Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking
Lovey historic 2-bedroom apartment with parking, originally the home of James Gillespie and built in 1773. Situated in Colinton Village, a conservation village and childhood home of poet, Robert Louis Stevenson. Our apartment is quietly nestled in a beautiful park on the banks of The Water of Leith. A truly peaceful haven only 20 minutes by bus or car to Edinburgh city centre and 15 minutes from Edinburgh Airport.
The building was originally a 17th century mill building and was incorporated in 1773 into an Adam-style mansion which was the home of snuff manufacturer and philanthropist, James Gillespie. Converted into separate apartments some years ago, our apartment is on the upper ground floor and entered via a dual aspect staircase which faces the park.
There are two generous sized bedrooms, each with a comfortable super-king size bed which can be split into twin beds if necessary. One bedroom also has an additional single stowaway bed. There are wardrobes for storage. The living room has a double aspect window overlooking the park. The kitchen includes electric cooker, fridge, freezer and washing machine. This room can accommodate dining for four and also overlooks the park where you can hear The Water of Leith running close by. There is an internal bathroom with electric shower.
The apartment is perfect for anyone seeking peace, quiet and relaxation whilst being only 20 minutes from the city. There is free parking at the property. Colinton Village has a small selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and is just a few minutes walk away.
Property manager
nicola
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Edinburgh
Colinton, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tynecastle Stadium or Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Edinburgh, Scotland
What's nearby
Edinburgh Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Edinburgh Zoo - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Murrayfield Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
Princes Street - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Wester Hailes Station - 3 min drive
Bankhead Tram Stop - 6 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
The Chip Inn - 4 min drive
Kinleith Mill - 4 min drive
The Spylaw Tavern - 3 min walk
Imperial Palace Edinburgh - 5 min drive
Al Borgo - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking located?
Located in Colinton, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bonaly Country Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Napier University and Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Edinburgh Park and Tynecastle Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km). Kingsknowe Station is 22 minutes by foot and Wester Hailes Station is 27 minutes.
Reviews
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The flat is lovely and very well kept. Very comfy beds! It had everything we needed for our trip to our native Edinburgh. The location in the Dell was so peaceful and well placed for the village amenities as well as buses into the city.. After a busy day out in the city it was great to get back to the peace and quiet the flat offers. Our host was awesome and quickly answered when contacted. This will be our first choice for future trips ! Anne🇨🇦
We really enjoyed our stay in Colinton. The apartment was perfect, very clean, very comfortable, bright and elegant, quiet and located in such lovely settings! The beds were big and super comfy! The apartment had everything we needed. (if you're very tall you might find the ceiling a bit low in the shower but that wasn't a problem for us! ) We had two children with us so the proximity with the park was perfect. If we come back to Edinburgh we'll definitely stay there again.
Lovely apartment over looking the Water if Leith on one side and wooded park lands on other. Easy walking to village of Colinton for a variety of restaurants and food stores. Beds warm and comfy after long days sites and hikes!
Beautiful property! First morning took short walk down to river and had coffee and fresh blackberries by the water! Beds were amazingly comfortable and warm - didn’t want to get up in AM but amazing places to walk and visit close by. Great easy buses to city center. Can’t wait to come back and visit!
Beautiful well fitted apartment in park with excellent access to city and countryside. Had a great week end with local inns and restaurants living up to expectation s.
Judy S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nadine G.
4 November 2017
Lovely warm and beautifully decorated
Had a lovely stay in this wonderful apartment - location was perfect for us. A great find.
Nadine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mabel O.
18 July 2017
The most beautiful and peaceful are ever
Definitely love it and will surely be my choice forever!