Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

Monkton House - 15th Century Castle near Edinburgh

4.97 £1600
16+ Guests
7 Bedrooms
4.5 Bathrooms
Wi-Fi

At a glance

Monkton House was built by the monks of Newbattle Abbey to protect themselves from English invaders and stands in 2 acres of private grounds. Three of the sumptuous bedrooms have four poster beds, and there are many unusual features. There are gun loops and arrow slits, one of the living rooms is inspired by the Prince Regent's Brighton Pavilion and hand painted in maximalist chinoiserie, and there is even a secret room. You can imagine yourself in another time when staying here.
The space
Amenities include a games room, cinema, library and gym. Catering can be provided on request.
Nearby there is the historic City of Edinburgh, reachable in only a few minutes by train or bus, the beautiful county of East Lothian with beaches, countryside walks and numerous world famous golf courses.
Guest access
The whole property is available for guests' exclusive use.
Other things to note
Airbnb policy does not allow the booking of events or parties.

Features

CategoryDetails
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Cleaning products
  • Hot water
Bedroom and laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
    Towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper
  • Hangers
  • Bed linen
    Cotton linen
  • Room-darkening blinds
  • Iron
  • Clothes drying rack
  • Clothes storage: wardrobe and chest of drawers
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Sound system with Bluetooth and aux
  • Games console
  • Ping pong table
  • Pool table
  • Books and reading material
  • Cinema
Family
  • Cot
  • Travel cot – available upon request
    Sheets provided, blackout blinds
  • Children’s books and toys
  • High chair
  • Children’s tableware
  • Board games
  • Children’s playroom
    An indoor room with toys, books and games for children
Heating and cooling
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Heating
Home safety
  • Exterior security cameras on property
    We have a video doorbell, a security camera in the courtyard and a security camera in the back garden. These will be on during your stay.
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
Internet and office
  • Wifi
Kitchen and dining
  • Kitchen
    Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cooking basics
    Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and cutlery
    Bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc.
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Induction cooker
  • Oven
  • Kettle
  • Coffee maker
  • Wine glasses
  • Toaster
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
    Grill, charcoal, bamboo skewers/iron skewers, etc.
  • Dining table
Location features
  • Private entrance
    Separate street or building entrance
Outdoor
  • Private patio or balcony
  • Private back garden – Fully fenced
    An open space on the property usually covered in grass
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ grill
Parking and facilities
  • Free parking on premises
Services
  • Pets allowed
    Assistance animals are always allowed
  • Self check-in
  • Smart lock
Not included
  • Unavailable: Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Reviews

UserSub TitleImageStarsPublished DateDescriptionResponse ByResponse Published DateResponse
Ben4 years on Airbnbhttps://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/952a624b-551c-4884-975b-d3d911bfae75.jpg?im_w=2405October 2024Thanks for a lovely weekend
Nicky8 years on Airbnbhttps://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/b191a337-1598-4b18-a015-f10e14e96105.jpg?im_w=2405August 2024What an awesome place to stay with lots of history. great place to stay for any large group and close to great golf courses!!
Ryan3 years on Airbnbhttps://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/a2084a66-4eff-4564-950d-d5a12bac9dfe.jpg?im_w=2405June 2024The space was amazing!! We are a family of 11 from the US and we absolutely loved Monkton House. It was a very unique blend of old and modern with a rich history. I would highly recommend!!
AlexanderLos Angeles, Californiahttps://a0.muscache.com/im/users/37329029/profile_pic/1435856448/original.jpg?im_w=2405June 2024Such an incredible experience! We absolutely loved the property and grounds. It was truly memorable to stay in such a historic location. Everything was so tastefully decorated and appointed. Host was absolutely lovely. Extremely gracious and responsive.
Chayil1 year on Airbnbhttps://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/173b9a1d-6511-4028-a7d9-bb85adcbbf67.jpg?im_w=2405May 2024Anna was an awesome host, the property was amazing and we had a wonderful time.
Would recommend to anyone!
Etienne2 years on AirbnbNone5February 2024Beautiful place and frankly exotic! Live the castle life close to town...
HaileyOrangeville, CanadaNone5September 2023Monkton House has been the ultimate Airbnb experience. We have never stayed at such a magical place before, it has now ruined all other Airbnb’s for us because of how spectacular it was. The history and the immaculate details in the buildings brought us back in time and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Anna was so kind and any concerns we had, she was immediately on it, super responsive and helpful. My sister got married while staying here and she gave us a list of vendors and helped us with decorations and details. Rooms and grounds in real life were even better than the pictures (if you can believe it!). It was an experience we will never forget and hope to make it back here someday! Pure magic. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. You will not regret it. Thank you so much Anna!
Richard9 years on AirbnbNone5August 2023We had a great stay at Monkton House. Such a wonderful building and surroundings. Anna the host was incredibly helpful and proactive!
MelodyCalgary, CanadaNone5August 2023Our family group of 14 enjoyed the quirky property. Lots of room to explore and discover bits of history plus Anna-Luise was there to meet us on arrival and give us a tour. It wasn’t as luxurious as we were expecting and could have used a bit more clearing of cobwebs, but a great property for families. Anna-Luise also provided a great list of recommendations in advance and I used (and loved!) several of the options. Nichola Pearce for catering was amazing and I highly recommend Ronnie with Kingsfield Events for mini Highland Games - the highlight of our stay! I definitely recommend you arrange transportation in advance or have a rental vehicle as it was 25-30 minute walk to the train or grocery store, but a great private spot to escape the busy Edinburgh crowds as the end of the day. We also enjoyed lighting a fire and winding down in the bar. Such a unique and fun experience!
SchuylerDallas, TexasNone4August 2023Romantic, quirky old castle best suited to weddings/events. Not close enough to Edinburgh to walk (so not ideal for Fringe). Cleaning service did not clean adequately, leaving lots of open containers of food on counter and cobwebs/dust everywhere. (Easily remedied, obviously) Otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, but feel, in hind-site, we paid too much, considering 7 of our 11 had to share bathrooms, and there was only 1 king size bed, despite plenty of space for larger beds in the otherwise beautifully decorated guest rooms. Host was gracious and attentive, which we greatly appreciated.

Indoor Amenities

Air Conditioning
Internet

Outdoor Amenities

Balcony

Location

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