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Holyrood Cottage

Edinburgh
Self-catering
+44 (0)7786 262682
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Per night
£125 - £170
Per week
£875 - £1190

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

Babies welcome

A peaceful, very stylish bolthole for 2 on the doorstep of glorious Holyrood Park, with Edinburgh’s sights a stroll away

Per night
£125 - £170
Per week
£875 - £1190

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£125 - £170 per night

£875 - £1190 per week

The Experience

Wake to daylight streaming through the shutters – and Princes Street a lovely walk or short bus ride away. This couple’s retreat, on the northern edge of Holyrood Park, is so quiet you could be in the country.

Step into a fresh, whitewashed, open-plan space, with a sunny conservatory, a leafy patio garden, and a chic little kitchen to the side. The wood-burner is a wintery delight, and the bed is curtained off at night. Slip into robes after a drenching shower, relax to music or try your hand at knitting – Rebecca leaves you a rummage bag of wool.

Start the day with a hill walk in the park around Arthur’s Seat – Edinburgh’s extinct volcano. Feed the swans on the pretty lochs; relish the views of the city and the sea. Foodie temptations are a stroll away: patisserie at Manna House Bakery; a la carte lunch at the eclectic Gardener’s Cottage, or try the Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Scotland.

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We think you'll love

  • Having Holyrood Park, a walker’s paradise with views, right outside the door
  • The natural light and the warm contemporary décor
  • Subsidised parking – an Edinburgh plus
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You should know

  • Princes Street, heart of Edinburgh, is a 20-minute walk (or short bus ride)
  • It’s not for families but babies up to one year are welcome (ask for a travel cot and highchair)
  • The cottage is not large, but perfect for two

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from £125
Weekly price
from £875
1 Cottage for 2
From £1251 bed1 bedroom

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Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm, please get in touch for early or late check in
Check out
10.30am, please get in touch for late check out
Other details
STL Licence number : EH-68304-R
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

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Reviews

Lovely Rebecca is waiting to welcome you to this amazing quiet little gem. Surrounded by green hills but only a short walk to Edinburgh's main sights, it's perfect. After a busy day exploring, return to the log burner on a winter's night or the south facing garden for summer evenings with a glass of wine in hand. Lots of lovely little bistro places nearby, so food lovers won't be disappointed.
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Jane, Vancouver

Staying at Holyrood Cottage was a highlight of our accommodation in the UK. The cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished with everything one would need for a comfortable stay. We were disappointed that the weather was such that we could not enjoy the lovely garden but the wood stove was very welcome after we were caught in a torrential downpour. The location is very central and Rebecca was a wonderful host.

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Caroline, Melbourne

Holyrood Cottage was such a find! Rebecca is the most welcoming and helpful host and the cottage itself is spacious for two and comfortable with many thoughtful additions - fresh bread, milk, butter, jam and a bottle of wine as well as toiletries, washing detergent, folding rack for the washing, plenty of clothes hangers etc. The lounge is large, the bed is large and comfortable and there is a lovely conservatory area as well. The cottage is well-situated for public transport (bus stop is a short walk away) and you can enjoy a pleasant walk across the park to the Palace and the Royal Mile.

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Clare, Seaton

Thank you Rebecca for a wonderful welcome to lovely Holyrood Cottage. We really felt at home and comfortable from the first entrance into the cosy, stylish cottage. Such a peaceful retreat yet so close to everything we wanted to do in Edinburgh during our three night stay. So many little touches to make you feel at home and a wonderful imagination to use the space to best effect.

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Mike, Loughborough

Cleverly thought-through accommodation. Decorated to feel light and airy. Large bed and well equipped kitchen. Location is indeed away from the centre, on a quiet street, but that is its appeal. The walk through the park to the Royal Mile is a delight. Loved it!

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Location

The neighbourhood

The park and Royal Mile are outside the door. In ten minutes, you are at the Palace, in 35, at the Castle. A walk around the hill brings you to the very old Sheep Heid Inn – they do a great Sunday roast. Closer to home, buses, shops and restaurants are a five-minute stroll away.

Local points of interest from Rebecca McFarland

  • Just around the corner, visit the Bellfield Brewery, our local micro brewery and Tap Room – enjoy craft beer in their cute beer garden (covered in winter) and in front of their wood burner. Pop up dining makes for eclectic menus. Regular quiz nights too
  • The cottage is within easy walking distance of the city centre. It's situated on the edge of lovely Holyrood Park (a runners and hillwalkers’ paradise) with its three small lochs and giant hill – Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh's extinct volcano.
  • The 50-minute walk around the hill gives you breathtaking, panoramic views of the city and the sea. Watch the swans on the lochs then head back to the cottage, light the stove and snuggle down in front of it with a glass of wine – you've earned it!
  • A walk around or over the hill brings you to the super-cosy Sheep Heid Inn, Edinburgh’s oldest watering hole, established in 1360. Or wander down to London Road for drinks and food at Herringbone, our neigbourhood bistro hangout.
  • Tour the Scottish Parliament building and the Palace of Holyrood House, the Queen’s official Scottish residence – a stone’s throw from the cottage. Scottish Parliament tours are free, but book online in advance.
  • The Parliament and Palace sit at the bottom of the Royal Mile. Walk up the Mile and you’re at the Castle – and in the city centre with its abundance of restaurants, shops and attractions.

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Introducing

Rebecca McFarland

Rebecca lives next door with her family. Having bought the cottage in a swirly-carpeted, down-at-heel state, “it scrubbed up nicely. Many of her guests return. “It’s so nice to know they love Edinburgh and the cottage as much as I do.”

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