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Walk to vibrant Merchant City from a tranquil Glasgow apartment

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Lovely bright kitchen, with everything you need to prepare a full meal.
Stunning large lounge with dining area, overlooking beautiful landscaped gardens
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 468.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Glasgow, SCT
  • Buchanan Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • George Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • OVO Hydro
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to vibrant Merchant City from a tranquil Glasgow apartment

Explore the lovely city of Glasgow from this central location with it's stunning Victorian and art nouveau architecture. The city centre and trendy Merchant City is just a 15 minute walk (or 5 min walk to bus stop). Designer boutiques, stylish cafes & bars fill former warehouses on Ingram Street and the Italian Centre, an elegant shopping block surrounding a courtyard. Gourmet Scottish, Indian and Mediterranean bistros dot the area, while cocktail lounges and gin bars occupy renovated 18th-century buildings. Cultural venues City Halls and the Old Fruitmarket host classical and pop concerts. Home to Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums, art galleries and a thriving nightlife & music scene.

Beautiful Glasgow Green is on our doorstep and great for a run, walk or bike ride. Here you can pick up the City Sightseeing bus which connects you with all the main tourist attractions. There is also a great play area for children. The park is home to the People's Palace and Winter Gardens, where you can discover fascinating aspects of Glasgow life, the magnificent terracotta Doulton Fountain and multi-coloured facade of Templeton’s Carpet Factory, designed in imitation of the Doge’s Palace in Venice. Fully stocked supermarket, library and sports centre less than 5 minutes’ walk away. The Citizens Theatre is around the corner and the Tron Theatre a 10 minute walk.

Relax in this peaceful apartment after exploring the city, visiting family and friends or set up your office in the spacious lounge and connect to our fast fibre broadband. This apartment is ideal for business or pleasure.

The property is light & spacious. Indulge in a peaceful nights' sleep with 2 large bedrooms (1 king & 1 double bed) and free residents parking. Make dinner in a fully equipped kitchen. Chill with a meal and glass of wine in a stylish dining area in the spacious lounge, overlooking beautiful private gardens. There is also an eating area in the kitchen. There are large mirrored wardrobes in both bedrooms and plenty of storage. Full bathroom with bath and electric shower (constant supply of hot water). We have fast BT fibre wifi in the apartment and also a ROKU stick for streaming on to our TV and accessing your Netflix account. Property is on the second floor (no lift) and is strictly non smoking.

Within an hour are stunning lakes, mountains, golf courses and whiskey trails. Loch Lomond, Edinburgh and the coast are also within easy reach. Trains, buses & taxis are very close by, with easy access to the airport.

We are 5 minutes from the motorway system (M74, junction 1A). The airport is 15 minutes by car and train station about 10 minutes. The SECC and Hydro are also about a 10 minute drive away and easily reached by public transport. It is a 12 minute walk to Bridge Street subway and this is the quickest way to travel around the city. Glasgow Central station takes around 20 minutes to walk. Glasgow University can be reached in 25 minutes on public transport and Strathclyde university is a 20 minute walk away.

The Gorbals has undergone a total transformation, with modern apartments displaying metalwork sculptures by local artists at entrances and in the streets. There are lovely green spaces and the area is safe and quiet and mainly occupied by young professionals and families.

We can provide any help and advice needed to make the most out of your stay and also recommend some great places to eat and drink. There is a folder with full details in the apartment. I will always ensure that my guests have a perfect stay and experience the city like a local.

Property manager

Marcia
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note that the property is not child-proofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly non-smoking property which also applies to the communal areas too. Failure to comply will result in a £150 deep cleaning fee.
Please keep noise to a minimum 10pm to 8am. Injury or illness however caused, are not the liability of the host. Flat on 2nd floor, no lift.
Flat is not child-proofed. Children must be fully supervised as we accept no liability for accidents or injury however caused.

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number ST8699-1835-3909-5715

We should mention

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

About the area

Glasgow

Located in Glasgow, this apartment is in the city centre. Tolbooth Steeple and Duke of Wellington Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Glasgow Science Centre and Tall Ship at Riverside. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at OVO Hydro or Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Glasgow, SCT

What's nearby

  • Glasgow Green - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Merchant City - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Buchanan Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • George Square - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • OVO Hydro - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Bridge Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Argyle Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caledonia House Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sharkeys Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Scotia Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brazen Heid - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Laurieston Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to vibrant Merchant City from a tranquil Glasgow apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to vibrant Merchant City from a tranquil Glasgow apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to vibrant Merchant City from a tranquil Glasgow apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to vibrant Merchant City from a tranquil Glasgow apartment located?

Located in the heart of Glasgow, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Glasgow Green, Buchanan Street and George Square. OVO Hydro and Hampden Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Bridge Street Station is 11 minutes by foot and West Street Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really Nice Place
Place was clean and nice! Close to the city but not too busy! Heaps of parking out the front. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South side, 10-15 min walk to just about everything.
It’s was great! Just as pictured. COOP Market/Aldi, coffee shops and bus routes are a close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sue D., Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location
Bright flat
The apartment was clean and bright In Gorbals area of Glasgow. We were only given an approx location when we booked which on reflection was not very helpful as it was further than we thought. We didn’t walk into the centre as it was too far through demolition sites and busy roads. Uber and taxi were fine to collect and drop us. There is a supermarket close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Glasgow
Loved the area - proximity to Merchant Square is good (walkable). The unit itself is bright and sunny and comfortable and the hosts were excellent - everything was just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ange P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great flat, close to city centre Glasgow
We spent 4 days there recently and the flat was really lovely, warm, clean and comfortable. The neighbourhood was quiet and had a couple of shops nearby for groceries. We had a parking spot right outside the property too. The flat is very clean and modern and about a 15-20 min walk from the centre of Glasgow. The owner was really lovely and friendly and very helpful. Would highly recommend and stay there again if I was ever visiting Glasgow again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place to stay .
We stayed at this property for 8 days . It is in a very quiet and amiable location on the riverside of New Gorbals . The bedrooms are very comfortable as is the lounge . The kitchen facilities are excellent. And there lots of useful shops within two minutes. Including a large coop . Lots of free parking outside the apartment . We looking forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place and location, extremely clean and bright!!!Loved the huge bathtub after a day out
I usually go to Glasgow twice a year and have stayed in many places but I think I’ve found the one that I’ll be rebooking continuously. Marcia was the perfect hostess.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

WENDY J M., Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ten Star Host
Marcia and her family rate 10 stars as hosts! Her usband and son hauled all our luggage up the two long flights of stairs when we arrived, and Marcia had stocked the friidge with milk and breakfast goodies. Their flat is lovely, well equipped, very quiet - exactly as pictured, and if you have a car, the neighbourhood is fine. We found it to be a bit isolated, and had huge difficulties getting taxis - apparently there's a shortage of drivers in Glasgow. We forfeited £100, because our prebooked taxi didn't show up to get us to a tour one morning. Uber turned out to be more reliable. So great flat, and wonderful hosts - 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette T., Guilford, VT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment. Delightful
My travel companion and I loved staying in Marcia's lovely apartment. She was so communicative and attentive to our needs. Check in was effortless. The space is lovely, comfortable and quiet. We appreciated being near a grocery store, a good cafe and within an easy walk to the bustle of Argyll Street. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as listed
I would definitely recommend this apartment and Marcia went out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect gave us tips about where to find everything to help us Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour, tranquilité assurée - près de tout < pied
Super!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all around!
We would definitely book this Vrbo again. The location is perfect with walking distance into the central city of Glasgow. Very convenient grocery store walking distance around the corner. Very clean, comfortable beds and quiet relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in all regards
Many others have written about the virtues of this place, the big spaces, the comfortable big beds with the best comforters (!) The new well equipped kitchen and sparkling bathroom with HUGE tub as well as shower. But what impressed me most was the excellent lighting in all the rooms. Much due to the big picture window that could give you hours of pleasure just watching that ever changing Gladgow sky. All of the rooms had natural light as well as good reading lamps on BOTH SIDES of both beds, something not in our 20 years experience in VRBOs. We both like to read before bed so this was a real pleasure! Marcia is beyond a perfect host, always there to answer a question or recommend good places to visit and/or dine. Cannot enough good things about it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful central apartment in peaceful location
We very much enjoyed our stay at Marcia's apartment. The location is perfect as it's not far from the centre of Glasgow and the location was very peaceful. The apartment was immaculate and has everything you could possibly need. Would highly recommend and if I'm ever in Glasgow again I will be sure to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Glasgow stay
Marcia and Kevin provide a spotless flat that was superbly comfortable for us. We enjoyed being out of the bustle of the city centre at the end of our sightseeing days. Beds are comfortable and the area was very quiet, even with windows open. The community green and the Gorbals Rose Garden are lovely spaces. Groceries were close by. We used the Hop-on-hop-off bus as our main transport (2 day pass) and picked it up at stop #6, a pleasant river walk from the flat. I would highly recommend this flat for a Glasgow visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aulora P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Glasgow Getaway!
This was such a treat to find for a short visit to see family. Beautiful home with top notch amenities, in an excellent location just a short walk away from Merchant City. Marcia was so lovely - she gave us a tour around the property and excellent recommendations for local food and sights to see! Thank you so much, we would love to be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Christophe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Marcia's communication and friendliness was great. Apartment very convenient for central Glasgow but also southern Glasgow which is why we booked there; parking right in front of apartment. Spacious, warm and comfortable 2 bedroom flat. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F., Berkeley, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely two bedroom flat in Glasgow
My 24 year old daughter and I just spent 5 days in this two bedroom flat near the River Clyde. It was everything we hoped for - very quiet and yet close enough to the city center that we could walk. The subway was also about a 10-15 minute walk which could take us anywhere we wanted to go in Glasgow. Our host Marcia and her husband were very helpful in settling us in and directing us to the nearby market and restaurants. The flat is extremely comfortable - we would happily return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home from home
We have just returned from an absolutely fantastic stay at this apartment. The apartment is beautiful, clean, well kept and maintained. Very stylish indeed! Marcia, the property owner, really looked after us. She made sure everything was perfect, and as first timers in Glasgow, she gave us the best tourist advice on where to go, where to eat, etc. She is so good at communicating and she made us all feel so welcome. We travelled with our 2 children (including a baby) and they absolutely loved staying here, as did we. Location wise, the apartment is close to all the amenities and easy to reach the motorway. It is a quiet place too, I didn't hear anyone above or below us when we were there, amazing! My advice to anyone considering staying in this apartment - go and stay there, you will be so pleased you did!

10/10 Excellent

cursty m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great appartment
Thoroughly enjoyed out stay here, and would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Glasgow. The appartment is in a great location with shops just around the corner, the merchant city is only about a 20 minute walk away and there’s a subway stop 10-15 minutes walk away. It was clean, furnished beautifully and communication with the property owner and the check in process was very smooth! Thanks Marcia!

10/10 Excellent

Emma B., Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Absolutely marvellous!"
What a wonderful place to stay! Our host, Marcia, is outstanding. She communicates promptly, is very detailed in her replies, and is always very friendly. It is obvious that she cares not only about her guests' comfort but also that they enjoy their visit to Glasgow. Numerous travel pamphlets are provided in the apartment and Marcia has compiled a very detailed binder to answer any questions you may have about the property and the area. But I knew she was only a short message away to also answer any of my queries. The apartment is absolutely lovely!!! The best place I've ever stayed through VRBO: bright, super clean, spacious, comfortable, and quiet. We kept the windows open at night and were amazed at the tranquility of the neighbourhood. My father said many times: "I can hardly believe it! It's absolutely marvellous here!" The location of the apartment is perfect! It is very close to shops for all your amenities and is a lovely walk over the river to Clyde to Glasgow Green and the Merchant City. We did not use a car because we enjoyed our walks everyday, but there is parking right outside the front door for those who need it. We loved every part of our stay and highly recommend Marcia as your host, and this apartment for your stay in Glasgow!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely flat!
Marcia was very easy to communicate with. She met us at the flat when we arrived in Glasgow and was warm and welcoming (showed us how everything worked and provided info about the area). For a city apartment, the flat is quite a bit bigger than we expected. It was sparkling clean, it's bright and airy, very comfortable. The location is wonderful. There's a market just around the corner, which was super convenient. Walking into to heart of the city is very easy. Buses, taxis, and trains are all easily accessible. We enjoyed 3 wonderful days without a car before heading south via train. And the neighborhood is quiet, so it's a wonderful place to rest between adventures and sleeping was easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Lewis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have been better!
We have stayed in Glasgow a number of times but this location in the Gorbals was new to us. We wanted to be closer to our children who live nearby and this flat was well situated for that. They walked from Kinning Park to us daily. We had a well-stocked market, pharmacy and several small breakfast places within a minute or two's walk of the flat. Parking spaces were easy to come by directly in front of the flat. Further afield (across the Clyde) we walked to Glasgow Green, People's Palace and the City Centre. A main road was easily accessible for car trips further afield. The flat itself was exactly as pictured ~ most attractive and decorated with the comfort of guests in mind. WiFi was faster than we have at home! I don't know if the building is always as quiet but during our ten day visit, we never heard a peep from another tenant or from outside. Yet, it felt perfectly safe and there was evidence of children playing in the back garden. Marcia was extremely responsive before, during and after our visit. We couldn't have asked for a better HomeAway host. Now that our son and daughter in law live in Glasgow full-time, we will return to this attractive flat. Thank you Marcia for a wonderful stay!

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Apartment .
The apartment was everything we could ask for, the host was very accommodating and helped throughout the process. Communication was down to the tee and we had a nice greeting, making that check in a little more easy. The apartment itself was spacious for our family, and had all the amenities we needed. The host was above and beyond making it that bit more extra comfortable for us. Convenience stores are just around the corner with everything you could need and handy parking just outside. Would definitely return when we get the opportunity in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Marcia

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I love travelling with my family and have stayed in many great rental properties around the world. I love cooking and am partial to a 1/4 of a glass of wine now and then. Seems to be my limit! I have a passion for sewing and am self taught from a very young age. Favourite saying "life is not about the number of breaths you take, but about the number of moments that take your breath away". I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Glasgow.

Why they chose this property

There are so many things that make this the perfect holiday rental. The property is very bright and sunny and has lovely private communal gardens which guests are free to use. It is only a short 15 minute stroll to the city centre and offers free parking right outside the property. We only have 5 star reviews from our guests on other sites we list on and they particularly love the location and high standards we maintain. We will do everything we can to make sure you have a great stay.

What makes this property unique

Lovely garden views from the lounge.
Peaceful location but only a short 15 minute walk to the city centre
Bright and sunny property.
Free parking right outside.
Fully stocked supermarket less than 5 minutes' walk away.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests