Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St

Edinburgh, Scotland
$1597 avg/night
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

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We've spent the last 2 years restoring this fabulous space and turning it into our family home.

Originally purpose built in the 1850's as a gymnasium, it has also been used as a Mason's dance practice area, an artist's studio, and also a Festival venue.

It is amazingly located in the centre of Edinburgh's First New Town, less than 1 min walk from the junction of George St and Frederick St. Look on a map and you'll see how central this is!

You are surrounded by all the bars, restaurants, pubs, venues, transport links and history of the famous New Town, yet on a quiet bar free one-way street where you won't hear much.

Unusually there are also 2 private parking spaces with the house.

The showstopper in the house is the top floor room, which is the original gymnasium with period vaulted ceiling and 'lantern' - a glass room bringing extra light into the space. The room is around 10m x 10m in size, and we've turned it into our living and entertaining space. It has a large concrete kitchen island, 2x Gaggenau ovens, an induction cook top, a Quooker hot water tap, and 4 Sonos speakers with sub.

On the ground and lower floors there are 6 bedrooms. One has a triple sleeper bed - this can be used either as a double bed or bunks, another can be set up as either a super king or two singles, a further 2 have king size beds, a further room has a standard single bunk bed (sleeps 2) and the Master room has an enormous Conran Shop steel super king 4 poster bed.

There are 2 fully equipped bathrooms - each has a rainfall shower and a separate bathtub, and twin sinks. There is a further toilet with a sink.

This is our beautiful family home and we look forward to welcoming you and your guests to stay in it!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Recycling Unit Size: 3100 Sq Ft (288 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Water Dispenser
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Rainfall Showerhead Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • John R.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Proximity, cleanliness, level of communication, uniqueness.

  • Erin H.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Wonderful property with easy access and available parking. We enjoyed the open family space and abundant rooms. Property owner was very responsible and great to work with.

  • Rikki H.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Amazing place, very modern. Host was great, easy to communicate with and gave so much excellent information. Walking distance to everything, shopping, eating, pubs, you name it, it was right there. Kitchen area had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and spacious except one room by the door was rather small and loud with our big group coming and going. The other 5 bedrooms were spacious, comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay again.

  • Ganesh R.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Excellent stay and Matt is a great host! Spacious, prime location, well kept, clean and Matt was always responsive. Definitely will stay again when back in Edinburgh. Highly recommend - Matt made it very easy.

  • Chloe S.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    Clean, spacious , as advertised in a convenient location. Very kid friendly and the host was very kind, communicated quickly and most accommodating. Very pleasant first time in Scotland. Thank you, Matt.

  • Judi F.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Wonderful space. All bedrooms were very comfortable. Looks just like the photos.Amazing location… we were able to walk to everything and the tram to the airport is within a couple of blocks. Lots of great restaurants in the area and grocery and drug store were close by.Host was easy to communicate with and accommodating. We had a great time!

  • Noel C.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    this VRBO was the perfect place for me and seven members of my family during a three day stay in Edinburgh. The location was perfect, the kitchen and bedrooms were well stocked, we really enjoyed staying there and had so much fun. I will definitely recommend this VRBO to any group and hopefully we’ll get back there one day

  • Alison S.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Spent two weeks at Edinburgh Fringe and couldn't have asked for a better home base. The house is lovely with an open kitchen/dining/living space that was great for socializing. The sleeping spaces are lovely with lots of options. Plus, the location is excellent for shopping, dining, and enjoying excellent coffee. The host was extremely responsive and supportive throughout our stay. The only inconvenience was the lack of storage space for clothing and such. There is a hanging rack in each room, but nothing else. Be prepared to live out of your suitcase.

  • Trisha M.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    Fantastic place. Excellent location. And wonderful communication from the host.!

  • Nicholas W.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    The entire house is very comfortable and equipped to an exceptionally high standard. It is extremely well located in the New Town, about 5 minutes walk from Princes Street and about 15 minutes walk from Waverley station, with very many good restaurants nearby. The host has thought of everything and the welcome information and welcome in general was comprehensive and thoughtful. I would book this accommodation again without hesitation.

  • Kristin M.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    What a fantastic home for a large number of people! There is so much space, lots of beds and in a perfect location! Everything was great and we would happily book this house again on our next visit. Matt’s communication was excellent and he was quick to respond when I would ask a question. The use of the garden was an extra special treat!

  • Jamie Y.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Matt's house was comfortable, stylish, and perfectly located in the new city - quick walks to other neighborhoods, with bunches of great bars and restaurants just a few blocks away as well. Matt was a fantastic communicator, and our group of seven adults had a lovely time and would go back in a heartbeat.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    This location was incredible. Perfect access to shopping, restaurants, pubs, and more. Excellent communication with the host, and check-in/check-out was a breeze.

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$1,597+
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