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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 551 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith

The apartment is in the centre of Newhaven (meaning "New Harbor"), a Historical and Conservation area of Edinburgh.
It is one of few apartments in historical fisherman cottages. It is a bright, romantic, clean and quiet lovely house with its private entrance.

This Bright Apartment has just been renovated. Its offer you a lovely and quiet place where to rest after a busy day around. There are two bedrooms, in the opposite parts of the apartment, so you can have a lot of privacy. You have a spacious living room, a lovely kitchenette and sparkling bathroom.

Newhaven is a beautiful and peaceful place where you can find everything you need but out of the noise and busiest roads. It is also part of Leith and in 5 minutes walk you can be in Ocean Terminal with is Shopping Centre, Omni centre if you enjoy cinema.

In the same street you can find a traditional Scottish pub, a Fishmonger, a Hairdresser, a good Cafe, take away, bike rental and a lot more. Climbing gym, Fitness centre, Swimming Pool, big Asda just 2 minutes away.

IMPORTANT The City Of Edinburgh Council set a Tourist Levy of 5% on the basic nightly price of the first 5 days of the stay. It will apply on booking made from the 1 October 2025 on stay from the 24 July 2026.
So if you book today (2/10/25) a stay on Jan 26 you will not be charged. If you book today for Sept 26 you will have to pay the 5%. If night stay is 130x4=520 you will pay £26 extra. I will send you money request for the TAX if apply.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- This is a no parties apartment. My friends will notify me in case. - Smoking is not allowed. - Please open the window after shower.
The day before can you please tell me check-out time (in case it is earlier will help me with the request of earlier check-in if I know it) tanks
*INSTANT BOOKING* You must have at least 2 good reviews for instant booking

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Edinburgh

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Newhaven, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newhaven Heritage Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Newhaven Station - 4 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Haven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mr Nick's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sabzi - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith on 1 July 2026 start from AU$303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith located?

Located in Leith, this holiday home is steps from Edinburgh Port and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away. Newhaven Station is only a 4-minute walk and Ocean Terminal Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to explore Edinburgh. Clean accomodation within walkkng distance of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host and communication was fantastic. Walking distance to town bus and tourist bus as well as restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We appreciated that the flat was well equipped with everything you need in daily life. A range of basic groceries was provided, too. Super markets, tram/ bus stops and restaurants are only a stone‘s throw away, which was great. Even though our host made sure the flat was well cleaned and we had windows opened whenever possible, a smell of mildew and chlorine cleaner was ever-present. Especially clothes worn at night picked-up the mould. That is why we would not stay there again (especially not with small children and not for > £330 / night in super high demand season), unless the flat has been properly refurbished.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johannes R.

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

Cute apartment

Everything was fine, the apartment itself and the surrounding with restaurants, pubs, supermarket and so on.For breakfast we can recommend The Haven!I only missed the personal contact for check in. But we arrived late.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne V.

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

Perfect for us

We loved our “get away” apartment in Edinburgh. It is located literally across the street from the water and seconds from the bus stop, which we used many times since the apartment is not centrally located. The bus system is great. We “old” folks who are not as adept at using phone apps as our younger friends, still found the bus and tram app accurate and user friendly. Also, the drivers are very helpful. The #16 takes you directly downtown and back. Soon, we were old pros. The apartment itself is efficient and well stocked with linens and kitchen supplies although we never cooked. (The Pier House restaurant across the street is excellent for both breakfast and dinner. We ate there several times.) There is a tiny, but well stocked grocery store for basics (no fresh meat, limited produce) including a post office about a block or two from the apartment in the direction opposite the water. Uphill all the way. Neighborhood is quiet. Roberta was easy to contact and very receptive to our needs and questions. My husband injured his foot the first night we were there and Roberta was very kind and helpful. If you are looking for a quiet retreat away from all the hustle and bustle of downtown, this is your place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie C.

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

5 night stay

It was a cozy 2 bedroom apartment, very close to the pet and fish market. Very close to bus stops and about 30 mins away from the royal mile from the bus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

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

Perfect Stay

Wonderful apartment.Everything you need is there. Bus connection to the city center is nearby. Roberta was very nice and the contact was super quick and friendly. Perfect for a long weekend in Edinburgh. Thank you Roberta for the Goddies and the great time we were able to have
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Roberta’s place

This was my second stay at Roberta’s flat in Newhaven. It’s the perfect place to stay and enjoy all that Rdinburgh has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ramza1890 p.

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

Beautiful Stay

Impressed with the location. Near the water, a host of restaurants and the tram station for easy commute into Edinburgh. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Janelle H.

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

Nice Quiet Spot Outside of Ediburgh

We had a great stay at this apartment in Newhaven. It was so nice to be walking distance from the ocean and to leave the hustle and bustle of busy Edinburgh behind for quiet restful evenings. It was an easy tram ride into the city. The apartment itself was great and Roberta was a very helpful and generous host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Lucinda W.

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

Cozy cottage close to waterfront.

Roberta left us useful food items and was on hand to answer any questions. Close to bustops and tram to get into Edinburgh centre. Clean and compact ground floor apartment in a quiet locstion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Hervé M.

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

Old port charm

We stayed 3 nights at Roberta’s place. The location is quiet and easy to find via bus or tram. There is a charming pier-like area really close with restaurants and bars. The center is about 20 minutes away by bus. The apartment was very clean and Roberta left many personal touches for us as guests. We were happy to have a washing machine and a big clothesline outside (and lucked out with a sunny day to dry things). The apartment was a bit smaller than we expected but it worked fine for the 4 of us. Roberta was excellent at communicating and very helpful and friendly! Fair value for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

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

Excellent stay

This flat worked very well for the 3 of us. Communication from Roberta was excellent. Bus connections to/from the airport and city center were convenient and easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Peaceful, cute, cozy home

My daughters and I really enjoyed our stay in Roberta’s cottage. It’s in a quiet area but the tram up Leith walk to downtown Edinburgh or on to Murrayfield stops a block and a half away. Communication with Roberta was fast and easy. Thank you, Roberta, for not gouging us during the T Swift weekend, too. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Newhaven Two Bedroom

The residence was very clean when we arrived. The kitchen is well stocked with most items one would need, so that was nice. The host was quick to respond to all of our questions. She was very kind and communicative with anything we needed, including flexibility around an earlier check-in as we were traveling from the US carting large bags. She also provided some delicious local snacks for us to sample, which was great. There were a few issues that brought our review score down. The first issue-there is a picture captioned "Exterior" on the website, which we assumed was the exterior of the residence. We booked assuming we would be right on the water, and were disappointed to find that while close to ocean front shops, it wasn't on the water as the "exterior" photo led us to believe. The futon/couch was incredibly uncomfortable and needs to be replaced. Same with the mattresses on the beds, they were both very well worn. The location was close to a tram, and the distance isn't far from Edinburgh, but with traffic it took on average 40 minutes to get downtown on the train. That ended up being much longer than we anticipated, which was disappointing. Know that if you are traveling with a group, the bathroom is centrally located and has a french door with windows on it. There is a curtain, but there is not much privacy. These issues aside, it's a budget-friendly location for visiting Edinburgh, and the host is very kind, considerate and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

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

Clean, pleasant, in peaceful neighborhood

Spouse and I stayed here 3 nights with our 2 year old. The surrounding community with the fisherman cottage homes was lovely and a world away from the tourism-and-shops of other parts of EDI. The waterfront right there is nice, the nearby ASDA is a store for all your needs, and of course the tram gets you into town. We wished we had explored Starbank Park nearby. Communication with Roberta was excellent. She let us drop our luggage while she cleaned, since we arrived a bit early. Provided a cot for our little one and chatted with us about the neighborhood. I think the only thing we didn't care for was how hot the shower got. It was tricky to keep it in a reasonable range. Rishi's indian restaurant, around the corner, is fabulous, a perfect way to welcome yourself to Edinburgh. They treated our little one like royalty and kept her entertained, although she was jet lagged.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Beautiful flat near the water

Great place and so close to transportation options and food. Roberta the property manager was very quick in responding to any needs we had. Easy to work with. Very charming and relaxing. Would stay here again..
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Lovely Little Apartment

Roberta is an excellent hostess and her place Ins quite lovely! Perfect spot to enjoy your stay in Edinburgh…far enough from hustle/bustle but close enough to everything. Especially wonderful if you don’t have a vehicle…easy access to the tram and local bus system… and easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, spa/gym, and lovely sights. Thank you Roberta!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Esther M.

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

Cosy home

Cosy home, communication with owner really good. On arrival drinks, crisp and cookies available. Nearby some nice restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

luisas c.

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

Todo ok

Estancia perfecta. Comida muy cara
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jackolyn T.

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

Quaint and Convenient

We had a marvelous stay at the flat in Newhaven. The location is great and conveniently close to restaurants and the Asda store, in addition to the harbor. It was clean and had all the needed amenities. Roberta was very kind and helpful. She provided assistance when needed and great tips for sightseeing. .We really enjoyed our time in Edinburgh.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Awesome spot to stay!

We enjoyed staying here very much! The place was very cute and comfortable, clean and cozy. Felt like home! Just a short walk to restaurants and the waterfront, with easy access to bus lines to go to the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simona D.

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

Posto fantastico

Soggiornare da Roberta è senore molto piacevole. Lei è sempre molto disponibile e gentile. Ottima la pulizia e il posto è incantevole. Ci ritornerei volentieri.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simona D.

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

recensione

Sono stata benissimo in questo appartamento. Roberta è una persona molto accogliente e gentile, l’ appartamento molto pulito e il posto incantevole con tutti i servizi vicino.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Newhaven is a great area and this place was nice and clean. Everything we needed was close by and it was a short drive to Edinburgh. We fell in love with Scotland!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Roberta

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Hi, I am Italian moved to Edinburgh on 2009. I quickly fell in love with this city and never get tired to explore it. Hope to see you soon in my lovely place.

Why they chose this property

I live in a different part of the city, I sometime came in Newhaven and always been so fascinated from this unique houses and the beautiful romantic place with its lighthouse, few traditional restaurant/pub in front of the sea, its beach close by and gorgeous views. So I bought this lovely place.

What makes this property unique

You can find all you need for relax and recharge after all day spent around. Your home away from home.
The apartment is sparkling clean, beds are very comfortable with orthopaedic mattresses.

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English, Italian

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