FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Arrival is from 4.00pm (early arrival can be arranged on request)
Edinburgh Airport is 25 minutes from the House. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is 20 minutes away.
Address – Old Millhouse, 40 Newmills Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2AQ
Directions
- Follow Sat Nav – onto Newmills Road
- Look for large stone entrance with Archway to a Care home on the right
- Drive past the care home– 400 yards on the right you will see brown wood gates (just before the pedestrian crossing / traffic lights)
- On the wall beside the gates – there is a number to call for the gates to be opened
Should you have any problems finding us please call 07824 773060.
Groceries can be delivered anytime from 12pm on the day of arrival. There are three supermarkets close by – Lidl is a 5 minute drive, Morrisons is also a 5 minute drive and Tesco is a 10 minute drive.
- Welcome basket including a range of enticing Scottish treats
- Selection of coffee, teas, sugar, fresh and dried herbs and spices, cooking oil, olive oil, salt, pepper and other condiments
- Nespresso coffee machine and pods
- Induction hob
- Range oven
- Built in dishwasher
- Well equipped with crockery, glassware, cutlery , cooking utensils, pans etc. (ample for a party of 10 plus some children)
- Built in microwave
- Built in fan assisted oven
- Wine cooler
- Cleaning materials (cloths, dish-towels, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, surface cleaner, etc.).
Yes, of course! We have chefs available for drop-off or full dining service. Full details are available on our website.
Luxurious, Natural Skincare with a Scottish Twist. Juniper and lime soap, bath & shower gel, hair and body shampoo, sanitiser, conditioner and hand cream. In addition, all en-suite bathrooms have bathrobes for our guests’ use during their stay.
We have a large, Kamado Joe BBQ with tools and charcoal for your use.
There are some splendid local restaurants, many within walking distance. Please refer to the ‘Experiences‘ page for more details. Similarly, Dalkeith has a wide range of cafes, bars and gift shops – and of course, the majestic shopping streets of Edinburgh are only a short drive away.
We are dog lovers and understand how nice it is to take your dogs on holiday with you, so dogs are welcome! However, we would ask that you abide by the following:-
- At no point should dogs be left in the Old Millhouse on their own (dog-sitting available)
- Dogs are not allowed in bedrooms or on the furniture
- Please clean up after your dogs, doggy bags are provided and to be placed within the bins provided
As well as up to 10 adults, we have space/beds for up to two babes-in-arms as well as one child under 10 years of age. We have a travel cot with bedding and a high-chair with harness, as well as unbreakable children’s plates, mugs and cutlery. There are games and toys for children as well as a football, croquet set and bat and ball for playing on the large lawn.
All children staying within the House or attending an event should be supervised at all times. The Old Millhouse gardens are surrounded by unfenced river, thus not suitable for young children. Guests makes use of the grounds purely at their own risk.
Child locks are in place on Velux windows within the top floor bedroom, these must be in the locked position at all times for safety.
Bookings can be made through the website by accessing the Availability/ Booking page – A full calendar of dates are available. Or contact us
Yes. The entire residence and grounds are reserved solely for your party.
A booking deposit of 25% must be made to secure the booking, or you may elect to pay in full. Bookings taken within 60 days of arrival at the Property must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Cancellation of The Booking, no refund will be given if cancelled fewer than 60 days prior to arrival date.
50% Refund if cancelled over 60 Days of arrival date – alternative Date can be requested and we will do our best to offer an alternative date. Christmas & New Year Bookings require 50% payment at time of booking and are non-refundable., balance to be paid 60 days prior to arrival
If you need to change your holiday date gives us a call and we will do our best to accommodate your request. There may be an additional charge for your choice of week or a refund. Normal terms and conditions apply.
No. The estate sits within private riverside grounds and is not overlooked.
Selected rooms can be configured to suit your party. Details are confirmed at time of booking.
Chauffeur services and bespoke itinerary planning are available upon request.
Yes. Private dining can be arranged, from celebratory evenings to relaxed family meals.
Yes. The dining and gathering spaces are well suited to board-level discussions and leadership sessions in a private setting.
Approximately 22 minutes by car.
Very much so. Five ensuite bedrooms and flexible bed configurations allow comfort across generations.
