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Pilrig House Apartments, Balfour 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 Awards finalist - for 'Customer Care'
Our lovely 4-star graded, 2-bedroom Balfour 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 and played in the gardens here - he mentions Pilrig House in his novels Kidnapped and Catriona.
The apartment 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: living-room with designated dining area; 2 double bedrooms (1 with SKS bed that can be separated to twins); a fully-equipped kitchen; and, fully-tiled bathroom with spacious walk-in shower cabinet, heated towel rail and shaver point.
Occupying a commanding second-floor position in Pilrig House, the Balfour Apartment offers impressive views of the entire park and front gardens from dual-aspect windows in the spacious living-room, giving the apartment a sunny and light-filled ambience.
Guests have FREE parking in private car park and access to the private gardens.
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 and tourist information file, telephone, Pilrig House stationery & postcards, selection of novels, Edinburgh guidebooks & street maps, games, DVDs/CDs, and 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.
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 and 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: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 - 1 bath(s)
Suitability: No Pets; Not Handicap Accesible; Not Elderly Accessible |
Features for this Property
| Stereo |
Outside seating |
Internet Access |
| DVD |
Full fridge |
Microwave |
| Telephone |
Private gardens and parkland loc |
Playground |
| Full range |
Flat Screen/HDTV |
Dishwasher |
| Binoculars, umbrellas, hair-drye |
Parking space |
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Guest Reviews of Pilrig House Apartments, Balfour Apartment
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A wonderful home away from home! |
Reviewed by: P Biediger from Houston, TX
Reviewed on: 09/26/2009 for their stay in 09/2009
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Our family spent five nights at Pilrig House during our trip to Scotland and it
was the perfect place to stay! The location was great, the apartment was
immaculate - it truly felt like a home away from home. Every little detail was
included. We've stayed at other places on past trips to Europe, and none
matched Pilrig house for comfort, features, and friendliness. Debbie has an eye
for details and decorating! She was extremely helpful and informative.
I can't emphasize enough what a wonderful stay we had at Pilrig House.
Thanks Debbie! |
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Great Vacation |
Reviewed by: ronstahn from usa
Reviewed on: 09/08/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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| Excellent way to explore Edingurgh. Location is excellent and the adjacent park is quite enjoyable. Unit was furnished very nicely and had many nice little extras such as fresh fruit and supply of the basics. Unit was also exceptionally clean and I can would recommend Pilrig house to anyone visiting Scotland. RHS |
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Amazingly posh spot, perfect for families! |
Reviewed by: Tracey from Maryland
Reviewed on: 08/12/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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| We so enjoyed our stay, every detail made us feel special! Fresh fruit, snacks, coffee, milk, perfect for the weary travelers who have been on the road for a couple weeks. Apartment was super clean and comfortable, leather sofas, comfy pillows. Bedrooms were terrific, plush linens and bright rooms. We did not expect to use the kitchen, but did! We took out ready made food at the store just down the street and had terrific, casual family meals without the expense and uncertainy of unfamiliar restaurants. We were eager to return to the apartment after long days of touring the beautiful city. Thanks again for a terrific stay! |
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Heaven in Edingurgh |
Reviewed by: John Scarisbrick from Staffordshire
Reviewed on: 08/11/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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| Pilrig House is a wonderful tranquil haven from which to visit the sites of Edinburgh and sample the many excellent restaurants of Leith. The Balfour apartment, like the house, is full of character and furnished and decorated to the highest order. Helpful owners Debbie and Phillip have added lots of nice little touches and extras which made our stay a definite 5 star experience. No need to use the car, all of the City and port are within walking distance. To start your day why not try having breakfast on the quay side in Leith or call off on the way back to sample good food at the local Guilty Lily pub. |
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We were delighted with the oasis of peace in your beautifully an |
Reviewed by: Laurie from The Hague
Reviewed on: 08/09/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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| With the park out the front and being surrounded by the mature trees and the beautiful and artistically laid out garden, the setting is perfect for this very special house. The city grew round it at some point, but near the house, it is easy to forget this, even though one can walk into town in 20 minutes! We felt immensely at home and truly appreciated your care and eye for detail, your pampering touch, and the warm (and excedingly knowledgeable) welcome which greeted our arrival. Thank you both for the great start to our holiday in Scotland. |
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Perfect city retreat |
Reviewed by: Bluenose from Dunstable, Beds
Reviewed on: 06/19/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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This was our first vacation at home in the UK for 15 years. We have travelled extensively in the US since then, staying at some super properties but none comes close to the near perfection offered at Pilrig House. The attention to detail provided by Debbie and Philip is astonishing.
Pilrig House is ideally situated for the sights of Edinburgh with Princes Street only 20 minutes walk away, re-vitalised Leith with classy restaurants only 10 minutes away and the pubs and local restaurants on Leith walk 7-8 minutes walk and after a hard day sightseeing the situation of the house overlooking Pilrig Park couldn't be more relaxing. |
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A Fabulous Place to Stay |
Reviewed by: HB from Keighley, West Yorkshire
Reviewed on: 06/12/2009 for their stay in 11/2008
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| The balfour apartment is a very well presented, clean and comfortable "home from home". The owners were so welcoming and there were lots of little touches that made it extra special. |
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Awesome, Home away from Home!! |
Reviewed by: Dena from Clinton, Oklahoma
Reviewed on: 06/08/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| Our home away from home!! This was my first time in Scotland and Debbie and Phillip made my experience wonderful. The Park apartment was perfect in every way, all the luxury you could ask for and they had everything we needed and more. Upon our arrival, Phillip met us, gave us a tour of Edinburg, and the apartment was just as in the photos. Pilrig House is set in a quite beautiful park, so a nice get away from the noisy downtown area. After a long day of sight seeing it was nice place to come home to. Debbie, a wonderful hostess, made sure we were taken care of, even finding me a mobile phone! I would recommended the Pilrig House to anyone making a first trip or yearly trip to Edinburg, you will not be disappointed! Our next time in Edinburg we will be staying at the Pilrig House! |
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Magic weekend |
Reviewed by: Carol Ann from Ferrybridge England
Reviewed on: 06/06/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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Pilrig House is a superb place to stay in Edinburgh. The location is ideal and the house itself exceeded our expectations. Everything you could need is available at the appartment. Flowers, toiletries, chocolates, a little tiple of whisky!
Set in a park, the atmosphere is relaxed and elegant. The hosts where considerate and attentive, giving us tips on places to go and where to eat.
We had a wonderful weekend. Great accomodation, good food, smashing rugby event. |
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Great Property - Hard to beat |
Reviewed by: crackersP from Wiltshire, UK
Reviewed on: 06/05/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| We have stayed in quite a few holiday cottages and flats around the country over the years and can honestly say that it would be hard to find such a comfortable and well equiped property. In a good location in Edinburgh, Pilrig House is within walking distance of the centre of Edinburgh in one direction and the waterfront of Leith (bars, restaurants,shops and the Royal Yacht Brittannia), yet it was very peaceful, overlooking Pilrig Park. Everything you could think of you may need was provided, and more. The little extra's like the fresh fruit, chocolates and whiskey to name but a few, made all the difference. Plenty of room and equipment for 4 adults, very clean, and great history too. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. If I could find any fault with our stay, it was that we couldn't stay longer. We would definately stay there again when visiting Edinburgh and would reccommend it to anyone. |
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happy family holiday |
Reviewed by: kate.heffernan6 from Lower Beechmont Queensland Austrr\alia
Reviewed on: 06/05/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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First visited May 2008 in 1 bedroom apartment - (just great) and back in 2009 with step daughter and grandkids in Balfour Apt.(2 bedroom) Just sensational, so well equipped and such comfy furnishings. Every thing and more to make our stay comfortable and easy. Thanks for the great starter pack for food, lasted us for days! Love the great easy access to the city, we are walkers, but a bus is regular and easy. Terrific to have some where to park our hire car for trips out of Edinburgh, easy access to route north to St Andrews, Highlands etc..
Hosts are kind and gracious but allow personal space.... Philip a great ambassador for Scotland and Debbie just the warmest and loveliest hostess. Saying thanks is not really enough. Now we have stayed in Garden flat and Balfour apartment , we are trying to have our Australian and Irish family visit and take all three apartments together. Watch out Debbie and Phillip......here we come again! Our grandsons reckon Edinburgh is the best!!!
cheers and best wishes to the best hosts
Kate Heffernan and Alan Donaldson |
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Gracious Hosts |
Reviewed by: Doten from Massachusetts, USA
Reviewed on: 06/04/2009 for their stay in 08/2008
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Our family had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Pilrig - due to the thoughtfulness of our hosts as well as the luxurious accommodations.
Philip and Debbie prepare every convenience for their guests. They also helped us to find our way about town, and understand the Scottish culture in a way you cannot learn from a book. :)
We cannot wait to return! |
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Fabulous Hogmanay Experience |
Reviewed by: Liz McElreavey from London
Reviewed on: 05/30/2009 for their stay in 12/2008
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We had a fabulous holiday at Pilrig House, visiting there over the New
Year. A 'proper' self - catering apartment you could actually cook in,
and every luxury available when we arrived. Comfortable beds, and 5
star hotel facilities
We have 2 children of 5 and 16, and their needs were well met -
games, books and DVD's for all ages.
Near enough to the city centre to be able to sightsee, but far enough
out to be peaceful and quiet - you could see the New Year's Eve
fireworks from the sitting room window!
Edinburgh is a fantastic destination, and we would definitely use Pilrig
as a base again - fantastic owners who took our care very seriously -
lovely, lovely people!
Hire a car and see the Falkirk Wheel!
We would recommend this property without hesitation!
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A Perefct Jewel in a Perfect City |
Reviewed by: Lucia and Robert Stephenson from Toronto, Canada
Reviewed on: 05/25/2009 for their stay in 02/2009
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| We had the privledge of again staying a week at Pilrig House for a third consecutive year as we visited our daughter who is attending the Uinversity of Edinburgh. Our experience at Pilrig has consisistenly been outstanding. The accommodation is unqualified in its quality, cleanliness, attention to detail and general good taste. Sadly, these words do not adequately express the superlatives that one could easily use when descriping a stay at Pilrig House. We will forever be spoiled by the high standards that Pilrig House has established for us--not only in its level of accommodation but also as a result of the most welcoming and genial of hosts --Debbie and Philip Martin. We already look forward to our retun in 2010. |
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I am staying here again! |
Reviewed by: happycanadian from Okotoks, Alberta
Reviewed on: 05/23/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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| After searching for a while on the web I was so pleased when I came upon the Pilrig House Apartment site. We stayed 7 wonderful nights in the Balfour apartment, and are still talking about them a month later. My husband, 2 year old daughter, myself and my parents had a great time in Edinburgh but it was nice to have somewhere quiet to retreat to at the end of a busy day. The apartment was beautifully decorated, my mom said it felt like she walked into the spa everytime she went into the bedroom. Debbie and Philip were great hosts, welcoming but not intruding. Everything we needed was in the apartment. Pamphlets & maps? Take out menues? Saran wrap? Toiletries? Tea & shortbread? It was all there. It seemed everything we wondered about or needed had already been anticipated and was available for our use. I can't wait to visit again. |
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A Gem in Edinburgh |
Reviewed by: Laura and Michael from Hilton Head, South Carolina
Reviewed on: 05/23/2009 for their stay in 09/2008
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| The FABULOUS Pilrig House is located in a quiet enclave at the edge of a lovely park, but within a short bus ride to all attractions. While the shell of the house dates way back, the apartments have been completely remodeled and are equipped with modern appliances and fixtures in both kitchen and bath. The apartment was very roomy and beautifully furnished. Our hosts were charming and helpful. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. They left biscuits, fruit, chocolate, flowers, milk, tea, coffee and scotch for us when we arrived. There were loads of little touches, including, hair dryer, robes, slippers, shampoo, toothpaste etc. They provided us with maps of Edinburgh, and brochures of all the attractions. Pilrig House has our highest recommendation. |
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A perfect place to stay |
Reviewed by: John Lotherington from London
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 08/2008
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| An apartment in a distinguished house, beautifully refurbished and appointed throughout. And such a warm welcome. Unreservedly recommended. |
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Pilrig House |
Reviewed by: henrimcb from Willis, VA
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 01/2009
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Debbie and her husband were very welcoming and had just the place we needed, convenient to central Edinburgh and close to my daughter's flat as well.
The flat was very comfortable, plenty of room for my son and me and room to entertain our friends for dinner. It has beautiful views over the park to the west, good for walking in peace in the middle of the city!
Thank you to both of you for a most enjoyable stay. We will be back! |
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Relaxing, perfect setting |
Reviewed by: c&khart from Alabama
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 08/2008
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| We had the pleasure of staying with Phillip and Debbie in Aug 2008 and could not have been more pleased. The apartment was so inviting and included everything we could have needed! I would definitely recommend this property to anyone traveling to the beautiful city of Edinburgh. We will definitely give them a call for our next trip! |
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Scottish Highlight |
Reviewed by: Porter from Seattle, Wa
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 09/2008
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The facility was more than we had hoped for - decor, location and
setting were all added value to our trip. Our hosts went the extra mile
with information and availability. It was like staying in our own castle
with tour guides at our disposal. If we get the chance we would stay
again. |
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