Guests say
Powderhall Brae is a spacious and well-located apartment in a quiet, attractive area of Edinburgh, praised for its proximity to the city centre, green spaces, and local amenities. Guests appreciate the warm welcome, excellent communication, and family-friendly touches. While the property is generally clean and well-equipped, some furnishings and carpets show signs of wear, and a few guests noted minor maintenance issues. Overall, it offers a comfortable base for exploring Edinburgh, with most guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the apartment clean and tidy, though several mentioned stained carpets, worn sofas, and occasional issues with bathroom mould or marks on walls. The majority of reviews, however, describe the property as clean and well-presented.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, beauty, and easy access to both the city centre and local amenities. Guests enjoyed nearby walks, green spaces, and convenient transport links.
Guests consistently highlight the spaciousness and warmth of the flat, but comfort is let down by tired sofas and mattresses, with several reviews noting the need for replacement or improvement.
The apartment is well-equipped with kitchen appliances, washing facilities, and family-friendly extras. Some guests noted missing or basic kitchen items, slow WiFi, and a lack of a smart TV. Minor maintenance issues such as wardrobe doors and general wear were also mentioned.
Guests appreciated touches like toys, games, and helpful communication from hosts. However, welcome packs or gifts are not consistently mentioned and cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Situated in a quiet street ½ mile from the centre of Edinburgh - visit museums or walk down Princes Street for the ultimate shopping experience.. Lift access available.
All on the
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, French Doors Leading To Balcony
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair.. Balcony. Grounds (shared with other apartments). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties.. This wonderfully light, spacious first floor apartment is beautifully furnished with a stylish living room, complete with piano and small balcony, offering the perfect base for a memorable Edinburgh holiday. The generous kitchen/dining room is well-equipped for those creative cooks or simply as a breakfast stop before a day exploring the city and its many restaurants. The bedrooms are thoughtfully furnished with great attention to comfort and detail. Access into the city centre is easy either by bus or on foot, where there are galleries, theatres and shops along with the iconic Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace at either end of the Royal Mile. There is a wide range of pubs and restaurants throughout the city and many festivals held throughout the year. Being a relatively small city, exploring on foot is a great option. For variety, take day trips to the lovely beaches and golf courses of East Lothian or the Borders. Beach 4 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
First floor apartment - lift access.
Please note there is a block of flats being built close to the property.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
As per the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024, you may need to pay a visitor levy to the owner on arrival at the property. The rate of the levy is 5% of the total accommodation cost, up to a maximum of five nights.
Nearby points of interest
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Museum of Childhood
Reviews (31)
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Confirmed Guest
Accommodation was not very clean i.e carpets, windows and oven. Mark's on most walls and paintwork. The couches and beds are uncomfortable. There was no welcome pack and no local information folder I.e. bus routes etc. On saying that the accommodation is in a lovely quiet area with a Tesco and Lidle within walking distance. You can walk into the city centre and to other attractions if you are reasonably fit. Natalie was lovely however disappointed that the previous negative comments appear to have been ignored by the owner. A reasonable price for Edinburgh however some improvements are required.
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Nadia Stevens
Lovely, clean, spacious and well maintained. Excellent location.
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Cheryl Brandt
I had friendly email correspcondence with Eddie about our arrival and key collection. We we greeted by David, who was absolutely lovely and showed us the apartment and gave us our keys. We were warmly welcomed. The apaprtment is incredibly spacious and in a quiet area, that is excellent for accessing the city centre and is a short stroll along the river to Leith. The apartment has plenty of loo roll, all washing up things that are needed, hand wash and even shower gel. The showers were nice and powerful and easily regulated. It was a pleasure to return each evening and relax in the large living room, with its balcony. THere was a brilliant Greek restaurant a few minutre walk away, Spitaki Greek Taverna. We ate here the first night so that we didn't have to go back into the city itself. There are pubs nearby, although we didn't try these. We loved our time in Edinburgh and this apartment so much, that we have rebooked for next year. It was just so convenient for what we needed to do and as it is near the Botsnic Garden we were planning on visiting there next time. Thank you Eddie and David. See you next year.