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Famous house, 1 minute from Edinburgh Castle

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Room
Living area
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket5 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile9 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)36 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Famous house, 1 minute from Edinburgh Castle

Stay at the legendary house of Allan Ramsay of Ramsay Garden, located on Castle Hill. A beautifully restored house, within a 1 minute walk of Edinburgh Castle!

Being at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, our property is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with so much history & beauty!

The house is in a quiet and unique are, providing an epic experience.

We are at the top of The Royal Mile among the tourist attractions, historic eateries, cafes and bars.

The house is located over three floors. We have the living room and kitchen on the top, the mezzanine level as you enter and the bedrooms are downstairs with the private courtyard.

See our 3D tour and video on Rentir.

Property manager

Chris Gray

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this holiday home is in the city centre. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 5 min walk
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deacon Brodies Tavern - 4 min walk
  • Ensign Ewart - 3 min walk
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience - 2 min walk
  • Castle Arms - 4 min walk
  • Biddy Mulligans - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Famous house, 1 minute from Edinburgh Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Famous house, 1 minute from Edinburgh Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Famous house, 1 minute from Edinburgh Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Famous house, 1 minute from Edinburgh Castle located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location
Property was very clean, comfortable and the location was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

hugh s., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
Simply the best
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberli G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, great location
Beautiful, clean, great location to everything. On the negative side I should have looked closer. It states parking available but it was a few blocks away and the cost was up there. Still worth the hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chris Gray

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A local property manager, very hands on and well on top of maintenance personally. I pride myself in having an eye for detail.

Why they chose this property

The house is essentially located within the grounds of Edinburgh Castle and has a private entrance to Queen Street gardens

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to all City Centre attractions. Ramsay Garden itself is a well known attraction.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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