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Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town

Experience Edinburgh from this beautifully restored villa featuring period details like an ornamental cornice. Relax by an open fire or discover hidden gems along The Water Of Leith Walkway.

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Third-party on-site parking
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town

Located in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the property is ideally situated for exploring Edinburgh's historic Old and New Towns, with the famous Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile only a short distance away.

Stockbridge has a wide variety of shops, delicatessens, restaurants and bars located minutes from the property. Other attractions nearby include the Botanic Gardens and The Water Of Leith Walkway.

This late 19th century property is over first and second floors with stunning views over two of Edinburgh's finest Georgian streets. Accommodation comprises an impressive drawing room, four bedrooms (each with a double bed and the 3 larger bedrooms have an additional single bed), two bathrooms (one with shower and the other with shower and bath) and a fully equipped kitchen with range cooker. Additional features include HD Cable T (all major sports channels available), DVD, CD and video (with a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs), wireless speaker with bluetooth compatibility, hi-speed wireless internet connection , telephone and a selection of board games. The apartment features many attractive period features such as an open fire in the drawing room and an ornamental cornice on the drawing room ceiling It is the perfect place to relax, in the perfect city for your holiday.

If we can do anything to make your stay enjoyable, we will! We provide the basic necessities for your arrival (tea, coffee, milk, bread, sugar etc and toiletries in each bathroom). If you have a 'wish list' of additional items to be left for your arrival, just ask. We do request a minimum rental of two nights, and sometimes more at peak times.

Keywords: Double Upper Villa

Property manager

Rona Ounsley

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Exterior

Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number EH-67902-F

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town Apartment
Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town Edinburgh

About the area

Map
Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 13 min walk
  • George Street - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scran & Scallie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Children - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stockbridge Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pastry Section - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Söderberg Stockbridge - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town located?

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Garden, Princes Street and George Street. St. Andrew Square and Edinburgh International Conference Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Princes Street Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 22 minutes.

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Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris Grady

Edinburgh stay
Spacious property in a good location, ideal for a family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Lovely home, great location
Great for families. Well equipped home in fantastic location. Walking distance into city
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa C.

Sensational house!
Absolutely gorgeous house that is on a quiet street, but still a short walk from the royal mile, Edinburgh castle, etc. We never needed our car while there, and if we didn’t feel like walking, there were bus stops close by. The house was beautiful, and I felt like royalty staying here. The hosts were so sweet and responsive, I will 100% stay here again if I return to Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris C.

Great Stay
This property was perfect for our family group. The arrangement of the rooms, the location, and the facilities worked very well. The concierge was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R., Auckland, New Zealand

Great property, great location
Stayed with our extended family for 4 nights in January 2023. The apartment is amazing and location is absolutely perfect for exploring Edinburgh. Close to buses, shops and some great coffee shops, we could not have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

amy g.

Wonderful
This flat is great. Beautiful, clean and well appointed. Location is good. Would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Chris Skidmore
Beautiful place! Great location as well, we explored and found that everything we needed was with in walking distance. No need for car as the buses will take you everywhere you’ll need to go.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

A fantastic property in a brilliant location
We enjoyed a great 3 night weekend trip to Edinburgh which was made even better having chosen this property. The owner was fantastic and the house had everything needed for the perfect. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Mrs
Enjoyed a wonderful stay at this lovely apartment! Great location .. safe, clean and comfortable. Thank you!! Hope to come back someday!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

Beautiful location
Our stay at the Upper Villa was a perfect fit for our family. It had everything we needed and was very close to walk to all the attractions. Rona was also very attentive and helpful when we had questions. We would definitely return again. Thank you again for opening your home to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benedicte H.

Great location!
We have really enjoyed our stay at the upper villa! A lot of space for two grown ups and 6 teenagers, and a beautiful house. This was our first stay in Edinburgh, but not our last. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Lovely property in ideal location
This is our second visit to Upper Villa. It's a great place for a get together with friends. The accommodation is clean, homely and spacious. It is in a lovely area close to local shops and restuarants but also walking distance to Princess Street. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D., Seattle, WA, USA

Wonderful, fun, apartment!
We had a great time staying here and wished we could stay forever! We were a group of 2 couples and 2 singles so the size was absolutely perfect. We loved being within walking distance of so many shops and restaurants. Rona was so kind and left the kitchen stocked with the essentials of coffee, tea, milk bread and cheese, so great! The beds were big and comfortable, we were able to do laundry, played games in the living room and enjoyed warm showers with great water pressure. We would highly recommend this place, great price, great location and excellent hosts!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment
This very cute apartment comfortably accomodated our party of six (3 adults and 3 teenagers). The rooms were smartly decorated, appliances are modern and we felt the layout was just right. We were able to get groceries nearby and also enjoyed eating out our first night. The owners were very gracious and friendly. We highly recommend this place and it will be our choice of stay when we return to Edinburgh.

8/10 Good

Simon H.

Lovely location, great house, not so good for oldies
We really enjoyed our time at Comely Bank, the house is lovely, and the location is convenient for taxi-ing into central Edinburgh. It was restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. However, most of our party were 70+ years old, and the need to step in an out of the bath on the upper floor in order to take a shower was a bit of a concern, as there were no grab bars on the walls. This would make our party think twice about staying there again. But other than that, all was good!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Absolutely Amazing Home
I loved the accommodations and used the word "Home" in the title because I felt at home, The home has spacious bedroom and a wonderful dining area and family room. The Kitchen was well equipped and we actually cooked a few meals during our 5 days stay. Bus stop out front just a few steps away. The beautiful fireplaces, crown molding and lovely decor was like a 5 star hotel just with more room and a full kitchen. The owners responded with a few minutes with a couple questions we had during our stay. There we ample number of door keys for large family or friends. Beds were very comfortable and enjoys the rooms with the king size beds and queen size beds. 2
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monika H., New Jersey, USA

May 2013
Our family of 6 adults stayed in this apartment for 2 weeks. Out daughter got married in Edinburgh and we did some sight seeing at the same time. The apartment was clean bright and everything as advertised. Plenty of room for everybody to enjoy time together in the living room/dining room area. A warm and welcoming home away from home. we walked in 15 Min to downtown Edinburgh.Enjoyed the 5 min. walk to Stockbridge with its own charm, stores,restaurant and Sunday morning fresh market. Walked to the botanical garden and the bus took us in now time to the train station and the nearby Royal mile.I can only recommend this place the Hauser's
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

EDINBURGH TOWNHOUSE RENTAL
I CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS APARTMENT WHICH CONSISTS OF THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS OF A GEORGIAN-STYLE TOWNHOUSE IN THE STOCKBRIDGE AREA OF EDINBURGH. WE FOUND IT TO BE CLEAN, WELL-ORDERED, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED, AND EXACTLY AS ADVERTIZED. WE VISITED EDINBURGH IN NOVEMBER-EARLY DECEMBER WHEN THE WEATHER WAS CHILLY; HOWEVER THE APARTMENT WAS ALWAYS WARM AND COZY. WE DID NOT HAVE A CAR SO THE BUS #36 STOP A FEW STEPS FROM THE FRONT DOOR WAS CONVENIENT FOR TRAVELING TO WAVERLY TRAIN STATION (TO CATCH TRAINS TO OUTLYING AREAS). FOR VISITING THE ROYAL MILE THE BUS CONTINUES PAST WAVERLY TO HOLYROOD PALACE WITH ADDITIONAL STOPS ALONG THE WAY. LOCAL SHOPS, INCLUDING A GROCERY STORE, ARE LOCATED A SHORT WALK AWAY. THE OWNER, RONA, WAS LOVELY TO DEAL WITH. FRESH BREAD, CHEESE, MILK, AND BUTTER WAS ALREADY STOCKED IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN WE ARRIVED AFTER A FLIGHT ACROSS THE POND AND THIS WAS MOST APPRECIATED.

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

Beautiful house, great location
We all loved it. A beautiful property within walking distance to shopping as well 'downtown' Edinburgh, the castle and various museums. We had everything we needed and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Amazing property
We cannot recommend this apartment enough! It is even better than the pictures look. The living room is grand, the bedrooms are a great size and a lovely kitchen. The neighbourhood is just 15-20 mins walk from the city centre and a beautiful area. We had a group of 8 adults staying and had plenty of space, it was great. Entry process was simple and contact from host made everything about the apartment and area really clear. They even left a loaf of bread, tea and coffee for us which is a lovely touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JUAN CARLOS V., JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA - ESPAÑA

UNA CASA ESPECTACULAR
Lo primero es agradecer a Rona su atención, es una mujer fantástica y tenía la casa preciosa y muy cuidada. Es un placer hospedarse en una casa donde realmente te sientes como en la tuya. Todos los detalles cuidados al máximo nivel (mantequilla, leche, pan). Las sábanas muy limpias y con un olor extraordinario. La ubicación es perfecta a unos 15 minutos a pie del centro de la ciudad y con buenas conexiones de bus. Se encuentra en un barrio muy bonito y tranquilo, donde hacer la compra es cuestión de 5 minutos andando. Ojalá algún día volvamos a esta preciosa ciudad y seguro que a esta maravillosa casa. Gracias Rona.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Wolfgang K.

Edinburgh Life
Wonderful property in a beautiful area of Edinburgh, close to all amenities. Rona is a gracious hostess who looked after our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Cincinnati,OH

Great Edinburgh house
Three adults and four young children ages 6-11 stayed in this large and comfortable house for 5 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara W., Colorado Springs, CO

Amazing flat, great neighborhood
My husband and I brought our four kids (6-12) to Edinburgh for the first time and fell in love with this flat and the city. We plan to stay here again when we return. After a whirlwind week in Ireland, we were excited to have three whole nights in the same place, and it was heaven to be able to spread out -the upstairs bedroom with bookshelves and window seat couldn’t be more charming, but all of the rooms were so lovely, and comfy beds to boot. We loved the surrounding neighborhood and found it to be the perfect home base with lots to offer away from the hustle and bustle but also convenient to the city centre. We took the bus down each day. Excellent communication with Rona and, as I told her upon our arrival, this was the first place that we rented on our trip that I felt met and even exceeded its online description. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022