Drummond Place

This wonderful self catering apartment is the perfect base for a larger family or group. Part of a traditional Georgian townhouse, its location is ideal for sightseeing. Ample catering facilities make it a supremely comfortable base for those planning a longer visit to Scotland’s beautiful capital city.

A luxury holiday home spreads over two levels in Edinburgh’s New Town

This fabulous luxury self-catering apartment spans two lower levels and is situated in Edinburgh’s New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The New Town is renowned as a paradigm of city planning and for its neo-classical and Georgian architecture dating from the 18^th and 19^th centuries. The property is within easy walking distance of all the amenities to be found on the area’s two most famous streets, George Street and Princes Street. Access is via the flight of stairs extending to the patio from the street above.

The focal point of Drummond Place is undoubtedly its kitchen. Finished to the highest standard, it has a bright and uplifting atmosphere, thanks to its ceiling-high windows. The room has abundant seating courtesy of the breakfast bar and dining table, and naturally features all the usual amenities, including a modern oven and a traditional AGA cooker. There are two twin bedrooms and a further double (with en-suite), as well as a separate living room.

Interior layout

The fresh, neutral décor ascribes the property a light and airy aesthetic. The first of its two shower rooms is conveniently located just beyond the foyer. Farther ahead is the well-equipped and spacious kitchen-cum-dining room, which has two cookers (one modern; each with a hob and oven), a fridge-freezer with ice and water dispensers, a microwave and a dishwasher. The breakfast bar seats four and the dining table eight, while the various units provide ample storage space.

The sitting room caters to all your entertainment needs with its flatscreen TV, WiFi hub, Blu-ray player and selection of DVDs. A twin room completes the upper level.

On the lower floor is the master bedroom with a king-sized bed, a fireplace, and an ensuite bathroom equipped with a heated towel rail and a shower over the bath. Along from the utility room, which contains the washing machine and tumble dryer, are a shower room and a second twin room.

Around and About

This holiday home is located in Edinburgh’s prestigious New Town, just a short stroll from the city centre and all the capital’s world-renowned tourist attractions.

A two-minute walk will take you to George Street and all the world-class restaurants, bars and shops the city centre has to offer, including many of Greatbase’s top picks for the 6 best restaurants for Scottish dining in Edinburgh.

From George Street, the many enchanting attractions of Edinburgh’s Old Town are just a short distance away – legendary Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are only a fifteen-minute walk from the Heriot Row apartment, and a very scenic walk at that!

In the opposite direction of the Old Town, you will find Stockbridge, with its cafes, restaurants, shops and excellent Sunday Market. Edinburgh’s lovely botanic gardens are a twenty-minute walk this way – in the same area, you will also find idyllic Dean Village, set upon the leafy banks of the scenic Water of Leith Walkway. Paid on-street parking is free from 5.30 p.m until 8.30 a.m on weekdays and free on weekends.

Booking requirements

One member of the booking party must be over 25 years old. We reserve the right to vet any booking. We require names and ages of all guests, as well as addresses and ID.

Important

This self-catering holiday apartment is not suitable for stag or hen parties. A damage deposit of £250 is required and will be fully refunded pending no damages one week after your departure.

House rules

• This apartment accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. No unregistered guests are allowed to visit or stay overnight.
• Parties, events, and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited. All guests must comply with our other house rules regarding noise and the neighborhood.
• Please do not engage in any anti-social behaviour. Guests must not behave in a way which causes, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress, nuisance or annoyance to any person; or which amounts to harassment of any person; or causes damage to anyone’s property. This includes high levels of noise and drunken or threatening behaviour, which is strictly prohibited.
• No pets are allowed.
• Please be respectful of your neighbours and keep any form of noise to a minimum between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:30 a.m.
• Strictly no smoking, vaping, candles, or incense burners. Smoking is not permitted in the apartment or outside the apartment building on the stairs.
• Access to the back garden is not permitted.

Sleeping details

• 1 super king-sized bedroom (en suite)
• 2 twin bedrooms

Licence and EPC

Licence no: EH-70033-F

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating: Band C

Floor Plan

Location

Scotland’s  Low Emission Zone (LEZs)  information

Low Emission Zones  (LEZs) have been introduced in Edinburgh starts from 1st June 2024.  Scotland’s Low Emission Zones will only allow access to vehicles which meet minimum emission standards or meet the exemption criteria. LEZs set an environmental limit on certain road spaces, restricting access for the most polluting vehicles so as to improve air quality. Improving air quality in our cities makes them even more attractive places to live, work, shop and spend leisure time in.

The LEZ operates continuously, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It applies to all vehicles except those that are entitled to an exemption. Motorcycles and mopeds are also exempt.  You can check the LEZ boundary on Edinburgh’s council website.

You can also use the ”Vehicle Checker” to check if your vehicle can or cannot drive within a LEZ based on whether it is considered compliant or non-compliant with the emission standards.  Any vehicles that breach the emission standards will be issued a fine for entering the zone.

Facilities

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in is from 16:00 until 22:00, or later by special arrangement.
You will be asked to check-out before 10:30.

We will send you the check-in instructions at least one day prior to your arrival date. It is important to check your email to ensure you have received these instructions before you arrive, as they contain all the necessary details to make your check-in process smooth and efficient. Should you prefer to receive the check-in instructions further in advance, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are more than happy to accommodate your request and ensure you have all the information you need well ahead of time.

Luggage Storage

You are welcome to store your luggage free of charge at our Greatbase Office, located at 24 St Stephen Street, during office hours from Monday to Friday. Please confirm your drop-off and collection time if you would like to use this service.

If you would like to find a place to store your luggage before check-in, read our article on how to find the best-rated luggage storage in Edinburgh.

If you need to store luggage at Edinburgh Airport, the Luggage Point is a good option.