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Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St

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Interior
Dining
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Hill St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 3JP
  • George Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St

*** Please note that until the start of July there will only be 4 bedrooms, sleeping 8. After that, 6 bedrooms sleeping 12. ***

We've spent the last 2 years restoring this fabulous space and turning it into our family home.

Originally purpose built in the 1850's as a gymnasium, it has also been used as a Mason's dance practice area, an artist's studio, and also a Festival venue.

It is amazingly located in the centre of Edinburgh's "First New Town", less than 1 min walk from the junction of George St and Frederick St. Look on a map and you'll see how central this is!

You are surrounded by all the bars, restaurants, pubs, venues, transport links and history of the famous New Town, yet on a quiet bar free one-way street where you won't hear much.

Unusually there are also 2 private parking spaces with the house.

The showstopper in the house is the top floor room, which is the original gymnasium with period vaulted ceiling and 'lantern' - a glass room bringing extra light into the space. The room is around 10m x 10m in size, and we've turned it into our living and entertaining space. It has a large concrete kitchen island, 2x Gaggenau ovens, an induction cook top, a Quooker hot water tap, and 4 Sonos speakers with sub.

On the ground and lower floors there are 6 bedrooms. Two have "triple sleeper" beds - these can be used either as a double bed or bunks, a further 2 have king size beds, a further room has a standard single bunk bed (sleeps 2) and the "Master" room has an enormous Conran Shop steel super king 4 poster bed.

There are 2 fully equipped bathrooms - each has a rainfall shower and a separate bathtub, and twin sinks. There is a further toilet with a sink.

This is our beautiful family home and we look forward to welcoming you and your guests to enjoy it too!

Property manager

Matt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number EH-65350-F

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this holiday home is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rabble - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O'Shea's Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Andaluz - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property, perfect location

Matt's house was comfortable, stylish, and perfectly located in the new city - quick walks to other neighborhoods, with bunches of great bars and restaurants just a few blocks away as well. Matt was a fantastic communicator, and our group of seven adults had a lovely time and would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Unique Place in Edinburgh

This location was incredible. Perfect access to shopping, restaurants, pubs, and more. Excellent communication with the host, and check-in/check-out was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend family trip

A perfect spot for a weekend trip to Edinburgh in an unbeatable location. The house is very comfortable for a large group and Matt was extremely responsive and always there to answer any questions. Thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt

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