Title: Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys Vacation home with kitchen, near Grassmarket ## Photo gallery for Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys ![Exterior - Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521300/109521268/d43a9d04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521300/109521268/c5037331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521300/109521268/3e020d10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521300/109521268/a93cee03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109521300/109521268/f52b7ed4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on Blackford Hill, this unique and spacious home boasts great views from its expansive garden. Unwind in the beautiful orangery or games room, or take a stroll around the 2000+ sq ft property's extensive grounds with seating areas. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathrooms2002 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys Historical, Grade A Heritage Listed large home and garden with great views on Blackford Hill. Your group will be comfortable in this spacious and unique space. It boasts exceptionally spacious and flexible accommodation including 5 bedrooms, 3 reception areas, 6 bathrooms, a games room as well as a beautiful orangery and extensive gardens. Historical, Grade A Heritage Listed and is a large home and garden with great views on Blackford Hill. 2000+ sq ft (V. Large House) 5 Bedrooms, 2 Superking beds, 2 King beds, 2 Double beds and 1 single bed. 6 Bathrooms. Dining Room' Dining Kitchen Games Room Orangery Large garden with seating area. Wonderful views of Blackford Hill. Parking is available for 1 Car in the drive. Buses 5 minute walk down Mortonhall Road for bus number 9 and 24\. 3 minute walk down Oswald road for bus number 38. Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out time is before 10am. A £30 charge will be requested if guests check themselves in early without permission or if guests do not check out on time, as this will cause disruption to my cleaner’s schedule. \*The full address will be provided prior to your check-in, together with the access details. \* Please note there will be a fee for lost keys, £100 and Please note that a fee of £50 will be charged for call-out if you forget the keys inside the flat. The full cost of lock replacement will be charged for lost keys - please be careful with them. \* A £100 will be applied for late checkout. \* We provide complimentary tea and coffee, as well as travel-sized bottles of shampoo, shower gel and soap. Other items provided during your stay are a washing-up pack, toilet roll and kitchen roll. These should last a couple of days. If more is needed, there will be there a shop nearby if you need anything additional. \* We love our neighbours so please respect the building and be considerate when it comes to noise levels. Our listing warmly welcomes guests for stays of over 21 nights, whether you're visiting for business or pleasure. Enjoy a comfortable, well-equipped space designed to make extended stays both productive and relaxing. With amenities tailored to meet your needs, this property offers the perfect balance of convenience and comfort, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free long-term experience. IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - not allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,002 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73100000/73099500/73099439/46499fdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edinburgh Luxury Apartment- The Matisse Suite Edinburgh City Centre - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 3881589 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.92731%2C-3.19367&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WAArgnFcduO1D4G8aDkXLcHA8xc=) Edinburgh #### What's nearby - Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - The Meadows \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - University of Edinburgh \- 5 min drive \- 1.9 km - Grassmarket \- 7 min drive \- 2.6 km - National Museum of Scotland \- 7 min drive \- 2.6 km #### Getting around - Slateford Station - 7 min drive - Haymarket Tram Station - 7 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ball Room Sports Bar & Pool Hall - ‬17 min walk - ‪Bennets of Morningside - ‬17 min walk - ‪Greggs - ‬16 min walk - ‪Pop Coffee - ‬16 min walk - ‪Sisorti Coffee & Bakery - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Elegant 17th Century Villa - Pass the Keys located? ## Have a question? 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