A beautiful Dower House | House in Pathhead

9.8 (22 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Ormiston House | A beautiful Dower House

6 Bedroom House in Ormiston, Pathhead

Cranstoun Riddel in the grounds of Oxenfoord Castle and Estate have been owned by the same family for nearly five hundred years. The house is set in beautiful scenic grounds and is situated in the depth of the countryside while at same time being only 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. There is not another property in sight of the house or the garden there - though you will see deer; hares; birds of all sorts from black birds to owls and birds of prey.
At the same time as being very secluded we are ideally placed for travel to and from other areas. Being so near to Edinburgh we are close to both rail and airport and on a good road system for travel to all parts of Scotland. We are with 15 mins of the beautiful coastlines on East Lothian and at the same time equally close to the wonderful Pentland Hills if sights from on high and hill walking are one of your passions.
We have the culture and history of Edinburgh on our doorstep combined with shopping and all the city activities that appeal to the young.
Cranstoun Riddel is a very happy and characterful house. Ideal for family or group holidays for any reason; suitable for all ages with a bedroom and its own bathroom on the ground floor for those who may not be so agile on the stair.
The views over the parks are spectacular and the surrounding trees appear to protect the house. There is a towering Wellingtonia very close to the house with its huge trunk is seem from the drawing room window.

A beautiful Dower House is located in Ormiston. A beautiful Dower House provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

A beautiful Dower House has 6 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ormiston has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ormiston, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • 4 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Microwave
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Snow sports gear
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Water sports equipment
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Books
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Children's games
  • Children's books
  • Stair gate
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number ml00077f safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: ML00077F

Reviews

Melanie C.
Sep 11, 2025 06:16:03 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: I'm sad to write a negative review but I wish someone had mentioned some things in their reviews or I wouldn’t have chosen to stay here. The night we arrived and went into our bedroom there were two black spiders of a good size on the wall. As we got looking around the home we noticed all kinds of cobwebs with spiders. There were dead spiders in the windows. There were live spiders in the corner of the kitchen. Worst of all, when I pulled down my bed covers a spider was inside our bed! Everyone in our party of 9 had spiders in their bedrooms and some in their beds too. The house doesn't get thoroughly cleaned - light fixtures, windows, walls, etc. had cobwebs. When mentioned to the owner they simply said “We're in the country and there are spiders - but they don’t bite”. Even if that's true, they’re spiders! The hot water was yellow. The carpets have stains. Even the exterior has webs and spiders in the doorways. Most of the house needs updating, paint, etc. the bathroom on the main floor has no window covering so my husband improvised and made his own window covering. There's also some kind of water leakage.On a positive note, the beds were very comfortable and the bedspreads were comfy and warm. Bathrooms & bedrooms were clean except for spiders. Owners are kind.For the money we paid for this house, and by all of the high reviews it has, we had no clue what we were walking into. It was very disheartening! Had I known, we would have never booked the house.
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