Glenarch House Melville Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3NJ, United Kingdom
#1 of 8 hotels in Dalkeith
Guests' ChoiceBased on 105 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Bethan
United KingdomOur room was lovely and comfortable, with plenty of tea and coffee, great space to sit outside, and a spacious and clean bathroom.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Julian
United KingdomThe grounds were stunning. The property was lovely. The studio we occupied was just the right size for a couple. Had everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Donna
United KingdomSimply beautiful house and gardens. Lovely, good-sized studio; very well equipped and tastefully decorated. Friendly and helpful owner. I will be back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Vidya
MalaysiaIf there was a cooking hob , it would have been perfect .Otherwise , really nothing I did not like 😊
It was more than we ever expected … gorgeous property & accomodation . Very comfortable . A quiet retreat if you want to just relax & reflect . Close to Edinburgh ( 20 minute train ride ) for a day trip from Glenarch House . Would recommend the train to Waverley station in Edinburgh . It’s a self catering property , so will need to work out meals for yourselves . Morrisons ( a supermarket) is relatively close for grocery shopping .
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Dianne
United KingdomThe lock on the entrance door worked from the inside but not the outside. Needs attention. Otherwise everything was great.
Location was excellent. Tucked away, surrounded by a large well kept garden making the property quiet and private. The room was a in a separate coach house annex with its own little patio area. Good coffee and tea making facilities and a small fridge.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Roderick
AustraliaCold shower in the morning and the heaters went off about 8pm.
It was convenient with the train into Edinburgh if you had a car. Clean & comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Placido
United StatesNice and secluded
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Gareth
United KingdomNothing
Everything.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Andreea
United KingdomGlenarch House is in a great location, a beautiful gem close to Edinburgh. We liked that it was close to the Eskbank train station (25 mins walk) which easily takes you to other beautiful towns of the Scottish Borders. We really enjoyed the food recommendations from the host, in particular The Sun Inn, The Cavaliere and the Restoration Yard.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Johnnylightfoot
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn't like
The quietness, the gardens, the room was amazing
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Steve
United KingdomSuperb setting and location near to Dalkeith Country Park was a bonus
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Sara
United KingdomThought for the room rate, it really should include breakfast
comfortable room with everything you could want, in a lovely situation
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2022
Nick
United KingdomThe rooms were very modern, clean and the beds extremely comfortable
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Tasha
United KingdomThe shower could do with being updated. The hot was cold and the cold was hot. There wasn't an inbetween with temperatures unfortunately. Bit of an awkward squeeze with one shower head not able to move to angle it in order to wash your hair without the soap being rinsed at the same time and having the other shower head in you knees. Maybe having plugs next to one of the sides of the bed for charging.
The location was surprising! It was like you were in the middle of no where!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Kumar
IndiaLocation, beauty, wonderfull hosts, and facilities were top class...will definitely book again....❤️❤️👍
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Elinor
United KingdomThe WiFi was good 95% of the time but a little intermittent on my last morning.
Such a beautiful property, grounds and surrounding area. Even saw deer in the garden! My room was very clean and comfortable, the shower was powerful and the water was nice and hot. The shampoo and shower gel was good quality and smelt amazing. The hosts were also friendly and available when I needed a milk topup.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Garry
United KingdomA beautiful setting integrating the countryside with the city , rooms are clean and tidy and modern and I would certainly use this place again 👌
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 August 2022
Sjh1892
United KingdomBed is a regular double so a bit on the small side Couple of Nespresso pods / tea bags for the kettle/machine would be a nice touch
Clean, quiet, v comfortable, easy bus (day/night) into the town centre Really good price, especially given during Fringe
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 17 August 2022
Hanne
NetherlandsLimited space for luggage and a smallish bed (we are tall people)
The decoration of the room, the estate garden and verry friendly host.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 August 2022
Alice
United KingdomJust need to remember they don’t serve breakfast though they give plenty of suggestions for places nearby.
Very peaceful yet near main transport arteries. Friendly and welcoming. Well appointed room
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 August 2022
Sandra
United Kingdomshower quite cramped
lovely location and lovely place
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 8 August 2022
Heather
United KingdomBreakfast would be good. Room a little small
Well decorated Good hosts
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 7 August 2022
David
United Kingdomnothing to dislike
Quiet location Friendly hosts comfortable room walking distance from Dalkeith centre
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 6 August 2022
Jo
United KingdomDalkeith town isn’t very nice
beautiful setting
Stayed in August 2022
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