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Pilrig House Apartments, Park Apartment - Debbie Martin
Edinburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
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Vacation Rental Description
2009 Scottish Thistle Award Winner - for 'The Extra Mile'
2008 Scottish Thistle Award Finalist - for 'Customer Care'
Our lovely 4-star graded, 2-bedroom Park Apartment, is within Pilrig House, an A-Listed, 17th-century Scottish Townhouse (built 1638), which has a distinguished history & wonderful literary connection with Robert Louis Stevenson – it was his mother's family's home - as a child, RLS often visited & played in the gardens here - he mentions Pilrig House in his novels Kidnapped and Catriona.
Pilrig House is uniquely located in a tranquil park, yet is only a 15-minute stroll, or 5 minutes by bus, to Edinburgh’s city centre and all the main attractions. It is also within walking distance of the ‘Shore’ area of Leith - Edinburgh's port where The Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed.
The apartment is immaculately clean, extremely comfortable & beautifully furnished: spacious living-room with oak flooring, real flame-effect fire, dining area & recessed window seat with delightful views of the park; 2 bedrooms – one single, one double, both with park views; fully-equipped kitchen; and a luxurious, fully-tiled bathroom with modern fittings, shower over bath/shower-screen, heated towel-rail and shaver point.
Guests have FREE parking in private car park, exclusive use of the house’s romantic Palladian staircase entrance, at the top of which are double oak doors & a small seating area – a great south-facing suntrap overlooking the park.
Included in the price: bedlinen, towels, utilities, towelling robes & slippers, fruit bowl, fresh flowers, chocolates, mineral water, refreshment tray, luxury Scottish toiletries, full Welcome Pack & tourist information file, telephone, Pilrig House stationery & postcards, selection of novels, Edinburgh guidebooks & street maps, games, DVDs/CDs, & many other extras. There are no hidden charges or taxes.
The apartment offers: Broadband Wi-Fi internet access, Flat-Screen TV, Digital TV, DVD/CD Players, Digital Radio, Dishwasher, Microwave, Clothes Washer/Dryer, Oven & Hob, Fridge & Freezer, Ironing Facilities and more.
We, the owners (Philip and Debbie), always personally warmly welcome all our guests and are happy to offer advice, recommendations and assistance – we want to ensure that your stay is as enjoyable as possible!
We place special emphasis on cleanliness, comfort & attention to detail.
3-night minimum stay policy. Please enquire about our weekly rates, and reduced rates for longer stays and multiple apartment bookings.
The apartment is non-smoking. No children under 7. No pets.
Open: All Year.
Minimum Stay: 3
Details:
Property Type: Apt. / Condo
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 - 1 bath(s)
Suitability: No Pets; Not Handicap Accesible |
Features for this Property
| Stereo |
Outside seating |
Internet Access |
| DVD |
Full fridge |
Microwave |
| Telephone |
Binoculars, umbrellas, hair-drye |
Playground |
| Full range |
Flat Screen/HDTV |
Dishwasher |
| Park location and private garden |
Parking space |
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Guest Reviews of Pilrig House Apartments, Park Apartment
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peaceful retreat in the heart of Edinburgh |
Reviewed by: Cecilia from Montgomery,Alabama
Reviewed on: 08/20/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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My month long stay in the Park Apartment at Pilrig House can only be
described as delightful! The apartment truly was everything it was
advertised
to be and more. Its modern amenities and rich history make this apartment
a
rare find.
With a lovely view from our doorstep of Pilrig Park ,we awakened each
morning
to the sounds of birds chirping and squirrels playfully chasing each other in
the park. The Park Apartment provided a peaceful retreat after a long day of
sightseeing in Edinburgh and a wonderful base from which to make day
trips
to the surrounding areas.
Debbie and Philip have provided all the things needed to make ones stay
enjoyable and relaxing. They were always willing and egger to make helpful
suggestions.
I enjoyed my stay so much that I have already booked again for next year.I
look forward to seeing Debbie and Philip again as they have become good
friends. |
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Best Place We've Ever Stayed! |
Reviewed by: Natalie from Pennsylvania, USA
Reviewed on: 07/09/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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My husband and I spent the second week of our Honeymoon at Pilrig
House. My parents joined us there and we were all wowed by the beauty of
the Balfour Apartment and Pilrig House in general. We were warmly
welcomed by Debbie who gave us a short tour of the apartment and showed
us where to find all the brochures and pamphlets of tourist attractions and
restaurants. The owners really have thought of everything you could
possibly need and put it right in the apartment. If you forget anything at all
chances are you will find it in the apartment. When Debbie left after
greeting us we all felt like little kids at Christmas. The place was beautifully
decorated and impeccably clean. It truly felt like home instantly. The only
problem for us was that it made it difficult to leave the apartment to go
sightseeing! My parents said that they slept the best they have slept in
years. The apartment was extremely quiet night and day. There were
numerous grocery stores that we were within walking distance and Pilrig
Park is lovely. We all loved it and were very sad to leave. We would highly
recommend Pilrig House to anyone visiting Edinburgh. I can't imagine EVER
staying anywhere else. We hope to get back to Pilrig House again! |
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Exceptional Apartments |
Reviewed by: Jess&Glyn from Yorkshire
Reviewed on: 06/20/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| The accommodation and facilities provided at Pilrig House are exceptional, beautifully furnished and equipped the garden rooms in which we stayed were a home away from home with everything you could possibly need. The owners, Phill and Debbie were very helpful and informative, to the extent of providing a guided tour of Edinburgh on our arrival. Many thanks for making us feel so welcome. |
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Central, quiet, relaxing |
Reviewed by: Lani from Germany
Reviewed on: 06/18/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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Had a great week - Philip was very helpful and gave us a lot of good tips! There were loads of brochures and books with further information and Philip and Debbie even managed to organize a mini heatwave - we had the wrong clothing and even got a sun burn! The town is quite close and buses seem to run every 5 minutes in all directions - use one of the many tour operators to see the countryside and lakes. The apartment had everything plus chocolates/whiskey/fresh fruit and flowers! The beds were very comfortable and everything was clean and tidy. Traffic was awful in the town due to roadworks - very noisy but one can escape back to Pilrig House to sit and watch the squirrels!!
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Beautiful Haven in Edinburgh |
Reviewed by: Gilly Oakley from West Midlands England
Reviewed on: 06/05/2009 for their stay in 08/2008
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Pilrig - how can I write a review that will give this wonderful apartment the justice that it deserves? I'll start by saying that, having stayed there twice so far, I wouldn't want to go to Edinburgh and NOT stay at Pilrig. For my family Pilrig IS Edinburgh.
The apartment is immaculate - beautifully decorated and maintained, the attention to detail is quite amazing. Debbie and Philip spare no effort in making it welcoming, comfortable (those beds! ah!)and a joy to reside in. The location of Pilrig House, in the park, is an incredible asset to the property. How unique to be so close to the fascinating city of Edinburgh, and all that it has to offer and yet be able to enjoy the tranquility of this pretty setting. To sit in that lovely window seat and watch the world go by, book in hand (from the admirable selection in the apartment) or to sit on those sun warmed steps... Just writing of it makes me want to return! And return we shall, no doubt about that!
Of all that should, (and will, I hope) draw you to Pilrig, for your stay in Edinburgh let me speak of Debbie and Philip. You could not find kinder and more helpful hosts. They go to incredible lengths to look after their guests and make their stay as enjoyable as possible. They have a massive knowledge of Edinburgh and informed us of many places that we never would have found by ourselves. They cannot be praise highly enough.
Edinburgh is an amazing and beautiful city to visit, and Pilrig is THE base to use to explore it from. Enjoy. |
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Why would anyone stay in a hotel...when you can stay here! |
Reviewed by: the moores from St Petersburg, Florida
Reviewed on: 06/04/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| Staying at the Pilrig House was truly the highlight of our 2 week trip through England and Scotland. It immediately became our home away from home all because of Debbie's attention to detail-from the welcoming bouquet of flowers and champagne to the luxurious soaps, towels and bedding we enjoyed every day. We wanted our 25th Wedding Anniversary to be special and she made sure it was. We appreciated having the maps and guide books in the room and the many great travel suggestions she gave us during our "front porch" chats! We will never forget our vacation in Scotland and the Pilrig House. |
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Very Relaxing |
Reviewed by: Dan from Michigan, US
Reviewed on: 06/04/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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| Pilrig House was recommended by some friends who stayed and we loved it. It was very relaxing after a day of walking around Edinburgh and Phillip and Debbie were perfect hosts. Phillip drove us around the first evening and told great stories about the city. We would stay again in a heartbeat! |
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Fantastic stay at a 1st Class Apartment |
Reviewed by: Linda McAlley from Inverness, Scotland
Reviewed on: 06/02/2009 for their stay in 11/2007
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| We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Pilrig House. Debbie and Philip Martin couldn't have made our stay more enjoyable - the appartment is amazing - every little thing you could possibly want for your stay is there - from a basket of "smellies" in the beautifully decorated bedroom, to the fresh coffee and biscuits in the fully fitted kitchen. The attention to detail is first class and Debbie and Philip not only made us so welcome, but offered to drive us to our daughter's Graduation ceremony, and told us all about the best places to visit, eat etc. A wonderful, relaxing place and we will definitely be back again. |
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beautiful apartment |
Reviewed by: marge from Melbourne Australia
Reviewed on: 05/31/2009 for their stay in 10/2008
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We have travelled to Edinburgh on other occasions and have been fortunate to have stayed at B&B's and Apartments in the town centre. Pilrig House apartment was very comfortable and beautifully presented. Garden outlook of the park and gardens was also inviting. The extra's on arrival where very much appreciated as where the bath robes and umberallas. Debbie's local knowledge was very informative and helpfully. We especially liked to see the squirrels in the garden and the park.
We really our stay at Pilrig House Apartment
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Pure Edinburgh! |
Reviewed by: Deb, Santa Barbara, CA from Santa Barbara, CA
Reviewed on: 05/24/2009 for their stay in 09/2007
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My husband and I chose a "road trip" to Scotland for our 25th weddding anniversary. At the end of the trip we had three days in Edinburgh. We book Pilrig House and were so delighted!
Both Debbie and her husband were so welcoming. The apartment was perfect and charming. Also well located to everything we wanted to do in Edinburgh. The reservation gave us complimentary entry to the "Scotch Whiskey Club" which had two locations and was fantastic!
Would highly recommend Pilrig House for it's location, the warmth and knowledge of Debbie and her husband and the value.
Can't wait to return!!
Deb, Santa Barbara, CA |
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Wonderful home stay in Edinburgh |
Reviewed by: Carter from Connecticut
Reviewed on: 05/24/2009 for their stay in 10/2007
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| I stayed here for 5 nights in October of 2007 and had a fantastic stay! This is a far more authentic visit to Edinburgh than any hotel can give you. You really have the feel of staying in a historic home in Edinburgh. The home is perfectly kept and sits on a lovely park, all about a 10-15 minute walk from Prince Street. The Martin's are fantastic and a wonderful help to anyone staying in the home. |
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Very welcoming home from home |
Reviewed by: Mr & Mrs Hill from Rainford, Merseyside
Reviewed on: 05/23/2009 for their stay in 01/2009
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| We had a wonderful New Year at Pilrig House, the apartment was superb. We could not fault anything about our stay... Debbie even helped us take our luggage to the apartment, we couldn't have been made to feel more welcome. Every detail was well thought out and the light, airy apartment was immaculately clean! We thoroughly enjoyed the treats of M&S biscuits and the fine decanter of whisky that were put out for our use to name but a few of the many treats and thoughtful supplies that we were very grateful for. We had a lovely view over the park, which looked beautiful with the frost on the trees each morning. We will definitely return for another stay. |
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Spectacular!! |
Reviewed by: debtoronto from toronto
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 08/2007
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| My husband, daughter and I stayed at Pilrig House during the summer of 2007. We truly loved it. The property itself was beautiful, but the owners were the real selling feature. Philip was wonderful; a funny and knowledgable man. Debbie was a lovely host as well. The unit was a 2 bedroom apartment, one exuding much character and charm. I would absolutely stay there again. |
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Beautiful setting,amazing attention to detail |
Reviewed by: Lyn Tinkler from Workington Cumbria England
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 02/2009
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| We had a wonderful 4 day break at this beautiful property. It was immaculate and every little home from home pleasure was provided from the chocolates ,flowers, whisky and fresh fruit through to the beautiful bedlinens and comfortable furnishings.We regularly holiday in private properties like these and this was definitely in the top range. We would recommend Pilrig House without hesitation,an amazing property lovingly maintained! |
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