Come Ben the Hoose

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About the home
A warm welcomes awaits you at "Come Ben the Hoose" our lovely cosy holiday home, ideal for friends, golfers, couple and families.
Excellent location,10 mins from Edinburgh city centre by bus or car, with free on street parking.
A quiet residentual area away from the hustle bustle of Edinburgh busy city life but within easily reach.
Close to Portobello's Sandy Beach, shops, bars, restaurants and golf course
On the ground floor is the fully furnished lounge with 2 comfortable chairs and sofa, dining table and chairs, 3
coffee tables, flat screen TV with freeview, DVD, Video, bookcase with a selection of books and games, and information booklets. The back door leads to shared garden and use of barbecue and tables and chairs.
At the front of the house is the separate galley kitchen with fitted cupboards and worktops, cooker, washing machine, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave and all dishes and kitchen utensils and sunny window. A complimentary welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk, sugar biscuits/cake ect. for your comfort on arrival.
Newly upgraded shower room, washhand basin and w.c. and a razor socket, shelving for toileties and radiator.
Up stairs to the sunny main bedroom which has two luxury single beds, lamp, tall chest of drawers and fitted wardrobe with coat hangers. The skylight bedroom has a cosy single bed, lamp, chest of drawers and fitted wardrobe, a travel cot or fold-up bed can be supplied if required. Also includes a hairdryer, iron and ironing board all bedding and towels. Smoke alarms fitted. The house benefits from gas central heating in all rooms.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Portobello, 1.2km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
* A perfect base for your holiday in Edinburgh and to visit the surrounding towns and country side.
* Free on street parking
* Garden Furniture
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Further details outdoors:
In the vicinity - on Willowbrae Road a petrol station with Tesco Express, Rradical Road a great bar restaurant, Lady Nairn Hotel bar restaurant, takeaway restaurants, bookmaker and Post Office/shop. 100 metres from the house is our local green area, the Figgate Park. You can walk or cycle along the side the burn to the pond there are ducks, swans and geese and a heron that comes to visit from Duddingston Loch. Follow the path up the hill to the childrer's play park or walk round the side of the pond on a new wooden walkway to see wildlife and plant in the pond . Carry on walking to Portobello with it sandy beach, swimming pool, shops, restaurants and bars.
Further details
* Welcome pack on arrival,
* Garden is shared with the owners of the house
Cleaning and linen change at the end of your holiday are included in the price, however, if you book for two weeks, a mid term towels and linen change is included.
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BookThe Lothians / Midlothian region
Edinburgh the capital city of scotland is also known as the Festival City.
Edinburgh is a city full of character, Spread round it's heart the “Castle” built on an extinct volcano's at the top and Holyrood Palace and Holyrood Park and Arthur Seat at the bottom. The veins of the old town houses, Law courts, Civic Building. Banks and churches spreading down and around the Royal Mile which links the two together, rich in history. The Old Town, its seen plagues and fire but lives on today , as the" Festival City."
Festivals in EDINBURGH 2013 for more information www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
SPRING FESTIVALS International Science 23 March to 7 April
Imaginate 6 to 13 May
FESTIVALS SUMMER 2013 www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
Film 19 to 30 June
Jazz & Blues 19 to 28 July
Art 1 August to 1 September
Edinburgh Melia to be announced
Edinburgh Fringe 2 to 26 August Programme launch 10 June
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2 to 24 August
Edinburgh International 9 August to 1 September
Book Festival 10 to 26 August Programme Launch 17 June
Autumn / Winter Festivals Story Telling 25 October to 3 November
Edinburgh HOGMANAY December 30 - January 2
Edinburgh's climate is relatively mild, but can be Mixed be prepared and bring a waterproof coat and sun cream
BUT THERE IS MUCH MORE TO EDINBURGH THAN FESTIVALS "GOOGLE" EDINBURGH SIGHTS
The Edinburgh / Duddingston area
Walking distance ( I mile) to the old village of Duddingston with the Kirk (church) and Dr. Neils Garden which has won a number of awards can be found beside the Duddinston Lock, a beautiful setting for weddings. The Sheeps Heid Inn and Dudingston Kirk (church) both dating back to12 century and still in use today.
You pass Duddingston golf Course on the way to remains of Craigmiller Castle (which can be hired for private functions. approximately 2 miles) Cameron Toll Shopping centre 3miles, Staiton Retail Park off A720, Royal Yacht Britannia was the Royal Family's home away from home. Now permanently moored at Ocean Terminal, another lovely shopping and entrainment centre down by the shore with lots of restaurants. Musselburgh Race Course for a day at the races, For the more adventurous Hillend Dry Ski Slope and Indoor Climbing Centre at Ratho
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Edinburgh: 20 km |
| Railway: | Waverly: 3 km |
Edinburgh International Airport 20 miles.
Airlink Bus takes you into Edinburgh, Princess Street/ Waverley 30 min. Adult £3.50 single or return £6.00
Car hire available at airport and Waverley Train Station
Bus service from St Andrew Square, Lothian Bus's No 4, 44, 44A Cost £1.20, First buses 44,44B,44C to
Tesco Express Willowbrae Road.
East Coast Trains offer a regular service through out the day and evening to Edinburgh Waverley.
A car is not essential as good local transport nearby.
By car 7 hour Drive from London Area
3 to 4 hour from Manchester,
1.30 hour from Glasgow Airport
Activities near Edinburgh
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
City breaks
Reviews
![]() 25 Apr 2013 |
Thanks to our host Ann this family holiday has been the best of all. We felt cared for from the moment of the booking and during our stay. Ann even organised a security fence for our little girl, a... more Response: Thank you for your reveiw. It was lovely having you and your family staying at Come Ben the Hoose, and being our first guests from Iceland. Holyrood Park awaits your return. Best wishes to you... more |
![]() 29 Mar 2013 |
Many many thanks to our clever, kind, talented and hospitable hosts for Come Ben the Hoose! The house is very convenient and comfortable, and it is so nice to feel that anything you might need is at... more |
![]() 11 Jan 2013 |
Our stay at this lovely cottage was like being adopted by the owners that live next door. We were welcomed by the misses so warmly and graciously. The kitchen had been supplied with all the basic... more Response: It was lovely having you stay at Come Ben the Hoose. I am please that you enjoyed your stay, we hope to see you again in the future. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 3 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season | 4 Sep 12 | 9 Dec 12 | £ 260 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| Pre Christmas | 9 Dec 12 | 23 Dec 12 | £ 300 | £ 60 | £ 60 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas/New Year | 23 Dec 12 | 7 Jan 13 | £ 375 | £ 70 | £ 70 | 4 Nights |
| January to March | 7 Jan 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 260 | £ 50 | £ 50 | 3 Nights |
| Spring | 1 Apr 13 | 6 May 13 | £ 300 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| May | 6 May 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 270 | £ 50 | £ 50 | 3 Nights |
| May/ June | 24 May 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 300 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| July | 29 Jun 13 | 2 Aug 13 | £ 400 | £ 65 | £ 65 | 4 Nights |
| Festival Time | 2 Aug 13 | 3 Sep 13 | £ 475 | £ 80 | £ 80 | 4 Nights |
| September | 3 Sep 13 | 1 Oct 13 | £ 350 | £ 60 | £ 60 | 3 Nights |
| Low Season | 1 Oct 13 | 7 Dec 13 | £ 270 | £ 50 | £ 50 | 3 Nights |
| Pre Christmas | 7 Dec 13 | 20 Dec 13 | £ 325 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| Festive Season | 20 Dec 13 | 7 Jan 14 | £ 400 | £ 75 | £ 75 | 4 Nights |
| Low Season | 7 Jan 14 | 29 Mar 14 | £ 260 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Low Season | 4 Sep 12 | 9 Dec 12 | £ 260 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| Pre Christmas | 9 Dec 12 | 23 Dec 12 | £ 300 | £ 60 | £ 60 | 4 Nights |
| Christmas/New year | 23 Dec 12 | 7 Jan 13 | £ 375 | £ 70 | £ 70 | 4 Nights |
| January to March | 7 Jan 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 260 | £ 50 | £ 50 | 3 Nights |
| April | 1 Apr 13 | 6 May 13 | £ 300 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| May | 6 May 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 270 | £ 50 | £ 50 | 3 Nights |
| May / June | 24 May 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 300 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| July | 29 Jun 13 | 31 Jul 13 | £ 400 | £ 65 | £ 65 | 4 Nights |
| Festival Time | 31 Jul 13 | 3 Sep 13 | £ 475 | £ 80 | £ 80 | 4 Nights |
| September | 3 Sep 13 | 1 Oct 13 | £ 350 | £ 60 | £ 60 | 4 Nights |
| Low Season | 1 Oct 13 | 7 Dec 13 | £ 270 | £ 50 | £ 50 | 3 Nights |
| Pre Christmas | 7 Dec 13 | 20 Dec 13 | £ 300 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
| Festive Season | 20 Dec 13 | 7 Jan 14 | £ 400 | £ 75 | £ 75 | 4 Nights |
| Low Season | 7 Jan 14 | 29 Mar 14 | £ 260 | £ 55 | £ 55 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
25% Deposit to secure Booking. Balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to holiday
Check In 4pm - Check Out 11am (Other times only by special arrangement)
Security Deposit of £75 Refunded as soon as possible on vacating
Special Rates for Late Bookings. Please contact for more details
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