• Entire apartment
  • 807 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Gillespie House is located in the West End district of Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from The Kings Theatre and 20 minutes from Edinburgh Castle. The property is set on a quiet street and provides free WiFi. Gillespie House has an open-plan lounge with sofa bed, floor-to-ceiling windows and a fully-equipped kitchen area including microwave, washing machine and fridge with freezer compartment. An LCD TV with DVD player is provided. A wide variety of shops, supermarket, bars and restaurants can be found close by. Bruntsfield area, with its independent shops, bars and restaurants is a short walk away. Popular points of interest near the property include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Edinburgh Festival Theatre. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Jessica
    France France
    The property was spotless. The host explained everything very clearly when we met to receive the keys (and also great instructions on how to use all appliances). Very quiet location with no traffic noise. Some tea bags, coffee etc. left for...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Caroline, the host, had provided cereal, jam, milk, tea, coffee, and bottled water which we did not expect to find as well as biscuits and other drinks. She met us there in person and gave us some great tips and advice on getting around the area....
  • Thomas
    Chile Chile
    Great apartment, very well equipped, looks like brand new even though it has been in use for several years, which means it is very well maintained by the owners. In a quiet street, not too far from supermarkets and restaurants. It has a small...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

10
10
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Host review score

Gillespie House is a stunning, unique, modern house with floor to ceiling windows and is tucked away in a quiet street just 2 minutes from The Kings Theatre. It has a secure entrance and courtyard. Free wi-fi are provided including a LCD TV and DVD player. Gillespie House has a open plan lounge with sofa bed and fully equipped kitchen area including microwave, washing machine and fridge with freezer compartment.
It is located a 20 min walk from the Castle, Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland. The main shopping area of Princes Street is also a 20 min walk away. There is a wide variety of shops, supermarket, bars and restaurants closeby. Bruntsfield area with its independant shops, bars and restaurants is a short 7 min walk. The Meadows and Union Canal nearby is a great place to relax, walk, run or cycle. Haymarket Train Station is 18 min walk and Edinburgh Airport is located 7 miles from the property.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gillespie House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Gillespie House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gillespie House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: D, EH-67944-F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gillespie House

  • Gillespie House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gillespie House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Gillespie House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Gillespie House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Gillespie House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Gillespie House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.