Living room December 2011. Edinburgh has a Christmas city festival all December
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh & Lothian Area, Scotland, Europe (15 Minutes from International Airport.15 mins Princes St.) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: Villa
NOTE: Please check the availability calendar here on VRBO or on our Edinburgh Villa website for up to date availability and check our rates, weekly and nightly are listed here and on our website. If the dates are available and you would like to reserve the Villa then please contact us by email. We have just had a 2 week July cancellation, so mid July now available.
Edinburgh Villa is a truly unique offering. Stay in a 4 bedroom Victorian house with enclosed gardens and Conservatory in Edinburgh City Center. A popular area of Edinburgh called Murrayfield at the foot of historical Corstorphine Hill and surrounded by sites North, South, East & West!
The Villa is often called a 'home away from home' by our guests and you will find boxes of lego in cupboards, children and adults books, board games etc in the house. If you are looking for more modern hotel style accommodation then perhaps one of our apartments would be better suited.
Walking distance to the zoo, shops, formal parks, and 10 minutes by bus route will drop you off right on the Royal Mile, Princes Street or by the castle. Perfect size of accommodation for those requiring a bit more space than a flat/apartment and modern living in a lovely, comfortable, Victorian Scottish house with period detail throughout. Parking at the front door. Wireless internet, Wii and games, DVD and videos, books and brochures...
A conservatory with comfy furniture and fabulous ball chair we brought over from the USA (I lived in Northern Virginia for 13 years)! This Conservatory which is just off the kitchen overlooks the garden and offers a wonderful area to sit and plan your day. The house has rooms typical of 100 year old buildings. High ceilings, cornicing, fireplaces, victorian tiles in the foyer. The heating system is modern and the house is lovely and warm in the colder months.
We are also located opposite a 18 hole golf course open to visitors and with golf club rentals.
The perfect base to explore Edinburgh. Visit our website for day trip suggestions from the nearby train station.
Rent with us and relax, our properties are professionally managed by ourselves and have been loved by all. Coffee, biscuits await. There's nothing in Edinburgh quite like this rental so book today!
On the ground floor there is:
Fully fitted kitchen with all appliances including dishwasher, microwave, washer dryer, coffee maker etc.
Conservatory with ball chair, a peaceful retreat and overlooks the walled garden.
Bright and spacious Living room with quality, comfy leather seating, TV, books and Wii with games. Separate Dining room with seating for 6.
Upstairs there is the large master bedroom with an ensuite shower room, TV and DVD player, a double bedroom (with TV and DVD player coming Spring 2012), and two single bedrooms. All bedrooms have wardrobes. There is also the second full bathroom with bath and a heated towel rail.There is a pull out full size bed which sleeps a 7th person. This is an additional 50GBP per week. Please note the house sleeps a maximum of 7 adults.
Exterior: The house has a wonderful fully enclosed garden with roses, lupins, heathers, hebes, sweat pea and even apples and berries in summer. There is also a small lawn and a very unusual patio area made with Edinburgh cobblestones. Plenty of parking spaces at the front door!
There is a swingball set for the children. The front garden is also gated.
We are located in Edinburgh City Centre. Driving in the Princes Street/castle area is not recommended due to little to no parking. The best method of visiting these attractions is by using the highly efficient Edinburgh bus service. A main bus stop is a 2 minute walk from the house and double decker buses frequent the stop every few minutes during the day, and frequently during the night. The bus trip is only 15 minutes to the castle and drives you past historic monuments and buildings.
Within a 5 minute walk is an 18 hole golf course, there are 2 other golf courses less than 1.5 miles away. The Edinburgh zoo is only 0.7 miles, a co-op grocery store (five mins) and a library (10 mins). A large park on over 47 manicured acres with wonderful formal gardens and topiarys, specimen trees, an Italian garden, and a glassed winter garden with exotic plants is just 15 minutes walk, perfect for picnics! There is also a child's creative play area and open land for ball games etc. Asda supermarket is five minutes by car.
The International Airport is an easy 15 minute drive.
We also have highspeed wireless internet available at no extra charge for your laptop.
Deposit: A deposit of 30% is required when booking your vacation. The remaining rental balance and security deposit will be required 8 weeks prior to check-in. Reservations made 8 weeks or less prior to check in require full payment. Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or credit card via Paypal in GBP.
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100% of deposit refunded if cancelled at least 12 weeks prior to check-in. 50% of deposit refunded if reservation cancelled at least 8 weeks prior to check-in. No deposit refunds for 8 weeks or less. August reservations require 6 months cancellation notice for deposit refunds.
Minimum 3 night rental.
2012 will be our 6th year of holiday rentals and we improve the house every year!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Oven, stovetop, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, pots and pans, utensils, clothes washer, clothes dryer
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Nintendo Wii with games. Hairdryers, Iron. Free Highspeed Internet Connection.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Edinburgh city centre with Museums, Castle, Fine Pubs, Parks, Jenners Department store, Cathedrals, Antique Shops
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
Dec 1 - Dec 16, 2011 ... £525 p/w £175 p/n
Christmas Week special price £695 or £175 p/n. Sorry New Year is Booked
January 2012 - £445 p/w £110 p/n
Feb - Mar 25, 2012 ...£625 p/w, £150 p/n
Mar 26 - June 10 ... £845 p/w, £175 p/n
June 11 - July 29 ... £1200 p/w, £250 p/n
July 30 - Sept 2 ... £1500 p/w, £300 p/n
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Edinburgh
It was bought as a 2nd home when I lived in Virginia. A base where the family could stay for holidays. Somewhere easy for getting to the tourist attractions but a bit more space to relax, and get away from the street noise in the evenings, and with a garden.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
A home from home. Lovely space to relax in, peaceful city centre accommodation.
Formal gardens/Glasshouses/Winter Gardens/Rose Gardens/Play area
Owner's Map of Edinburgh
Lived in the USA for 13 years and moved back to Edinburgh 3 years ago.
Property Photos
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- Living room December 2011. Edinburgh has a Christmas city festival all December - Travel to Edinburgh, UK at a Vacation Villa
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- Ground floor - Conservatory leads to garden. Ball chair we brought over from USA - Travel to Edinburgh, UK at a Vacation Villa
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- Ground floor - Living room with comfy seating, TV, Wii, Wireless internet+ - Travel to Edinburgh, UK at a Vacation Villa
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- Charming Victorian House with Garden and Conservatory. Free parking at door.
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- The garden in spring 2011
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- Ground floor - Dining Room
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- Ground floor - Kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine++
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- Upstairs - Master bedroom with an ensuite shower room. TV and DVD player.
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- Upstairs - Master bedroom fireplace (look for the rams head carvings)
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- Upstairs - Double bedroom. Wall mounted TV and DVD player coming Spring 2012.
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- Upstairs - bedroom
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- Upstairs - Our Charles Rennie Mackintosh inspired single bedroom
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- Upstairs -2nd single room. A 7th full bed can be added here or in master bedroom
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- Our guestbook we leave in the villa. Lovely comments!
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- A visitor helping with Rose pruning in the back garden.
Traveler Reviews (33)
Loved the pod chair
Guest: The Douglas family, Northumberland.
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Date of Stay: 03/18/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
Just perfect week - Jack loved the pod chair and we had everything to make our stay comfy and so enjoyable. The 6hr birthday lunch was great too. Thanks from all of us Astra. xx
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Began with a smile
Guest: Williams family from California.
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Date of Stay: 04/26/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
Began with a smile - comfortable for all - delighted in all of the artwork sprinkled throughout... Fabulous brisk walk around the golf course to get out all of our PENT UP energy from the long flight...
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Isn't my heritage but..
Guest: Christman, Napa City California
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Date of Stay: 05/08/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
Loved the hooooose! Scotland isn't my heritage - but I may adopt the country. Great peoplke, beautiful country, WHISKEY. What else could you want??
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The Willsons
Guest: The Willsons, Raleigh, NC, USA.
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Date of Stay: 05/19/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
This home is so beautiful so warm and inviting - a perfect home for a holiday, We enjoyed how close it was to the city centre bus still far enough away to avoid the noise. Thank you so much.
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Missed the fox!
Guest: K.Brablec and the crew - San Fran, NYC & Michigan
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Date of Stay: 05/24/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
Thank you SO much for everything. We loved the house. Sorry we missed the fox but I guess we'll have to come back!
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Beautiful country
Guest: Stewart family, Washington USA.
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Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
So enjoyed your beautiful country! Our time in the house was peaceful and we loved the little garden area and conservatory. Thanks for the sweet smelling stocks flowers and the goodies you left. Lovely time!
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