The Playfair Garden Apartment
About the home
A tranquil and luxurious oasis within easy walking distance of world-famous Princes Street (0.4 miles/600 metres). This beautifully appointed and spacious studio apartment offers the discerning visitor boutique hotel levels of comfort and amenity.
Offering an attractive combined bed and sitting room, dressing room, separate kitchen and shower room, the 45m2 apartment has been exquisitely decorated, and has been furnished and equipped with painstaking attention to detail to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
A sumptuous leather king-size bed with deluxe mattress, pure and crisp Egyptian cotton bed linen, goose down and feather pillows and duvet, dressed with luxurious silks, sets the scene.
The large main living room also has a comfortable quality sofa and elegant dining area. For entertainment, there’s a flat screen digital satellite TV and Bose ipod sound dock. And Wi-Fi broadband means that you’re connected for business or for pleasure.
This room has double French doors opening onto the most delightful west-facing terrace and shared private garden – the perfect spot to enjoy an aperitif or for al fresco dining in the summer months.
Situated within an impressive neo classical category A listed terrace designed by the renowned architect William Playfair and built in 1821, less than a mile from Edinburgh Castle (1400 metres), and very close to the fashionable and bohemian Stockbridge district (0.3 miles/500 metres) with its trendy bars and restaurants and speciality shopping, this stunning apartment is the perfect base for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary |
| Family friendly? | Not suitable for children Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Dining seating for 2, Lounge seating for 2 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden |
Further details
A returnable breakages deposit of £200 is required for all bookings. Arrival time is after 4pm. Departures by 11am.
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The Edinburgh / Lothians / Edinburgh/Midlothian region


Edinburgh is located in the southern lowlands, on the Forth estuary ,and relatively close to the border region with England. It is an area of great historic importance, having been settled since pre Roman times, and was of course the seat of the Scottish throne.
The Edinburgh / Edinburgh New Town area
Edinburgh is the cosmopolitan and cultural capital city of Scotland with many famous tourist attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Queens official residence, the Scottish Parliament, museums, art galleries, theatres etc and is home to a number of festivals including the renowned Edinburgh International Festival and its fringe - the largest arts festival in the world - and the Edinburgh International Film Festival. As well as being a major European cultural capital and UNESCO World Heritage site, Edinburgh has more restaurants per head of population than anywhere else in the UK.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Edinburgh: 12.9 km |
| Railway: | Waverley: 1.6 km |
| Ferry: | Rosyth: 20 km |
Edinburgh is well connected with excellent communications by road, rail and air. Direct air links continue to increase, with direct flights to the USA, Canada, Scandanavia and much of mainland Europe. Airlines serving Edinburgh include: Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, Austrian Airlines, BMI, British Airways, Cimber Sterling, Continental, Delta Airlines, Easy Jet, Flybe, Germanwings, Jet 2, KLM, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Ryanair, SAS and Winderoe.
Activities near Edinburgh
Tennis in town
Golf within 30 mins drive
City breaks
Guestbook for The Playfair Garden Apartment
"We had a nice stay in your holiday apartment. It's nicely suited for a stay in Edinburgh" MM, Denmark - July 2009
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 28 Jul 09 | 1 Aug 09 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Aug 09 | 5 Sep 09 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Sep 09 | 3 Oct 09 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 3 Oct 09 | 19 Dec 09 | £ 300 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights | |
| 19 Dec 09 | 2 Jan 10 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jan 10 | 27 Mar 10 | £ 300 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights | |
| 27 Mar 10 | 10 Apr 10 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 10 Apr 10 | 29 May 10 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 May 10 | 2 Jul 10 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 13 Jul 10 | 4 Sep 10 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 4 Sep 10 | 2 Oct 10 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Oct 10 | 6 Nov 10 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 6 Nov 10 | 18 Dec 10 | £ 300 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 18 Dec 10 | 8 Jan 11 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Jan 11 | 26 Mar 11 | £ 300 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights | |
| 26 Mar 11 | 16 Apr 11 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 16 Apr 11 | 30 Apr 11 | £ 450 | 75 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 30 Apr 11 | 28 May 11 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 28 May 11 | 18 Jun 11 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 18 Jun 11 | 2 Jul 11 | £ 500 | 80 | 95 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Jul 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 1 Oct 11 | 5 Nov 11 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 5 Nov 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 300 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights | |
| 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 24 Mar 12 | £ 300 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights | |
| 24 Mar 12 | 6 Apr 12 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 6 Apr 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 26 May 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 23 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 500 | 80 | 95 | 3 Nights | |
| 7 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 550 | 90 | 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 400 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 3 Nov 12 | 15 Dec 12 | £ 300 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights | |
| 15 Dec 12 | 7 Jan 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Preferred payment method is by credit/debit card. Details will be provided following any booking enquiry. A refundable £200 breakages deposit is required for all bookings.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Evelyn Walker
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has so far received 0 reviews. ![]() |
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