Arthur's View

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. This is a holiday home best suited for families wanting to have somewhere quite to relax if an evening after a days sightseeing , or respectful workmen looking for a base Same sex party groups not accepted Please do remember this is a self catering holiday cottage . We are not a hotel or B&B. We do supply the basics to get you going We are situated in a small village . There is a bus service but it is a country service Border Bus 51 The space This is a newly renovated 3 bedroom cottage, set in a small village just outside the town of Dalkeith. 2 large bedrooms on the lower floor ( one twin and I double , beds in the twin could be pushed together to create a queen bed if needed ) both with TV's Bathroom with walkin shower on the ground floor Upstairs there is a further large double bedroom and large bathroom with walk in shower and a bath . Bedding is supplied along with 6 bath sheets and 2 hand towel . ( please bring your own if you require extra ) a washing machine is provided should you wish to launder these if you have booked a longer stay Stunning views out over the firth of fourth and down to Arthurs Seat and the castle. With gardens to the front and rear ( large enclosed rear garden) with seating and BBQ This property is ideal for a family to use as a base for travelling around and site seeing . We are happy to accept workmen Same sex groups of hens or stags can't be accommodated , sorry We are attached to our neighbours so we have to make sure guests are as respectful as possible of that and don't cause noise or inconvenience to the neighbours Whitehill Village is a little village a mile outside Dalkeith In Dalkeith you can find a range of supermarkets Lidl Aldi Morrisons Tesco there are also a range of other shops and restaurants Good restaurants Tiger Lotus - lovely chinese which you can sit in or get a delivery from - 3 course set meals £19.95 SlumDog - Indian restaurant offering a buffet on Saturday and Sunday as well as menu service ( or take away) The Cavalier - Italian restaurant, offering both sit in and takeaway Good range of cocktails GiGi's - beautiful italian restaurant based in the town of Bonnyrigg The Sun Inn - based in Newtongrange, great breakfasts and food traditional throughout the day The Papermill - based in Lasswade, offering a more traditional menu Luci's - modern Italian restaurant again in Lasswade The Laird and Dog - fab Sunday luches There are loads of other restaurants in Edinburgh During the day the Borders Buses operates a bus through the village which will take you into Edinburgh. Walk down the lane to the road , turn left , cross the road 50'yds up and the bus stop is there . You will see it Eskbank has a train stop, you can park in the carpark, hop on the train and be in the centre of Edinburgh in 20 minutes There are many local taxi companies Midlothian Taxis's Abbey Cabs ABW cabs if you want to take a taxi Edinburgh Fort is 6 miles away Dalkeith is a great base for exploring the border towns of Kelso, Galashiels, Hawick , North Berwick Also within an hours drive, Stirling, Glasgow and Perth Places to visit Foxlake - a range of water based activities East Links farm - ideal for younger children Musselburgh - Harbour and beach Yellow Craigs - beautiful beaches Gullane - Beautiful beaches, coffee shops and restaurants Hillend - ski Centre Edinburgh Zoo Newtongrange mining museum Xtreme Karting - Newbridge, Edinburgh This is a family holiday home or we do accept respectful workmen As we are joined onto our neighbours house we have to have guest who will be respect to our neighbours at all times . Other things to note We are ideally suited to family groups , or respectful workmen needing a base for a few days or weeks . We don't accept groups of males or females .( stag and hen parties )