irene who kindly gave us a lift to the wedding when we were running late. breakfast was different but excellent and a real healthy change from the usual fry up. rooms were warm, clean & comfortable and... More

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Ewan MacRae, Owner at Rathan House - the Guesthouse at Eskbank, responded to this review
14 October 2011

As a Soutar ......it is just great teasing a Terri.......and great to share a grumble on shared thoughts. Thank you for your kind comment. Haste ye back. More

maxaroniAlberta
alberta
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Cozy town, guesthouse accessible by bus from Edinburgh, which made it a plus for us. Friendly hosts, beautiful gardens. More

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Ewan MacRae, Owner at Rathan House - the Guesthouse at Eskbank, responded to this review
14 October 2011

We do our best and it is really gratifying when guests say nice things about their Rathan House experience. Thank You More

Renya J
Copthorne, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay . We had a beautiful spacious family room with 2 sets of double doors onto a wonderful walled garden. Our 2 dogs were welcomed and allowed to run in the garden. What joy to walk out into the early morning dew and watch my 2 dogs romp on the grass safely. The... More

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Ewan MacRae, Owner at Rathan House - the Guesthouse at Eskbank, responded to this review
6 October 2011

How embarrassingly nice. More

valerie l
labbeville
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Globally, we liked this place comparing with all we stayed at during our 3 weeks holiday in scotland. We have done over 10 hotels/B&B. We stayed in a family room very spacious on the ground floor with an access to the back garden. My two children loved it as they could play with the 2 dogs that belong to the... More

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Ewan MacRae, Manager at Rathan House - the Guesthouse at Eskbank, responded to this review
14 October 2011

Allez la France Vs Wales! A dog walk in The Scottish Borders with a guest family which obviously adored our doggies - GREAT!........and I got to sidestep some of the donkeywork on the day in question. We do hope to see you again - with a new puppy? More

kevin w
Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

Lindsay and i spent a week end at Rathan House . Highly individual service from the host/owner ewan (especially at breakfast. Lots of laughter and interest in the guests. Extremely courteous and excellent rooms. The breakfast s are extra special. We reall enjoyed ouselves and would go again. We nearly bought one of the puppies and afterwards wished we had... More

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NutmegUnited
Nottingham, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

Spent 4 nights here visiting Edinburgh daily. Excellent bus service right outside door 20 to 30 minutes to the City and inexpensive day ticket £3.20 (parking in the City would have been a nightmare) Rathan House is an excellent property, the rooms are well decorated and furnished and kept clean to a very high standard . The beds were comfortable... More

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