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1 Parliament Sq (apt 10), Royal Mile, 300 metres from Edinburgh Castle – Home 2741895 Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

1 Parliament Sq (apt 10), Royal Mile, 300 metres from Edinburgh Castle – Home 2741895

  • 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 double or a twin (default setup). Please specify when booking.

1 (apt 10) Parliament Square is located in a very prestigious building on Parliament Square, opposite the Edinburgh City Chambers (local Government Offices) on the famous Royal Mile and adjacent to the magnificent St Giles Cathedral. This luxurious 2 bedroom, second floor apartment commands excellent views of the famous Royal Mile and the City Chambers. Located in the very heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town and only 300 metres 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 its junction with famous Princes Street. There are also a copious amount of restaurants, cafés, bars 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 their own laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi. Connection throughout the apartment.

LOUNGE/DRAWING ROOM:

This spacious room consists of two comfortable sofas and two soft chairs , a mahogany coffee table is centrally placed for drinks. There is a dining table suitable for six people and some smaller items of furniture and lighting features. There is a gas coal effect fire which provides additional warmth to the gas central heating and creates a wonderful ambience in the room.

A widescreen lcd smart TV with approximately 105 digital channels, a separate blu-ray DVD player, a digital radio, ipod docking station and CD player are available for entertainment.

KITCHEN AREA

The kitchen is located just off the main lounge area (see floor plan). It has a window with a southerly aspect. It is equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric cooker, microwave oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher and cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils for up to six people.

BEDROOM 1 (ensuite)

This is a very spacious double bedroom with a window overlooking the historic Royal Mile. A 6ft (1.82metres) wide super king-size bed with two bedside tables.This room is also equipped with a digital radio and ipod docking station. It has original working wooden shutters to shut out the world to ensure a good night's sleep. This room has an ensuite shower-room and toilet with wash-hand basin and shaver point.

BEDROOM 2

The second bedroom also has a view of the historic Royal Mile. It has 3ft (0.91 metres) twin beds (default set up) that can be assembled as a super king-size bed. Please indicate your preference during the booking process. There is a storage cupboard in this room for hanging clothing. There are also working wooden shutters in this bedroom.

Bathroom

The bathroom includes a toilet, wash handbasin, a bath and a shower over the bath. A shaver point is also available.

Additional information

* All gas & electricity costs are included in the rental.

* Linen and towels are provided, For bookings 10+ nights the change of these are included in a free service of the property, for more frequent servicing please contact guestrelations***************************** for a quote after booking.

* A modest amount of complimentary tea and coffee for arrival.

* Ironing facilities and a hair dryer are provided.

* Daytime street parking is available but is expensive, various longer term parking solutions can be suggested. (However, overnight parking is free from 6.30p.m. to 8.00 a.m. Mon-Sat, and free parking is available all day Sunday).

* The airport bus drop off point and Edinburgh's main railway station (Waverley) are approximately 250 metres away.

Restrictions

* No smoking is allowed within the apartment.

* pets not allowed.

* We regret that this second 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.

* Please ensure the front door to the building is shut in a controlled & quiet manner and securely behind you both when exiting and arriving.

Please also be considerate that this is a residential building and that upon your arrival & departure your luggage is carried quietly up & down the stairs.

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.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 2 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Internet access
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite 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
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: ($254.64) £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

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

House rules

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

If a travel cot for an infant or high chair are required, please email this request as these are not kept at the property.

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About the manager

Edinburgh Sc (Self Catering) Ltd
Average reply time:
1 hour 11 minutes
Response rate:
90%
Calendar last updated:
19 Mar 2024
Years listed:
14
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
71 reviews

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“The best vacation rental ever!”

Reviewed 22 Sep 2023

Bravo to the owner and the property manager. This vacation rental was so incredible we didn't even want to go out! The decor and art work is lovely, cozy beds and furniture and a very well stoc… More

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“Amazing - Perfect location and service!”

Reviewed 26 Jul 2022

The apartment was amazing! Beautifully furnished and lots of space and meticulously kept. Sacha was wonderful with all her help, from getting us to the location and answering any questions we might h… More

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“Fabulous”

Reviewed 21 Aug 2020

Wonderful apartment - setting, decor and facilities. First visitors after lock down and everything perfect. Edinburgh Self Catering Co Ltd and the meet and greet service so helpful - we had a problem … More

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“Perfect apartment and organization”

Reviewed 3 Mar 2018

My daughter and I planned to stay for 5 nights. We were welcomed by a very friendly member of staff. We arrived early but were able to leave our luggage while they were still cleaning. The apartment i… More

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“Fantastic apartment in a fantastic location”

Reviewed 21 Nov 2017

We stayed here for four days in September and it was amazing. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Right on the Royal mile with buskers outside our window. Close to everything. We would definit… More

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“Excellent location on the Royal Mile!”

Reviewed 2 Oct 2017

My three girlfriends and I stayed here for 4 nights in September. The location can't be beat!!! Right on the Royal Mile next to St Giles Cathedral. We had front row seats for the Riding of … More

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“Sister outing”

Reviewed 21 Sep 2017

Would recommend seeing the beautiful country of Scotland. We were unable to find a tour we wanted, so we rented a car and made our own tour. Didn't need international drivers license. Just called… More

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“Loved the large, elegant apartment right in the thick of things!”

Reviewed 1 Sep 2017

This Edinburgh apartment takes your breath away when you first walk in. The ceilings are high, the rooms are big and the furnishings and decor are beautiful. You couldn't get a better location in… More

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“As good as it gets”

Reviewed 23 Jul 2017

Excellent location less than 10 minutes from Castle. Only 3 mins to all sight seeing buses. Right along side St Giles Church. Apartment excellent , greeted and shown around apartment and how to use ev… More

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Response from the manager Thank you for leaving a review and indicating that the accommodation contributed to a successful trip to Edinburgh. Regards, Glenn ESC Ltd

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“A spacious apartment in a perfect location in the heart of Edinburgh”

Reviewed 10 Jul 2017

We had a fantastic weekend staying in this spacious, lovely and fully equipped apartment - (the beds were very comfortable too.) The location is fantastic with everything on your doorstep and within g… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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?

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?

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'?

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.

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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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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?

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. 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?

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 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?

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 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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