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

10.0 (13 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
New Town House | Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St

6 Bedroom House in New Town, Edinburgh

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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!

Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St is located in New Town. Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St has 6 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the New Town has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in New Town, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Fireplace/Heating
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Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 property registration number eh-65350-f safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: EH-65350-F

Reviews

Alison S.
Aug 22, 2025 11:58:02 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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.
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