Underneath the Arches

3 Parkend, Bridge Street,, Penicuik, EH26 8NZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>48</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
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Rated exceptional
48 reviews

Clean and comfortable. Local shops very close. Plenty of parking on the street. Some tea, bread and milk waiting for us on arrival.

Richard United Kingdom
a bathroom with a toilet and a tub and a sink at Underneath the Arches in Penicuik
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Underneath the Arches

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  • Entire apartment
  • 651 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms

Underneath the Arches offers accommodations in Penicuik Midlothian, 10 mi from Edinburgh. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a fully equipped kitchen. The apartment includes 1 bedroom and a living room with a flat-screen TV. There is a bathroom with a bath/shower. Free WiFi is provided throughout the apartment. Guests can relax in the shared garden at the property. Pentland Science Park is 3.4 mi from the apartment, while The University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus is 4 mi from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 9.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Penicuik
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  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Clean and comfortable. Local shops very close. Plenty of parking on the street. Some tea, bread and milk waiting for us on arrival.”
  • Nathan
    Canada Canada
    “Everything you could possibly need was in the apartment. It was quiet and warm.”
  • Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic little apartment located in Penicuik everything we needed and just a 5 minutes walk to visit our family. Will certainly be coming back”

Hosted by Darrin and Sheena Borthwick

9.5
9.5
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Darrin and Sheena Borthwick
Parkend is between 22 and 28 Bridge Street. The top of the arch is carved ‘Parkend’ but it is not obvious. Number 3 is through the second arch. The keys will be in a key box next to the door, so you can arrive at any time and make yourself at home. Directions can be provided if required. Penicuik was historically well known for its paper mills. The apartment is in Park End a building designed by architect Thomas Frederick Pilkerton in 1862. It became known as the Nunnery, as it was used to house young female employees of the mills and is a building of historic interest. Comments left by previous guests: Lovely peaceful place! Lovely apartment, great location. Very comfortable. Lovely cozy house. Very impressed with the apartment. Would certainly stay here again and would recommend the apartment to friends. Your apartment is so lovely. We felt at home. The apartment was great! We really loved this place and felt like we would be at home. If we’ll come back to Scotland we will definitely come back to your apartment. We will recommend it to everyone we know and want to come to visit this magical and unique country.
The owners of the property are Darrin and Sheena Borthwick. They live locally and if there is anything you need to know, or if there is anything they can do, just ask, they’d be happy to help. Comments left by previous guests: We had everything we needed. The bar has been set very high! The owners have thought of everything. Everything we needed was supplied You’ve supplied us with everything that we needed.
Penicuik is an ideal base for a visit to Edinburgh, The Borders and the southeast of Scotland. It is 10 miles south of, and a 25-minute drive from, Edinburgh city centre with an excellent 24/7 bus service including a Park and Ride 5 mile away at Straiton. The Pentland Hills Regional Park, Rosslyn Chapel and Glencourse Golf Club are a short distance away. Penicuik is also 3 miles north of the Borders Region presenting you with an opportunity for a diverse holiday experience. Mountain bike trails, the Abbey trail and the Peebles and the Tweed Valley Forest Park are a few attractions within easy reach. With the city bypass 5 miles away, central Scotland, Fife and East Lothian are potential day trips. Comments left by previous guests: Ever so handy for visits to the Borders and great access to Edinburgh. Well situated for Edinburgh and also for exploring further afield. Penicuik, Edinburgh, the mountains, the sea, what a beautiful region. Scotland is a wonderful country We will recommend it to everyone we know and want to come to visit this magical and unique country.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Underneath the Arches
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

License number: C

FAQs about Underneath the Arches

  • The prices at Underneath the Arches may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Underneath the Arches has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Underneath the Arches is 1,150 feet from the center of Penicuik. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Underneath the Arches offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Underneath the Arches can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • Check-in at Underneath the Arches is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, Underneath the Arches is popular with guests booking family stays.