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Beautiful Georgian property enjoying a quiet location. Sleeps 10.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, Lothian
  • Holyrood Park
    3 min walk
  • Arthur's Seat
    17 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh
    8 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    35 min drive

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at this vacation home in Edinburgh, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. .This vacation home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Arthur's Seat - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 8 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 5 min drive
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barracuda - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Baba Rista - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sheep Heid Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lady Nairne Beefeater - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jock's Lodge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Georgian property enjoying a quiet location. Sleeps 10.

Lochside House is a charming Georgian cottage that has been extensively refurbished and extended to create a great mix of character and modernity.

Simply furnished, this B listed house is situated in the most enviable position, a quiet "country like village" yet within the heart of Edinburgh with lovely views of Arthur seat. Set within its own grounds, the back garden is completely secluded and enclosed. The property has unrestricted on street parking.

The entrance hall leads to the dining room and from there you can access the modern lounge and kitchen. The lounge is a new addition to the property and boasts floor to ceiling glass covering most of 2 walls. The massive glass panels open to create a fantastic interaction between the house and the garden -bringing "the outside in". The kitchen is fully equipped with all modern appliances, including an American style fridge/freezer.

The other side of the entrance hall downstairs consists of two adjoining double bedrooms. The main downstairs bedroom has a patio door opening onto the back garden. There is a fantastic bathroom on the ground floor which has a great power shower over a full size bath.

Upstairs there are 2 principle bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms. Both these bedrooms have double beds. The third smaller upstairs bedroom has bunk beds.

Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties.

Entry to the apartment is from 16:00 onwards; however, please note that arrivals after 19:00 may incur a late arrival fee of £30 for unsociable hours, arrivals after 10 pm will incur a fee of £50 and arrivals after midnight, a fee of £60. 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.

The latest departure time is 11:00, 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.

Bookings made at this property require a £500 damage deposit, which will be due 7 days before check-in. Providing there are no deductions to be made from this, the payment will be refunded to your card 5-7 working days 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.

Please arrange your arrival with the property manager at least 24 hours before arrival.


Sleeping Arrangements

5 bedrooms
1 x king size bed
3 x double size beds
2 x single size beds (bunk beds)


Exterior

A charming, B listed Georgian cottage set within its own grounds with a secluded and enclosed back garden.


Local Area

Duddingston Village is one of Edinburgh’s premier addresses, thanks to its unique combination of a genuine village atmosphere and a location ideal for access to the city centre. The picturesque surroundings of the village include delightful views across Duddingston Loch and on the opposite side, the southern flank of Arthur’s Seat. As well as the open spaces of Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park, there are a good range of golf courses nearby including Prestonfield and Duddingston.

The Cameron Toll shopping centre is just a short drive away through the park, as are the thriving areas of Newington and Bruntsfield, both of which offer a great array of cafes, restaurants and shops of all kinds. And for the evening meal and drinks, or afternoon lunch, the local village pub, The Sheep Heid Inn, is Scotland’s oldest surviving public house and provides good food and a traditional skittle alley.


Getting there

Old Church Lane,

Getting there from the Waverley Railway Station
Exit station onto Princes Street, turn left along Princes Street and take the third right onto Hanover Street. Here you can take the number 42 bus directly to Duddingston. You must alight on Duddingston Road West once you enter the village of Duddingston. Old Church Lane is on the left hand side.

Getting there from the Airport
Take the Express Shuttle bus from Stand 19 just outside the UK arrivals hall into the city centre. Exit bus at Waverley Bridge, just off Princes Street. Follow instructions as above.

Getting there by car
If travelling from the North once you have crossed the Forth Road Bridge follow signs and join The City of Edinburgh Bypass /A720. Follow the Bypass to the end and at the Old Craighall junction roundabout turn left onto the A1. Follow this to the Milton Road Roundabout, turn left onto Milton Road /A1. Follow this road and look out for Duddingston Road West on your left hand side. Old Church Lane is the fifth road on your right hand side.

If you are travelling from the south on the A1, follow this to the Milton Road Roundabout, turn left onto Milton Road /A1. Follow this road and look out for Duddingston Road West on your left hand side. Old Church Lane is the fifth road on your right hand side.

Excellent road connections also provide rapid links to the city bypass and A1, which in turn give good links to the motorway network and Edinburgh Airport.

Additional Information
For those not familiar with Edinburgh, "Duddingston Village" is actually situated within the heart of Edinburgh, on the boundary of the Queen's Park which surrounds Holyrood Palace. It is best to access the village from the Queens Park – the house is directly opposite the Duddingston Kirk manse, halfway along Old Church Lane, and has a front garden with grass.

Parking Information
The apartment has ample unrestricted on-street parking.

For more information about parking in and around Edinburgh please visit http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/a_to_z/service/940401/parking.

In addition there is a long stay car park at the Waverley Station in New Street.
There is an NCP long stay car park on Castle Terrace in the city centre.

Further information can be found at: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/9494.aspx

Taxi hire:
Should you wish to use a taxi during your stay in Edinburgh, we recommend City Cabs. Their contact telephone number is 0131 656 3670


Accessibility

This property is on the ground floor. However three bedrooms are on first floor while two bedrooms are on ground floor.
Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Reserve Apartments

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2002 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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Beautiful Georgian property enjoying a quiet location. Sleeps 10. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Prabha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly C.

Overall disappointed and still waiting.
There were 11 of us; my husband, me our 3 adult children their spouses, and 3 grand children. We specifically chose this property for the 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The day we arrived, we were notified one of the bathrooms didn’t work and that the owner didn’t want to “cancel” on us so they never called. No notice, no choice to look elsewhere, and we paid quite a bit more for a 3 bathroom house. It was an inconvenience to say the least. I’ve left 2 messages for the owner requesting a call and assured we would hear from them. It’s been a week and nothing. We own a VRBO and would never handle a situation this way. A credit back for lack of a bathroom would have been offered from day 1 for our guests. I hate to leave a bad review on properties as I know owners work hard to accommodate, not the case here. The property was a bit run down and hardly no supplies for guests. We do not recommend this property and very disappointed with the owners lack of response.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maegan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily P.

It was fine
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne E., St Neots Cambs

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend with the ladies
Eight ladies for the weekend = laughs giggles and music! Great property very comfortable lots of space. Lots of crockery etc. Enormous fridge freezer for those bottles of fizz. Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Holiday In A Perfect Property
My family (8 adults & 3 children) had a truly delightful stay at the Lochside House. While there were a few minor queries, they were swiftly resolved by the extremely helpful property manager. We, honestly, couldn't have had a better place to stay & would thoroughly recommend this location to anyone considering renting the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Erin J.

Good space for large group
This house was a great, quiet location for our group of 9. There was ample common space to hang out and the kitchen was well stocked for our needs. It is obviously an older building, but we had hoped for a cleaner space. There were some water damage and insect issues which were communicated to the property manager. Overall, it was a fine place to stay if you are spending most of your time exploring the great city of Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Amazing location. Heart of the city yet you feel like you are in the countryside. Lovely communal space. The large glass windows out to the private garden are amazing. However parts of the property are a little tired and could do with a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rental!!!
Finding a place for 8 adults (4 women/4 men) to comfortably stay for six days can be a challenge. Fortunately, this house was everything and more that it was represented to be! It is so very spacious and laid out in a way that if you wanted some quiet/alone time you could be in your room and not hear what's going on in the living areas. We never felt "cramped" together. And, the backyard is a great place to hang out! The kitchen a has plenty of dishes, glasses, pots and pans. However, you will need to bring your own spices, cooking oils, etc... It is located in a beautiful/quaint area far enough from the hustle and bustle of the city center of Edinburgh but only about a 12-15 drive there. There's a wonderful pub/restaurant - The Sheep Heid Inn - right around the corner (easy, quick walk) and a store for groceries about a mile away. We absolutely loved the house and area and highly recommend it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Catalina B.

Perfect location
This manor is in an ideal location, within walking distance to a great pub, gardens, Arthur’s Seat and a quick trip into the city of Edinburgh. The home had plenty of room & the check in/check out process was easy. As avid world travelers however, I unfortunately have many recommendations to improve this property for others. Upon arrival, we noted a large hole in the ground near the entrance gate, >4 ft x 4 ft, covered with wood, and this could be a hazard. In the foyer, there was a large amount of dust, a pair of socks and Uno cards in the nook of the staircase. The glass doors out back were covered in fingerprints and smudges. The odor in the back bedroom on the 1st floor was so unpleasant and pull down shades over the sliding glass door that would not lift. The chairs in many of the rooms, including the dining room, had dried food & so many stains that they had been covered with random blankets to hide it. There are water leak marks in the ceilings, in the the back bedroom (1st floor) & in all the bathrooms, including mold in the 1st floor bathroom ceiling, which is a health risk. The toilet in one of the main bathrooms upstairs was unusable since it was slanted to one side & not secure to hold, when sitting. Lastly, the unkept backyard with no attention to landscaping, leaf covered water feature & table that was dilapidated, was very disappointing. For such a beautiful manor, I was somewhat surprised. I really home improvements are made as this home has potential!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend get away
The house was situated in a beautiful picturesque area- the house itself was nicely appointed and rooms were clean and comfortable. For feedback: beds were a bit smaller than described, the showers needed a bit of attention - there was mildew on the tile walls and shower attachments. Also. each bathroom needs waist bins. Otherwise it was a lovely weekend and house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ismael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay with family
Very quiet sector and nice spaces to enjoy with a large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with beautiful yard
Enough room for our party of 7. Cute neighborhood, very close to holyrood park. The park roads were closed on the weekend, so had to go the long way around to town. Cute bar and restaurant around the corner. The Sheeps Heid. Communication was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Desiree P.

mooi huis, mooie ligging
fijne plek. een slaapkamer bereik je door een ander.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023