Stay in this tranquil and gorgeous City Centre home, for a unique Edinburgh experience
Registration: EH-70104-F
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 Truvi (previously known as 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 Truvi directly to verify yourself and process a £650 deposit. The damage deposit payment will incur a £10 fee. This Truvi 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.
Interior layout 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.
EPC rating: D
Exterior 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.
Accessibility statement 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 guests visiting without a car. Paid parking spaces are available outside the property.
There is no excuse not to pop inside this Gothic beauty. Find yourself amidst portraits of famous Scots and many other captivating pieces of art.
A laid-back little corner with a community feel. It is home of quirky and beautiful independent cafes, shops, boutiques and restaurants. Eat authentic rustic Mexican food or delicious Indian cuisine, then go for a tipple or a hot drink. If you have time, treat yourself to some shopping!
Book yourself some tickets at Edinburgh Playhouse and enjoy musicals and music concerts.
Wonderful Gothic structure monument sitting in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. View unique artefacts, admire the stained-glass windows and learn about the world renown Scottish poet. The views of the city from the top are fantastic.
With gorgeous city views, Calton Hill is home to an art gallery, the Observatory, the National Monument, the Nelson Monument tower and the high end restaurant The Lookout.
A fantastic wee bar tucked away in a cobbled lane. You will find a buzzing atmosphere, great food and friendly bar staff. Ask them for any cocktails you want, you won't be disappointed! We suggest you book in advance.
A local's favourite, the restaurant offers contemporary Scottish cuisine with European influences, at a reasonable price. You can expect high quality ingredients and great service. Remember to book in advance!
Explore the city’s majestic fortress and enjoy stunning views of Edinburgh. Learn about the unique history that envelops the fortress, see the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny!
Take a stroll along the to the bucolic Dean Village, with its beautiful 19th century yellow houses (once mills or stables), gardens, cobbled streets and tranquil stream cutting through the village.
There is no excuse not to pop inside this Gothic beauty. Find yourself amidst portraits of famous Scots and many other captivating pieces of art.
A laid-back little corner with a community feel. It is home of quirky and beautiful independent cafes, shops, boutiques and restaurants. Eat authentic rustic Mexican food or delicious Indian cuisine, then go for a tipple or a hot drink. If you have time, treat yourself to some shopping!
Book yourself some tickets at Edinburgh Playhouse and enjoy musicals and music concerts.
Wonderful Gothic structure monument sitting in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. View unique artefacts, admire the stained-glass windows and learn about the world renown Scottish poet. The views of the city from the top are fantastic.
With gorgeous city views, Calton Hill is home to an art gallery, the Observatory, the National Monument, the Nelson Monument tower and the high end restaurant The Lookout.
A fantastic wee bar tucked away in a cobbled lane. You will find a buzzing atmosphere, great food and friendly bar staff. Ask them for any cocktails you want, you won't be disappointed! We suggest you book in advance.
Review via Feefo.com
Very well organized
Overall excellent, great location and ideal for 4-6 people
Our response
Service rating : Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the apartment and its location. Hope to welcome you again in the future!
Product : Thank you! We're so pleased you had a great stay and found the apartment ideal for your group.
Review via Feefo.com
Very nice place
Our response
Thank you so much for your kind review! We can’t wait to welcome you back to Edinburgh again soon.
Review via Feefo.com
Séjour réussi dans ce charmant appartement dans le quartier de New Town. Il est idéalement situé pour visiter Edinburgh à pied. A 6, vous aurez de la place ! haut de plafond, grande superficie, bonne literie. Attention, il y a beaucoup de marche pour y arriver !
Séjour réussi, contact facile avec le service de location
Review via Feefo.com
The apartment was listed as "1st floor" but in reality it was on the top floor with five flights of stairs. It was all quite bare bones - don't expect things like salt, pepper, cooking oil etc.
The property manager Karen was very helpful and responsive and the location is great.
We experienced an issue that required us to move to a different apartment which was very inconvenient and cost us a day of our vacation, but the company did at least refund our money without issue.
The apartment was listed as "1st floor" but in reality it was on the top floor with five flights of stairs. It was all quite bare bones - don't expect things like salt, pepper, cooking oil etc.
The property manager Karen was very helpful and responsive and the location is great.
We experienced an issue that required us to move to a different apartment which was very inconvenient and cost us a day of our vacation, but the company did at least refund our money without issue.
Our response
Service rating : Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback. I do apologise sincerely for the issues that lead to you having to relocate. We appreciate the opportunity to refund your stay. Regarding the listing errors, and the lack of basic amenities, thank you for bringing this to our attention. I have passed this feedback on, and we will endeavour to do better in the future.
Best, The Edinburgh Address
Product : We really do appreciate this feedback.
Review via Feefo.com
Great service - no problems at all.
Access to the property was easily arranged.. The apartment was spacious, well-equipped and spotlessly clean. Location was great in a quiet street yet ideally situated for walking to Edinburgh's attractions, shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay in this apartment again
Our response
Service rating : Hi Louise! Thank you for the positive review!
Product : We love to hear great Feedback like this for our properties! We hope to host you again in Edinburgh soon!
Review via Feefo.com
The accommodation is overall excellent
self service only was provided
Our response
Service rating : Thanks for your 5-star review Ralph
Product : Hope we can host you again in the future.
Review via Feefo.com
Excellent service. Easy to get hold of.
Beautiful apartment in an excellent location. A short walk from the centre. This is the second time we’ve booked the Edinburgh Idyll. High quality fittings and very clean.
Our response
Thank you for your great review. We're really glad you enjoyed your trip to Edinburgh and hope to welcome you back soon.
Review via Feefo.com
Booking was simple and communication was excellent. Deposit was very pricey!
Property was beautifully furnished and in a great area. Property manager Karen was easy to communicate with and very helpful.
Our response
Service rating : Glad to hear the booking process was made quick and easy for you. Apologies for the substantial damage deposit, it is to cover any potential damage to the wonderful apartment and is refunded to you 1 week after the date of your departure.
Product : Thanks so much Vanessa, hope to see you at The Edinburgh Idyll again in the future.
Review via Feefo.com
The apartment was lovely and as described. It was clean, spacious and the beds were comfortable. I would highly recommend this flat, except to people who struggle with stairs…there are a lot of them (50, to be exact).
Karen was very helpful and responded quickly to my questions when I was in the flat. I don’t think she could’ve been more accommodating.
Our response
Service rating : Thanks so much for your glowing review Frances, glad to hear the apartment met all your needs. The amount of stairs are unfortunate, in a dream world we would have an elevator.
Product : Please come back again soon!
Review via Feefo.com
Booking process was easy and convenient.
Excellent apartment, generally well appointed. However, there some minor issues, such as a door handle falling off; sheets did not fit the bed properly; oven had not been cleaned.
Our response
Service rating : Hi Christopher, so glad to hear the booking process was hassle-free for you
Product : Thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated. We're really sorry about these minor issues, we pride ourselves on providing a high-quality stay. We would love to host you again in the future and rectify these mistakes. Thanks!
Review via Feefo.com
Booking process was fine and easy to navigate. The only reason for 4 stars is that we initially booked in 2020 but then Covid hit. All of our other bookings refunded our deposits. The Edinburgh Address was the only one to hang on to our deposit for two years.
Up-to-date, luxurious bathrooms. Updated, modern kitchen. Comfortable and charming property.
Our response
Thanks for the good review. We are so glad that you found the property comfortable and charming.
It really is an amazing place to stay while exploring Edinburgh.
Regarding the deposit, i was under the impression that you wanted to come back, sorry if we were not clear. I will make sure going forward guests are made aware.
Review via Feefo.com
The townhouse was amazing and very central. It was really nice and cosy. The accommodation was so spacious and had everything you needed . The host was so helpful and the correspondence was really quick and clear .
Fabulous and chic really lovely .
Our response
Dear Summer,
It is such a fantastic reward to receive your review. Thank you so much for the kind words.
We are glad you had a great stay and we hope to welcome you all again soon.
Warm regards,
Davide and everyone at The Edinburgh Address/Adore Scotland
Review via Feefo.com
There has to be more info about the apartments such as which floor and is it a steep climb or easy does it have an elevator etc as sometime people are not capable of climbing very steep stairs such as the one in the idyll apartment in Dublin street, and apartments a floor map is a very important addition as it helps I identify the best fit especially with families with kids
It’s expected that with very good company good service although the apartment is good and has all the amenities but it’s expected that they give the same attention to the cleanliness of the place especially the toilets and as expected there has to be more amenities provided with the apartment especially to get you going if you are booking it for 7 days or more at least like toilet paper or even garbage bags
Our response
Dear guests, Thank you for leaving us this review and for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and will pass it to the hosts. Regarding amenities, we will make sure that this information is implemented by the property manager to make sure you will have a more comfortable stay in the future. The floor plan is a feature we have on our website but unfortunately not on some third parties. We understand your frustration and we will contact them and share your feedback. We hope to see you and your family again soon. All the best,
Davide and The Edinburgh Address Team
Review via Feefo.com
Easy to communicate, service was very efficient. Check-in was easy & pleasant, despite the fact that we arrived quite late due to a cancelled flight.
The flat was wonderfully spacious, bright, and attractively & comfortably furnished. We really loved the location - close enough to walk to everything, but distant enough from the busiest, most touristy areas to get a real neighborhood feel.
A couple of suggestions to make a great stay even better: as a previous reviewer mentioned, the bedding was bargain aisle polyfill pillows and comforters, which was a surprise considering the high standard throughout the rest of the flat. Also, we were a bit surprised that no toiletries were provided in the bathrooms except for hand soap. In our experience it's very unusual to not be provided with at least starter size shampoo and body wash. But those are small things. Overall, we were extremely pleased and would certainly rent this flat again.
Our response
Dear Catherine,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to help us improve our service with your feedback. It was a real pleasure to have you as guests and we are pleased to know you will come back again!
I have passed the feedback to the hosts and we are confident that they will appreciate your advise.
Again, thank you so much and we are looking forward to seeing you all soon.
All the best,
Davide and The Edinburgh Address Team
Review via Feefo.com
Smooth, easy booking service....
Fantastic flat, great space, perfect location. Better quality bedding & headboards would improve the experience greatly.....
Our response
Dear guest,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are really glad you liked our booking system and were happy with the apartment. We agree with you, this home is fantastic and the central and quiet location makes it ideal. The hosts care about the guests' well-being and will greatly appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the beds.We hope to welcome you all again soon, you have been great guests!All the best,Davide and The Edinburgh Address Team
Review via Feefo.com
Awesome. The apartment was magnificently presented, central in location and the host was friendly and accommodating. Loved it!
Amazing apartment. Beautifully presented and well located.
Our response
Dear guest, thank you so much for this lovely review.We are delighted to know you loved the apartment. We agree with you, this is a beautiful apartment in a great location. Again, thank you for this fantastic review. Both the host and our team are hoping to welcome you back soon. All the best,
Siobhan and The Edinburgh Address team
Review via Feefo.com
Excellent accommodation in a great location
All very efficiently managed
Our response
Dear guest,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. It was a great pleasure to host you all again and as always, you have been great guests. We hope you will come back soon.
All the best,Charlotte and Th Edinburgh Address Team
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
