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Pilrig House Apartments, Garden Apartment - Debbie Martin
Edinburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
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Vacation Rental Description
2009 Scottiish Thistle Award Winner - for 'The Extra Mile'
2008 Scottish Thistle Awards finalist - for 'Customer Care'
Our lovely 4-star graded Garden 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: sunny living-room with dual-aspect windows offering garden & park views; spacious double bedroom, also with garden & park views; fully tiled bathroom with heated towel rail, shaver point & shower over bath; plus charming, cottage-style kitchen (fully equipped).
Guests have FREE parking in private car park & access to the private gardens, which has seating areas and is teeming with wildlife - our 'resident' foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs & birds....
Included in the price: fine bedlinen, towels, towelling robes & slippers, all utilities (heating & electricity), fruit bowl, fresh flowers, chocolates, mineral water, refreshment tray, luxury Scottish toiletries, full Welcome Pack and tourist information file, telephone (free local and antional calls, and with ansa service), Pilrig House stationery, bookmarks & postcards, selection of novels, Edinburgh guidebooks & street maps, games, DVDs/CDs, binoculars, umbrellas, hairdyers, 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 age 7. No pets.
Open: All Year.
Minimum Stay: 3
Details:
Property Type: Apt. / Condo
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 - 1 bath(s)
Suitability: No Pets; Not Handicap Accesible |
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Guest Reviews of Pilrig House Apartments, Garden Apartment
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Stunning |
Reviewed by: M WOOF from Scarborough
Reviewed on: 11/02/2009 for their stay in 10/2009
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| The accomodation was stunning and superb in every way. It was luxurious and had simply everything. Debbie and Philip were wonderful too and i would have no hesitation at all in recommending Pilrig House to anyone. The house is stunning the setting peaceful restful and yet close to the town centre and the docks area. An extremely enjoyable break and one we would hope to repeat at some time. |
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Lovely stay |
Reviewed by: Porridge oats from Gibraltar
Reviewed on: 10/23/2009 for their stay in 10/2009
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| On arriving at Pilrig House, we were greeted by Debbie who then showed us around the lovely garden apartment which was spotless. Debbie and Phillip were not intrusive and let us get on with our holiday and when we did see Debbie or Phillip, they asked how our holiday was going and whether we needed anything which was very good of them. In fact, one day, my wife was not well and Debbie even left a few items outside the door to make my wife's night comfortable which we really appreciated. The apartment itself was very nice and quiet. Some days we would sit and just watch the squirrels in the garden from the sitting room (lovely). As for the amenities in the apartment itself, Debbie had catered for every possible need, it had everything. The location was ideal. A very quiet area with just a few minutes walk to the bus stop. All in all, it was a home from home and would not hesitate in staying at Pilrig again. Thank you Debbie and Phillip. We thouroughly enjoyed our stay at Pilrig. |
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Vacationing in History |
Reviewed by: Canadian Bartels from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Reviewed on: 10/01/2009 for their stay in 09/2009
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| Our first visit to Edinburgh was amazing and rich in history. The visit was complimented with our relaxing stay at the Pilrig House. We stayed in the garden room and immediately felt at home. The apartment was clean and inviting and full of amentities (i.e. DVDs, books, complimentary tea and coffee, chocolates and scotch whiskey). The house is located in a park where we were able to enjoy it in comfort with our 9 month old daughter. Easy access to the transit system ensured a seamless trip to downtown Edinburgh and Leith. Debbie and Phillip were extremely helpful with their extensive knowledge of Edinburgh and area. We would definitely stay here again. |
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Pilrig House is a must! |
Reviewed by: Carolyn Perkes from Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Reviewed on: 09/03/2009 for their stay in 01/2009
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One of the highlights of our first trip to Scotland was discovering Pilrig House.
The accommodations are exquisite and welcoming, as are hosts Philip and
Debbie Martin. Staying at Pilrig House, located in a beautiful park well within
walking distance of the centre of Edinburgh, and close to the sea, gave us the
chance to explore the city from an extraordinary vantage point. Yet quite apart
from the impeccably appointed apartment, the most unforgettable aspect of
our stay was the genuine helpfulness that Philip and Debbie Martin offered.
Their warm welcome is not matched anywhere else.
Carolyn Perkes
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Simply the best. |
Reviewed by: castell nedd from swansea, wales, uk
Reviewed on: 08/30/2009 for their stay in 05/2008
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the garden apartment, Pilrig house. The house is well located, being within walking distance of Leith. Internally the property was very well appointed with many personal touches which made us feel very welcome. Debbie and Philip were the perfect hosts, helpful and considerate. We enjoyed sunny weather during our stay and tea in the garden overlooking the park was a joy. The guest membership of the Scottish Malt Whisky Society, provided for your stay was a real bonus and most appreciated.
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a home from home |
Reviewed by: The Kellys from Ontario, Canada
Reviewed on: 08/27/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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1) from the friendly but unintrusive greeting to the friendly but unintrusive
farewell, Debbie was the best of hosts - helpful, informative, responsive -
there when you needed her - not there when you wanted privacy ... and just
plain friendly
2) much thought and care has gone in to providing a warm and cozy
ambience, with all the modern conveniences travellers expect, but without
compromising the architectural heritage, integrity, or "homeliness" of the
property
3) location was ideal - three minutes walk to local stores, pubs, and
restaurants - setting is also beautiful, from the space and cover provided by
the well-tended garden, to the outlook from the rooms across the city to
Arthur's Seat
4) best = the house and the host; least = motion sensor on bathroom
extractor fan (but is there a better way?) |
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Best Holiday Rental |
Reviewed by: JimandDiane from North Carolina, USA
Reviewed on: 08/21/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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| We have used many, many holiday cottage/apartment rentals in the UK over the last 20 years. This was by far our best experience. Debbie and Philip do an outstanding job of managing the accommodations and looking after guests. Great house with lots of character and in a wonderful location in Edinburgh. |
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Warm, wonderful hosts provided us with a fantastic experience in |
Reviewed by: Debbie & Mitchell from Ohio
Reviewed on: 07/13/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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No detail was left untended in the Pilrig House Garden Apartment! It was
immaculately clean, tastefully decorated, beautifully (and comfortably)
appointed, and thoughtfully stocked (cookies & milk, fruit & whiskey!) We
enjoyed sitting in the garden and adoring the gorgeous flowers. Debbie and
Philip could not have been more helpful -- whether taking us on tours of the
city or providing travel advice. We sooo enjoyed our stay, it was difficult to
leave. We look forward to our next visit and highly recommend this apartment
for a terrific stay in Edinburgh! |
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Outstanding Holiday Accomodation. |
Reviewed by: Barbara and Gary from Shipley, West Yorkshire
Reviewed on: 07/08/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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We just love this place. We returned this year excited about our holiday and were not disappointed. All was perfect, great hosts, great Garden Flat and great weather.
Shall be returning next year.What more can we say, just a lovely place to stay. |
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Thoughtful, tasteful comfort and helpful advice |
Reviewed by: Jan and Tim from Wellesley, Massachusetts
Reviewed on: 06/30/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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| Our 5 night stay in Edinburgh at Pilrig House was the highlight of our two week vacation in the UK, especially in terms of creature comforts. The pretty Garden Apartment was impeccably clean and tastefully decorated. It was also very, very thoughtfully equipped with practically everything you could need or want, including a bag of ice, a container of milk, cookies, tea, coffee, chocolates and whiskey! The owners go out of their way to be friendly and helpful, though never intrusive. Debbie offered to take me to the store to get cereal, etc. within 5 minutes of my arrival (she was heading there anyway). Phillip drove me to the city centre the next morning (we happened to be leaving at the same time)and gave me a mini-tour of Holyrood Park. For us, big bonuses were the well-stocked bookcase and the specialized notebooks, which included lots of Edinburgh-relevant literature, two helpful videos on Edinburgh and practically every guidebook published on Edinburgh and Scotland, plus maps, brochures, and menus. Debbie's restaurant suggestions included dinner at the Shore, in Leith, which would never have occurred to us, and we ended up eating at wonderful restaurants there twice. Phillip mentioned the village of Duddingston and a exhibit at the Royal College of Surgeons that would not have otherwise occurred to us either. The location is lovely, despite a half-hour walk to the Royal Mile (lots of buses as an alternative). We would definitely stay here again on another trip to Scotland. Deserves its 4 star rating. |
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Oasis Near the City |
Reviewed by: Ed & Alicia from Seattle, WA USA
Reviewed on: 06/30/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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The Pilrig House is an oasis of history, beauty and comfort adjacent to the vibrant city of Edinburgh.
Located on a park just outside of the city?s bustle, our stay was magnificent from the aspect of this property's location, modern day appointments and convenience.
Proprietors Debbie and Philip are keen at ensuring your stay is memorable. They offer and maintain an immaculate property, ensure it is well stocked with amenities and information about their lovely city and country. They make themselves available as much or as little as you require helping you to acclimate to the area quickly, identify your interests and make suggestions and recommendations to make your vacation special. They are invaluable resources.
After busy days of site seeing or shopping the Pilrig House was our home. Make sure you take the time to enjoy it?s offerings and especially watch out for your neighbors the squirrels and foxes as they scamper about the gardens in early morning or at dusk.
Our stay at Pilrig House Garden Apartment gave us the exact experience we were looking for in our Scottish vacation. We had a marvelous time in a wonderful land mainly because of the Pilrig House?s outstanding accommodations and Debbie and Philip's hospitality.
WELL DONE! |
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A birthday celebration break |
Reviewed by: Lisa C from London
Reviewed on: 06/22/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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I stayed in the garden apartment with a friend for a weekend - we were celebrating a friends birthday. The flat is thoughtfully kitted out with everything one could possibly need for a comfortable stay.
We really enjoyed the little park and the very convenient location.
I would definitely stay in Pilrig House again. |
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Great location, lovely flat |
Reviewed by: KR from London
Reviewed on: 06/17/2009 for their stay in 09/2008
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Very smooth and helpful service. Beautiful house, with lovely luxurious touches such as a fruit bowl, whisky and chocolates. Good range of DVDs and guide books / leaflets. It was also great to have internet access.
The location was ideal to be able to easily walk into the city centre and down to Leith for meals etc.
All in all a really lovely stay and would certainly return there if visiting the city again. |
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Great Garden Apartment |
Reviewed by: Roxana Smith from Colorado Springs, Colorado
Reviewed on: 06/09/2009 for their stay in 04/2007
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| This apartment was fantastic! Roomy and easy to feel at home in. The view out the windows was to Pilrig Park. You would never know you were in the middle of the city - except it was so close to everything. We walked to most places but the bus was very close to catch as well. The best part was the great advise for places to see from the owners - Philip and Debbie! We went to some perfect out of the way places we would have never found on our own. I loved the little touches in the apartment from the chocolate and scented tissues to the fresh flowers in the rooms. It was truly a wonderful place to stay and we would recommend it to anyone! |
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Fulfilled all expectations,and then some! |
Reviewed by: dotnpol from Cumbernauld,Glasgow
Reviewed on: 06/07/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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| We had a most enjoyable stay in the Garden Apartment at Pilrig House. The accommodation was top notch, spotlessly clean with everything you could ever need to make your stay comfortable. The owners are the nicest couple you could meet and the friendly feeling they created stayed with us all during the holiday.The apartment had the luxurious feel of a 4* hotel and I have already recommended it to friends. It has the added advantage of being only a short distance from town for sightseeing purposes. All in all, a super place to stay. |
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End of Scottish tour |
Reviewed by: Peverett from Kent
Reviewed on: 06/05/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| We thoroughly recommend the apartment to those wishing to explore Edinburgh whilst enjoying the comfort and serenity of excellent self catering accommodation. |
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Sublime Sanctuary within Edinburgh |
Reviewed by: Anne and Steve Hines from Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA
Reviewed on: 06/04/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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We stayed in the Garden Apartment of Pilrig house this past April-
it was perfect in every way-we felt so lucky and pampered! The
owners, Debbie and Phil, made us feel right at home (actually much
better than home) right away- they offered to even take us to sights
around the city- gave us great tips for restaruants and top ten
must-see places in Edinburgh. The attention to detail in the
apartment was amazing- everything was really perfect-the
welcome basket with fresh fruit, chocolates, beautiful linens and all
kinds of guides to the city and Scotland. Pilrig house is perfectly
situated-very convenient-15 minutes (or less) to the center of
Edinburgh-Pilrig house is a sublime sanctuary to come home to
after long days of touring-like going to the country within the city
limits- the house is located right on a lovely park, with it's own
beautiful gardens- and the house has such a vast and intersting
history itself-the owners are happy to tell you all about it. We
would without a doubt return to Pilrig House- perfect place for
either short stay- even better for extended stay- make yourself
right at home! We can't wait to go back and explore more of the city
and surrounding area. |
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This side of Paradise |
Reviewed by: Rwl1148 from Dallas, Tx
Reviewed on: 06/04/2009 for their stay in 07/2008
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We had the best time at Pilrig House and in Edinburgh. We appreciate the Martin's hospitality and the attention that was put into the smallest details to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.
We loved the tour that Deb's husband gave us as we saw many things you would never see on a regular tour, including some spectacular estate gardens!
At Deb's encouragement, we got to know the bus system and really had a great oppotunity to rug shoulders with true Scotsman!
She left us a delicious fruit basket and delicious candy that were a plus in the morning and at the end of the day.
We were close to a convenience store when we wanted a quick ice cream.
The view into the park was sweet - ask Deb how she met her husband there. The garden that is shared with some of the owners is a delightful place to sit and read on a sunny day.
we had a wonderful time, much to the credit of our host and hostess at Pilrig House. Thank you so much! |
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We Were Spoiled Rotten at Pilrig House! |
Reviewed by: Deborah Osmond from Powell, OH
Reviewed on: 05/26/2009 for their stay in 10/2007
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If you want to truly experience Scottish hospitality stay at Pilrig House. My Aunt and I stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment looking out over the park and it was more than we expected and had everything we needed. It's much roomier than any hotel, it's quiet in a very peaceful setting, very clean, and luxuriously furnished. We loved the heated towels in the bathroom. Pilrig is even better than the pictures you see on the rental websites which is hard to believe.
The ambiance of the home and its setting, and the service from the Martins is 5 star. Clearly every attention to detail is very important to them. There were lots of personal touches that we appreciated. For example, our kitchen was stocked with staples we would need for our first meal (milk, toast). There was a fresh fruit bowl on the dining table and chocolates for our enjoyment. We so looked forward to the decanter of Scotch each evening. Our apartment had CDs, videos, books and maps for our enjoyment and use.
The Martins were available to drive us to the grocery and give us a highlight tour of the city. They are so kind and welcoming but not intrusive. Their knowledge of the history of the area was informative and entertaining. They helped us prioritize the things we wanted to see during our stay in Edinburgh so we made the best use of our time.
We arrived at Pilrig by foot from the train station which is an interesting and effortless half hour walk. The buses were easy to use and very convenient to Pilrig too.
When my Aunt and I reminisce about our trip we both comment that Pilrig was the best place we have ever stayed and we vow to return on our next UK adventure.
Don't pass up an opportunity to stay at Pilrig House. |
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Beyond expectations |
Reviewed by: Lynn from Portland, Oregon
Reviewed on: 05/26/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| We had a wonderful stay at Pilrig House. Even with the description on the VRBO website, we were pleasantly surprised at the size, decor, and comfort of the apartment. We found the location to be perfect: we walked across the park (backyard!) to the bus stop and easily got to all the places we wanted to visit, we walked down to the shore in the Leith District, the other direction, to some wonderful pubs and restaurants, and we enjoyed just 'staying home'. Debbie and Philip were very helpful and the apartment is stocked with tourist and general Scotland information. We would definitely return and hope to some day! Lynn and Greg |
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Fantastic hospitality |
Reviewed by: L and G Oliver from Sunderland, UK
Reviewed on: 05/26/2009 for their stay in 05/2007
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| We stayed in the garden appartment and couldn't have wished for a nicer place to stay. The hospitality was fantastic and so was the appartment. The attention to detail was exemplary. It was better than a home from home. All of this within walking distance from the beautiful city centre. We will certainly be returning as we had a lovely time. |
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Peaceful Pilrig |
Reviewed by: carolyn from Oxford UK
Reviewed on: 05/24/2009 for their stay in 11/2008
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We enjoyed the country views in the center of the city. We had a warm
welcome, and were delighted with the comfortable appartment, lovely
and warm on a chilly November day. It was especially good to find
coffee, tea and milk and biscuits all waiting for us in the well equipped
kitchen, not to mention the decanter of Whisky in the sitting room.
This proved so much better than a hotel room. Highly recommended. |
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The Best Accommodation and Hosts in Edinbugh. |
Reviewed by: Steve & Marilyn from Horley,Surrey
Reviewed on: 05/23/2009 for their stay in 08/2008
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| Simply the best accommodation we have ever stayed in.Philip and Debbie are outstanding hosts who treated us like family and made our stay outstanding.The location is perfect and accommodation first class. When we return to Edinburgh we would only stay at Pilrig. |
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Very helpful |
Reviewed by: The Taylors from Michigan
Reviewed on: 05/23/2009 for their stay in 10/2008
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The apartment was very nice and Philip was very helpful. He drove us to the grocery store and on a tour of Leith when we arrived. The next day he drove us to the Woolen Mills. He also gave us a lift to the Royal Mile the day after.
He also recommended Rabbie's Highland Tours, which was the high point of our trip.
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Just perfect |
Reviewed by: Joost&Kristine, Netherlands from The Netherlands
Reviewed on: 05/23/2009 for their stay in 07/2008
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Ideal location near central Edinburgh and Leith shore; lovely
apartment, very calm. The owners were extremely helpful and a
fantastic source of information about the city and surrounding area
(thank you Phillip for a wonderful personal tour Edinburgh). Highly
recommended.
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Just about perfect |
Reviewed by: Diana Lynch, Australia from Taringa, Queensland
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| Our first trip to Edinburgh and we were lucky to have found Pilrig for the 3 nights we stayed. We were booked into the garden apartment and our expectations were reasonably high, given the quality of the website and the communications from the owners, Debbie and Philip, that we had received in advance. The welcome was warm and the property itself was quite striking. Once we were greeted and taken into the apartment, our expections were well and truly met. It had absolutely everything we needed - the quality was exceptional and the hosts could not have been more helpful. If we ever get back to Edinburgh, this is where we would stay. |
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REFESHING BREAK |
Reviewed by: caroline from LINCOLN UK
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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| We both had a wonderful time from being pleasantly suprised by the apartment, everything you need with lovely personel touches, to the beautiful sights and sounds of classic Edinburgh. Whilst, the surrounding area may not be Edinburghs prettiest its only a short walk to Princes Street ect. Our hosts were very nice, full of helpful advice and nothing was too much trouble. The best recomendation we can give is we will be returning to Pilrig House and in the not too distant future we hope. |
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Unbelivable |
Reviewed by: mcpeg46 from Sacramento, CA
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 07/2008
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My husband and I and our son and daughter-in-law rented 2 of the apartments in this wonderful home last summer. Debbie and Phillip were delightful. Phillip drove us anywhere we wanted, although it is an easy walk to to all the beautiful sights in Edinburgh. The home is situated on a large picturesque park. The Pilrig House has incredible gardens and the apartments were a good size and offered wonderful accomodations. We spent almost a month in Great Britain and the Pilrig House was definitely our loveliest stay! I give it 10 stars!
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Excellent Accomidation |
Reviewed by: Brad and Sarah from Atlanta, Georgia
Reviewed on: 05/22/2009 for their stay in 02/2008
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| Our stay in Pilrig House was more than we could have hoped for. The hosts were outstanding, going out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. We were even given a quick tour of the city upon our arrival from the airport. The house is in a great, quiet location even though it is within the city. When my wife and I return to Edinburgh we will certainly be staying in Pilrig House again. |
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