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 Violet Bank Apartment New Town

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15 Henderson Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5DJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 42 reviews)

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9.6
Exceptional
42 reviews

Everything was wonderful except the view. They were doing construction across the street.

Lindsay United States of America

Everything is very clean, nice and neat. You can find all the kitchenware. Amazing location, very quiet, yet so close to centre. A great coffee shop right on the corner. The flat is very warm considering how cold it gets here. Steven is an exceptional host as well. We would definitely stay again or recommend it.

Cassy Turkey

The location was a walking distance to the city-centre where lots of tourist attractions are located. Great place for sightseeing and shopping.

Nana Nigeria

Very clean and comfy apartment. Was mainly relieved to see the COVID-19 certificates. Very helpful host. Will be coming again.

May United Kingdom

Comfortable, cosy apartment, polite staff, safe area

Svetlana United States of America

All excellent. Quiet. Great location. Handy to be able to pay for street parking via RingGo app.

Alison United Kingdom

very close to town centre- 5 minute walk if that. very clean and extremely helpful host.

Mulholland United Kingdom

Lovely apartment, clean and tidy. Steven was helpful and supportive, amazing attention to details. Outstanding

Federico Italy

Great little appartment, perfect for what we needed and in a great area. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Within walking distance to the centre of Edinburgh but far enough out to be quiet and calm.

Sasha United Kingdom

The flat is very comfortable and very clean. The kitchen is very well equipped. The area is very quiet. The owner very helpful.

Carine Austria
9.6
Exceptional
42 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything was wonderful except the view. They were doing construction across the street.”
    Lindsay Lindsay United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything is very clean, nice and neat. You can find all the kitchenware. Amazing location, very quiet, yet so close to centre. A great coffee shop right on the corner.”
    Cassy Cassy Turkey Turkey
  • “The location was a walking distance to the city-centre where lots of tourist attractions are located. Great place for sightseeing and shopping.”
    Nana Nana Nigeria Nigeria
  • “Very clean and comfy apartment. Was mainly relieved to see the COVID-19 certificates. Very helpful host. Will be coming again.”
    May May United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Comfortable, cosy apartment, polite staff, safe area”
    Svetlana Svetlana United States of America United States of America
  • “All excellent. Quiet. Great location. Handy to be able to pay for street parking via RingGo app.”
    Alison Alison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “very close to town centre- 5 minute walk if that. very clean and extremely helpful host.”
    Mulholland Mulholland United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely apartment, clean and tidy. Steven was helpful and supportive, amazing attention to details. Outstanding”
    Federico Federico Italy Italy
  • “Great little appartment, perfect for what we needed and in a great area. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable.”
    Sasha Sasha United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The flat is very comfortable and very clean. The kitchen is very well equipped. The area is very quiet. The owner very helpful.”
    Carine Carine Austria Austria

Categories:

  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi 9.6
High score for Edinburgh
Whole apartment
504 ft²
Size
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony

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Located in Edinburgh, an 18-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse, one mile from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and a 20-minute walk from Royal Mile, Violet Bank Apartment New Town has accommodations with a balcony and free WiFi. The property, housed in a building dating from 2010, is 1.1 miles from The Real Mary King's Close and 1.3 miles from Edinburgh Castle.

Offering 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower, this apartment is fitted with a cable flat-screen TV and DVD player. There's a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge.

A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

National Museum of Scotland is 1.3 miles from Violet Bank Apartment New Town, while EICC is 1.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Violet Bank Apartment New Town has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 30, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Heating

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Guest reviews

9.6
Exceptional · 42 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness9.5
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi 9.6
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  • Lindsay
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything was wonderful except the view. They were doing construction across the street.”
  • Cassy
    TurkeyTurkey
    “Everything is very clean, nice and neat. You can find all the kitchenware. Amazing location, very quiet, yet so close to centre. A great coffee shop right on the corner. The flat is very warm considering how cold it gets here. Steven is an...”
  • Nana
    NigeriaNigeria
    “The location was a walking distance to the city-centre where lots of tourist attractions are located. Great place for sightseeing and shopping.”
  • May
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very clean and comfy apartment. Was mainly relieved to see the COVID-19 certificates. Very helpful host. Will be coming again.”
  • Svetlana
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Comfortable, cosy apartment, polite staff, safe area”
  • Alison
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “All excellent. Quiet. Great location. Handy to be able to pay for street parking via RingGo app.”
  • Mulholland
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “very close to town centre- 5 minute walk if that. very clean and extremely helpful host.”
  • Federico
    ItalyItaly
    “Lovely apartment, clean and tidy. Steven was helpful and supportive, amazing attention to details. Outstanding”
  • Sasha
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great little appartment, perfect for what we needed and in a great area. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Within walking distance to the centre of Edinburgh but far enough out to be quiet and calm.”
  • Carine
    AustriaAustria
    “The flat is very comfortable and very clean. The kitchen is very well equipped. The area is very quiet. The owner very helpful.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Does have a fold-out couch to become a bed?
    Yes, the apartment has a sofabed.
    Answered on April 10, 2022
  • How far is the train station. thanks
    Hi, Waverley train station is 1 mile from the apartment. This is about a 20-minute walk or there are taxis outside the station. I send detailed directions to guests after booking.
    Answered on April 13, 2022
  • How far is the appartment from the Botanical Gardens ? We are going to a wedding there and would like to be able to walk to the Gardens
    Hello, The apartment is 10 mins (0.5 miles) walk to the East and 17 mins (0.8 miles) walk to the West entrance of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
    Answered on January 17, 2022
  • Hi can you smoke on the balcony pls
    Yes, smoking on the balcony is fine. It is just inside the property that smoking is not allowed.
    Answered on June 1, 2021
  • how about parking? we have an electric car.
    Parking is paid on-street Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at £2.90 per hour. In the evenings and weekends, parking is free. Edinburgh currently has very few electric charging points in the city so perhaps charge your car before arrival.
    Answered on February 14, 2022

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Host Info

9.6
Host Review Score
As residents of Edinburgh we chose this apartment primarily as a place that we would like to stay ourselves. Built in 2010 it has all the facilities and equipment a guest would have at home from gas central heating, cable TV and Wi-Fi to a fully equipped kitchen with washing machine. Situated in a quiet cal-du-sac just 10-15 minutes' walk from the city centre. It is enough to allow easy access to the city's shops, tourist sites, bars and restaurants on foot or public transport but away from the late night noise of the city centre bars and clubs. The cal-du-sac has no through traffic and is not cobbled so provides a quiet haven for guests to relax at night.
We are a family run business with 2 self catering apartments in Edinburgh and a Visit Scotland awarded Five Star Gold Bed and Breakfast. Although our apartments are not graded by the tourist board we apply the same standards of service and care to them so our guests have the best experience possible. We enjoy spending time in the apartment as it is well situated to provide easy access to the city centre and the surrounding area also has many shops, restaurants and places of interest to visit.
The local area is a vibrant place with lots to see and do. Just along the street is the New Town Deli great for breakfast. A few doors along is the Alba Dora chip shop, probably the best in the city then round the corner on Dundas Street is the Cuckoo Bakery who do the most amazing cupcakes as well as lunches. The closets mini market is Margiotta on Dundas Street. 5 minutes' walk is Stockbridge with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Also providing access to the Water of Leith Walk, a tranquil riverside walk running down stream to Leith or upstream for 8 miles out to the west of the city to Balerno. Stockbridge also provides access to the Royal Botanic Gardens hosting many events throughout the year and Inverleith park. Through the far side of Stockbridge is Fettes Collage which some say provided J.K Rowling with the inspiration for Hogwarts School featured in the Harry Potter stories.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
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What's nearby
  • Raeburn Place
    0.4 miles
  • Royal Botanic Garden
    0.5 miles
  • Inverleith House
    0.5 miles
  • Multrees Walk
    0.5 miles
  • The Georgian House
    0.6 miles
  • Charlotte Square
    0.6 miles
  • Scott Monument
    0.6 miles
  • Waverley Mall
    0.6 miles
  • Scottish National Gallery
    0.7 miles
  • The Royal Bank of Scotland
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar New Town Deli
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Cuckoo's Barkery
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant New Chapter
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant The Stockbridge
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant The Roamin Nose
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    0.8 miles
  • Royal Mile
    0.8 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    0.8 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    0.8 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    1.2 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    1.8 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    1.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    2.8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Aurther's Seat
    2 miles
  • Ocean/Sea The Firth of Fourth
    2 miles
  • River The Water of Leith
    0.3 miles
Ski lifts
  • Midlothian Snow sports centre
    7 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    6.3 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    34.7 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48 miles
How to get to Violet Bank Apartment New Town from Edinburgh Airport
    Public transportation
    Taxi
    Car
    Parking available
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Amenities of Violet Bank Apartment New Town

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Heating
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 24 per day.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
Activities
  • Mini golf Additional charge
  • Bowling Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Violet Bank Apartment New Town takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 10:30 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about 605.95USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
£10 per stay
17+ years
Extra bed by request
£10 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib and 1 extra bed available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo JCB Violet Bank Apartment New Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note, guests that wish to use a sofa bed or travel cot must arrange this with the property prior to arrival. Please note, a surcharge will be applied.

Kindly note that guests are asked to leave the apartment in a clean condition. If cleaning is needed after check out a cleaning fee of GBP 20 per hour is required.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Please inform Violet Bank Apartment New Town of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

A damage deposit of GBP 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about 605.95USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Violet Bank Apartment New Town

  • The prices at Violet Bank Apartment New Town may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Violet Bank Apartment New Town is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, Violet Bank Apartment New Town is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Violet Bank Apartment New Town offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Violet Bank Apartment New Town can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Violet Bank Apartment New Town by:

    • Tram 20min
    • Car 20min
    • Bus 25min
    • Taxi 30min

  • Violet Bank Apartment New Town has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Violet Bank Apartment New Town is 0.9 miles from the center of Edinburgh.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Violet Bank Apartment New Town on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Violet Bank Apartment New Town on this page.