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Garden view vacation home near Edinburgh Zoo

Historic Setting: Craigiehall Temple in Edinburgh is housed in a historic building, offering a spacious environment with garden views. The property features a terrace and patio, perfect for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy living room. Additional facilities include a fireplace, tea and coffee maker, and a work desk. Convenient Location: Located 1.2 mi from Edinburgh Airport, the holiday home is close to attractions such as Edinburgh Zoo (3.7 mi) and Edinburgh Castle (5.6 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location and comfortable beds, Craigiehall Temple ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roy
    United States United States
    It was an honor to stay in such an amazing historical building. Well worth the money and the memories. Loved it!!
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    The property is truly amazing. Decor is spot on for this type property and completes the overall atmosphere this property exudes!
  • Catriel
    United States United States
    Everything was perfect. The place is beautiful. Close to everything. You need a car but I knew it and I love driving. You can reach many places from there.
  • Megan
    United States United States
    Great oasis in the outskirts of the city, great location. Fun updated castle.
  • Cathey
    United States United States
    Loved the ambience and location. The property is a lovely opportunity to live like our ancestors in Scotland. But with all the modern conveniences. What a fun place to stay.
  • Morij
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    It was amazing, really amazing. One day is really not enough for this place at all. It is really a great experience 👌🏽
  • Anita
    United States United States
    What a unique property - we felt like royalty!! The wood burning fireplaces added to the romance. The location to restaurants in Queensferry was perfect! And it was an easy drive to airport in the morning.
  • Anonymous
    United States United States
    This place was awesome, it was like staying in your own castle. The downstairs area was very spacious and decorated like medieval times, very comfy. Upstairs bedroom was like staying in a kings bedroom, the bed was the biggest bed I’ve seen and we...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very professional contact re booking/ admin of stay. Awesome design, very clean and amazing value for money. Will deffo be back.
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Craigiehall Temple is a wonderful place to stay. We were absolutely delighted with the accommodation. A great deal of thought has gone into making this a special place to stay.

Hosted by Daniel and Sofya

9.5
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Daniel and Sofya
Make your stay in Edinburgh truly memorable with a stay at Craigiehall Temple. Built in 1759 and situated in its own grounds on a former part of the Craigiehall Estate, it carries a Grade A listing for its stunning Doric portico displaying the coat of arms of the 1st Marquess of Annandale. A plaque set into the wall carries a quote from Horace: "Dum Iicet, in rebus jucundis vive beatus", "live happy while you can among joyful things". We hope that a stay at the Temple will deliver this experience and stay true to this vision. The Temple has a castle-like feel to it and is spread across two floors. There's a sumptuous living space on the ground floor featuring a large log fire, elegant leather furnishings, a dining table and a cabinet. On the upper floor, there's a large bedroom containing an Emperor sized bed beneath a dramatic overhead oculus inscribed with Latin text and a further log fire. There's a full bathroom on the upper floor with a power shower. The property does not have a kitchen but there is a large fridge, a toaster, crockery, cutlery, glasses, cups and mugs, a coffee maker and kettles on both floors. Soiled items can be placed in the lobby and will be cleaned and returned daily by housekeeping. We also provide a selection of teas and coffees. As stated above, the property does not have a kitchen but take-out food can easily be ordered in or brought back and we provide all necessary items to serve it up. There are also at least four great cafes and restaurants within just a few minutes drive that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. We are not a bed and breakfast, but special requests can be made for us to assist with cooking basic dishes. We will see if we can accommodate on a case by case basis.
We already run one short term rental on the property. It's great being able to deliver a happy experience for guests.
The property sits on the outskirts of Edinburgh in a small pocket of rural Scotland. There is only a 15 minute drive into the town centre.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

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House rules

Craigiehall Temple takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Craigiehall Temple of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.