The Cowgatehead Residence

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8
Rated very good

Free Wifi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 710 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

About this property

Spacious Living: The Cowgatehead Residence in Edinburgh offers a spacious apartment with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a city view from the seating area. Modern Amenities: The apartment features free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a TV, hairdryer, and refrigerator. Prime Location: Located 5.6 mi from Edinburgh Airport, the residence is a short walk from the National Museum of Scotland (4-minute walk) and Edinburgh Castle (0.6 mi). Nearby attractions include the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse. Local Activities: Guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, or canoeing in the surrounding area. The Real Mary King's Close is 1312 feet away, and Arthurs Seat is 1.9 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Availability

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2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location just off Grassmarket and around the corner was Victoria Street. Loads of bars within a short distance.”
  • Lorena
    Argentina Argentina
    “We loved our stay in Edinburgh! The apartment’s location is perfect to reach all main attractions on foot. It had everything we needed to feel comfortable while traveling with children. The staff was very kind and helpful. We definitely recommend it!”
  • Matteucci
    Italy Italy
    “The place is beautiful clean and very well located, waking distance from anything you will need to see in town. A really excellent place to stay visiting Edinburgh.”
  • Sherry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is perfect and very convenient to travel, the room is clean and tidy, and towels and toilet papers are full-supplied and the staff here is nice and patient.”
  • Cat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, very very comfortable main Bed, solid floors so you can't hear other residents at all. I would 100% consider staying again if I visited Edinburgh again.”
  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location with stunning views. Comfortable beds, and a nice living area.”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cleanliness and location were always going to be a big priority for us as a family and these were well met .”
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The most amazing location, absolutely perfect, seconds away from Victoria Street (Diagon Alley), 10 minutes walk from the castle, 5 minutes walk to The Royal Mile. Surrounded by quaint shops and some fantastic restaurants. Gorgeous views from the...”
  • Gordon
    Ireland Ireland
    “Location! At the heart of the old town and tourist area. Apt was secure, clean and couldn't hear too much from the street as it was on the upper floor. Great selection of board games, books and loads of TV channels. Kitchen had all the essentials...”
  • Cristian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was perfect, closer to the university and wright in the center of the old Town.”

Managed by Reserve Apartments

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,840 reviews from 48 properties
48 managed properties

Company info

Reserve Apartments is a small, local, dedicated company who have been managing holiday lets across Edinburgh and Glasgow for over 15 years. Our short stay apartments are perfectly located for a weekend or short break. With iconic attractions close by, you will discover why Edinburgh and Glasgow are considered by many to be the perfect location for a break away. We take care to put all the comforts of your own home in our apartments and are always on hand to assist in anything you need

Property info

The Cowgatehead Residence is a delightful property in Edinburgh. This property is on the 3rd floor and does not have access to a lift. The flat sleeps 2 comfortably in the double bedroom with a standard size double bed. Please note: the 2 x single beds are camp beds and therefore not fixed to one room. An additional 2 people can be accommodated on these camp beds. Please note if you have booked for 2 guests but require use of a camp bed, or have booked for 3 guests but require use of both camp beds, there will be a small additional charge. Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties. This property doesn't come with free parking but there is limited paid street parking in local area. The nearest private parking facilities are situated at the NCP Car Park at Holyrood Road. All properties are strictly non-smoking, and do not accept hen/stag/party groups. At least one guest must be over 25 years old.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

The Cowgatehead Residence takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $269. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Check-in after 19:00 is possible for an additional fee, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. Please note that all guests must arrange their arrival with the property before their check-in date.

Guests are sent a secure link by Reserve Apartments to make the damage deposit payment. Please note the lead guest must be 25 years and older.

Please note there are construction works taking place in the vicinity of the property. Please be aware there may be some noise disruption during your stay

Please inform The Cowgatehead Residence of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: EH-68964-F