Scotland Street- The Writers Pad – Home 2746818 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Scotland Street- The Writers Pad – Home 2746818
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 8 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
The Writers Pad has been designed around Edinburgh's rich literary heritage. This New Town property has many a nod and a wink to the writers that have graced the city. This garden apartment offers a great place to stay close to the town centre and many local attractions and has undergone an extensive renovation in early 2014.
The apartment itself contains two double bedrooms, a comfortable lounge/ dining area, bathroom with shower and a well equipped kitchen. There is a comfortable double bed in one bedroom while the other contains zip and link beds which make the sleeping arrangements a bit more versatile. In addition there is a sofa bed with a pocket sprung mattress in the lounge.
The flat is a 10 minute walk from some of Edinburgh's most iconic landmarks including The Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle and St Andrews Square. The main shopping areas of Edinburgh are all within easy walking distance.
Closer to the property there is the busy areas around Broughton Street and the top of Leith Walk with many great delicatessens and restaurants to tempt you after a day in town. The bars nearby the property offer a fantastic choice from the more traditional Edinburgh pub to some of the more modern bars.
The property offers a great place to explore the city from while at the same time provides interest and comfort. Freeview TV, Blu-Ray DVD player, DAB radio and bluetooth speakers all add to the comfort of your stay. There is a collection of books with links to Edinburgh as well as a small DVD collection.
There is parking available via pay meters on the street. These cost £2/hr between 8.30- 5.30 Mon to Fri. Parking out with these hours is free. If you're staying during the week and you plan to bring a car please let us know as there is a few suggestions we can offer.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, 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).
- 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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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* 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
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About the owner
Russell O.
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 9 reviews
Excellent
9 reviews
- Excellent
- 8
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Une pépite !”
Idéalement situé,cet appartement typique de la New Town est une petite merveille. Le propriétaire est par ailleurs extrêmement prévenant: à recommander !
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Je vous remercie pour ces aimables paroles qu’il est très apprécié
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“Good Flat in Edinburgh”
The owners were helpful and kind. Has a cute little backyard area to sit and relax. Has a front little porch. One bathroom and no dryer. Internet works great! Walking to Old Town is about 2O minutes u… More
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Response from the owner Thanks very much for these kind words. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay.
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“Absolument fabuleux”
Nous sommes restés plus de 2 semaines dans cet appartement qui a tout le confort requis. Il est très bien situé, très bien aménagé, très tranquille. Il… More
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“Had a great enjoyable stay”
Would definitely stay at this apartment again big and spacious and within easy reach of City centre.
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Response from the owner Thanks you very much for the kind remarks. Delighted you enjoyed your stay. We are continuing to make improvements but really pleased with the feedback here. Thanks very much.
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“Convenience, comfort, and whimsy”
Russell Ogg’s “The Writers’ Pad” is convenient to Edinburgh’s centre city, it is comfortable, well maintained., and the flat reflects a touch of whimsy in its interior de… More
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“HIGHLY RECOMENDED!”
We loved the Writers Pad! Great location just a short walk into the city. It was on a lovely residential street which was very quiet. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was nicely equipped wit… More
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“Absolutely fabulous and will be back!”
Fab location, about 10 mins (or less) walking distance to Harvey Nics, and the day tour bus station. Great place for adults, and good enough for kids of 5YO and above. Short walk to amenities, and nic… More
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“Beautiful and stylish apartment in a grand Georgian townhouse only a short walk from the centre”
Beautiful and stylish apartment in the basement of a grand Georgian townhouse in an affluent part of the city. The area was peaceful, felt safe, and was only a short walk from the centre. The apartme… More
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“Very comfortable flat in a great location!”
This was our first visit to Scotland and we enjoyed every minute. That we had this comfortable flat as our "home base" certainly contributed to our enjoyment. The flat is very well located, … More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Russell (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?
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Send Russell (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 Russell (the owner)?
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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 Russell the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Russell (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 Russell (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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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Russell (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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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 Russell (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?
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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?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Russell (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 Russell (the owner) before booking?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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You’ll need to contact Russell (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?
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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?
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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 Russell (the owner) a message.
If Russell (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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