Estate Houses at Carberry Tower, Edinburgh, EH21 8PY, United Kingdom
#361 of 1,173 vacation rentals in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 52 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
9.1
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Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Keith
SwedenBreakfast (not included) wasn’t amazing for the price. The location could certainly be tricky without a car, though I got to a bus without much trouble.
Very memorable spot, super comfy, warm, clean and spacious in the lodge. The hotel/castle and adjacent garden are iconic! The hot tub is also a great bonus for enthusiasts. We also had a very nice dinner in the bistro, which is a lovely room.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Martin
United KingdomNeed mirrors in the bathrooms toilet not working andfew loose taps
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Emma
United KingdomHard to get hold of anyone at the house when we had a problem/question due to wedding at the main house. Sorted as soon as they had 5 minutes.
Beautiful property, clean, spacious, stunning grounds.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Val
United KingdomVery spacious and luxurious in a quiet, peaceful location, yet close to major routes into Edinburgh etc
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 10, 2025
Sophie
United KingdomBeautiful setting and house was very comfortable and spacious. Our only quibble was lack of cutlery and crockery only 9 forks for an 8 person house and same with cups plates etc so dishwasher used a lot!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Paulo
PortugalSuper nice and spacious cottage to stay a few nights with friends. We explored the city from there, a 20 min taxi ride, and we kept returning to cook dinner there since the kitchen has everything we need. The main house is really a palace or castle, beautiful. It's in the countryside so the gardens are stunning. We definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Ncube
United KingdomLocation, and environment in general
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Mark
United KingdomLocation, size and amenities
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 13, 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomWe had to leave and go back to work 😂
We were kindly taken over to the lodge and given a helpful showaround. The various facilities were explained to us and how best to use and enjoy them. We got to put up a Christmas tree which was lovely and good fun to decorate ☺️ while we listened to Christmas music 🥰 The log burning stove was wonderful and the icing on the cake for our brilliant stay. The staff were extremely helpful when we had queries and nothing was any trouble to them. We would really like to go back in future.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 27, 2024
Maria
United KingdomAfter a long day of trainTravel. It would of been nice to be greeted with a small welcome hamper, with the means to have a hot drink and a biscuit after our journey.The pillows were too soft and weren't supportive enough
We were only there for 3 nights. Right from thd stat,we were made to feel very welcome. The lodge we stayed in wad simply gorgeous, loads of character ,clean and well stocked.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 30, 2024
Iain
United KingdomNothing; it was ideal!
Beautiful property, extremely well equipped and presented, in lovely grounds with hotel facilities alongside. Great location for easy reach to central Edinburgh by train in ten minutes; railway station about 10 minutes drive away and ample parking.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: October 11, 2024
Mcloughlin
United KingdomHad to report missing items like the hoover. Property would have benefitted having a broom as leaves were blown in when door was open. The door mat by front door was too thick to go by the door to wipe your feet.
Very spacious property for 7 of us. Good location. Acres of the estate was good for walking around
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 16, 2024
Katie
United KingdomNo negative comments
The houses are on a beautiful setting, they were clean, very well equipped and very comfortable. A home from home!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 20, 2024
Mark
United KingdomProperty is perfect just a little remote / costly if you have to use cabs so best with own transport
Beautiful place in beautiful grounds
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 14, 2024
Paolo
United KingdomOutstanding property, beautiful location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 13, 2024
Adel
United KingdomOne major problem was the Wi-Fi in the house and service in the area as a whole. The Wi-Fi is found in the living room and can be connected to, but there was very minimal service in the area and the Wi-Fi would not reach the upstairs bedroom. Also, as relaxing as the hot tub was, it was surrounded by many flying insects and flies that were very annoying at times, undermining the hot tub experience.
Overall, the property was all-in-all great and the house was very spacious and roomy, with 4 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms which was perfect for my family of 5. There was really everything you could ask for in this house, with a hot tub in the beautiful garden that definitely added to the property's prestige. The location is also 20 - 30 minutes (depending what time you are travelling) from the property to the city centre of Edinburgh so I would recommend to rent a car when there as it is quite a countryside area, but worth being away from the city hassle.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 8, 2024
Ho
Hong KongSlightly far from town, it doesn’t bother me but good to mark here for others’ reference
Very big house and very comfortable! Cooking facilities are complete! Breakfast is good
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 5, 2024
James
United Arab EmiratesThe upper rooms became very hot, despite heaters being off.
The rooms were very clean. Awesome property. Ample of space. Very well maintained.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 22, 2024
Emma
United KingdomNothing. It was all good
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 9, 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomGrass could have been cut in the back gardens and maybe look to have the hot tub an enclosure to keep out flys.
Great location, staff amazing, house excellent. Bar & Bistro in the hotel brilliant. Lovely walks
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Mahes
New ZealandAmazing property recommend walk about the Carberry tower tower and gardens great photo op for those travelling through Edinburgh. Stayed at Juniper cottage with group of 7 had plenty of room with all the facilities.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomThe grass could have done with cutting in the lodge garden, but we appreciate that this may have been a time of year/weather thing.
Beautiful location. All staff very helpful & friendly. Cannot fault the service at all. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Paula
United KingdomThe oven/grill had no instructions & was fiddly to work…..gave up on the grill tbh as just couldn’t suss it out but apart from that absolutely no complaints atall xx
The location of the lodge was perfect….loved hearing the birdsong in the morning & watching the squirrels run about in the garden. The property was like a tardis with plenty room for our group of 5 & the walk in closets were a particular favourite. Special shout out to Lynn at the main house for going over & above for us booking taxis etc which was super appreciated & to our lovely hot tub man 😊 this was the ideal property for us as it was in a beautiful country location but was literally 20mins in a taxi to the centre of Edinburgh so ideal for that & 10mins from the racecourse in Musselburgh. Unfortunately we didn’t get the opportunity to dine at the main house or use their champagne terrace as there was a wedding on so would be fun to come back again & do that some time xx
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Karen
United Arab EmiratesVery spacious, great amenities and lovely grounds.
Stayed in April 2024
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