Tranquility in the heart of the city, The New Town Idyll sublimely combines the essential elements of central location with carefully picked pieces of furniture and global art. These elements add to the interior themes of travel and a love of Scotland.
-Booking Requirements-
One member of the booking party must be over 30 years. We require names and ages of all guests, as well as proof of address and ID of the lead guest. This is required within 2 days of booking.
We will require the lead guest to sign a copy of our terms and conditions. We reserve the right to vet any booking.
Our properties are protected by SUPERHOG, the digital trust platform that enables Hosts, Operators and Guests to confidently transact in the short-term rentals space.
Please note that once you have booked, you will be contacted by SUPERHOG directly to verify yourself and process a £650 deposit or £35 damage waiver. The damage deposit payment will incur a £10 fee. This superhog verification must be completed two weeks prior to check-in.
- Important -
This apartment is not suitable for stag parties, hen parties or young single sex groups or parties.
1 King size bedroom with en suite
1 Queen size bedroom
1 Twin bedroom
There is a magical quality to the light in this apartment that imbues a sense of calm and the elegant and hugely spacious interior complements the ambiance wonderfully. The interior has warm neutral furnishings, complementing the sunny tones of the wooden floors. There are touches of African, Global and Scottish art which give the apartment a delightfully exotic yet homely feel.
Classic Georgian Townhouse style building set in New Town close to the Scottish Gallery and Omni Vue multiplex cinema. Walking distance from the city centre and the Castle.
This area is part of the original plans for the New Town designed by James Craig. He implemented a grid-style pattern to make travel around the area as simple as possible. His portrait is hanging in the near by National Portrait Gallery. With plenty of lovely little lanes and mews houses you can spend an afternoon looking around, and local grassy areas you will never be short of things to do. There are lovely local restaurants like Stac Polly which offer Modern Scottish Cuisine and bars such as The Stand Comedy Club which offers live comedy shows.
This property is not suitable for those with mobility issues due to the number of stairs up to the property. There are 72 steps up to the property
!Please contact the property manager to arrange a time to meet you at the property on arrival as there is no reception area or onsite staff to assist you if you arrive without notice!
- Executive Car transfer
Arrive in style and relax after your journey. The Edinburgh Address can organise a transfer straight to your apartment.
- Airport Black Taxi
You can also get a taxi from the airport to your accommodation too. This can be pre booked by yourself or you can get one once you have arrived.
This apartment is ideal for those who visit without car. There is parking spaces outside of the property which are pay parking.
No one has reviewed The Edinburgh Idyll @ The New Town yet.
Review your stayThe 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
