Beautiful Historic Pilrig House - home to Robert Louis Stevenson's family
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Area, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe (1 mile from city centre and 12 miles from Edinburgh Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
2009: Scottish Thistle Award Winner - 'The Extra Mile'
2008: Scottish Thistle Award Finalist - (category) Accommodation - Customer Care
Pilrig House - The Garden Apartment (Sleeps 1-3 max.)
Our gorgeous, 4-star graded Garden Apartment is within Pilrig House, an A-listed 17th-Century Scottish Townhouse (built in 1638), which has an incredible history and a wonderful literary connection - it was once the home of Robert Louis Stevenson's mother's family - one of Scotland's most acclaimed authors! He mentions Pilrig House in his novels: Kidnapped and Catriona.
Location
Uniquely located on the edge of a peaceful park, it is only a 15-minute stroll, or 5 minutes by bus, to Edinburgh's city centre and all the main attractions. The apartment overlooks private gardens and lush, green parkland - offering peace and tranquillity after busy days' sightseeing! Guests can enjoy sitting in the private garden to the front of the house, or in the privacy of the Regency garden, which has secluded seating areas and is teeming with wildlife.
The Accommodation...
...is beautifully furnished and extremely comfortable, comprising: sunny living-room with double pull-out sofa-bed and dual windows offering garden & park views; spacious double bedroom, also with garden and park views; fully tiled bathroom with heated towel rail, shaver point & shower over the bath; and utterly charming, cottage-style kitchen (fully equipped).
Free Parking!
Plus, rare for Edinburgh accommodation - there is the bonus of an allocated (free) car parking space for guests in a private car park to the rear of the house.
A Home-From-Home. Included in the Price:
Fine bedlinen, Egyptian cotton towels, fluffy towelling robes/slippers, all utilities (heating and electricity - there are no 'hidden' costs), telephone with call-minder ansa message service (free local & national calls), luxury Scottish toiletries, refreshment tray, fresh flowers, crystal decanter of whisky, fruit bowl and chocolates on arrival, full Welcome, Places to Visit, Restaurant and Edinburgh Tour Packs, up-to-date Tourist Information file, Pilrig House stationery, bookmarks & postcards, a selection of Books/Children's Books, CDs/Videos/DVDs, Edinburgh Guide Books/DVDs and Maps, board games, binoculars - and many other thoughtful extras!
Facilities
Broadband Wi-Fi access, fridge, freezer, clothes washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker, ironing facilities, CD-Player, Video/DVD-Player, Digital TV, Flat-Screen TV, Digital Radio, Hairdryer, Real-flame effect fire, oak wooden flooring, adjustable heating in all rooms.
Booking Conditions
Open all year. The apartment is strictly non-smoking. And, sorry, no pets. Children over age 7 welcome. We have a 3-night minimum stay policy, except in August (Edinburgh Festival) - 7 nights; July & Christmas/New Year - 4 nights.
The Owners
Debbie and Philip personally warmly welcome all guests.
Rates
Please view our extremely competitive nightly rates and our reduced weekly rates.
Discounts (on nightly rates) for longer stays:
2 weeks - 15%
3 weeks - 20%
4 weeks or longer - 25%
We also offer all solo travellers 10% discount on our nightly rates!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Allocated (free) parking space in private car park to the rear of the house.
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Digital TV.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Same as our Park Apartment - please take a look!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Age 7 upwards.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Pilrig House is near restaurants, shops, bus-stop, Princes Street, Leith, churches, post-office, leisure centre, the Georgian New Town, all the main tourist attractions...
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
November to January ..... £90/night..... £570/week (whole apartment price)
February to March ....... £100/night.... £630/week
April to May ............ £110/night.... £690/week
June to July ............ £130/night.... £820/week (4-night min stays)
August .................. £150/night.... NO DISCOUNTS (7-night min stays)
September to October .... £120/night.... £750/week
Christmas/New Year: 23 Dec-2 Jan: 4-night min. stays: £500. Week-long stays: £700
Solo travellers: 10% discount on nightly rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Historic Scottish Townhouse Apartment (Free Parking & Wi-Fi)
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Edinburgh
Well - there's the fact the Pilrig House is utterly unique as an historic 17th-century townhouse in Edinburgh, then there's the lovely location, and the parkland and Edinburgh skyline views... And the peace! Then, there's the wonderful ambience in the house itself - it really is special. And, the private parking, the beautiful gardens... there is so much to enjoy about living here. We just couldn't replicate what Pilrig House offers if we searched the length and breadth of Edinburgh. And the fact that we can walk into the centre of Edinburgh in 15 mins, or take a bus right outside the park... more than anything, we love the feeling of living in the country while living in the city.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
All of the above! We awaken to birdsong, can gaze out our windows and see the park in all seasons in all its beauty, or sit in the garden to the side of the house in total privacy and enjoy the tranquillity, and read a book... We often walk down to the Port of Leith, where there are great restaurants right on the waterfront, and grab a bite to eat. Everything we need is close-by - shops, transport links, restaurants, Edinburgh's main train station... and, there are beautiful drives to the East Lothian countryside and coastal trail, including some charming villages - within a half-hour's drive.
A small oasis in the city - mostly frequented by dog-walkers and joggers... or people just lazing around during the summer months.
The Water of Leith walkways and cycle-paths are just 5 mins from Pilrig House. Via these walkways, you can follow the river's path, either on foot or by bike, to many areas of Edinburgh.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed in nearby Leith - you can walk here from Pilrig House in around 15-20 minutes.
Sit by the waterside in one of the great wine bars or eateries that have made The Shore area a fashionable dining hotspot! It also boasts 2 Michelin-star restaurants, and the 'Plumed Horse' - recentl
A 5-minute walk from Pilrig House, where you can stock up on provisions.
An eatery and bar literally a few mins' walk from the entrance to Pilrig House Close. It serves food daily, at very reasonable prices, from 12pm.
Every Saturday and Thursday there is a local antique action, with viewings taking place over the preceding days and from 10am on the Saturday.
A 5-minute walk from Pilrig House, should you wish to pay a visit to the gym, take an exercise class or go for a swim.
One of the oldest graveyards in Edinburgh, where members of the Balfour family are buried.
Michelin-star restauranteur's cookery school - see the link on our website, should you be interested in attending a course here!
A lovely place to shop - overlooking the water, have a coffee/meal, take in a film at the cinema, or board the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Across the road from Pilrig House Close - sells newspapers, magazines, milk, and all the basic essentials.
Nearest bus-stop - takes you into centre of Edinburgh in around 8 mins. - and, only a few mins' walk through the park.
A huge number of buses travel up and down Leith Walk daily, and every few minutes, taking you to all areas of Edinburgh - including to Princes St and the Royal Mile in around 6 mins.
Edinburgh Woollen Mill's discount store - selling Scottish gifts, etc.
This road leads out of Edinburgh to East Lothian's lovely coastal route along the sea road, and taking you to some beautiful villages and golf destinations such as Gullane and North Berwick.
Family-run restaurant serving lunches and evening meals. Conveniently open 7 days a week - sited directly opposite the entrance to Pilrig House Close.
This route is the most direct one to take when driving to Edinburgh Airport - 12 miles away.
Owner's Map of Edinburgh
Philip and I got married two years ago - here we are on the steps of Pilrig House after the wedding...on the steps to the Park Apartment. Golden oldies... Philip is a retired mechanical engineer, who travelled the world as a naval engineer for many years - living in Mexico and Belize for periods of time. He is an amateur historian, and has amazing local and Scottish historical knowledge... and, is also a keen 'treasure hunter' - goes off frequently to local sites with his metal detector. I am an ex-copy editor who worked for over 20 years in the field of publishing, and then on a freelance basis as an editor/proofreader. We both enjoy travel, books, films and, life in general. We decided, after meeting, that we couldn't bear to sell Philip's apartment in Pilrig House - it was just so special, and so we decided to turn it into a rental apartment. A year later, with great joy, we moved back into the house ourselves, then we purchased another apartment for renovation and rental, and so it just grew over the 4 years since we started up. We have made many great friends during the last 4 years, and still gain enormous joy and satisfaction in welcoming people here from around the world...It is also lovely that so many people come back time and time again.
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- Bright and charming living-room with windows overlooking the gardens and park - Edinburgh Travel Vacation
- Comfortable, relaxing double bedroom - Edinburgh Travel Vacation
- Thistle Awards - Scottish Tourist Board's Top Accolades - for 'The Extra Mile
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