Pilrig House (built in 1638) is a stunning historic 17th-century Scottish townhouse, uniquely located in a tranquil park, yet it is only a 15-minute stroll to Edinburgh's city centre (five minutes by bus) and all the main attractions - Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace, Arthur's Seat, the Scottish Parliament, The National Gallery, Edinburgh Botanical Gardens, the fashionable 'Shore' area of Leith, where The Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed.

Pilrig House has a fascinating history - it was owned by the same family, the Balfours, for hundreds of years. Robert Louis Stevenson's grandfather, James Balfour, lived here, and RLS - Scotland's most acclaimed author - visited and played in the gardens as a child. He mentions Pilrig House in many of his novels, eg Kidnapped and Catriona.

Debbie and Philip, the owners, let three luxurious, 4-star graded apartments in Pilrig House; offering extremely comfortable and beautifully furnished accommodation. All apartments are non-smoking, overlook the gardens and park, and each has a free parking space in a private car park to the rear of the house. The facilities in the apartments include: Broadband Wi-Fi access, CD-Player, DVD/Video-Player, Flat-Screen TV, Digital Radio,Clothes Washer/Dryer, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, hob, oven, microwave, hairdryers & adjustable heating in all rooms. We place great emphasis on the cleanliness of our apartments.

Park Apartment (sleeps 4 max). Delightful mix of antique and modern furnishings. Sole acces to stunning Palladian staircase entrance, at the top of which is a small seating area and double oak doors entrance. Spacious living-room with oak flooring, log-effect fire, recessed window-seat and designated dining area overlooking the park (plus a fold-out double sofa-bed); double bedroom; single bedroom; fully-equipped kitchen; and, luxurious, fully-tiled bathroom (with heated towel-rail, shaver point and shower over bath). The living-room and both bedrooms have park views. Tarifff: £100 to £150 per night

Garden Apartment (sleeps 3 max). Charming cottage-style interior with oak wooden flooring throughout. Living-room with window-seat overlooking the garden and park; double bedroom with garden/park views; fully-equipped kitchen (overlooking gardens to the side of the house) and bathroom (with heated towel-rail, shaver point and shower over the bath). Tariff: £80 to £130 per night

Balfour Apartment (sleeps 4 max). Commanding second-floor position offering wonderful views over park. Two double bedrooms (one with super king-sized bed that can be split into twins); spacious and sunny living-room with dual windows and window-seats (plus double pull-out sofa-bed); fully-equipped kitchen ; and, modern bathroom (with shower over bath, shaver-point, heated towel-rail). Tariff: £110 to £160 per night.

Note: Reduced weekly rates available, and, please see our website for longer-stay reductions! Included in price: fine bedlinen, Egyptian cotton towels, utilities (heating, electricity), phone, Scotttish toiletries, fresh flowers, fruit bowl, chocolates and refreshment tray on arrival, full Welcome Pack and Restaurant/Edinburgh Tour Packs, up-to-date Tourist Information file, Pilrig House stationery & postcards Also included: Broadband Wi-Fi access, binoculars, hairdryers, novels, children's books, games, CDs, DVDs/Videos, alarm-clocks, US adapter plug, umbrellas, maps, local guidebooks and fold-out street maps. Excellent local bus service very close-by.