The Edinburgh Idyll @ The New Town

A beautiful apartment in a very nice area. We were within walking distance of the Royal Mile, the train station, restaurants and a Tesco Express. Plenty of towels, hot water and kitchen utensils. Large, airy rooms—we had a great time! Thank you!

- 25 Apr 2025

The apartment was beautifully decorated, spacious and quiet. There was plenty of room for our group of six older adults and we appreciated having the extra half bath downstairs. The location has easy access to restaurants and small neighborhood markets to pick up a few needed items. We enjoyed our time there very much!

- 21 Oct 2024

Great stay in Edinburgh at this flat. Location was excellent and the home full of character. Would recommend!

- 06 Oct 2024

Great stay with everything you need. The apartment is lovely and in a great location. Very clean too. Near lots of restaurants. Highly recommend the Magnum up the road but do book in advance. Just 2 extra points to be aware of, there are lots of stairs up to the apartment and parking is free on weekends but through the week it's pay to park.

- 30 Sep 2024

While generally our stay in the apartment was quite enjoyable I do have a few comments: At check in we noticed the absence of toilet paper and dishwasher soap while this was remedied the next day, it was a little off putting The kitchen is quite well equipped at first sight, but it looks like the cups and mugs are more the leftover after many breakages, so there was no complete set. With regard to the cutlery there were no knives for cutting and preparing meals (even if we found a knife sharpener and a bread knife). So, preparing meals become quite complex… The living room couches were quite worn and could use a refresh. We were told we could only have one set of keys, which is not the most flexible arrangement for a group of adults. We used the outdoor key lock, but I did not find that very comforting Imagine our surprise when cleaning staff showed up on Saturday in the apartment one full day before our scheduled move out (caused by an alleged snafu in systems we were told…) None of the above prevented an enjoyable stay, but they took away a little of the shine.
7/29/2024 at 11:44 AM
You responded on 8/1/2024 at 2:05 PM
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback. We're pleased to hear you generally enjoyed your stay but regret the issues you encountered. We appreciate your patience with the initial oversight of the toilet paper and dishwasher soap, and we're glad we could address it promptly. All our kitchen inventory will be reviewed to ensure that all necessary items, including a complete set of cups and proper cutlery, are available for future guests. We apologise for the inconvenience regarding the keys and the unexpected visit from the cleaning staff. Rest assured, these matters will be addressed to prevent any recurrence. Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention. Your feedback helps us improve our services and provide a better experience for our guests. We hope to welcome you back in the future and will ensure that you experience a 5 star stay!

- 28 Jul 2024

After 4 years at the University of Edinburgh, my family and I travelled up to attend my son's graduation ceremony. The flat was in an excellent location for the university, restaurants and pubs/bars. The flat itself was lovely, a classic New Town property. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all generously sized, as was the sitting room. The property was all we wished for and more, I could not recommend this property enough.

- 14 Jul 2024

As a family of 5 we were very comfortable here. It was exactly as described with nice views and a great location that was very walkable. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore the Stockbridge area.

- 06 Jul 2024

Our family group of 6 truly enjoyed our stay. The home had plenty of space for us. Having two full bathrooms plus an extra toilet meant nobody had to wait for the bathroom! The location in New Town was walkable to Waverly Station as well as plenty of shops and restaurants. The neighborhood was quiet and very safe. Highly recommend!

- 28 Jun 2024

Even more spacious than advertised - very cozy, well-equipped, and a fantastic location for exploring and enjoying the city.

- 25 Jun 2024

We loved our stay in Edinburgh and would have loved to have stayed longer. The place was perfect for us and the location was fabulous. We will be visiting again!

- 14 Jun 2024

Loved staying at this house in beautiful Edinburgh. The pics don’t do it justice it is very spacious and beds were extra comfy. Short stroll away from anything we wanted to do in town too. Highly recommend

- 05 Jun 2024

Beautiful and extremely spacious
Loved staying at this house in beautiful Edinburgh. The pics don’t do it justice it is very spacious and beds were extra comfy. Short stroll away from anything we wanted to do in town too. Highly recommend

- 01 Jun 2024

Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Edinburgh. The beds, bedding, showers and all furnishings were very comfortable. The steps were challenging at times but also gave us more exercise. We did not use the kitchen much but it seemed to be well equipped for cooking. Nice location to walk to many great destinations.

- 31 May 2024

We loved our stay here! The home was even more lovely than pictured. Very, very spacious and an excellent, quiet location. Bed were comfortable, bathrooms were sparkling and the kitchen was well appointed. Would love to stay here again!

- 16 May 2024

Loved the space for our six person group; three large bedrooms w/multi-bath, sizable kitchen, dining room and common area. Location was around a 20 minute walk from the Royal Mile. Place has everything you would need for a short/long family vacation around Scotland.

- 12 Apr 2024

This was exactly what we wanted for a family vacation in Edinburgh. Great location a block from Tesco and a short walk to the Royal Mile, Castle and all the rest. 3+ meter high ceilings, large comfy living room. Three big bedrooms with two beautiful bathrooms. An old property, the living and dining rooms have apparently original, now decorative, fireplaces. Separate washer and dryer are better than the standard multipurpose European laundry unit. Drip and Nespresso coffee makers in the flat.

Possibly the most beautiful flat I’ve stayed in as a VRBO. Be mindful of the four flights of stairs up to the flat, but it was definitely worth it and I had two 70+ seniors with me.

- 06 Apr 2024

Successful stay in this charming apartment in the New Town district. It is ideally located for visiting Edinburgh on foot. With 6 people, you'll have plenty of room! High ceiling, large surface area, good bedding. Be careful, there is a lot of walking to get there!

- 17 Oct 2023