Historic Gem in the Heart of the City
A two-bedroom ground-floor apartment at Rock House, with an open-plan living area and a private terrace of its own.
The Film
Two minutes inside the apartment, before you book.
The Apartment
Occupying the ground floor of the main house, the Terrace Apartment has an open-plan living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen complete with a serving hatch, and a sunny, south-facing private terrace of its own. A clean simplicity runs through every room, giving the apartment a timeless elegance that is both practical and comfortable.
Two bedrooms and one bathroom sleep up to four guests, making the apartment a natural choice for a couple travelling with friends or family, or as part of a larger group taking the whole house.
The apartment shares the same remarkable setting as the rest of Rock House, with spectacular panoramic views over Edinburgh from its elevated position on Calton Hill, reached via the Calton Steps, just a few minutes’ walk from Princes Street.
Built in the 1750s, Rock House is reputed to be one of the oldest houses in Edinburgh’s New Town. It came to worldwide fame as the home of the artist and pioneering photographer David Octavius Hill, who in 1843 developed the calotype process here with the engineer Robert Adamson, founding the first photography studio in Scotland. The house remained a working photographer’s studio from the 1840s until the 1950s, and has since been carefully renovated.
The location is hard to beat. Old Town and New Town landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle, sit within easy walking distance, and both the airport tram stop and Waverley station are a five minute walk away. Secure public parking is available at the OMNI Centre a few minutes from the door.
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Also at Rock House
Book together with the Terrace Apartment for up to fourteen guests across the whole property.
FAQ
The Terrace Apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, sleeping up to four guests.
Yes. The apartment has a private, south-facing terrace, reached via the Calton Steps, with views out over the surrounding hillside.
Check-out is 11:00am, an hour later than Rock House and the Photographer’s Studio. Check-in is from 4:00pm.
Well-behaved pets may be considered at the Terrace Apartment. Please contact us in advance of booking to confirm.
Yes. The Terrace Apartment can be booked alongside Rock House and the Photographer’s Studio, sleeping up to fourteen guests in total.
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