The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City

28 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH7 5AA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>58</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
58 reviews

Just exactly my type of place! All necessities and historical integrity. I will come back and stay in the summer! My husband had to work from home via the wifi, so it worked great. Perfect location!

Saunders United States of America
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The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City

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  • Entire apartment
  • 431 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
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The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City offers accommodations in Edinburgh, a 13-minute walk from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and half a mile from The Real Mary King's Close. Guests staying at this apartment have access to free Wifi and a patio. The property is half a mile from the city center and a 6-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. Providing a terrace and garden views, the apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Playhouse, and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 6.2 miles from The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Saunders
    United States of America United States of America
    “Just exactly my type of place! All necessities and historical integrity. I will come back and stay in the summer! My husband had to work from home via the wifi, so it worked great. Perfect location!”
  • Katie
    Canada Canada
    “Superb location walkable to everything. Washer and dryer on site.”
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    “this property was a hidden, historic gem in the middle of the city! So quaint, cozy, and comfortable”

Managed by Marco

Company review score: 9.6Based on 202 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

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 info

Occupying the ground floor of the main house, the Terrace Apartment enjoys an open plan living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen complete with hatch and a sunny, south-facing private terrace. A clean simplicity runs throughout the apartment, resulting in a timeless elegance which is both practical and comfortable.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 crib available on request.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City

  • The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City is 2,800 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City on this page.

    • Yes, The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Rock House - Terrace Apartment - in Heart of the City can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.