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Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town

Family-friendly apartment in Edinburgh

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
In the heart of Edinburgh's Stockbridge area, Double Upper Villa offers a charming retreat with impressive views over historic Georgian streets. Unwind in the drawing room by the open fire or explore nearby shops, restaurants, and bars. This late 19th-century property features four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a fully equipped kitchen.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town

The Upper Villa is located in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The property is ideally situated for exploring Edinburgh's historic Old and New Towns, with the famous Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile only a short distance away.

Please note that an obligatory 5% Tourist Levy will be applied to bookings dated on and after 24 July 2026 made after the 1 October 2025. The levy is applied to the first 5 days of any stay.

Stockbridge has a wide variety of shops, delicatessens, restaurants and bars located minutes from the property. Other attractions nearby include the Botanic Gardens and The Water Of Leith Walkway.

The Upper Villa occupies the top two floors of a late 19th century property. A small flight of steps take guests to the main door and another flight of 20 steps within the apartment reaches the first floor landing. The acommodation comprises an impressive drawing room, four bedrooms (each with a double bed and the 3 larger bedrooms have an additional single bed), two bathrooms (one with shower and the other with shower and bath) and a fully equipped kitchen with range cooker. Additional features include HD Cable TV (all major sports channels available), DVD, CD and video (with a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs), wireless speaker with bluetooth compatibility, hi-speed wireless internet connection, and a selection of board games. The apartment features many attractive period features such as an ornamental cornice on the drawing room ceiling. It is the perfect place to relax, in the perfect city for your holiday.

If we can do anything to make your stay enjoyable, we will! We provide the basic necessities for your arrival (tea, coffee, milk, bread, sugar etc and toiletries in each bathroom). If you have a 'wish list' of additional items to be left for your arrival, just ask. We do request a minimum rental of four nights and sometimes more at peak times.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number EH-67902-R

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town Apartment
Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town Edinburgh

About the area

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • George Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stockbridge Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Scran & Scallie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Children - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cowan & Sons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Gallo - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town located?

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Garden, Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km). Princes Street Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 22 minutes.

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