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Overlooks historic Royal Mile , 166 High Street, Old Town. City Centre

Overlooks historic Royal Mile , 166 High Street, Old Town. City Centre

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Sittingroom window seats overlooking the Royal Mile
Dining kitchen
Adam fireplace in sittingroom
Double bedroom to rear
Twin bedroom to front with secondary glazing

Overview of Overlooks historic Royal Mile , 166 High Street, Old Town. City Centre

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 473 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Edinburgh, SCT
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile3 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle8 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Overlooks historic Royal Mile , 166 High Street, Old Town. City Centre

We are delighted to offer this luxury self-catering holiday apartment situated in the heart of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, close to St Giles Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.
It offers ideal holiday accommodation for a short break in the very heart of Edinburgh. The apartment is on the third floor, with large windows overlooking the pedestrian precinct area of the Royal Mile.
The sittingroom has comfortable, built-in window seats, where guests can sit and watch the ever changing bustle of the Royal Mile below. The sitting / dining / kitchen area is open-plan.
The comfortable sitting area has a digital television with Freeview, DVD player and a CD / radio with an iPod dock. The fully fitted and well equipped kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, iron and microwave. There is a large dining table that can seat up to eight guests.
Wireless Internet broadband is provided for use with your own laptop, tablet or smart phone.
The sleeping accommodation comprises two bedrooms: one double to the rear of the apartment and one twin with secondary glazing to the front.
The bathroom has a shower over the bath.
The apartment is tastefully furnished with quality furniture that matches the attractive wood finish of the apartment.
Full bedding and towels are provided.
The property has full gas central heating.
The owners provide a complimentary welcome basket containing fruit juice, coffee, tea, sugar, milk and biscuits.

Property manager

Derek Gibb
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 1 min walk
  • Albanach - 1 min walk
  • Burgers and Beers Grillhouse - 1 min walk
  • Byron North Bridge - 2 min walk
  • Luckenbooths - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooks historic Royal Mile , 166 High Street, Old Town. City Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Overlooks historic Royal Mile , 166 High Street, Old Town. City Centre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooks historic Royal Mile , 166 High Street, Old Town. City Centre?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Overlooks historic Royal Mile , 166 High Street, Old Town. City Centre located?

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this family-friendly apartment building is steps away from City Chambers, Royal Mile and St. Giles' Cathedral. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Royal Mile Gem
This property was outstanding. The location couldn’t have been better. The flat is just beautiful, yet warm and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting in the window seats and watching the action on the Royal Mile below. The flat is fully equipped and has everything you need. Derek was a very good host - he was responsive and informative. We would highly recommend this property. Best, Kurt & Shelley, Tom & Denise
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mick c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely central location
Lovely apartment on the Royal Mile. Good sized bedrooms - twin and double. Nice sitting room and kitchen. All clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay.
Beautiful well equipped characterful property in a stunning location. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Lovely place and great location for everything Edinburgh has to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D., Summit NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property and location
Excellent stay. Photos accurately represented property. Apartment was clean, beds were comfortable, and space was well appointed. The location right on the Royal Mile could not have been any better. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Derek Gibb

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Pillowstops is run my husband and wife team Catherine and Derek Gibb.

"As a family we have used self catering properties around the world for our own holidays and know how important it is to make sure that when you arrive you are not disappointed with your choice of holiday accommodation. The two main areas of disappointment that we have found are location and standard!

The apartments that we offer are situated in Edinburgh's no 1 historic tourist street being the Royal Mile and Grassmarket area. Our apartments are maintained and cleaned to a very high standard exactly as we would want to find ourselves when going on holiday.

We look forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh.

Why they chose this property

Brilliant location on Edinburgh`s number one tourist street. So much to see and do all on your door step. Main attractions all within walking distance and in fact you could walk to the seaside in about 60 minutes if reasonably fit otherwise take a bus in 30 minutes. Main train station Waverley is a 5 minute walk and the Bus station is a 10 minute walk. There many flats described as being on the Royal Mile which are not, this one is !

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location !
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