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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Rock House - Main House in Edinburgh offers a spacious apartment with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room features a fireplace and garden views. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a TV, hairdryer, and private entrance. Convenient Location: Located 10 km from Edinburgh Airport, the apartment is a 6-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station and close to attractions such as the Royal Mile (600 metres) and Edinburgh Castle (16-minute walk). Local Activities: Surrounding activities include boating, kayaking, and canoeing. The Real Mary King's Close is less than 1 km away. Highly rated for its garden and convenient location.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Celia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location, it feels like a hidden gem in the heart of the City. Beautiful decor and feel - it was cosy but still spacious for eight of us.
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The little hidden garden and the views to Calton Hill were amazing. It was also a little haven right in the city centre!
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a fantastic team strategy away day here - the venue was perfect for those travelling far by train - just a few minutes away. The helpful pictures and instructions to access the property were brilliant. The house itself is just stunning and...
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was amazing. Location brilliant. Very beautiful and historic property. It was extremely clean and felt very safe and secure. Had all the amenities you would expect and more.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fantastic character house in a prime location. The oasis of a garden is the cherry on the cake. First class, without question, recommend to others.
  • Paula
    Ireland Ireland
    The decor in the house is lovely, very warm and inviting. The location is excellent and the property is a real hidden gem. Marco was very obliging and helpful with any queries we had. Would highly recommend this property for a lovely central...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole house is gorgeous. So central but quiet at night. The views are amazing and the history of the building is apparent. Garden is so tranquil and lovely to be in as well. No issues with the place that would make me never want to stay again.
  • Grá
    Ireland Ireland
    Amazing period property, in a super location on Calton Hill, with great facilities and space for a group of friends or family. Our host Marco was incredibly responsive to all requests. I only wish we could have stayed longer.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful period property close to city Centre … home from home!
  • Jean-jacques
    Belgium Belgium
    An excellently equipped property full of character. Definitely one of the nicest properties we ever rented. The communication with and service by the management were excellent. Fantastic location just at the foot of Calton Hill. The partner...

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.

Managed by Amore

Company review score: 9.3Based on 507 reviews from 12 properties
12 managed properties

Company information

Amore Property Management is a small independent holiday letting company. Our mission is to provide our guests with excellent accommodations in the historic city of Edinburgh. Offering a friendly and professional service.

Property information

Spanning two floors, the historic Rock House exudes character and charm. A more inviting house in Edinburgh would be hard to find. Throughout are period details, open log fires and beautifully designed living areas, the result of which is a timeless elegance. A stay here is guaranteed to be as unforgettable as it is captivating.

Neighbourhood information

Rock House is a unique landmark house boasting spectacular panoramic views of Edinburgh from its elevated position and is conveniently located just a few moments walk from Princes Street. The house has a fascinating history and now as a self-catering holiday let both the views and its heritage can be enjoyed by those seeking a exceptional place to stay in the city. Built in the 1750s, Rock House is reputed to be one of the oldest houses in Edinburgh’s new town. It came to worldwide fame as the home of David Octavius Hill, the artist and pioneering photographer who in 1843 together with Robert Adamson developed the calotype process at Rock House. Both Hill and Adamson are credited with the origination of photography as an art form - taking the camera into the landscape and for the first time photographing people in their natural habitat. Rock House remained in continuous use as a photographer's studio from the 1840s up until the 1950s. Recently renovated, it has now returned to its former glory and can be enjoyed by members of the public for short stays and holidays.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

The Rock House - Main House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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

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

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

License number: E, EH-70689-F