"Absolutely superb! Enjoyed everything Edinburgh had to offer, and the 'Garden Flat' made the stay even more enjoyable." E Geldenhuys, S.Africa. March 09. More testimonials here
The Garden Flat is a holiday rental offering lovely accommodation for 2-3 people in a very popular, cosmopolitan, and fun area of Edinburgh called Stockbridge. A sunny and peaceful garden flat with private patio that's located just a 10 minute walk from Edinburgh City Centres tourist attractions and Princes Street.
A fabulous location and literally on the doorstep of boutique shops, pubs, bistros, restaurants, butchers, bakers, grocery shops, antiques, yet extremely peaceful accommodation set to the back of the building and facing the garden. Many of our guests comment on the bargains found at all the Stockbridge charity shops which are a lot of fun to browse!
Sunday markets too.
Private garden patio with bistro set.
- Living Room and a separate small Dining Room
- Fully equipped Kitchen area
- Complimentary highspeed internet connection
- Tea, milk, and biscuits await!
The Master Bedroom with king size bed, fine linens, television, DVD player, persian rug, working original wood shutters and ornamental fireplace.
Wardrobe and plenty of cupboard space.
Lovely original features throughout the apartment, wood floors, fireplaces, shutters, 2 televisions. Highspeed Internet connection. Linens, towels, electric inclusive. Coffee, Tea and Scottish Nibbles too!
There is a small dining room with comfy seating. Ideal for scones and tea, or working on a laptop using the complimentary highspeed internet connection.
The Garden Flat
Peaceful City Centre Holiday Accommodation in the Heart of Edinburgh.
Minutes Walk to the Castle and Royal Mile.
Click on the thumbnail photos for larger images of the Garden Flat Holiday Rental
All rooms are peaceful and look towards the garden. The Living room picture window overlooks the private patio area with outdoor seating. There's also a larger lawn area that children can play in.
Click on images for larger photos of Stockbridge, a conservation area with cobbled streets, Georgian buildings and Edinburghs most well known Colony houses. The water of Leith passes through Stockbridge and you can join its 12 mile walkway/cycle path that runs through Edinburgh here too. The Botanic Gardens are also nearby. Our guests often comment on how much they enjoyed staying in this area.
Photos above taken in September, 2009.
Fully equipped Kitchen area with dishwasher, fridge, toaster, microwave, kettle, washing machine.
Bathroom with bath and shower above.
The Garden Flat Holiday Rental's Private Patio in Spring, 2010.
Written by guests during the garden flats first few months of rental
Updated January 22nd
"We had a wonderful time. Very welcoming flat - a real home from home. We loved Edinburgh and hope to be back and would love to stay in the flat again - we'll definitely recommend it to friends." Fiona and Jose, London. Oct 09.
"I've had a great time. Love the flat, so comfortable and equipped with everything I needed." Rebecca, CT, USA. Oct 09.
"We have enjoyed a comfortable stay in this quiet flat - liked the artworks. Lovely nearby walks through the Botanic Gardens & the park - good local shops too". Collinge family, Cumbria. Sept 09.
"Had a wonderful time in your beautiful flat. It is a real home from home".
"Great few days in Edinburgh for festival and an ideal flat. Stockbridge is an excellent area - go look at the colonies - amazing houses!! We would like to come back." The Hendersons from London.
"Many thanks to Astra & Avril for their kindness and precious advises. We've appreciated the comfortable apartment. The Military Tattoo was fantastic, better than expected. Will be coming again. We wish a very nice stay to the next guests." Laurence, Christian, Laure and Alice from France. August 2009
Fantastic flat which was very well stocked. Great location. Will be coming again. We also had great weather. The charity shops are well worth a visit if you like a bargain! Miller family, Basingstoke. July, 2009.
Thank you for providing such a comfortable place to stay during our holiday in Scotland. We all enjoyed the location, comfort and facilities. The flat has everything you could want and more! McMahons, England, July 2009.
It was a great stay! The flat is wonderfully decorated and equipped and with the backgarden it's a wonderful retreat here in the city. The Stockbridge area offers so many opportunities to have a great time e.g the charity shops, restaurants... We really enjoyed our stay here and profited from all the benefits the flat has to offer such as the short walk to Princes Street and having coffee in the sunny back garden!" The Macleod family from Germany, July 2009.
"Absolutely superb!!! Enjoyed everything Edinburgh had to offer, and the "Garden Flat" made the stay even more enjoyable. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable"
Eugene and Jenny, South Africa.
"Stay been most enjoyable! Home from home. Lovely to sit in garden and have a cuppa. Extremely comfortable.
Gairns family, Scotland.
"Wonderful stay!! The neighborhood couldn't be more welcoming. Astra, Avril, thanks so much! We'll be back." The Faheys, IA, USA.
"Had the most lovely time! Perfect flat and perfect location. Local shops a real treat. Would definately stay again - thank you very much for your thoughtfulness." The Rosas, NY, USA.
"All I can do is repeat what everyone else has said - we had a wonderful time thanks to the location of this perfect flat. The TV, internet and DVD services were tops, and the kitchen thoughtfuly stocked. Already looking forward to returning and wouldn't think of staying anywhere else." Andrew, USA, May 2009.
"Home from home! We've had a wonderful time here - really comfortable, lovely flat. Will definitely come back! Brierley family, England. May, 2009.
We enjoyed our short trip to Edinburgh, it felt like home in this lovely flat. Thank you for everything! Wagnew family, Germany.
The flat has been perfect for us. The Stockbridge area is so nice. The kitchen is like a dollhouse - very compact and efficient. The flat is extremely quiet too. C.Steffenson and family, California.
We've had a wonderful return to Edinburgh to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We've been able to explore all our old haunts and some new ones too... including Stockbridge, which is a super area, and the Botanics. The Garden Flat has been a really good, comfortable and well stocked base which has helped make our holiday extra special. Thank you! Robin and Katie, England. 3rd July, 2009.
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