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Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys
Vacation home near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Fireplace
Explore the area

Edinburgh
- Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature ReservePlace, Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve3 min walk
- University of EdinburghPlace, University of Edinburgh5 min drive
- GrassmarketPlace, Grassmarket7 min drive
- Edinburgh (EDI)Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)20 min drive
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About the area
Edinburgh
Blackford stay.Your stay at this Blackford vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. The Meadows and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- The Meadows - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
- Grassmarket - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
- National Museum of Scotland - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
- Slateford Station - 7 min drive
- Haymarket Tram Station - 7 min drive
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
- The Ball Room Sports Bar & Pool Hall - 17 min walk
- Bennets of Morningside - 17 min walk
- Greggs - 16 min walk
- Pop Coffee - 16 min walk
- Sisorti Coffee & Bakery - 17 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys
Historical, Grade A Heritage Listed large home and garden with great views on Blackford Hill. Your group will be comfortable in this spacious and unique space. It boasts exceptionally spacious and flexible accommodation including 5 bedrooms, 3 reception areas, 6 bathrooms, a games room as well as a beautiful orangery and extensive gardens.
Historical, Grade A Heritage Listed and is a large home and garden with great views on Blackford Hill.
2000+ sq ft (V. Large House)
5 Bedrooms, 2 Superking beds, 2 King beds, 2 Double beds and 1 single bed. 6 Bathrooms.
Dining Room'
Dining Kitchen
Games Room
Orangery
Large garden with seating area.
Wonderful views of Blackford Hill.
Parking is available for 1 Car in the drive.
Buses 5 minute walk down Mortonhall Road for bus number 9 and 24. 3 minute walk down Oswald road for bus number 38.
Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out time is before 10am. A £30 charge will be requested if guests check themselves in early without permission or if guests do not check out on time, as this will cause disruption to my cleaner’s schedule.
*The full address will be provided prior to your check-in, together with the access details.
* Please note there will be a fee for lost keys, £100 and Please note that a fee of £50 will be charged for call-out if you forget the keys inside the flat. The full cost of lock replacement will be charged for lost keys - please be careful with them.
* A £100 will be applied for late checkout.
* We provide complimentary tea and coffee, as well as travel-sized bottles of shampoo, shower gel and soap. Other items provided during your stay are a washing-up pack, toilet roll and kitchen roll. These should last a couple of days. If more is needed, there will be there a shop nearby if you need anything additional.
* We love our neighbours so please respect the building and be considerate when it comes to noise levels.
Our listing warmly welcomes guests for stays of over 21 nights, whether you're visiting for business or pleasure. Enjoy a comfortable, well-equipped space designed to make extended stays both productive and relaxing. With amenities tailored to meet your needs, this property offers the perfect balance of convenience and comfort, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free long-term experience.
IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process.
The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.
Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
Historical, Grade A Heritage Listed and is a large home and garden with great views on Blackford Hill.
2000+ sq ft (V. Large House)
5 Bedrooms, 2 Superking beds, 2 King beds, 2 Double beds and 1 single bed. 6 Bathrooms.
Dining Room'
Dining Kitchen
Games Room
Orangery
Large garden with seating area.
Wonderful views of Blackford Hill.
Parking is available for 1 Car in the drive.
Buses 5 minute walk down Mortonhall Road for bus number 9 and 24. 3 minute walk down Oswald road for bus number 38.
Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out time is before 10am. A £30 charge will be requested if guests check themselves in early without permission or if guests do not check out on time, as this will cause disruption to my cleaner’s schedule.
*The full address will be provided prior to your check-in, together with the access details.
* Please note there will be a fee for lost keys, £100 and Please note that a fee of £50 will be charged for call-out if you forget the keys inside the flat. The full cost of lock replacement will be charged for lost keys - please be careful with them.
* A £100 will be applied for late checkout.
* We provide complimentary tea and coffee, as well as travel-sized bottles of shampoo, shower gel and soap. Other items provided during your stay are a washing-up pack, toilet roll and kitchen roll. These should last a couple of days. If more is needed, there will be there a shop nearby if you need anything additional.
* We love our neighbours so please respect the building and be considerate when it comes to noise levels.
Our listing warmly welcomes guests for stays of over 21 nights, whether you're visiting for business or pleasure. Enjoy a comfortable, well-equipped space designed to make extended stays both productive and relaxing. With amenities tailored to meet your needs, this property offers the perfect balance of convenience and comfort, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free long-term experience.
IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process.
The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.
Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 6 bathrooms
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,002 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
3881589