The family room is the perfect spot for coffee and the papers Our 1920's home. There are two entrances, one at the green door and one to the left into our red lob ... View from the kitchen island through to the family room The dining, kitchen and family room are all together, we spend most of our time here This is the lobby, a second entrance to pur home. It's erfect for prams and carrying groceries. You ... The clock my grandfather won for winning a mile race. It's in the lobby and still works The second bedroom, complete with a bay window, and a small bathroom en suite This is our main bedroom Another view of the lobby. I need to push that plant to the right! We have grey squirrels in Edinburgh, who can be quite cheeky. This is our dining area window Another view of the family room, which is also part of the kitchen and dining areas The kitchen with its island. The decorations come down after Christmas! Our kitchen from the dining srea The fireplace in our living room Our living room Another view of the living room. The hall and stairs that greet you when you come in the front green door. The small en-suite bathroom attached to the second bedroom This is the shower in the main bathroom, which also has a bath We often walk the 'loop', a 40 minute stroll along country lanes near our home. Yet if you turn righ ... Another view from the 'loop' walk near our house. Edinburgh is famous for its celebration s, especially at Hogmanay Gorgeous Edinburgh

 

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Edinburgh, Scotland. Explore the bustling ancient city from the calm suburbs

House • Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom

    6 Guests   
    3 Bedrooms   
    3 Bathrooms   
  Primary home

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  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  
  Hospitality  

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Listed  October 2025
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General Overview

Our home was built in the 1920s. It is semi-detached, with its own gardens on three sides. It is a comfortable, easy home, that we have enjoyed decorating and developing since we bought it. Our two children (in their 20's) have finished uni and are currently travelling abroad.

The Space

The kitchen/dining/snug area is the heart of our home. We sit with the sun streaming in each morning, especially at the weekends with the papers and coffee. It's a great place for hosting friends and family for dinner. We are keen cooks, so you will find all the herbs and spices you need for your stay. Our separate living area (with a dedicated office space), is great for lounging and watching TV. The sun comes in this side of the house later in the afternoon.

Guest Access

Downstairs we also have a laundry room/shower with direct access to the back garden. There are two doors into the house, one up two steps and another in a side extension to a separate lobby. It's a great house for children and adults alike, with plenty of space and a relaxed ambience.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Family
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    City
    Mountains
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Good public transport
    Golf

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We have the best of both worlds. 4 minutes walk brings you to a bus-stop into the city (15 to 20 mins). Turn in the other direction and you can walk in Edinburgh's green belt area, along paths and unpaved roads, passing childrens play area, golf courses, a pub in old stables, and fields where you'll see rabbits and the occasional deer.

Getting to my home

Edinburgh airport is a half hour taxi trip. Or catch a tram directly from the airport to the city centre, followed by a local bus to our home. Waverley Station railway station is easy to navigate. Cross the road to get a bus to our neighbourhood. Or you can walk the three miles from the centre of the city.

Nearest airport

Edinburgh airport is about a half- hour taxi trip away.

Getting Around

Local buses are frequent, safe, reasonably priced and well used. Visitors often comment on how easy Edinburgh (population of about 500,000) is to get around by foot and by bus.

Map of Approximate Location

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Louise

We are Jim (Scottish) and Louise (Irish), living in our Edinburgh home for 23 years. As we recently retired and love travelling, we thought we'd try home swopping. We're sociable and active.
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