The David Hume Residence (Edinburgh) – Home 8811044 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
The David Hume Residence (Edinburgh) – Home 8811044
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
Description from manager
Description
Situated at the top of the famous Royal Mile, 100 metres from the entrance to Edinburgh Castle is the newly-refurbished David Hume Residence. It is in a grade A listed building within the Edinburgh Old Town UNESCO world heritage site, and is named after the famous Scottish Philosopher who took up residence in the culturally significant Riddell’s Court in 1751. The building retains much of the architecture and character of that era and contrasts uniquely to the modern, stylistic interior of the apartment which serves as a superb base from which to enjoy the attractions that Edinburgh and Scotland has to offer all year round.
Accessed from the entrance to Riddell’s Court at 322 Lawnmarket, a stone spiral staircase takes you up to the second floor apartment.
Occupying space over two floors, the architecturally-designed apartment provides a comfortable living area with open plan access to a fully fitted kitchen with modern appliances and breakfasting area. A bathroom with a bath and shower attachment complete the lower floor accommodation. A sweeping staircase from the hall accesses both bedrooms which share a Jack and Jill en-suite shower room which is well presented to modern standards. This floor is also complemented by a large balcony off the back bedroom which overlooks the courtyard. It is also worth noting that the all windows to the front of the property have secondary glazing resulting in virtually no Royal Mile street noise.
As you walk out of the apartment and onto the bustling Royal Mile you will be met with a multitude of attractions - shops, bars, restaurants and, of course, places of historical interest and significance. From the apartment windows, during the Edinburgh Festival you will get a classic view of the Royal Military Tattoo bands as they make their way up to the Castle. The famous shopping areas of Princes Street and George Street are a five minute walk away as are the train and bus stations which provide easy access for trips to surrounding towns and cities. There is an excellent local bus service as well as frequent trams to and from the airport. Edinburgh is also an ideal base from which to head east to the famous Golf Coast, north to the unspoilt Highlands and Trossachs or west to Loch Lomond, Glasgow and the Western Isles.
Please note: This property operates a key safe, so you can let yourself into the property any time after 4pm. The key safe code will be issued before your arrival.
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
Lower floor
Entrance hall: with wooden staircase leading to upper floor.
Open plan living space: with wooden parquet flooring and 3 secondary glazed windows overlooking Royal Mile.
Living area: with electric coal-effect fire, Smart TV, sofa, chairs and fold-away dining table.
Kitchen area: with breakfast bar, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Nepresso Vertuo coffee machine, toaster
Bathroom: Fully tiled, with bath and shower attachment, basin, toilet and heated towel rail.
Upper Floor:
Front bedroom: with 2 single beds (can be joined in a super kingsized bed on request), wooden floor, secondary glazing, en-suite shower room with shower, basin, toilet and heated towel rail (Jack and Jill with back bedroom). Triple wardrobe with full size mirror.
Back bedroom: with zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request), wooden floor, double wardrobe with full size mirror, dressing table with hairdryer. Shared Jack and Jill en-suite shower room.
Balcony (via back bedroom): with wicker settee and chairs, folding external windows.
Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties.
Due to the centrality of this apartment there is no parking directly outside the apartment. There is paid metered parking about 150 metres from the apartment. Alternatively there is public parking available at NCP Castle Terrace.
Earlier entry can perhaps be arranged but depends if there is a departure at your chosen apartment that day. This can be confirmed within 48 hours of arrival. If you are arriving earlier than 16:00 on your day of arrival, it is always worth contacting the property manager as they will always endeavour to give you access as soon as possible. You may be able to arrive early and leave luggage and come back however this is not guaranteed.
The latest departure time is 10:00, however, a guaranteed later departure (up to 20:00) can be arranged for a fee of 50% of the daily rate for that day but please note this is subject to no existing booking arriving that day already.
A £200 refundable damage/security deposit is due 7 days before arrival, and refunded after departure.
All properties are strictly non-smoking, and do not accept hen/stag/party groups. At least one guest must be over 25 years old.
Check in is from 4pm, and check out is before 10am.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
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: ($250.49) £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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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 |
No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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House rules
No Smoking
At least one guest must be over the age of 25
About the manager
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- Calendar last updated:
- 12 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
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- United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 3 reviews
Very Good
3 reviews
- Excellent
- 2
- Very Good
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- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Great location”
Fabulous location and everything we needed for a relaxing break. Lovely accommodation with plenty of space. Walkable to many sites and attractions and to the shops.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the manager Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed a relaxing break and made the most of the fantastic location! We hope to welcome you again soon.
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“Dirty, sticky, mouldy and an ignorant owner”
The Apartment is centrally located at the royal mile. Unfortunately it is so dirty and sticky, we did not feel well at all. Been there with little children and had a problem with all the dirt and dust… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of the issues encountered during your stay and are grateful for you bringing these to our, and the Property Owner's, attention. We understand that he has agreed a £150.00 refund with you which he will deliver to you tomorrow before you depart. We also understand that he has offered several times to meet with you and to look at the issues raised with the aim of rectifying them, however this has been refused. In addition, he offered to carry out a full clean at the property but never heard back from you. We will forward your comments to the Property Owner for his attention and reference. We hope, despite these issues, that you have enjoyed your time in Edinburgh
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful, luxurious apartment in a great location, right in the centre of old Edinburgh.”
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, very comfortable apartment. It has everything one would want in terms of taste, amenities and comfort. Right in the centre of the old town, many of Edinbu… More
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Response from the manager Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that Michelle was able to provide her usual great service! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon
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 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?
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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?
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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 the property manager'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 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.
- 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 the property manager. 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 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?
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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. 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?
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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 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?
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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 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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