10/10 Excellent
Deborah B.
13 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family visit
Deborah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Stylish and old-world home minutes from city yet surrounded in green and country
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Edinburgh, Midlothian
- University of Edinburgh8 min walk
- Royal Mile16 min walk
- Edinburgh Castle4 min drive
- Edinburgh (EDI)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stylish and old-world home minutes from city yet surrounded in green and country
This is a family home, with a small library and an eclectic art collection.
The dining room can host at least 8 people and is attached to a fully-equipped kitchen, which opens to a South-facing back garden, protected from chilly winds and a real sun-trap. Great for outdoor dining when the weather behaves!
Our home is on a quiet street facing the amazing Queen's Park and Arthur's Seat. It is just a few minutes walk to numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and public transport links to the city centre. It take about 20 minutes to walk to Waverly train station, Princess Street, and Edinburgh Castle. It is around 10 minutes walk to the University where many of the Edinburgh Fringe events take place.
From the airport the drive is around 30 minutes, while taxi from the train station is less than ten mins.
The dining room can host at least 8 people and is attached to a fully-equipped kitchen, which opens to a South-facing back garden, protected from chilly winds and a real sun-trap. Great for outdoor dining when the weather behaves!
Our home is on a quiet street facing the amazing Queen's Park and Arthur's Seat. It is just a few minutes walk to numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and public transport links to the city centre. It take about 20 minutes to walk to Waverly train station, Princess Street, and Edinburgh Castle. It is around 10 minutes walk to the University where many of the Edinburgh Fringe events take place.
From the airport the drive is around 30 minutes, while taxi from the train station is less than ten mins.
Property manager
Mr Murray
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
About the area
Edinburgh
Located in Southside, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
Edinburgh, Midlothian
What's nearby
- University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Grassmarket - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Southern - 7 min walk
- Holyrood Distillery - 2 min walk
- The Auld Hoose - 4 min walk
- The Grapes - 6 min walk
- The Queen's Hall - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Molly A.
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in EDI
Molly A.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sky H.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Edinburgh
Sky H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Todd B.
3 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picturesque Cottage near Arthur’s Seat
Todd B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan N.
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location, wonderful host
Dan N.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marc C.
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Edinburgh!
Marc C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Kelly H.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great, quiet location
Kelly H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy B.
7 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything
Tracy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward R.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 Days in Edinburgh
Edward R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard K.
14 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
Richard K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
19 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Edinburgh Adventure
Melissa L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Mr Murray
Hi, I'm Magnus, I love being in Edinburgh but I mostly work overseas supporting refugees and people displaced by disasters and conflict.
I like to be a host because we love our home and would like to share when we are not there.
I like to garden, hike and swim in and around Edinburgh - so that can include walking over Arthur's Seat to the beach at Portobello for a quick cold swim!
I like to be a host because we love our home and would like to share when we are not there.
I like to garden, hike and swim in and around Edinburgh - so that can include walking over Arthur's Seat to the beach at Portobello for a quick cold swim!
Why they chose this property
I like the area where we live because we are so close to nature in front and vibrant city just a few minutes walk away. I can walk to the train station and use buses to get anywhere in the city.
I also appreciate the local community - there are often art, music or market events happening in our area. It is a mixture of family residents and students from around the world. There are so many small local shops, cafes and restaurants in our community we are spoilt for choice!
There is an Olympic-size swimming pool and great gym - the Commonwealth Pool - just around the corner. But the real wonder is to be beside Arthur's Seat, which offers hundreds of different walks or jogging paths. It's so close - just outside the front door and can be a great way to start (or end) the daylight hours.
I also appreciate the local community - there are often art, music or market events happening in our area. It is a mixture of family residents and students from around the world. There are so many small local shops, cafes and restaurants in our community we are spoilt for choice!
There is an Olympic-size swimming pool and great gym - the Commonwealth Pool - just around the corner. But the real wonder is to be beside Arthur's Seat, which offers hundreds of different walks or jogging paths. It's so close - just outside the front door and can be a great way to start (or end) the daylight hours.
What makes this property unique
I have collected furniture and carpets from around the world and a diverse, eclectic selection of art which we hope you enjoy.
The back garden is a real sun trap. We have built a nice wooden table there and there are seats for quite a few people, we think this really makes this property unique. In summer there is often light there till quite late, so it's nice to relax and eat there in the evening. We also enjoy having breakfast there in the morning sun.
There is a little fire pit outside - and a wood burning stove in the sitting room upstairs. Feel free to take some dry firewood from the left hand shed in the garden. There should be fire-starting lighters beside the sitting room fire place.
The back garden is a real sun trap. We have built a nice wooden table there and there are seats for quite a few people, we think this really makes this property unique. In summer there is often light there till quite late, so it's nice to relax and eat there in the evening. We also enjoy having breakfast there in the morning sun.
There is a little fire pit outside - and a wood burning stove in the sitting room upstairs. Feel free to take some dry firewood from the left hand shed in the garden. There should be fire-starting lighters beside the sitting room fire place.
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