A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated July 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Edinburgh, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A 6-minute drive from the centre of Edinburgh, WM Apartments provide high-quality accommodation with free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. In the Newington area, the apartments are a 15-minute walk from Holyrood Park.
Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, coffee machine, fridge and dishwasher, and a dining table and chairs. Entertainment is provided by a flat-screen TV, Blu-ray and DVD player, games console and video games.
Either 2 or 3 bedrooms are complemented by a bathroom with bath or shower and hairdryer. The apartments also have an outdoor dining area.
The National Museum of Scotland, Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh Playhouse are all within a 7-minute drive of WM Apartments. In the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle is 6 minutes away.Show full description
Situated in Edinburgh and only 4.3 km from Forth Bridge, Lowood Cottage features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 8.4 km from Murrayfield Stadium, 8.9 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and 9.4 km from Edinburgh Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.2 km from Edinburgh Zoo.
The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Royal Mile is 10 km from Lowood Cottage, while Hopetoun House is 10 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
Featuring garden views, Craigiehall Temple provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 6.1 km from Edinburgh Zoo. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.3 km from Forth Bridge.
The spacious holiday home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
Murrayfield Stadium is 8.3 km from the holiday home, while Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 8.8 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 2 km from the property.Show full description
Castle Gogar Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Edinburgh, 7.4 km from Murrayfield Stadium, 8.5 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, as well as 9.2 km from Edinburgh Castle. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.9 km from Edinburgh Zoo.
The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
National Museum of Scotland is 10 km from the holiday home, while Royal Mile is 10 km away. Edinburgh Airport is a few steps from the property.Show full description
Opened October 2023. Located in Edinburgh and only 1.7 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Cameron Coach House Modern Property in Murrayfield Edinburgh provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 1.2 km from Murrayfield Stadium, 2.9 km from Royal Mile and 3.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.3 km from Edinburgh Castle.
This holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
National Museum of Scotland is 3.3 km from the holiday home, while The Real Mary King's Close is 3.3 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 9 km from the property.Show full description
Located in Edinburgh, near University of Edinburgh and National Museum of Scotland, the historic 94DR has a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 km from Arthurs Seat, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.3 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The spacious holiday home with a patio and mountain views features 6 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 6 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.
The Real Mary King's Close is 2.6 km from the holiday home, while Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 2.8 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 19 km from the property.Show full description
Opened July 2024. Situated just 6.8 km from University of Edinburgh, Modern and Spacious Edinburgh home with large garden features accommodation in Edinburgh with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as private check-in and check-out. The property is set 7.2 km from National Museum of Scotland, 7.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 7.8 km from The Real Mary King's Close. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 8.1 km from the holiday home, while Edinburgh Castle is 8.2 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 16 km away.Show full description
Set in Edinburgh and only 11 km from Murrayfield Stadium, Midkinleith Farm Holiday Cottage offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 5-star holiday home offers a shared kitchen and free shuttle service. The property offers a shuttle service and features a garden and outdoor fireplace.
Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking.
In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.
For guests with children, the holiday home provides an indoor play area. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go hiking nearby.
Edinburgh Zoo is 11 km from Midkinleith Farm Holiday Cottage, while National Museum of Scotland is 12 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
Set in Edinburgh and only 3.8 km from Edinburgh Zoo, Torwood Townhouse - Free Parking, SuperFast WiFi and Contractor Friendly offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 5.9 km from Murrayfield Stadium. Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 7.6 km away and Edinburgh Castle is 8.1 km from the holiday home.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
National Museum of Scotland is 9.3 km from the holiday home, while Royal Mile is 10 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 3 km away.Show full description
600 metres from University of Edinburgh, City Centre House - 5 bedrooms - sleeps 9 - parking offers a recently renovated 4-star accommodation in the Pleasance district of Edinburgh. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from National Museum of Scotland.
The holiday home has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Edinburgh Waverley station, The Real Mary King's Close and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km from the property.Show full description
In the Portobello district of Edinburgh, close to Portobello Beach, St Margaret's Cottage, Edinburgh has a garden and a washing machine. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.5 km from Arthurs Seat.
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Edinburgh, like hiking.
Edinburgh Waverley station is 5.8 km from St Margaret's Cottage, Edinburgh, while Edinburgh Playhouse is 5.8 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 23 km away.Show full description
Inchkeith View is located in Edinburgh, 4 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, 4.1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, as well as 4.1 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. The 4-star holiday home features sea views and is 2.4 km from Royal Yacht Britannia. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.8 km from Royal Mile.
With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The Real Mary King's Close is 4.2 km from the holiday home, while National Museum of Scotland is 4.4 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 11 km from the property.Show full description
Opened September 2024. Set just 4.8 km from Arthurs Seat, Number 70, Portobello, Edinburgh provides accommodation in Edinburgh with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as luggage storage space. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 1.5 km from Portobello Beach. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.
The spacious holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking.
Edinburgh Waverley station is 7.5 km from the holiday home, while Edinburgh Playhouse is 7.5 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 26 km away.Show full description
Opened September 2024. Set in Edinburgh and only 4.9 km from Arthurs Seat, Three Bedroom House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 5.2 km from University of Edinburgh and 5.7 km from Royal Mile. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.7 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The 3-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
A continental breakfast is available at the holiday home.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
National Museum of Scotland is 5.8 km from Three Bedroom House, while The Real Mary King's Close is 6.1 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 15 km away.Show full description
Situated in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, Hillview Cottage has a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Edinburgh Zoo.
This holiday home features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies.
Murrayfield Stadium is 4 km from Hillview Cottage, while Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 5.2 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 3 km away.Show full description
Craigey Beach Home is a beachfront property set in Edinburgh, 1.3 km from Portobello Beach and 4.1 km from Arthurs Seat. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.
The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking.
For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.
Guests at Craigey Beach Home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Edinburgh, like hiking. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden.
Royal Yacht Britannia is 4.2 km from Craigey Beach Home, while Edinburgh Waverley station is 4.3 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 13 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring inner courtyard views, Edinburgh Pad provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 5.3 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the villa free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Edinburgh Castle.
The villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Edinburgh Pad.
National Museum of Scotland is 5.9 km from the accommodation, while The Real Mary King's Close is 6.2 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 19 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring a hot tub, Festival Villa and City Villa is located in Edinburgh. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. At the holiday home, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Portobello Beach is 2.5 km from Festival Villa and City Villa, while Arthurs Seat is 2.8 km away. The holiday home has private entrance.
Each unit comes with a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Edinburgh Airport is 24 km from the property.Show full description
Newly opened, May 2025. Situated in Edinburgh and only 6.3 km from University of Edinburgh, New built 2022, 3 bedroom townhouse Edinburgh features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 7 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, 7 km from Arthurs Seat and 7.4 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.8 km from National Museum of Scotland.
The 3-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a toaster, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer.
Dalhousie Castle is 7.4 km from the holiday home, while Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 7.6 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 18 km away.Show full description
6 Coltbridge Gardens, a property with a terrace, is set in Edinburgh, 2.3 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 2.7 km from Edinburgh Zoo, as well as 3 km from Edinburgh Castle. The property is located 4 km from National Museum of Scotland, 4 km from Royal Mile and 4.3 km from The Real Mary King's Close. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Murrayfield Stadium is less than 1 km away.
The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 4.3 km from 6 Coltbridge Gardens, while University of Edinburgh is 4.3 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 6 km from the property.Show full description
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