West Bow (Victoria St) just off Royal Mile – Home 2741892 House
- 1 bedroom
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
West Bow (Victoria St) just off Royal Mile – Home 2741892
- House
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
Description from manager
Description
West Bow is in the heart of the World Heritage site of the Old Town of Edinburgh. This truly magnificent 2nd floor (no lift) apartment is located on the famous & much photographed West Bow/Victoria Street of Edinburgh.
It is only 150 metres from entrance to Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile. 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. There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. This apartment is furnished and decorated to a very high standard and is an extremely comfortable base for your visit to Edinburgh and Scotland.
LOUNGE/DRAWING ROOM: This is a wonderful large room provides marvellous views of the famous Victoria Terrace which runs above the West Bow & Victoria Street. The room consists of two sofas (one of which converts to a comfortable double bed), A beautiful non functioning Victorian fireplace helps creates a wonderful ambience in the room.
A widescreen tv with is provided for your enjoyment. The room has fully operational working shutters and heavy curtains to aid a good nights sleep if the sofa bed is in use. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi.
BEDROOM: This is a lovely double bedroom with a window also overlooking the Victoria Terrace. A 5ft (1.52 m) wide double bed with two bedside tables, a large built in wardrobe provide ample storage space for your possessions. There is also a wall mounted lcd tv to watch whilst you relax with a morning cup of tea. This room also has fully working shutters and heavy curtains to aid a good nights sleep.
KITCHEN: The kitchen has a large window overlooking Victoria Terrace and the street below. It is equipped with cutlery & crockery for up to four people. It has a glass table with four chairs to enjoy meals at. It is also fully equipped with an oven & hob, microwave and washer for clothes
SHOWER ROOM: A walk in shower is provided, wc and basin.
Additional information:
* Line & towels are provided.
* Complimentary tea, coffee and milk are provided for your arrival.
* Street parking is available but is expensive, various longer term parking solutions can be given.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 10 minutes walk.
* Due to this properties extremely central location some noise pollution is to be expected.
Restrictions:
* No smoking is allowed within the apartment.
* We regret that this 2nd 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.
*No pets
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. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).
Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.
**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds. The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day. ESC accept no liability for any costs involved in alternative accommodation for this 6 hour period.
A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival. This is rescinded 5 days after departure.
1x kingsize bed and double sofabed (please advise if required for only two guests)
Registration or Licence Ref: EH-70472-P
EPC: F
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Internet access
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- 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
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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: ($250.95) £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.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the manager
Edinburgh Sc (Self Catering) Ltd
- Average reply time:
- 30 minutes
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Calendar last updated:
- 06 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 49 reviews
Very Good
49 reviews
- Excellent
- 27
- Very Good
- 18
- Average
- 2
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 1
“Great apartment great location beware the nightclub nearby”
This was a fab apartment and in a great location. I had been to Edinburgh before and aware this was a busy location. BUT I did not know of the nightclub 3 doors Down from the apartment building. Which… More
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“Excelente.”
Ubicación inmejorable. Apartamento precioso, reformado y limpio. El baño es un poco pequeño. Cocina totalmente equipada. Los chicos, encantadores. No tiene ascensor, es un primero… More
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“Excellent”
Wonderful location, perfect for historical and shopping parts of the city. Really large, clean and well furnished apartment, spotless and well maintained.
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Response from the manager Thank you for leaving a review for West Bow and glad to hear it contributed a good trip to Edinburgh. Regards, Glenn ESC Ltd
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“More than we'd hoped for”
This place is fantastic! Great location, clean, everything we could want and more. Beautifully decorated, comfortable, super kitchen and on an street adjacent to the Royal Mile. The place we stayed… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for finding the time to leave a review and indicate how important the West Bow apt contributed to a successful trip to Edinburgh. Regards Glenn ESC Ltd
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“Amazing location.”
We were quite pleased with the location. It is a very short walk from the Castle and the Royal Mile. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. A lot of the bus tours start within walking di… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for finding the time to leave a review for the West Bow apt and that there many aspects that contributed to a successful trip to Edinburgh. The city centre location can cause noise pollution issues and we will consider ways to mitigate this. Regards, Glenn Ford
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“Excellent Location”
I was very pleased with where this was located. Right in the heart of Old Town. A great spot for a couple or family of four. It was comfy, bathroom is tiny. You do have to climb up a about twenty … More
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Response from the manager Thank you for finding the time to leave a review for the West Bow apartment. It is always good to know that there were many aspects that assisted with a successful trip to Edinburgh. It can be a busy street and noise pollution can be a factor. Secondary glazing is being considered at this property to mitigate any potential noise, Regards, Glenn, ESC LTD
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“In the thick of it”
West Bow is a delightful apartment, clean and well furnished. The location couldn't be much better, right in the thick of things for the City and for the Festival. The view out across West Bow is… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for leaving a review for the West Bow apt and advising that it played a big part in a successful trip to Edinburgh. The Bow is one of my favourite bars too. Regards, Glenn ESC Ltd
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“The perfect choise”
Rigth in the middle of town but two stairs up, so no noise to bother. The flat is well proportioned and recently refurbished. I really good bed. You feel welcomed and when having a two weeks stay ther… More
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Response from the manager Very pleased that the West Bow property contributed to a successful trip to Edinburgh.
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“location 5 stars until the nightclub cranks up - ugh!”
Loved this flat. Very comfortable and in a great location. However, we were there during the fringe festival where the nightclubs stay open to 5 am. 5AM! There was no sleep. I would return to the … More
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“Loved it!!!”
What a treat....West Bow/Victoria Street is one of the prettiest spots in Edinburgh. We loved being in the heart of Old Town with the Grassmarket right outside the door. It was such a delight to stay… More
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FAQs
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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.
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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- How do I make changes to my booking?
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