Beautiful, luxury holiday apartment with 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, located right next door to Edinburgh Castle in the very heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. With polished hardwood floors, vintage furnishings, and gold-framed pieces of art, the atmosphere of this apartment is effortlessly elegant and tastefully luxurious.
Its generous size and charming communal spaces make this property perfect for group gatherings, wedding parties, and special celebrations.
The accommodation comprises:
From a main door entryway at the ground level, a flight of steps descends into the lavish surroundings of this luxury Edinburgh holiday apartment. Guests can set down their things and take a rest on the stylish leather ottoman in the hallway. A lovely blue and white porcelain lamp adds a colourful touch.
On the other side of the hallway, a drawing room offers guests the opportunity to gather and unwind. Plush leather sofas establish a refined but relaxing mood. Keen readers of Scottish literature may be interested in the vintage copies of the works of Walter Scott and Robert Burns on display in the drawing room cabinet. Otherwise, there is also a television and a shelf of more contemporary selections for guests to peruse.
From the windows, take in the lush greenery of Ramsay Garden or, during the colder months, the bird's eye view of the New Town just beyond. In the back corner of the drawing room, a small semicircular turret creates the perfect nook for a desk, providing guests with a unique workspace for their time in Edinburgh. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling doors connect the drawing room to the dining room, which is equipped with a large wooden dining table and elegant red upholstered dining chairs for eight. Its decorative cornices, warm lighting, and grand proportions make this room a marvelous and formal space for guests hoping to host, entertain, or simply share meals together during their stay.
As for sleeping arrangements, the apartment contains three wonderfully light-filled bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have double beds, as well as small televisions, and the third bedroom contains two single beds. The master bedroom features two antique wooden nightstands and a double bed set on a delightful vintage rattan bed frame. Those staying in this room will enjoy the claw-foot bath tub and modern shower cubicle in the ensuite bathroom, as well as the traditional, high cistern toilet and the handsome chequerboard marble tiles. The second bedroom offers both comfort and relaxation, with idyllic landscape paintings, a cream and gold bed frame, and ample storage drawers built into the windowsill. On the other side of the apartment, the third bedroom contains two twin beds, a stuffed armchair, and an antique dressing table with a mirror. The second ensuite bathroom features a large square marble bath tub, a rain shower, and an extensive towel warming rack. Next door, a third bathroom provides another shower cubicle.
In the kitchen, gleaming tiles and extensive granite counters create a bright and modern space. Enthusiastic chefs will surely embrace the deluxe appliances and the abundance of cooking supplies. oven, a microwave, a warming drawer, a dishwasher, and a sleek refrigerator and freezer are at guests' disposal. With ample room and a casual dining table that seats four, the kitchen provides infinite possibilities for self-catering.
A high chair and travel cot are available by request. This self-catering Edinburgh holiday accommodation also has Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, an iron and ironing board, and a washing machine and dryer unit.
Please note that there is no parking at the apartment. The nearest long-stay car park is at Waverley Station or Castle Terrace. You can find more information from our parking guide in Edinburgh.
About the location (Old Town, Edinburgh)
This luxury holiday apartment is ideally positioned for visiting Edinburgh's best attractions - whether you are exploring the winding cobblestone streets of the Old Town or the graceful Georgian crescents on the other side of Princes Street Gardens.
At Ramsay Garden, you will be at the centre of everything Edinburgh has to offer. The entrance to Edinburgh Castle and the sweeping views of the Esplanade are simply a minute away, and the Scotch Whisky Experience and family-friendly Camera Obscura attractions are on the other side of the street. The many shops, bars, and restaurants along the Royal Mile will be at your doorstep, with famous places such as St Giles' Cathedral, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Greyfriars Bobby statue less than ten minutes away by foot.
A quick five minute walk down The Mound will take you to the Scottish National Gallery, with Edinburgh's central Waverley Railway Station only two minutes further on. From Princes Street Gardens, you will be able to admire the distinctive architecture of Ramsay Garden from afar, along with the rest of the city's remarkable skyline. Venture just beyond the gardens and you will reach the numerous shopping and dining options along Princes Street and George Street in the Georgian New Town.
For those attending the Fringe or the Edinburgh International Festival, Ramsay Garden is the ideal base. The Usher Hall, Traverse Theatre, and Lyceum Theatre are just a ten-minute walk away, and the apartment's wonderfully central location places it within easy walking distance to many festival and event venues.
In short, this luxury holiday apartment in Edinburgh offers an exclusive and exciting experience for guests hoping to stay in the centre of Scotland's capital city.
Built in the late 1800s around the house of famous Enlightenment poet, Allan Ramsay, the eponymous Ramsay Garden development is now one of Edinburgh's most exclusive residences. Its distinctive red and white Scots Baronial-style features are an iconic part of the city skyline, sitting on Castlehill just beside the historic stronghold of Edinburgh Castle.
Features
DVD Player
Freezer
Internet access
Microwave
Towels and linen provided
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Fridge
Iron
TV
Tumble drier
Terms
Check in/out Check-in is between 4p.m. and 10p.m. on the day of arrival. Check-out time is before 10.30 a.m. on the day of departure. Please contact us as soon as your travel arrangements are confirmed (and at least three days prior to your arrival) to confirm the expected time of arrival with us. Arrivals at antisocial times (from 10 p.m. onward) and late departures to 12:00 p.m. may incur a modest fee of £25. We offer both face-to-face and contactless check-in options.
Payment of balance If the booking is placed more than 250 days prior to arrival, the guest will initially be charged 10% of the total rental fee. Once the booking is within 250 days, the guests will be charged 50 % of the remaining balance which will be required to be paid at latest 120 days prior to arrival. The remainder of the balance will be charged 56 days prior to arrival. If the booking is placed within 56 days of the arrival date the full balance will be required to be paid.
Security deposit A refundable security deposit of £500 will be required for your booking to ensure that no damage is done to the property or its contents.
Cancellation policies Coronavirus cancellation policy (for arrivals before 30th September 2021) Due to the Corona virus pandemic we have offered a more relaxed cancellation policy for bookings up until 30th September 2021. Under this policy guests will be entitled to a full refund if they are forced to cancel their trip due to government coronavirus restrictions. If the guests should cancel for any other reasons prior to 30th September 2021 the following conditions apply:
Cancellation over 15 days prior to arrival - Guests will receive a full refund minus a £30 admin fee. Cancellation within 15 days of arrival - Guests will be charged in full.
Standard cancellation policy (for arrivals after 1st October 2021) The initial instalment of 10% is non-refundable. Over 6 months prior to arrival - Guests will receive a full refund of the remaining balance minus a £50 admin fee. Up to 56 days prior to arrival - Guests will be charged 25% of the rental fee. 55 -30 days prior to arrival - Guests will be charged 50% of the rental fee. 29 days or less - Full rental fee will be charged
(Please consider obtaining personal holiday insurance to cover this and other potential losses)
Parking Information There is strictly no parking at Ramsay Garden for visitors and non-residents. Ramsay Garden is a private residential area. All existing residents are required to apply for a parking permit to park in the private residential area, so there is no allocated parking bay for visitors and any guests who booked to stay in the apartment. As a guest, you can unload the luggage in the Ramsay Garden car park for a maximum of 10 minutes. Please do not stop your car there for more than 10 minutes, as the Association monitors the usage of the car park. Any car parked inside Ramsay Garden without authorisation or permission will face a penalty and the Association reserves the right to move the car without notice. If you have a car, the best parking option is to use the multi-storey car park at Castle Terrace. This car park is located in Edinburgh city centre and only a 13 minute walk to Ramsay Garden. Here is the address:
NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace Castle Terrace City Of Edinburgh EH1 2EW
Restrictions This apartment accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. No unregistered guests are allowed to visit or stay overnight. Parties, events, and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited. All guests must comply with our other house rules regarding noise and the neighborhood. Please do not engage in any anti-social behaviour. Guests must not behave in a way which causes, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress, nuisance or annoyance to any person; or which amounts to harassment of any person; or causes damage to anyone's property. This includes high levels of noise and drunken or threatening behaviour, which is strictly prohibited. No pets are allowed. Please be respectful of your neighbours and keep any form of noise to a minimum between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:30 a.m. Strictly no smoking, vaping, candles, or incense burners. Smoking is not permitted in the apartment or outside the apartment building. Access to the back garden is not permitted.
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