Beautiful 2 Bedroom Apartment in Historic Central Edinburgh
This beautiful, elegantly and very sympathetically refurbished 1st Floor Apartment, offers everything you could want to make your stay in Edinburgh just perfect. The apartment still has original Georgian fireplaces and beautiful corniceing all shown off perfectly by the light streaming through the large Georgian windows.
There is a spacious hall - off which is : the kitchen/dining which is bright and sunny and well equipped. Off the kitchen is a fully equipped utility room with washing machine, drier and freezer. : a large double bedroom. : a lounge with large comfortable leather couch and leather chairs. There is also a large flat screened TV with DVD player. : Bathroom with bath/shower. : Twin bedded room with en suite shower. : Toilet/cloakroom
Due to Cumberland Street being relatively narrow, it is very quiet with very little traffic making it the perfect location for resting after a hectic day in the city.
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The flat is not suitable for children under age of 2 years.
Strictly maximum of 4 people.
Strictly no smoking in flat or stairs or outside step
Could you please remove outdoor shoes and bring slippers/soft soled shoes for wearing in flat.
Please take out all rubbish to the communal skip
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Property # 237302
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 first aid kit
About the area
Edinburgh
Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Greenwoods - 5 min walk
Kay's Bar - 4 min walk
The Pantry - 5 min walk
Cafēn Speciality Brew Bar - 3 min walk
The Bailie - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful 2 Bedroom Apartment in Historic Central Edinburgh pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautiful 2 Bedroom Apartment in Historic Central Edinburgh?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful 2 Bedroom Apartment in Historic Central Edinburgh?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful 2 Bedroom Apartment in Historic Central Edinburgh?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Beautiful 2 Bedroom Apartment in Historic Central Edinburgh located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of George Street, Princes Street and St. Andrew Square. Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes.
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely home better than pictures
Well appointed ans great location
Lori O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2023
Thank you Lori for taking the time to write this lovely Review. It was a pleasure having you all to stay. I hope you come back again very soon.
All the very best to you all,
Di
Loved staying here! Great neighborhood to be a part of. Accommodations were nice, the location was convenient with proximity to stores, etc. Walk to downtown, the castle, and other areas was very doable. Would stay here again.
A wonderful, clean and large flat with all the amenities you could ask for. Great location, an easy walk to Stockbridge and quick buses to Leith and Old town. We would definitely stay here again , but next time for a longer visit.
Christopher W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Thank you Christopher. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely Review.
Come back again any time - you would both be most welcome.
Very best wishes,
Di
4 of us stayed here and it’s the perfect location! Close enough to walk to everything and a beautiful property! Communicating with Di was super easy and quick!
Our stay was great. We were extremely comfortable at 55 Cumberland St. it had everything we needed. The place was central to what we wanted to do in Edinburgh. If we didn’t want to walk, it was about a £7-8 Uber ride. We would stay again if we go back!
Amy F.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write this Review Amy. It is much appreciated and also lovely to hear you enjoyed yourselves.
All the very best, Di
Di
Fantastic base for a long weekend in Edinburgh - location was excellent - easy walk to Princes Street and very close to restaurants, bars etc in Stockbridge plus Botanical Gardens and Inverleith Park. Flat was well equipped and comfortable - would use again.
Located within walking distance of the City Center. Clean, with plenty of the Edinburgh charm we were looking for.
I would absolutely book again!
Cecelia N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write this Cecelia. It’s lovely for me to hear. It was a pleasure having you all to stay and I would love to have you back again any time.
All the very best to you all,
Di
The flat was just what we needed. It’s location was great. Quiet new town street but only minutes away from Stockbridge or “ uptown”. We’d recommend it anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Kim R.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thank you Kim for taking the time to write this lovely Review. It is much appreciated. Come back again any time - you would be very welcome.
All the very best,
Di
Excellent location. The flat was warm and cosy which we appreciated given the weather at the time was wet and very cold. Had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay and experience of Edinburgh. The host was so easy to communicate with and quick with replies.
This apartment is a gem. Quiet, tidy, spot on communications, central, interesting, easy all round. Loved our stay. Thank you.
Lauren-Glenn D.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thank you so much Lauren for taking the time to write this lovely Review. It is much appreciated. Come back again any time. You would be very welcome.
All the best,
Di
Beautiful, bright and spacious apartment in the best part of Edinburgh; close enough to all the attractions, but a peaceful residential neighbourhood on an evening.
Added bonus of two bathrooms, which was handy for us, as we were two couples.
Ben E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
I’m so glad you all enjoyed it Ben and thank you for taking the time to write this lovely Review - much appreciated.
Come back again any time.
All the very best,
Di
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paula G.
25 May 2019
This apartment is amazing. Large with 2.5 baths.
The apartment is beautiful and so large.
We loved the neighborhood and the Cumberland St Bar.
Stairs are a little tricky fir 3 ladies who did not pack lightly, but so worth it.
Can’t say enough about the place. Would definitely stay again. The highlight of our trip to the UK.
Paula G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Paula,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this great Review. It really is much appreciated.
It was a pleasure to have you to stay and you would be welcome back again any time.
All the very best to you all,
Di
The flat was spotless and had everything we needed. We found the location great for seeing the sights. It is a bit hilly so we paid £5 each for a day ticket on the bus which got us up to the castle and the royal mile and further afield. Also hopped on a bus to Leith which was well worth it. Highly recommended property and a friendly host. Thankyou Di!
Christine P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2023
Thanks so much Christine for taking the time to write this lovely Review. I really appreciate it and am delighted you enjoyed yourselves. Come back again any time - you would be most welcome
All the very best to you all,
Di
The pictures posted for this place do not do it justice!! Beautiful apartment, cute inside! It’s clean, quiet and about a 15 min walk from the main streets of Edinburgh. Stairs getting up to flat are a little wobbly - so if you’re not great on your feet be careful going up! The host left us an helpful information pack on the day of our arrival,and did a check in mid way through our trip to see if we needed anything, which was nice! I would stay here again!
This review might be posted twice. We stayed for five nights in November; two adults and two teens. The apartment was precisely as advertised. It was very clean, very well appointed. Check in was easy, the location is terrific and the owner Di is very responsive. Two bathrooms, in-suite laundry, well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. Round the corner from great pubs and restaurants and a tesco express. Will stay here again. Highly recommend!
Joanna
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this great Review Joanna. It is much appreciated. I look forward very much to your return. You will be very welcome.
Very best wishes to you all.
Di
Location was great, we walked everywhere. Loved having 3 different bathrooms and 3 beds. The apartment was very spacious, and really enjoyed hanging out in the main living room, having coffee or tea and chatting.. The only drawback was parking. We has to park 20-30 minutes from the apartment, at 22 pounds per day, so don't recommend having a car and staying here. Everything else was great! So is a good host, very communicative. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
We enjoyed our stay and were able to walk from the city in about 15 minutes - the downhill way. The flat was clean and had everything we needed. We cooked our breakfast daily and we’re glad to have a dishwasher to clean things up for us. My only caveat is that the flat is up a set of 100 plus year old stone steps that curve around and have been worn by years of feet. If you are not surefooted you will have a problem getting up and down
Eileen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to write such a good Review Eileen - it is very much appreciated. The beautiful New Town in Edinburgh is Georgian and was built well over 200 years ago - still standing strong and proud - an amazing feat of engineering. However, the wonderful steps leading up to the flat which are oozing history of the many, many people who have used them in the past are probably a challenge for the infirm - you are quite right.
I hope you enjoyed your trip to the Highlands.
All the very best,
Di
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michaela M.
5 October 2018
Great base for exploring Edinburgh!
The apartment was charming and very comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped. We got locked out and Di got us right back in the apartment.It's located in a row of Georgian townhouses - we felt like well-to-do natives! This street is located at the bottom of the hill - so we got in the habit of uber-ing to the Royal Mile or museums, etc. and walking back. The Stockbridge neighborhood was terrific -- check out The Last Word. Di had recommended but my husband found on his own - best and most interestng cocktails we'd ever had. We had a lovely time and hope to return soon.
Michaela M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this lovely Review for me. I really appreciate it. Come back soon.
All the best to you all,
Di
Wonderful but parking description in listing not accurate
This was our first time in Edinburgh. The apartment was clean and spacious for two couples. Our host, Di, was welcoming and responsive to our questions. Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance.
Our one complaint is that the listing stated that the apartment has "parking on site" which it DOES NOT. There is street parking outside the building and it is expensive if you can find it-- 5£ for four hours and then you have to move your vehicle. We chose this place in large part because of having parking provided which it did not.
Highly recommend if you don't have a vehicle; if you do, now you know and can plan accordingly.
Douglas M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2024
I always tell my guests NEVER bring a car to Edinburgh city centre. It is a nightmare finding parking and it is always very expensive. To my knowledge I have never had ‘parking on site’ in my information and I am really sorry about this confusion Doug.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
11 March 2019
Lovely and quaint apartment
This is a great location when visiting Edinburgh. Especially, if you want to have amenities close by and want a relatively quiet location. Diane (Di) is wonderful to work with along the way. She is very responsive and is a delight. This location made it possible for my brother and I to play golf at Guilane one day. We were also able to walk to most sites in the city, as well as hop on and off busses. We got plenty of walking in as well. This location is warm, well decorated, and homey, to say the least. We had a great time with my brother and his wife.......both of whom we have known for 40+ years. I would highly recommend this location, if you want a quaint and wonderful location, as well as a fantastic manager/owner/operator of this location in Di. She is great, and is very responsive to questions and concerns. We stayed for 2 nights and 3 days. Was just about right for portioning out our week in Scotland. We would stay again, should we come to Scotland in the future........without hesitation.
Kevin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review Kevin. I really appreciate it and really hope I can welcome you back. You would all be more than welcome.
All the very best,
Di
Tolle Wohnung in guter, zentraler Lage, große Zimmer, alles Notwendige ist vorhanden, sehr nette Kommunikation mit der Eigentümerin. Wir würden diese Wohnung wieder mieten!
The flat was beautiful with plenty of room for 4 adults. The flat had everything we needed for our stay. The host Di, was easily contacted by email via Vrbo UK and responded quickly. Situated in the New Town area which was a short walk to the main sight seeing areas. There are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from in the local area. Overall we had a great stay in Edinburgh.
Andrea T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Di Barbour
Why they chose this property
Warm, bright, comfortable and very central in a beautiful and very historic neighbourhood.
What makes this property unique
Central and full of character. The flat is surrounded by many bars, restaurants, antiques shops, art shops and galleries and many small shops offering everything from crystal chandeliers to speciality cheeses. Even though a few minutes away from all of these facilities, Cumberland Street is quiet so a good nights sleep can be enjoyed.