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A-listed Pilrig House (built 1638) is an historic 17th-century Scottish townhouse, uniquely located in a tranquil park, yet it is only a short stroll, or 5 mins by bus, to Edinburgh's city centre and all the main attractions. The house has a fascinating history - it was owned by the same family, the Balfours, for hundreds of years. Robert Louis Stevenson's grandfather, James Balfour, lived here, and RLS visited and played in the gardens as a child. He mentions Pilrig House in many of his novels, eg Kidnapped and Catriona.

Debbie and Philip, the owners, let three luxurious, 4-star graded apartments in Pilrig House; offering extremely comfortable, immaculately clean and beautifully furnished accommodation. All apartments are non-smoking, offer park and garden views, and, rare for Edinburgh, each apartment has an allocated (free) parking space in a private car park to the rear of the house.

• Delightful mix of antique and modern furnishings.
• Sole access to stunning Palladian staircase entrance, at the top of which is a small seating area and double oak doors entrance.
• Spacious living-room with oak flooring, log-effect fire, recessed window-seat and designated dining area overlooking the park (plus a double pull-out sofa-bed);
• double bedroom;
• single bedroom;
• fully-equipped kitchen; and,
• luxurious, fully-tiled bathroom (with heated towel-rail, shaver point and shower over bath).
• The living-room and both bedrooms have park views.

Garden Apartment (sleeps 3 max).
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• Charming cottage-style interior with oak wooden flooring in hall and living-room.
• Living-room has dual windows which overlook the garden and park (and double pull-out sofa-bed);
• double bedroom with garden/park views;
• fully-equipped kitchen (overlooking gardens to the side of the house) and
• bathroom (with heated towel-rail, shaver point and shower over the bath).

Balfour Apartment (sleeps 4 max).
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• Commanding second-floor position offering panoramic park views.
• Two double bedrooms (one with super king-sized bed that can be separated into twins);
• spacious and sunny living-room with dual windows and window-seats (plus double pull-out sofa-bed);
• fully-equipped kitchen; and,
• modern bathroom (with spacious walk-in shower cabinet, shaver-point, heated towel-rail).

Included in price:
Fine bedlinen, fluffy Egyptian cotton towels, towelling robes & slippers, all utilities (heating, electricity), luxury Scottish toiletries, full Welcome, Places To Visit, Restaurant & Tour Packs, up-to-date Tourist Information file, Pilrig House stationery/ bookmarks & postcards, selection of novels/children's books/ games/ CDs/ DVDs/ Edinburgh Guidebooks & street maps, alarm-clocks, US adapter plug, Scotland touring atlas. And, on arrival: fresh flowers, fruit bowl, crystal decanter of whisky, chocolates and refreshment tray.

Facilities in each apartment also include:
Broadband Wi-Fi internet access, fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, hob, oven, coffee-maker, microwave and clothes washer/dryer, telephone (free local calls & CallMinda ansa service), flat-screen TV (digital TV), DVD-Player, CD, digital radio, ironing facilities, adjustable heating & overhead dimmer lighting in all rooms, umbrellas, binoculars, hairdryers, heated towel rails/shaver point in bathrooms, private gardens.

3-night minimum stays. Reduced rates for weekly/longer stays, and for multiple apartment bookings. 10% discount on nightly rates for solo travellers.

Accolades/Awards:  

• 2009 Scottish Thistle Award: "Extra Mile", small businesses.
• 2008 Scottish Thistle Awards finalist: 'Accommodation' sector, for Customer Care.
• Frommers Listing - 1 of 2 apartments listed for Edinburgh.
• Alistair Sawday Listing.
• 'Best Place to Stay in Edinburgh - Self-Catering' - Scotsman 2007.
• 'A Peaceful Retreat in the City' - Visit Scotland - Top 10 Places to Stay in Edinburgh.