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Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking

Lovey historic 2-bedroom apartment with parking, originally the home of James Gillespie and built in 1773. Situated in Colinton Village, a conservation village and childhood home of poet, Robert Louis Stevenson. Our apartment is quietly nestled in a beautiful park on the banks of The Water of Leith. A truly peaceful haven only 20 minutes by bus or car to Edinburgh city centre and 15 minutes from Edinburgh Airport.

The building was originally a 17th century mill building and was incorporated in 1773 into an Adam-style mansion which was the home of snuff manufacturer and philanthropist, James Gillespie. Converted into separate apartments some years ago, our apartment is on the upper ground floor and entered via a dual aspect staircase which faces the park.

There are two generous sized bedrooms, each with a comfortable super-king size bed which can be split into twin beds if necessary. One bedroom also has an additional single stowaway bed. There are wardrobes for storage. The living room has a double aspect window overlooking the park. The kitchen includes electric cooker, fridge, freezer and washing machine. This room can accommodate dining for four and also overlooks the park where you can hear The Water of Leith running close by. There is an internal bathroom with electric shower.

The apartment is perfect for anyone seeking peace, quiet and relaxation whilst being only 20 minutes from the city. There is free parking at the property. Colinton Village has a small selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and is just a few minutes walk away.

Property manager

nicola

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
Note from host: not suitable for very young children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

Historic Apartment Colinton Village Car Parking
Historic Colinton Village Car Parking
Historic Colinton ge Car Park

About the neighborhood

Map
Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Murrayfield Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Wester Hailes Station - 3 min drive
  • Bankhead Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chip Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kinleith Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spylaw Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Imperial Palace Edinburgh - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Al Borgo - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking located?

Located in Colinton, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Napier University, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, and Edinburgh Park. Tynecastle Stadium and Heriot-Watt University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kingsknowe Station is 22 minutes by foot and Wester Hailes Station is 27 minutes.

Historic Apartment in Colinton Village with Car Parking Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity in the city
The flat is lovely and very well kept. Very comfy beds! It had everything we needed for our trip to our native Edinburgh. The location in the Dell was so peaceful and well placed for the village amenities as well as buses into the city.. After a busy day out in the city it was great to get back to the peace and quiet the flat offers. Our host was awesome and quickly answered when contacted. This will be our first choice for future trips ! Anne🇨🇦
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
We really enjoyed our stay in Colinton. The apartment was perfect, very clean, very comfortable, bright and elegant, quiet and located in such lovely settings! The beds were big and super comfy! The apartment had everything we needed. (if you're very tall you might find the ceiling a bit low in the shower but that wasn't a problem for us! ) We had two children with us so the proximity with the park was perfect. If we come back to Edinburgh we'll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful well equipped home in a beautiful location.
Loved it. Would return in a great beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gareth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Wonderful apartment, great location, easy check-in and check-out process. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S., Carlsbad, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
Lovely apartment over looking the Water if Leith on one side and wooded park lands on other. Easy walking to village of Colinton for a variety of restaurants and food stores. Beds warm and comfy after long days sites and hikes!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S., Carlsbad, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall 2021
Beautiful property! First morning took short walk down to river and had coffee and fresh blackberries by the water! Beds were amazingly comfortable and warm - didn’t want to get up in AM but amazing places to walk and visit close by. Great easy buses to city center. Can’t wait to come back and visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet spot in god location
Beautiful well fitted apartment in park with excellent access to city and countryside. Had a great week end with local inns and restaurants living up to expectation s.

10/10 Excellent

Nadine G.

Lovely warm and beautifully decorated
Had a lovely stay in this wonderful apartment - location was perfect for us. A great find.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mabel O.

The most beautiful and peaceful are ever
Definitely love it and will surely be my choice forever!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017