JOIVY Observatory House

SUMMARY
✔ Edinburgh’s unique hilltop retreat, Observatory House is a large self-catering property extending over two floors
✔ 678ft2 | 63m2
✔ 2 bedrooms
✔ 2 bathrooms
✔ Fully fitted kitchen
✔ Cosy garden
✔ 13-minute walk to Scott Monument
✔ St Giles cathedral is a 16-minute walk
✔ 20-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle
✔ The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage – a fine dining establishment is just a 5-minute walk
✔ Edinburgh Waverley train station is a 10-minute walk

SPACES
⭐ 2 bedrooms
— The Astronomer’s Suite is the master bedroom of Observatory House, with a super king-sized four-poster bed
— The Observer’s Room is a spacious second bedroom with two twin beds made as one super-king-size bed
⭐ 2 bathrooms
⭐ A comfy living room with a Smart TV
⭐ A fully equipped kitchen with all the necessary appliances
⭐ Dining area suitable for up to 8 guests
⭐ Cosy garden with outdoor seating and splendid city views
⭐ Family friendly
⭐ Essentials, linens, towels, and Wi-Fi are provided
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ACCESS
● Guests will have access to the entire house.
● The property is on the ground floor.
● There are two flights of stairs within the property.
● The House is located on the summit of Calton Hill (105m above sea level). Drop-off by car or taxi is permitted via the Calton Hill access road; however, due to its unique location, there is no resident parking on the Hill for House guests.

Check-in Information:
Guests are free to check in on their own with a self-check-in system.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
This home is managed on behalf of Collective by JOIVY, which offers a wide selection of top-quality properties across Europe.

ABOUT THE HOST
Collective is a charity with a mission to bring people together around art. From our home on Calton Hill, we support artists in presenting their new work to a wide audience. We work with local children and young people to provide opportunities for play and creativity at Collective. Observatory House is the oldest building on our site and part of the historic observatory which Collective redeveloped as a centre for contemporary art in 2018. All proceeds from the House support Collective’s charitable mission and work.

SURROUNDINGS
Attractions within walking distance of the House include the National Gallery, City Art Centre, National Museum, Castle and many more. We’d also love to share our knowledge of the less-hyped Edinburgh, from the vibrant contemporary art galleries such as Talbot Rice Gallery and Dovecot to alternative ways to understand the city, like Black History walking tours and smaller, independent museums.
Edinburgh city centre also boasts a wonderful array of restaurants and food options. For more of a local feel, Leith, Easter Road and Abbeyhill are just to the north and east of Calton Hill and have many small restaurants, bars, and coffee shops on offer. If you’d like to stay in and enjoy the House, small independent food shops and mini markets are close by, or online deliveries can drop food to you close to the House.

TRANSPORT
● Due to its unique location, there is no parking available directly outside the House; however, luggage drop-off by car and food van deliveries are permitted via the Calton Hill access road.
● St Andrew's House bus stop is a 6-minute walk.
● Edinburgh Waverley train station is a 10-minute walk.

✈ Nearest airport:
32-minute drive to Edinburgh Airport

NOTES
∗Please note the property is fitted with a noise-detection device.
∗Please note that JOIVY is not responsible or liable for any lost, misplaced or stolen items during guest stays.
⚡ In light of the current situation, we kindly ask our guests to consume electricity and gas mindfully. Please note we will add an additional charge for excessive energy usage.
*Please note this property is located at the top of Calton Hill, a popular tourist destination, and the hill can become quite busy during the day.

HOUSE RULES
JOIVY wants you to have a fantastic stay, and we encourage you to see this property as a home away from home. There are, however, a few points we politely ask guests to note before their arrival and throughout their stay:
– Strictly no smoking, no parties, no pets.
– Dispose of rubbish appropriately.
– Keep the property clean and tidy.
– Whilst washing up and stripping the beds at check-out would be appreciated, it is by no means expected.
– Quiet hours are between 10 PM and 9 AM. So please keep the noise down and respect the neighbours in the building.
– Please remember to close all windows and doors when leaving.
– Careful attention to the keys is extremely important. Guests are responsible for any additional costs resulting from misplaced keys or locksmith call-outs.
– To ensure the safety of our current and future guests, we ask all guests to complete our online check-in form and to provide a valid form of identification.