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Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town

Apartment with kitchen, near Edinburgh Castle

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In a 19th-century villa, Upper Villa offers a charming retreat with WiFi and period features like the coal fire. Enjoy local shops, bars, and restaurants while having peaceful nights in this residential area. Families will appreciate the high chair and travel cot provided.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town

The Upper Villa is located in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The property is ideally situated for exploring Edinburgh's historic Old and New Towns, with the famous Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile only a short distance away.

Please note that an obligatory 5% Tourist Levy will be applied to bookings dated on and after 24 July 2026 made after the 1 October 2025. The levy is applied to the first 5 days of any stay.

Stockbridge has a wide variety of shops, delicatessens, restaurants and bars located minutes from the property. Other attractions nearby include the Botanic Gardens and The Water Of Leith Walkway.

The Upper Villa occupies the top two floors of a late 19th century property. A small flight of steps take guests to the main door and another flight of 20 steps within the apartment reaches the first floor landing. The acommodation comprises an impressive drawing room, four bedrooms (each with a double bed and the 3 larger bedrooms have an additional single bed), two bathrooms (one with shower and the other with shower and bath) and a fully equipped kitchen with range cooker. Additional features include HD Cable TV (all major sports channels available), DVD, CD and video (with a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs), wireless speaker with bluetooth compatibility, hi-speed wireless internet connection, and a selection of board games. The apartment features many attractive period features such as an ornamental cornice on the drawing room ceiling. It is the perfect place to relax, in the perfect city for your holiday.

If we can do anything to make your stay enjoyable, we will! We provide the basic necessities for your arrival (tea, coffee, milk, bread, sugar etc and toiletries in each bathroom). If you have a 'wish list' of additional items to be left for your arrival, just ask. We do request a minimum rental of four nights and sometimes more at peak times.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking allowed away from front door

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No loud music or shouting between 11pm and 9am.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Travel cot & high chair available. No Safety gates

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking allowed away from front door

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number EH-67902-R
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Edge Historic New Town
Beautiful Apartment Edge Edinburghs Historic New Town
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Beautiful Edge Edinburghs Historic New Town
Beautiful Apartment Edge Edinburghs Historic New Town
Beautiful Apartment Edge Historic New Town
Beautiful Edge Edinburghs Historic New Town
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About the area

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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • George Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stockbridge Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Scran and Scallie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Children - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Gallo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cowan & Sons - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town located?

Located in Stockbridge, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Garden, Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km). Princes Street Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A friends or family place

Everything you need for even the fussiest person. Wonderful proximity for walking to Edinburgh, attractions or local shops and restaurants. A responsive host answers all questions in a very helpful manner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

The Upper Villa is a gem of a place to stay. We had ample space in a beautiful home filled with sun in the morning and gorgeous sunsets at the end of the day. The location is convenient by bus to the center of Edinburgh but in a quiet neighborhood which makes for a peaceful stay. Plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cerwyn P., Yeovil, Somerset

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, location & owner

On arrival Rona made us welcome. Property was stunning inside and out and spotlessly clean. Great location for the centre of Edinburgh and exploring this amazing city!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Townhouse Close to City Center

The townhome is situated within walking distance of many great restaurants and pubs. Although we could walk, we chose to take the bust to Old Town. The route runs very near the home. The home itself was spotless and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and if we visit Edinburgh again, we'll definitely stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location; a charming apartment

Location: For doing things in the city center, the place is perfectly situated. Within walking distance are enough stores, shops, restaurants, etc. that you can do the normal stuff. The Botanic Garden is a bit of a walk but doable and worth it. All the tourist stuff is within an Uber drive that's cheap-ish. Property: the apartment is on the 2nd and 3rd floor (1st and 2nd if you're British) and the winding stairs is tricky to get luggage up. The place was built long ago but has the modern upgrades. The ceiling in the living area is quite the art piece. The kitchen is a bit cramped but is workable. Bedrooms are quite nice. Bath on the 2nd floor is very cramped but the one on the 3rd floor is fine. Overall, some aspects feel cramped but the old world feel of the place makes up for it. Lots of natural light. It has a homey feel to it: you know hundreds of people have lived their lives here and had a great time doing it. If you want to be centrally located in an old world home, I doubt you could do better. The owner communicated very well and was accommodating. She agreed to let us stow our bags in the apartment early on our arrival day (8 am) because our flights were coming in in the morning. Turns out the cleaning crew got done early and we were able to gain full access when we arrived around 10:30 am.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ralph corrish

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fringe

We were a family of 5 adults and three children. The house was beautiful providing everything we needed. Our host Rona was very helpful and friendly. We quickly learnt how to get to the centre of Edinburgh either by walking or taking one of several buses. Useful shops very nearby. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to go back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Edinburgh

Property was above expectations with beautiful more room than expected and close to pubs and shopping. Would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than advertised

We loved this beautiful, historic and surprisingly comfortable property so very much. It made our magical stay in Edinburgh even better. The house itself was full of charm that just doesn’t come through in the pictures. I feared a historic house like this might not be as comfy, but those fears were also unfounded - the beds were plush and we slept better than anywhere else in Europe. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years 2021

Absoloutely stunning apartment, superbly located just a 15min walk from the city centre. really well equiped kitchen, great bathrooms and lounge with a real working fire! Pity Hogmany celebrations were cancelled, but still a brilliant stay and looking forward to returning in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

simon m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent apartment to explore Edinburgh with friends or family

The whole experience is fantastic. From the booking process and replies feom Rona to the excellent fitted our apartment. To top it off walking distance from the main attractions. Would recommend this lovely place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb stay

This was one of the nicest rentals I've ever stayed in. Everything was superb - the host Rona was outstanding! The location is ideal, lots of shops, bars and eateries, short walk to the city centre - we had an amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mr A K Foulke

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Base, Lovely place

Lovely apartment just as described Great base for Stocksbridge which we love and only 5-10min walk into city centre One to remember and possibly return
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for a big group

Homely and welcoming property with excellent facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mima C.

Perfect accommodation for a family group, close to the centre of Edinburgh

We (6 adults and 1 teenager) had a weekend in Edinburgh to celebrate a special birthday. The property was ideal for us - good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen (made a lasagna the first night) and a spacious sitting room / dining area on two floors. The instructions for everything in the property were really helpful. Everything we needed was there. The location was close to the centre and yet very quiet at night. We used the excellent bus service to get around Edinburgh, with the only niggle being that you have to have exact change for your ticket. All in all, a happy, relaxed weekend in a lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Great apartment in very good location - ideal for enjoying Edinburgh .

We had a really enjoyable stay in Edinburgh based at this lovely apartment - would thoroughly recommend very comfortable and ideal location .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cath M.

Beautiful property in a fantastic location

The Upper Villa is huge! 6 of us spent 2 nights here and thoroughly enjoyed it. 20 minute walk into the city and lots of local bars and restaurants on the doorstep if you want something quieter. The owner had left us a welcome pack which was a lovely touch and I cannot give anyone one good reason to not stay here if you don’t want to stay in the city centre. We are at Blue Parrot Cantina a 10 minute walk away and ate breakfast the day we were leaving at Kilted Kitchen a similar distance away. Both delicious. The other evening we went into the city and ate at Meze Meze - also fantastic. Our group goes away once a year and I can honestly say that this was one of our favourite places to stay and we will probably come back again in the future. Thank you Rona & Howard for sharing your property with the world
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Perfect apartment to explore Edinburgh

What a perfect apartment- well stocked with the basics and we felt it was a home away from home. Easy access to all parts of Edinburgh, and some of our party even caught the bus to the beach one afternoon! Walkable into Edinburgh centre, but buses easy as well. We used it as a base for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - we were a party of 9, but there was plenty of space in the apartment. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

carleigh r.

Perfect place for a large group, everything you need is here, a complete home from home.

We were a group of ladies celebrating a 30th birthday. Apartment is in easy walking distance to city centre or a taxi is just £6-7 from Waverley station. It is huge and easy accommodated 8 of us, spotlessly clean and lovely little touches like a loaf of bread and milk on arrival. Would definitely recommend 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., Sykesville

We had a wonderful stay. Great location and lovely apartment. Was even better than advertized.

The apartment is nicely furnished and the hostess had provided some perishable items such as bread & milk as well as several staples. Easy public transport to old town took us to Royal Mile in 15 minutes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kate h.

Beautiful apartment

Seven of us stayed at Upper villa for 3 nights. It is beautiful. There is lots of space and has everything you need. It is ideally situated in an area that has easy access to local transport and local shops. The owners are lovely. We will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Excellent weekend

Lovely comfortable appt owners left basic foods in fridge very thoughtful good position able to walk into city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josie W.

Spacious bright comfortable apartment. The pictures don't do it justice.

The apartment is just beautiful. We could easily have stayed for a month or more! The rooms are spacious and bright, and the beds comfortable. The kitchen is really equipped and there is a big dining table for eating in or enjoying takeaway All the convenience and activity of Stockbridge is just a cobbled street away and Princes Street a lovely 15 minute walk. Lovely,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

A great place to stay, a short walk into Stockbridge and into the west end of the city. Very clean and comfortable accommodation. Great for a relaxed evening in and a leisurely breakfast. Lovely lounge and dining room. Rona was very well organised about arrival and had everything set out for us. A definite one to return to.