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$30012 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JQ, United Kingdom
1,228 reviews
1/49
Free wifi
Welcome to Destiny Scotland - Distillers House, where Edinburgh's charm meets modern luxury! Located at 12 Torphichen Street, just 0.8mi from the lively city center, you'll find yourself at the heart of Scotland's enchanting capital while enjoying the peace and serenity this stunning 5-star apartment offers. With a minimum price that won't break the bank, your dream getaway is closer than you think!
Our guests simply can't get enough of the Distillers House experience, as evidenced by the impressive 1,228 reviews that showcase our commitment to excellence. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi to share your adventures with friends, and for those arriving by car, parking is available (just a small extra charge). Whether you’re snapping selfies at Edinburgh Castle or soaking in the views atop Arthur’s Seat, you'll have the perfect home base to explore all the delights this historic city has to offer.
Drenched in character, our apartment melds elegance with comfort, making it the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. With its unbeatable location and top-notch amenities, you'll quickly understand why guests rave about their stay. So pack your bags and immerse yourself in the magic of Edinburgh—adventure awaits at Destiny Scotland - Distillers House!
At Destiny Scotland - Distillers House, every stay is a story waiting to unfold! Imagine sinking into plush furnishings, sipping a warm cup of tea or coffee as you gaze out at the beautiful cityscape of Edinburgh. The apartment's design seamlessly blends contemporary style with a cozy atmosphere, creating the perfect backdrop for a memorable getaway. After a day filled with historic tours or indulging in delicious local cuisine, you’ll love returning to a space that feels like a sophisticated home away from home.
Adventure is just a step out the door! Spend your mornings waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, before wandering the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, perhaps stopping at a quaint café for a scone to bring you into the day. Nearby, the iconic Royal Mile beckons with its street performers and unique shops, while the majestic hills of the Pentland range invite you to explore their rugged beauty. Whatever your pace, every corner of this vibrant city offers a new experience, causing you to fall more in love with Edinburgh with each passing day.
And when it’s time to unwind after an epic adventure, you can indulge in the luxury of your Distillers House retreat. Kick back and relax in the living area, play games or watch a movie with friends, or simply take in the stunning evening views of the city as you plan your next day’s escapades. With Destiny Scotland’s keen attention to detail and a plethora of conveniences, your holiday will be filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of memories waiting to be cherished. So, what are you waiting for? Your Edinburgh adventure starts at Destiny Scotland - Distillers House!
Closest airports
Edinburgh Airport
6.1miDundee Riverside Airport
35.7miGlasgow Airport
47.5miPrestwick Airport
61.4miFree wifi
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Julian
10
August 2024
The hotel is so convenient to Haymarket Station - a quick 5-minute walk. We were easily able to come in and drop our baggage into storage as we arrived around 11 am. The cleaner was just starting work on our room and let us know that he'd be done in under an hour if we needed to come back sooner than the 3 pm check-in, which was lovely. We explored the city a bit and came back to catch our breath well before the listed check-in time. Then we had to catch our breath again when we opened the door - it's ENORMOUS! Huge living area, decent kitchen, nice bedroom, and bath and utility rooms. They specifically don't want you hosting parties but you could easily host a party with 20 guests in this space, it's that big. The kitchen was well-appointed with a cooktop, mini fridge and dishwasher, the washer/dryer worked - with a drying rack as well, the water pressure and plumbing were excellent in the bath. We were so cold after our visit to the castle and the heating even sent a shot of warmth through the towel bar so we got hot towels after our shower. BLISS! We were primarily on foot, and it's very walkable to Grassmarket and the Royal Mile. If you're a hoofer (we are) the walk up to Calton Hill is also not terribly far. The room is just down the street from EICC Pleasance Theater and there were shows there all day long during Fringe. I cannot overstate the convenience of being so close to Haymarket for trains and easy, cheap bus service to EDI. Sainsbury's is just down the street so you can put the fridge and stove to use to make your own breakfast or store up some good, cold Irn Bru.
The only thing that could be improved is a little human contact. It was so efficient but it's nice to see a person to give you local recommendations. Also, we were a bit confused on the combo washer/dryer and while our clothes were clean, they didn't dry properly. A user manual would have been good.
Laurie
10
August 2024
The apartment was in a great location, close to trams and buses, and lots of places to eat just around the corner. Also within a decent walking distance to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. It was lovely apartment, spacious and clean and had everything we needed. There was never a need to contact the hosts. Everything was in perfect order.
Be prepared for stairs if you have bad knees, but they are carpeted and thus were still quite manageable.
Oana
10
January 2023
The building is fairly close to the Haymarket station (5 min by foot) and Waverley. The apartment itself is very cozy and well-decorated. You can tell the people who manage it are very attentive to details and I really appreciated that. It has all the appliances and amenities you would need for a short or for a longer stay (washing machine, hair dryer, coffee machine, toaster). The bed is very comfortable and the shower is state of the art. I especially liked the adjustable heater, it was a godsend after walking around the city all day. We loved that the apartment was close to all the places we wanted to visit, and we also had a few shops and restaurants in the area. There is no lift in the building, but for us it was no problem. Checking in was also very easy and communication with the team was absolutely stellar. All in all, a gorgeous experience that we would repeat anytime.
Sophie
8.2
September 2024
The apartment is very nice, spacious and clean. It is also very well equipped. The bedrooms are confortable and the bathroom is particularly large. The apartment has plenty of natural luminosity. While there is no sofa bed, the sofa is very large and confortable for one person. Buses and the tramway are right in front of the door. Many good restaurants very close. The train station and the shuttle for the airport is less than 5 minutes away.
I very rarely say that bur the street noise is very loud and can be annoying during the night. The apartment is also a good 30 minutes walk from old town and main attractions.
Richard
9.1
May 2024
We were in the top floor flat which had high ceilings and was very spacious. We knew about the lack of a lift and it wasn't a problem for us. Good storage options inside the flat and the kitchen had modern appliances and was well maintained. Complimentary coffee and tea were good. The host was easily contactable and responded quickly to a couple of questions we had. The luggage store on the last day was very useful too. Water pressure in the bathroom was great. Location wise was good for us with just a 20 minute walk or 5 minute tram ride to the centre of the new town. We would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Just a small suggestion, could do with better blinds in the bedroom to shut out more light in the mornings.
Simona
10
December 2024
Extremely well located, only 15 mins by foot from the city centre and 20 minutes from Edinburgh castle, the apartments are extremely comfortable and spacious. We had apt 1, 4 and 9, all 1 bedroom apartments, made out of a bedroom and a living room/ kitchenette. We enjoyed the street view from apartment 4 ( located on the ground floor), the outdoor terrace from apartment 1 ( lower ground floor situated) and the tranquility of apartment 9. We expected apartment 4 to be noisy due to the location on the ground floor but we didn’t feel at all disturbed by the comings and goings. The living room however being street oriented was a bit noisy due to the traffic, but that can’t be helped due to the positioning of the apartment.
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Clare
10
December 2024
The apartment was much bigger than I expected. The kitchen was well-equipped for my stay, large living area, separate dining area in an alcove, large contemporary bathroom and separate bedroom. Only 10 apartments and was very quiet at the back of the property. Ideally located about 5 mins walk from transport links at Haymarket and the conference centre. Camp beds for rent meant that a colleague could stay over one night.
Note there are no staff onsite. I was on the 2nd floor and there was no lift, which was OK for me, but it would have been a problem for someone with limited mobility or more luggage. Only a few tea bags/coffee pods, so had to buy my own.
Sandhya
10
October 2024
Loved the kitchen and dining room with the large TV and sofa. The bathroom was also large and clean with hot water. The location is also fabulous. Just next to a major tram stop. Even if you're coming from the airport, you get down from the Airport Express and walk about 300 meters to reach the property.
Coordinating for a potential early check-in was a little taxing since the back and forth took time. If there were an easier way to get in touch, like WhatsApp or some such, it would have been easier. But no complaints as such.
Deb
10
October 2024
Comfortable, great location and easy to walk everywhere. The airport bus stop is 5 minutes away and so is all public transport if you need this. Very nice bedding and a peaceful stay. You get what you pay for. You won’t be disappointed if you book here. It is door code access too, so no keys to worry about, which we liked.
I didn’t receive the door code from the property in my email inbox, but I did ask for help and the staff were pretty quick to respond and eventually sent it via text. I think receiving the code by text is good as well as by email, especially when travelling and not always reading emails or having access to inbox to check the junk folder (I assume this is where it went but I haven’t been able to check yet). Just a suggestion that would have worked better for us and less stressful when the code had not arrived on the day of checkin.
Kate
9.1
January 2025
An absolutely beautiful apartment slightly out of the main town but within walking or tram distance to all the sights. Georgeous bathroom and bedroom with walk in robe (perfect for large suitcases). Excellent kitchen (we like to self cater), really clean and totally quiet at night.
I would have rated this a 10 except for such a big apartment, the TV is tiny and looks really weird in such a large space. Felt like I needed binoculars to watch it. But seriously - that was the only thing I could fault (and we didn't spend our holiday watching TV anyhow!).
Attractions
Royal Scottish Academy
0.8miScottish National Gallery
0.8miGreyfriars Kirk
0.9miThe Canongate
1.3miRoyal Observatory
1.9miEdinburgh Cruise Port at Leith
2.9miRosslyn Chapel
6.6miForth Bridge
8.1miAberdour Castle
8.2miBlackness Castle
12.4miDunfermline Abbey and Palace
12.9miFalkland Palace and Garden
21.3miPreston Mill & Phantassie Doocot
21.9miNational Wallace Monument
30.4miMelrose Abbey
30.9miAttractions
Royal Scottish Academy
0.8miScottish National Gallery
0.8miGreyfriars Kirk
0.9miThe Canongate
1.3miRoyal Observatory
1.9miEdinburgh Cruise Port at Leith
2.9miRosslyn Chapel
6.6miForth Bridge
8.1miAberdour Castle
8.2miBlackness Castle
12.4miDunfermline Abbey and Palace
12.9miFalkland Palace and Garden
21.3miPreston Mill & Phantassie Doocot
21.9miNational Wallace Monument
30.4miMelrose Abbey
30.9miAirports
Edinburgh Airport
6.1miDundee Riverside Airport
35.7miGlasgow Airport
47.5miPrestwick Airport
61.4miFree wifi
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
General
Family rooms
Heating
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Parking
Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Safety features
First aid kits available
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 15 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$19 per child per day
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$19 per person per day
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Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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