What Sets Us Apart?

We Aim to Exceed Your Expectations:

Having travelled extensively, and stayed in all types of accommodation – some hopeful, others appalling, we wanted to offer our guests the ‘ideal’ self-catering rental apartment, with all the boxes ticked.

10 Reasons to Stay in Pilrig House

1. Unique Parkland Location - Given the tranquillity of your surroundings, and the wildlife on your doorstep, you will find it hard to imagine that you are a mere 15-minute stroll from Princes Street.
2. Proximity to Edinburgh's Attractions - Pilrig House is within walking distance of Edinburgh's main attractions: The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyrood Palace & Park, The Scottish Parliament, The National Gallery, The Scottish Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh Royal Botanical Gardens, the fashionable 'Shore' area of Leith.
3. Guests' Testimonials - We have received 100% positive independent reviews since we started up. And, we are included in two of the most revered guides - Alistair Sawday's Special Escapes website and Frommers (one of only 2 Edinburgh apartments listed).
4. The History and Romance of Pilrig House - Where else can you stay in a converted Scottish townhouse, built in 1638, in the centre of Edinburgh? And, say that it was home to Robert Louis Stevenson's family?
5. The Cost - For less than the cost of 1 person staying in an average, 'anonymous' hotel room on the outskirts of the city, two people can reside in Pilrig House in style, comfort and luxury!
6. Attention to Detail - We pay attention to the small things, like new pillows, the best quality mattresses, fine bedlinen, fresh flowers on arrival, guidebooks and street maps, fluffy Egyptian cotton towels, baskets of toiletries, up-to-date Welcome Pack and Edinburgh Tours & Restaurant Packs.
7. Cleanliness - We set the highest of standards & take pride in the cleanliness of our apartments. Between guests, we personally check every aspect of both apartments, and always ensure they are absolutely immaculate for your arrival.
8. Free Private Parking - In a private car park to the rear of the house - rare for Edinburgh accommodation, which, almost without exception offers, if you are lucky, on-street 'zoned' parking, ie you have to top-up a meter every 2 hours - which can be very costly, and tying!
9. Comfort - Our byword! Comfy, soft cushions on the bed, bed bolsters, touch-activated bedside lamps, dimmer lighting, soft towels, heated towel rails, adjustable heating, wonderfully comfortable seating... and so much more.
10. A Personal Welcome - We are warm, friendly, and personally welcome all our guests!

If you don’t believe us, please view our Guestbook – we had no say whatsoever in the submission of these unsolicited reviews sent in to other websites, and there is also a sample of typical comments lifted from our Visitors’ Books.