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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
Interior
Dining
Dining
Private kitchen
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • GymGymGym
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Popular LocationGeorge Street3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street5 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle14 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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

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
Garden

About this property

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

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. There is also an indoor herb garden - help yourselves!

On the ground and lower floors there are 5 bedrooms. Two have "triple sleeper" beds - these can be used either as a double bed or bunks. a further 2 have king size beds, 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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this holiday home is in the city centre. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. 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
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Queens Arms - 1 min walk
  • Greenwoods - 2 min walk
  • Cafe Andaluz - 2 min walk
  • Contini Ristorante - 2 min walk
  • Candy Bar - 3 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 11:00 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 St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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