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A House and a Location You’ll Never Forget
Edinburgh is one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities.
So it makes perfect sense to spend your time here in one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful and historic self-catering apartments.
Pilrig House is a stunning, A-listed, 17th-century Scottish townhouse (built in 1638), which has a fascinating history and a wonderful literary connection – it was the home of Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson’s mother’s family – the Balfours of Edinburgh.
RLS, as a child, often visited and played in the gardens here, and he mentions Pilrig House in many of his letters and novels, eg Kidnapped, and Catriona. Uniquely located on the edge of a tranquil park, Pilrig House is only a short stroll (and on a main bus route) from the city center and all the main attractions.
Pilrig House Balfour Apartment Accommodation
The Balfour Apartment, their most spacious apartment, occupies a commanding
second-floor position in Pilrig House, offering impressive views of the
park & front gardens from dual-aspect windows in the living room.
The apartment has a light-filled and sunny ambience, is wonderfully comfortable
and beautifully decorated.
Double Bedroom 1
Super king-sized bed (which can be split into twins, if desired), chest
of drawers, bedside cabinets with touch-activated reading lamps, full-width
mirrored wardrobes with sliding doors & wooden hangers, overhead dimmer
lighting, adjustable heating and views of Regency side garden.
Double Bedroom 2
Double bed, overhead dimmer lighting, bedside cabinets with touch-activated
reading lamps, full-width mirror wardrobes with sliding doors and wooden
hangers, chest of drawers and adjustable wall heater.
Living-Room
A spacious, sun-filled room at the front of the apartment – with
three windows offering dual-aspect views of the gardens & park, allocated
dining area, comfortable seating and sofas, coffee-table, reading lamps,
overhead dimmer lighting, two lovely recess window-seats, marble fireplace
and real flame-effect fire.
Spacious Hallway
All rooms lead off the spacious, oak-floored hallway.
Fully-Equipped Kitchen
With a lovely cottage-style window overlooking the Regency garden, clothes
washer/dryer, oven & hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave,
coffee-maker and all the pots & pans and modern utensils you will
require.
Bathroom
Luxurious and spacious walk-in shower cabinet, heated towel rail, electric
shaver point beside lit mirror above wash-hand basin.
Pilrig House Balfour Apartment Facilities
Broadband Wi-Fi Internet access
Garden For Residents Use
Bed Linen Provided
CD Player
DVD Player Available
Dishwasher
Electric Cooker
Electric Shaver Point
Extra Linen On Request
Freezer
Fridge
Hair Dryer In Room
Hairdryer Available
Heating Throughout Property
Hi-Fi
Hot Water Shower/ Washing Facilities
Hot water In Unit
Ironing Facilities
King Size Bed
Kitchen
Linen & Towels Supplied
Lounge
Microwave
Parking
Private Bathroom
Radio
Satellite / Cable TV
Shower
Telephone
Television
Towels Provided
Video Recorder
Washing Machine
Z Bed available on request
Location:
Getting there from the Information Center
It is just less than one mile from the Tourist Information Center on Princes
Street to Pilrig House – you can walk in around 15 minutes or take
a bus from Princes Street to just outside the Park. Please enquire for
directions – it is a very straightforward route.
Getting There by Railway
Disembark at Edinburgh’s Waverley Station. Then, take a taxi to
Pilrig House.
Getting there by Aeroplane
You arrive at Edinburgh International Airport – from here it is
around 12 miles to Pilrig House. You can either come direct by taxi from
the airport, or take the airport shuttle bus into Edinburgh city center
and then take a taxi to Pilrig House. Please enquire directly for full
details.
Getting There by Ferry
Nearest ferry ports – Stranraer or Troon.
Please Note:
No Pets Allowed
Children Welcome (cots are available)
No Smoking Permitted
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Solo Card
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Visa-Debit
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Email Pilrig House Balfour Apartment enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
