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The Upper Villa, Stockbridge, Edinburgh – Home 1761171 Apartment

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

The Upper Villa, Stockbridge, Edinburgh – Home 1761171

  • Apartment
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 8
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 8 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

This late 19th century property is situated over first and second floors with stunning views over two of Edinburgh's finest Georgian streets. Accommodation comprises an impressive drawing room with dining area and fireplace, four bedrooms (each with a double bed and the 3 larger bedrooms have an additional single day bed), two bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen with range cooker, microwave, dishwasher and well stocked with kitchen utensils.

We have recently upgraded our television to a 40" HD screen and we now offer all the main UK Sports Channels

• Sky Sports 1 HD

• Sky Sports 2 HD

• Sky Sports 3 HD

• Sky Sports 4 HD

• Sky Sports 5 HD

• Sky Sports F1 HD

• Sky Sports HQ HD

• BT Sport 1 HD

• BT Sport 2 HD

• BT Sport Europe HD

• BT Sport ESPN HD

• Eurosport 1 HD

• Eurosport 2 HD

Hundreds of other television channels available, including all UK mainstream channels on HD – BBC1, BBC2, STV, Channel 4, C5 and many more.

Additional features include DVD, and video (with a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs), books (for adults and children), wireless internet connection , telephone and a selection of board games.

There is a combined washer/dryer and an ironing board and iron for guest's usage.

This property has many original features throughout. It is the perfect place to relax, in the perfect city for your holiday.

All utilities are included and we provide towels and bed linen for guests.

Parking is available for free outside the property from 5.30pm to 8.30am Monday to Friday and all weekend. There is some limited free parking close by and additional parking a 15 minute walk from the property.

However the true benefit of The Upper Villa is it's closeness to the city centre as guests can walk to Princes St in 15 minutes or there are excellent bus services close at hand for those with tired feet!

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Twin bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Twin bed
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
    Bedroom 4: Full bed Twin bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Stockbridge is a short walking distance to Edinburgh's city centre but there are also lots of bus routes that will take you across the city a short walk from the apartment.

Interaction with guest

Access tends to be by key safe but we live in the adjacent flat and are on hand to resolve any issues guests may have with the Upper Villa.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
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: ($254.72) £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.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

The apartment is in a residential street so guests must be respectful of our neighbours inside and outside the property.

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About the owner

Rona O.
Calendar last updated:
19 Mar 2024
Years listed:
9
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
15 reviews

Excellent
12
Very Good
3
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“A lovely comfortable stay”

Reviewed 12 Jan 2020

We stayed here to celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh. There were 9 of us in our party and the villa was ideal for us all. Be aware there are lots of stairs- so remember that when packing as you’ll … More

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“Härligt boende”

Reviewed 9 Sep 2019

Ligger perfekt i Gamla delarna av staden Plats för 11 damer och bra toa och bra förbindelser Kan varm rekommenderas

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“Brilliant”

Reviewed 19 Sep 2018

The house was fantastic - fully equipped, everything worked. Beautiful area of Edinburgh, close to Princes Street, Waverley Station and many local shops and restaurants, including a Michelin starred c… More

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“Already planning our return.”

Reviewed 4 Feb 2018

We booked the upper villa for our weekend away to Edinburgh celebrating two big birthdays and the moment we arrived we fell in love. The photos do not do it justice! A true home from Home and a short … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for such a fantastic review! We will be delighted to see you again in the future!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Everything you need for an affordable, comfortable stay close to the centre of Edinburgh”

Reviewed 13 Dec 2017

We had an excellent weekend in Edinburgh. The accommodation was perfect, the beds were very comfortable and Rona has gone out of her way to provide everything you could need. I would highly recommend … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the great review Jo. It really means a lot to us and has a great impact on future business

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“Wouldn't stay anywhere else!”

Reviewed 5 Apr 2017

This was our second stay in The Upper Villa. Very spacious accommodation in a quiet area of Stockbridge. Stockbridge itself is a very nice, well kept area with lovely wee shops. It's a pleasant 1… More

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Response from the owner Thanks so much Lisa - glad you enjoyed your short break and hope to see you back in Edinburgh again. Rona

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“fabulous!!!”

Reviewed 5 Feb 2017

10 of us were here for girls weekend...cousins( one home from oz, 2 from surrey), nieces and and a very fit young at heart aunt!!! this is a fantastic house!! brilliant location and house itself is s… More

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“Amazing Double Upper Villa........!!!!!!!”

Reviewed 15 Feb 2016

This property is BRILLIANT............it met our family needs perfectly............Short walk to the heart of Stockbridge.......which has a "village feel".......plenty pubs & individual … More

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Response from the owner Thanks again Pam and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

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“Superb spacious apartment in a great location in Edinburgh.”

Reviewed 2 Jan 2016

Excellent apartment in a great location within walking distance to the centre of Edinburgh. The apartment is very spacious and is ideal for large groups. There is everything in the apartment that you… More

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“A great base for the fringe, nice location, friendly owners”

Reviewed 30 Aug 2015

9 of us had a great time here. The house is in a lovely area and it's a shame we didn't get to make the most of Stockbridge and the West End but we were there for the fringe. It's about… More

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Response from the owner Many thanks for your review. Just to let you know we are closing for a week in November for refurbishment as this year has been so busy we haven't had any time to get any work done. I hope you'll consider us in the future if you come back for the delights of the festival.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Rona (the owner) 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?

Send Rona (the owner) 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 Rona (the owner)?

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 Rona the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Rona (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Rona (the owner) 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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How do I know my booking is safe?

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Find out more about booking safely.

How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

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 Rona (the owner) 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?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Rona (the owner) 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 Rona (the owner) before booking?

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?

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?

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?

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?

You’ll need to contact Rona (the owner) 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?

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?

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 Rona (the owner) a message.

If Rona (the owner) 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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