Old Town apartment – Home 4905167 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Old Town apartment – Home 4905167
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
The apartment is situated on the 1st floor of an old historic listed building beside Edinburgh Castle.
Old Town 163 has been newly refurbished, tastefully decorated and furnished to a very high standard.
While many of the original features have been retained the apartment has been fitted out with all modern conveniences
to make this apartment a unique and comfortable place to stay.
The sitting room is a lovely space to relax in. From the sitting room windows the view is south facing across the old town to the Pentland Hills beyond.
There are two spacious bedrooms,one with king size four poster bed, the other with two single beds both bedrooms have hand carved dark wood furniture.
The fitted kitchen has modern appliances including a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge with small freezer box
and all equipment provided for your convenience.
The shower room is fitted to a high standard with a powerful shower, toilet and wash hand basin. There is also a separate
toilet with wash hand basin.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Half bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- 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: 16:00, 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: ($376.93) £300.00 - 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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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 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% 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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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
Non smoking
Apartment must be left clean and tidy. All rubbish must be taken to outside rubbish bin.
About the owner
Mary P.
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 70 reviews
Excellent
70 reviews
- Excellent
- 66
- Very Good
- 4
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Trip to visit daughter at UoE”
Such a gem. Clean, comfortable, amazing beds, fantastic shower, fabulous position and such a lovely owner. Thank you Mary. We were so lucky to find your apartment.
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 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great location!”
Very nice apartment located right next to the castle. A lot to see just around the corner. Mary was very helpful with everything and answers your messages really quickly. Could definitely book again!
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.I would love to welcome you back if you decide on a return visit!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect”
Our stay in the apartment could not have been nicer. The location was awesome. We were able to easily reach all the Royal Mile, the Grassmarket, and the New Town had to offer without renting a car. Th… More
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Response from the owner I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Edinburgh and that you found the apartment comfortable.It was lovely to meet you all and I would definitely love to welcome you back. Thank you for choosing to stay at Old Town 163 and for taking the time to leave a review.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Mrs”
Beautiful apartment! Clean and spacious considering it's in the heart of the city. Comfy beds with lovely bed linen and well equipped kitchen. Central to all the main attractions, pubs and restau… More
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Response from the owner Lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay.Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I would love to welcome you back if you decide on a return visit.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Well laid out City centre apartment”
Lovely apartment situated near the Castle just off the Royal Mile. Spacious, well laid out and nicely decorated/furnished. Had good views from the window seats looking out over old town and the hill… More
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Response from the owner Lovely to hear that you found the location convenient and that you would return.Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is much appreciated.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A peaceful island in the middle of the action.”
My family and I spent a few days over a weekend and it was great. A short walk from anything in the Old Town. It was the middle point of our two week trip so the ability to wash clothes was a godsen… More
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Response from the owner It was lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Edinburgh and that you found the apartment comfortable.If ever you revisit Edinburgh I would love to welcome you back. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review it is much appreciated.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great apartment and fab location”
Great apartment in the best location. We visited Edinburgh for Hogmanay and couldn’t have asked for any more. Apartment was clean and had all the facilities. It was so useful was being so near a… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is always appreciated. Good to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Edinburgh and found the location of the apartment convenient.I would love the opportunity to welcome you back sometime.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Well presented, spacious”
We stayed for three nights over Christmas. The space was ideal for a family of four. The apartment was clean, well presented in excellent condition. The kitchen was fully equipped and very functional.… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay in Edinburgh and that you found the apartment comfortable.I would be happy to welcome you back sometime.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great stay”
Apartment was very comfortable and beautifully presented, with all amenities. Mary was responsive to every message and the location is second to none. Would stay there again.
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 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is much appreciated. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you found the apartment comfortable. I would love to welcome you back sometime in the future
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great location, lovely apartment”
Literally right beside the castle and close to restaurants and shops. Lovely decor throughout. Mary was extremely flexible and helpful.
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 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review it is always appreciated. Good to hear that you enjoyed the location . Would love to welcome you back in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Mary (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 Mary (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 Mary (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 Mary 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 Mary (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 Mary (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 Mary (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 Mary (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. Mary (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 Mary (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 Mary (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 Mary (the owner) a message.
If Mary (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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