Violet Bank Apartment Morningside

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Violet Bank Apartment Morningside in Edinburgh offers a two-bedroom apartment with a living room. The property features a garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and streaming services. Additional facilities include a children's playground, outdoor seating area, and private check-in and check-out services. Prime Location: Located 10 km from Edinburgh Airport, the apartment is near attractions such as Edinburgh Castle (3 km) and the National Museum of Scotland (3 km). Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, nearby shops, and well-equipped kitchen, the apartment ensures a pleasant stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 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 9.3

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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michele
    Italy Italy
    “I really enjoyed staying at the Violet Bank Apartment Morningside. What I loved the most was the fact that this apartment made us feeling the real Scottish vibes. It was so comfortable: from the bed to the bathroom, everything is studied to make...”
  • Hti
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Very well equipped appartement on the ground floor. Supermarkt as well as busstop are very close by. Steve is an excellent host.”
  • Marcin
    Poland Poland
    “Location, buses to the city centre right outside or just 30 min walking distance. Nice green areas around for running was a plus too. The apartment has all you would need and it's really comfortable”
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Steven was a fantastic host and made sure we were very at home during our stay. He showed us around the local area and made she we had everyhting we needed.”
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great apartment, comfy beds, excellent shower, brilliant location”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely property and a really warm welcome. Everything felt very quality, especially the bed sheets! Nice area with good restaurants and shops near. Easy to get into central Edinburgh with frequent buses.”
  • Andrea
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “We had an amazing experience staying in this place. From the moment we arrived, Steven made us feel incredibly welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. The apartment was just as described in the listing—clean, comfortable, and...”
  • Daison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host was so friendly and helpful. Keys handed on arrival without any delay.”
  • Imane
    Belgium Belgium
    “The host was available for any questions/requests. The location of the appartment, near a bus stop. (around 20min to the Center) somes shop/café near to. The appartment is a little old but has everything you need to spend à perfect trip.”
  • Anastasiia
    Cyprus Cyprus
    “So clean, very nice and cozy apartments, beautiful place and close to the city center. And so polite and caring owner”

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.

Hosted by Steven MacLennan

9.8
Host review score
Steven MacLennan
Our apartment is situated in a privately owned 1930's apartment block. Renovated in 2012 we have tried to keep many of the period features but bring the apartment up to date with all the modern appliance and amenities that our guests would need. Many of our guests comment that it feels like home and return regularly because of this.
We are a family run business. Founded by Reta after retiring from Visit Scotland as Grading and Classifications Officer she converted the family home into a Bed and Breakfast with husband John. Using her knowledge of the business Reta achieved a 5 star Gold rating from the Tourist board one of only a few in Edinburgh. In 2009 we expended in to Self Catering and bought this apartment. We have transferred the same standards and service from our B&B business to the apartments in order to give our guests the same level of service. On booking we like to make direct contact with our guest to ensure they have all the information required as well as our direct contact details in case they need any additional information or have questions. On arrival we like to meet the guests to familiarise them with the apartment and answer any questions they may have.
The apartment is 2 minutes' walk from Morningside Road the heart of Morningside. Morningside Road has everything that a guest would need from a Waitrose supermarket, to local butcher and grocer, cafes, bars, restaurants, dry cleaners and much more. As one of the main arteries into the city centre Morningside Road is serviced by many bus routes all running every 10 minutes to the city centre. Alternatively we would recommend that guests take a walk to the city through the Meadows Park and Old Town. It will take about 30 minutes but its well worth it. Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill to the South of Morningside offer leafy walks away from the city traffic and a fantastic view over the city and across to Fife as well up the Firth of Forth and East down the coast. For those more adventurous the Pentland Hill Regional Park offers over 100km of marked trails for walkers and cyclists. Some must see attractions in Edinburgh would be Edinburgh Castle, The National Museum of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, St Glies Cathedral, Palace of Holyrood House , The Royal Yacht Britannia and Arthur's Seat. There are many more places to see so we are happy to advise.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £500 is required on arrival. That's about US$669. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of £40 per hour applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please inform Violet Bank Apartment Morningside 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 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: D, EH-70417-F