The Old Millhouse

South Scotland Lothian Edinburgh

  • From £895 a night
  • Sleeps 10
  • Large Property
  • Watermill

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An elegant and large holiday home near Edinburgh that caters for every whim

The Old Millhouse is a large, high-end holiday home that's been designed for stylish and sumptuous stays in Scotland. It's located in the town of Dalkieth, just 20 minutes south of Edinburgh and the same distance from the city's airport, and yet it has a serene setting, with more than three acres of mature, landscaped, riverside gardens. This historic, four-storey, stone-walled house has been restored and furnished to balance modern comfort with its heritage charm.

There are five en-suite bedrooms spread across the top three storeys of the house. Four have king-size beds, although two can be styled as twins, and travel cots or a small fold-out bed can be added. The flexible layout of the house means it suits groups of friends, couples and families equally well. Downstairs, the sociable spaces are the bright, light Orangery, which combines a lounge and dining room, the appropriately cosy Snug, which features a classic corner bar, and the comfy Drawing Room, up one level overlooking the garden, where there's an open fire. Plus, of course, there’s an extremely well-equipped kitchen.

Whether you use the kitchen or not is another matter, because one of the wonderful things about staying at The Old Millhouse is owner Sally’s concierge service, which offers a number of packages to make staying here completely hassle-free. She’ll chill champagne for your arrival, arrange for a private chef, and book days out with trusted local experts. Whether it’s the sights of historic Edinburgh city you want to see, or to sample local golf courses (there are said to be 25 within 20 miles), Sally knows who to call. If you opt for it, the house will also be tidied and cleaned while you’re out and about.

That means you and your fellow guests can return to enjoy a wee dram by the fire in The Drawing Room, or take a dip in the spa pool outside on the terrace before bed. And a comfortable night is pretty much guaranteed. Like everything else in this house, the beds have been well chosen and dressed, with Hypnos mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets and thoughtful bedside lighting in each individually-designed room, making them feel like luxurious boutique hotel rooms. It's self-catering at the top of the scale, and as such, worth considering for your next big family holiday or group get-together.

Details

Facilities

5 Gorgeous en suite bedrooms, 4 can be split to make into twins.  Wifi is throughout the house,  check out FAQ on our website for everything thats in the kitchen.  The swim Spa is open all year round, we provide flip flops, Robes and Pool Towels .

Suitable For

We welcome up to two four legged friends.

Nearby

Visit Dalkeith country park, my favourite place for a fabulous healthy brekkie at The Restoration Yard, walking distance from the house - 

Food & Drink

Black Bull for that holiday 5pm G & T, watch the rugby or just chat to the locals ,  our favourite Italian , the family run The Cavalier , or for a bit of spice Iitihas Indian Restaurant, both restaurants deliver to the house..  Traditional Fish and Chippy , order for delivery at Benes

Open

Open all year.

Pricing

3 nights from £2995; 7 nights from £5995.

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The Owner Says

I m told The Old Millhouse is like an Oasis -  3.5 aces of gardens but only 2 mins to the shops.  Location Location Location ... tranquility 

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Location

Contact Website  07824 773 060  The Old Millhouse, 40 Newmills Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 2AQ

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Getting There

The house is about 20 minutes' drive from Edinburgh or Edinurgh Airport follow sat nav or signs to Dalkieth and onto Newmills Road. Look for a large stone entrance with an archway to a care home on the right. Then 400 yards later, also on the right, you will see brown wooden gates at the entrance to The Old Millhouse, just before a pedestrian crossing.

The No 3 , leaves from just outside our drive, or take a 5 min drive to Eskbank Train Station for trains into Edinburgh (15 mins) or visit the Scottish Borders, a lovely train ride . (40 mins)  We also have our own Wilbur and Darren who can drive you anywhere you would like to go. 

Features

  • BBQs
  • Bed Linen Provided
  • Catering Available
  • Coffee/Tea Facilities
  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity
  • Family Rooms
  • Fishing
  • Gardens & Grounds
  • Golf
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot Tubs
  • Iron & Board
  • Microwave
  • Open Fire
  • Parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Kitchen
  • Private Rooms
  • Sauna
  • Self-Catering Options
  • Smart TV
  • Swimming Pool
  • Terrace
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi
  • Wild Swimming

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  • Family Friendly
  • Five-Star Luxury
  • Great Outdoors
  • Group Holidays
  • Historic

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Rated ★★★★★ over 5 reviews

★★★★★

Everything was perfect!!

Sally greeted us once we arrived and immediately I knew this would be a special stay. The accommodations were amazing and from a realtor/stager of 30 years, her eye regarding decor and comfort is spot on. All I can say to anyone who is thinking about staying ... do it!! Chef Sean was amazing (Sally's suggestion) and Darren our driver was superb ( again Sally). Everything was perfect!! Our friends booked a stay in 2026 and we are returning in 2027. Thank you Sally!!
Jan 26, 2026 by Katy
★★★★★

Highly recommend!

We stayed at the Old MillHouse for our wedding nearby - Sally was brilliant & couldn't recommend enough!
Jan 3, 2026 by Emily
★★★★★

Definitely recommend & would love to return!

The Old Millhouse is a wonderful home in Dalkeith that is perfect for a large family gathering. We had the best week exploring the area & enjoying all that this home has to offer. The setting is pastoral, the gardens beautiful & the amenities perfect for a relaxing vacation while being close to Edinburgh, St. Andrews & other golf courses in the area. Sally will take care of any request her guests have.
Sep 30, 2025 by Bonnie
★★★★★

Definitely recommend

Superb weekend in a fantastic house! Sally and her team have a beautiful property and are always on hand if you require anything! Would definitely recommend and stay again in a heartbeat.
Jun 30, 2025 by Dan
★★★★★

Book this stay. You won't regret it!

Sally, our host, is our new best friend. And The Old Millhouse is our new home away from home when visiting Edinburgh. There were 8 in our party. In addition to wonderfully spacious bedrooms with dedicated bathrooms, there was a TV room, a huge dining room/living room with couches and a fireplace, and a grand kitchen with everything you need. We also had the opportunity to do laundry on our 2-week trip. The only caution I would give to older visitors is that the stairs are quite steep. The grounds are huge and border the river. The chickens have run of the back yard and we spotted deer. What's most impressive is this beautiful home used to be a burned out ruin. Sally had amazing vision to turn it into this luxury stay. Per Sally's recommnedation, taking the bus into Edinburgh was super easy and saved us a lot of money and hassle. It is also a great starting point to visit attractions south of Edinburgh. We visited Dalhousie Falconry and Swanston Farm. Unfortunately, we missed Rosslyn Chapel and the Abbies. Additionally, Sally set us up with Chef Jesse - an amazing chef who had dinner waiting for us when we arrived and then came one evening to cook us a private dinner that was out of this world. Thank you again brother. I almost want to keep The Old Millhouse a secret, but I also want Sally to benefit from being completely booked. So in short, book this stay. You won't regret it!
Mar 31, 2025 by Christopher

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