The Garden Rooms Edinburgh is widely considered one of the most romantic places to stay in the city. It is a secluded garden flat, with a private walled garden and outdoor bath - overlooked only by the stunning trees of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Unlike almost every other Edinburgh short-term rental, it has no shared stairs, no neighbours, and no shared spaces of any kind. Guests have complete privacy.
Yes. The Garden Rooms Edinburgh has a private outdoor bath in its walled garden, available exclusively to guests. It is double-insulated, filled fresh for every bath with clean water (no chemicals or chlorine), and positioned for complete privacy. Guests have described it as the highlight of their stay in any season.
Inverleith and Stockbridge are increasingly the answer. It is quieter and more beautiful than the city centre, with excellent independent restaurants, cafes, and the Royal Botanic Gardens on the doorstep. The Garden Rooms is in Inverleith, a 25-minute walk or 15-minute bus ride from the Royal Mile. Guests consistently say the neighbourhood is one of the highlights of their stay.
The Garden Rooms includes: a private walled garden (exclusive use), outdoor bath, king size bed with premium bedding, walk-in shower, underfloor heating, Nespresso machine, welcome dram of Scottish whisky, two dressing gowns and slippers, full kitchen, Virgin TV with Sky Sports, BOSE Bluetooth speaker, and Gig1 Fibre WiFi. Sally leaves milk in the fridge, coffee capsules, and some Scottish delicacies.
Yes. The Garden Rooms is a self-contained property. There are no shared stairs, no shared walls, no other guests in the building. It is a converted stone outbuilding in a private walled garden. Your private entrance is through the garden gate. No neighbours can hear you, see you, or interact with you in any way.
Yes. On-street parking is available on Inverleith Terrace. At weekends, this is free. On weekdays, drive 100 yards up the street towards the church and use the metered bays (around £11.20 for the day). Download the Ringo app and use code 12319 to pay by phone. Spaces are usually available.
It has been the setting for many proposals since opening in 2013. The private walled garden, outdoor bath, and secluded atmosphere make it ideal. The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh — one of the most beautiful settings in Scotland — is two minutes on foot, and is also a popular wedding venue.
The Garden Rooms Edinburgh is the closest short-term rental to the Royal Botanic Gardens. The entrance gate to the Botanics is approximately two minutes on foot from the property's front gate. Many guests visit the Botanics as part of their stay.
Botanics Lights is the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's annual winter light trail, held each November and December. It is one of Scotland's most popular festive events, with illuminated trails through the gardens. The Garden Rooms Edinburgh is directly adjacent to the Botanics — guests can walk to the entrance in under two minutes. Lying in the outdoor bath after Botanics Lights is a particular favourite for winter guests.
During the Edinburgh Festival in August, the city centre is extraordinarily busy. The Garden Rooms is in Inverleith, a short bus or Uber from the Royal Mile, but private, quiet, and completely your own. Guests describe it as the best of both worlds: close enough to enjoy the Fringe, far enough to escape it and decompress at the end of the day.
It is one of the most popular choices for Edinburgh wedding nights and honeymoons. The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh — two minutes away — hosts weddings, and The Garden Rooms is the natural base for couples getting married there or attending as guests. The private walled garden and outdoor bath create an atmosphere that is genuinely romantic and unlike any hotel.
It is a completely different experience. A hotel offers a room. The Garden Rooms offers a private walled garden, an outdoor bath, a king bed, a full kitchen, and complete privacy in the middle of one of Edinburgh's finest neighbourhoods. Many guests say it was the best accommodation they have stayed in, anywhere. It has been featured in The Guardian as a Best British Bolthole and named one of the Best 15 Airbnbs in Edinburgh by The Times.
Edinburgh is wonderful year-round. Spring brings the Botanic Gardens into bloom. Summer is Edinburgh Festival season — the city is alive but overwhelming; The Garden Rooms is the ideal retreat. Autumn sees the city quieten, with beautiful light and the outdoor bath coming into its own. Winter is particularly special: the outdoor bath under stars or even snow, Botanics Lights in November and December, and the underfloor heating making the studio feel especially cosy.
The Garden Rooms is a ground-floor property, but has three stairs down from the pavement level to the garden level. The patio entrance is level access from the garden. The walk-in shower entrance is narrow and cannot accommodate a wheelchair. Please contact Sally directly at hi@sallyweatherly.com with any specific accessibility questions before booking.
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