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Apartment by Holyrood with splendid views

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
TV, books
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Edinburgh
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. .This family-friendly apartment is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bellfield Brewery Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Safari Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Apartment by Holyrood with splendid views

Spring Gardens – Self-catering Apartment Edinburgh
Sleeps 7 – 2 very large king sized double bedrooms ( 1 with en-suite bathroom), a triple bedroom with 3 single beds +cot.

This luxury, three bedrooms self-catering apartment in Edinburgh city is a very good base for exploring Scotland’s capital. Set in a quiet courtyard at the foot of Arthur’s Seat, and sleeping up to 7 people for visitors to events such as the Edinburgh Festival, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the world-famous Hogmanay celebrations. Whether you are looking for a week of shopping with friends, a cultured family holiday or a place to rest between festival shows – Spring Gardens is the ideal choice.

Located in a quiet courtyard at Spring Gardens, near Holyrood Palace (the Queen’s official residence in Scotland), this luxury modern self-catering apartment is the top 2 floors of a 4 storey building with stunning views of the famous Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park. The beginning of the hill walk is just a short walk from the front door, and from there you can climb to the top for spectacular views across Holyrood Palace, to Edinburgh Castle and the Capital City. A leisurely 20 minute walk, or a short bus ride will take you to the famous shopping centre of Princes Street and the Royal Mile. From here you can visit Edinburgh Castle, the Wallace Monument, enjoy all of the National Museums and natural gardens the city is famous for and see the giant Pandas at the zoo. There is a Sainsbury store 10 minutes walk away, and plenty of fabulous pubs and restaurants nearby.

Entrance floor

– lounge with a large picture window overlooking the park, two sofas and two occasional chairs.

– dining room with table and six chairs

– modern fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar

– bathroom with bath and shower

– the spacious bedroom has a king size bed.

Upper floor

– spacious master bedroom with king size bed and en suite bathroom with shower

– the twin bedroom also has a small futon bed

There is a reserved parking space near the front door of the flat, as well as frequent buses to the city centre.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,302 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children allowed over 7 years old

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 5
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Spring Gardens Self catering Apartment Edinburgh
Apartment by Holyrood With Splendid Views Apartment
Apartment by Holyrood With Splendid Views Edinburgh
Apartment by Holyrood With Splendid Views Apartment Edinburgh

Reviews

Apartment by Holyrood with splendid views Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location and large enough for a big family. Lovely walks out to Holyrood, Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat and not far to walk into shopping at Meadowbank or even all the way to Leith Walk or Old Town. The listing mentions a dryer, but there is only a drying rack. We were there on warm days so it all worked fine, but in damper weather that could be a concern. There is no lift so be prepared to carry your luggage up several flights. Anne was a great host, helpful when we contacted her and with a very useful house guide book provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great property in a great location and access to Holyrood park and the Royal mile! It worked well for my family of 6 adults!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Edinburg Site Seeing

Needed a home base and this was perfect. Close to the Royal Mile and restaurants. Airport was less than 30 min away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This flat was the perfect size for our family and a great location. The views to the park and Arthur’s seat are stunning. Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B., Valley Forge, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Snug Hide-away, Surprisingly Convenient to All

I unexpectedly needed an extra week in Edinburgh, and this homey, but spacious and (sunny!) flat exactly fit the bill. Great kitchen, a real dining table, pleasant sitting room. Very convenient to Edinburgh's excellent bus system. Enjoyed Holyrood Park every day, and tea at the Palace Cafe (5-7 min. walk to bottom of Royal Mile). Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth maybe 10 min. Short on neighborhood eateries, but nice lunches during sightseeing made for simple suppers "in." For golfers, North Berwick, home of the Scottish Open is 45 minute drive, with many other courses along the south side of the Firth (in case your family has split interests, like mine). Anne is an attentive and courteous host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022