The Dalkeith Water Tower

The water tower is a bespoke home in an historic building sensitively converted by its architect owner. The tower is located in the historic town of Dalkeith and the settlement of Eskbank. 20 minutes by car from Edinburgh airport. A bus service into Edinburgh stops every 10- 15 minutes, the bus stop is a 2 minute walk away. 25 minutes by rail to the Scottish Borders or to the centre of Edinburgh from the local Eskbank Train Station, a 20 minute walk from the tower. The property is offered for guests use for a minimum of 3 nights . The property is ideally suited to 2 guests, but does sleep 4 people. The entrance hallway is spacious for storing travel items. There is a double bed in each bedroom on the 1st and 2nd floors. Each bedroom has it's own en suite toilet and wash hand basin. The bespoke kitchen is on the 3rd floor. The main bathroom on the 4th floor has a double tub and shower. The living space is on the 5th floor with access to the balcony. This room has been upgraded in Jan 2022. The WiFi connection to this room was upgraded at this time. The balcony has stunning 360 deg views of Midlothian and beyond. Free on-street parking and only busy when the adjacent tennis club host a competition. Owners have a private parking space on the adjacent property should this be needed for guests. However, it is highly unusual for guests not to be able to park directly outside the water tower. We are able to offer help throughout the stay if required. The tower is situated in an idyllic woodland setting above the river valley and Ironmills Park. It is minutes away from the town centre of Dalkeith and the Historic area of the town leading to Dalkeith Country Park and a myriad of facilities that may be checked on line. The town has an award winning Indian restaurant nearby. An excellent well equipped Morrisons supermarket is a 2 minute walk away. Midlothian County is blessed with woodland and countryside walks for all ages and abilities. The owners can provide guidance for any needs regarding food, dining and outdoor cycling/walking. Train station 20 minute walk But stop to city 2 minute walk Local taxi service including Uber cabs. Ample on street free parking There is a 3 court private tennis club opposite the tower, available for reservation via the Dalkeith Lawn Tennis Club web page.