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First Holyrood House

Holiday home with kitchen, near Edinburgh Castle

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Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | 3 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | 3 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV - First Holyrood House (Edinburgh)
When you stay at this holiday home, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi, self-parking and wired Internet. The property features a garden, a kitchen and a furnished patio.
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lounge area

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television

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About the area

Map
8 Abbeyhill Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8DZ

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 15 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 21 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marriott Executive Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

First Holyrood House

When you stay at this holiday home, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi, self-parking and wired Internet. The property features a garden, a kitchen and a furnished patio.

At a glance

Property size

    • Private holiday home

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site carport

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobes
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Soundproofing
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Virtual front desk
  • Restaurant dining guide

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Cleaning fee: GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts debit cards and cash.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

First Holyrood House EDINBURGH
First Holyrood House Private vacation home
First Holyrood House Private vacation home EDINBURGH

Frequently asked questions

Does First Holyrood House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, First Holyrood House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at this holiday home?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at this holiday home?

Yes, there's free self parking. On-site parking options include a carport.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this holiday home?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at First Holyrood House and nearby?

First Holyrood House has a picnic area and a garden.

Does First Holyrood House have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a toaster, cookware and a fridge.

Does First Holyrood House have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, this property features a furnished patio.

What's the area around First Holyrood House like?

First Holyrood House is a short 10-minute walk from Princes Street and 13 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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8/10 Very good

Great location
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