The King's Chamber- Royal Mile close to Castle

Entire rental unit in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.323 reviews
Hosted by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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This delightful newly renovated apartment is a historic gem within Riddle's Court, a 16th century merchant's house on the Royal Mile. The bedroom, with its painted beams, was once the location of a dinner party hosted by King James VI of Scotland. It is now a bright, warm and comfortable flat with a tasteful mix of traditional and modern furnishings. It is 2 minutes from Edinburgh Castle and is surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes and bars and is close to trains, buses and trams.

The space
The flat is managed by the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust. The Trust is a charity that secures the future of under-used historic buildings across Scotland by expertly restoring them for the nation and finding new uses that can regenerate local communities and the historic environment. This is a truly unique chance to stay in a building steeped in over 400 years of history.

The flat is located just off the Royal Mile, in the heart of everything, yet tucked away off a tranquil courtyard. All of the city's attractions are within easy walking distance.

The flat has a spacious living/dining area with a sofa bed that converts into a comfortable double bed. The modern kitchen opens up directly onto the living space and includes modern appliances such as a hob, an oven, a kettle, a toaster, etc. All you need to prepare a delicious meal. The master bedroom has a comfortable king-sized bed with plenty of space for your personal belongings and benefits from impressive original historic features. My cleaners place fresh, hotel-quality linen and towels on your bed prior to arrival. The modern shower room can be accessed through a door near the kitchen.

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Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property during their stay.

Other things to note
The apartment is on the 1st floor of the building and there is no lift access.

Each year, during the Edinburgh Festival, in the month of August, Riddle's Court becomes a Fringe venue so you have the opportunity to be right in the heart of the one of the greatest celebrations of performing arts and culture in the world.

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
TV
Washing machine

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Edinburgh's Old Town is bursting at the seams with independent shops, cafes and bars. It also boasts some of the best attractions in the city with Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, the National Gallery of Scotland and many more on its doorstep. Arthur's Seat, a 15 minute walk away, offers stunning views of the city.

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338 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 15:00 – 22:00
Checkout before 11:00
4 guests maximum

Safety & property

Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs

Cancellation policy