1 Parliament Sq (apt 15), Royal Mile, 300 metres from Edinburgh Castle – Home 2741853 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
1 Parliament Sq (apt 15), Royal Mile, 300 metres from Edinburgh Castle – Home 2741853
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
Description from manager
Description
Sleeps four in two bedrooms, one of which can be set up as a twin. Please specify when booking.
1 (apt 15) Parliament Square has an enviable corner position, with astounding views of the Royal Mile & the City Chambers (local Government Offices) on one side and the magnificent St Giles Cathedral on the other. This magnificent 2 bedroom, third floor (top, see photos) apartment commands a prestigious position in the very heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town and only 300 m to Edinburgh Castle's entrance.
The apartment is only a few minutes walk from many other major Edinburgh attractions such as the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland located on the Mound at junction with the famous Princess Street. There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafés and shops in the immediate area. This holiday apartment is furnished and decorated to a high standard and is a very comfortable base for your visit to Edinburgh and Scotland. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi.
LOUNGE/DRAWING ROOM:
This superb corner room provides marvellous views of the Royal Mile and St Giles Cathedral. The room consists of a comfortable corner sofa , a dining table suitable for four people and some smaller items of furniture and lighting features. A beautiful Victorian fireplace with a gas coal effect fire provides additional heat to the gas central heating and creates a wonderful ambience in the room.
A widescreen lcd tv is provided for your enjoyment.
BEDROOM 1
This is a lovely large double bedroom with a window overlooking the Royal Mile and the Edinburgh City Chambers . A super king size bed that can be split into twins if desired ( please indicate when making your booking if you want this room to made up as twin beds) with two bedside tables, a large built in wardrobe and chest of drawers provide ample storage space for your possessions. It has wonderful working shutters to shut out the world to aid a good night's sleep.
BEDROOM 2
The second bedroom has lovely vies of St Giles Cathedral and the Royal Mile. It has a king size double bed with headboard and beside tables. There is a wardrobe to provide storage for your possessions. There is also working shutters in this room.
KITCHEN
The kitchen has a window with the same views as bedroom 1. It is equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric cooker, microwave oven, washer/dryer and cutlery & crockery for up to four people.
Bathroom
This is a large room with a walk in shower. A shaver point is also in the bathroom.
Additional information
* All gas & electricity costs are included in the rental.
* Linen and towels are provided.
* A modest amount of complimentary tea and coffee for arrival.
* Ironing facilities and a hair dryer are provided.
* Street parking is available but is expensive, various longer term parking solutions can be given.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are approximately 200 m away.
Restrictions
* No smoking is allowed within the apartment.
* No pets.
* This third floor flat will be unsuitable for some people with disabilities as there are only stairs.
* No lift is available.
* Strictly no parties - Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00 to respect neighbouring properties.
Access Arrangements
A "meet and greet" service is operated , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure can be found in the secure guest area after a booking has been completed. It is very important that an approximate arrival time is provided before arrival for this process. Entry is from 14:00 onwards but if nobody has booked to depart on your day of arrival it will probably be very suitable for us to give you entry as early as possible. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).
Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.
**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds. The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day. ESC accept no liability for any costs involved in alternative accommodation for this 6 hour period.
A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($251.05) £200.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the manager
Edinburgh Sc (Self Catering) Ltd
- Average reply time:
- 30 minutes
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 163 reviews
Excellent
163 reviews
- Excellent
- 138
- Very Good
- 22
- Average
- 3
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Lovely location and apartment”
Everything was fine except noise from the streets because of old windows but it was not a problem for us. We were welcomed warmly sooner than expected, a very big plus. See you soon.
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“Great location , apartment needs some tlc.”
On first impressions it was lovely , however there were a few issues , stains on carpets , peeling paint , ingrained dirt and a kitchen plinth that fell open everything you opened the dishwasher. It f… More
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“Ticked all the boxes”
The apartment is spacious, comfortable, and extremely central. The disposition of the rooms meant that we never felt crowded (we had three people in the kitchen all helping prepare dinner at one stage… More
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“Edinburgh stay”
The apartment at Parliament Square was very comfortable and well equipped however the stairs were quite a challenge with two heavy suitcases to transport.
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“Excellent Apartment Steps from Edinburg Castle!!!”
This clean and spacious apartment was perfect for our family of four. The staff was excellent and the apartment could not be in a better location!! We were on the famous mile long street and right nex… More
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Response from the manager We are very pleased that apt 15 contributed to a successful trip to Edinburgh and we look forward to welcoming you back.
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“Fantastic”
Beautiful flat, situated in a stunning location on the royal mile. Surrounded in history the second you step outside. The flat has everything you need, warm, clean and well presented. Lovely comfortab… More
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“Great location for exploring Edinburgh”
We booked this apartment for 6 nights, mainly due to it's central location in Edinburgh, therefore ensuring we could explore on foot. This apartment is on the top floor, however this just meant … More
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“Break with Friends.”
Great apartment,very spacious.Views on to the mile were fantastic.Great place to stay for doing the tourist attractions but great for chilling with a wine and relax after a long day.
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“Nowhere better for a capital visit!”
What was there not to like about this splendid apartment in the heart of Edinburgh? Trying to find any negatives is quite impossible as it surpassed our every expectation...the location, the comfort, … More
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Response from the manager Thank you for leaving a review. It is very pleasing you enjoyed all the aspects of the apartment, including the healthy stair climb. Regards, Glenn Esc Ltd
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“A Truly Memorable Holiday”
I wholeheartedly agree with other positive reviewers, because we enjoyed the same hospitality and consideration by the genuinely nice folks of Edinburgh Self Catering. They could not have been more a… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for finding the time to leave a review. We strife to provide great service & accommodation to ensure we make a contribution to a successful trip to Edinburgh. Thank you for letting us know we acheived that. Hopefully see you back. Regards Glenn ESC Ltd
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with the property manager through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send the property manager an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact the property manager?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view the property manager's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send the property manager a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send the property manager an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to the property manager. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from the property manager through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. the property manager will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call the property manager before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.
If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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