Address:
3 Vanburgh PlaceLeith
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH6 8AE
Telephone: +44 (0) 131 553 2829 +44 (0) 7711 820220
Make Direct Enquiry
Perfect for:
Select Location:
Find Events and Activities:
3 Vanburgh Place
Quintessential Qualities
A perfect example of fine Georgian architecture abounding with authentic period features, Vanburgh is a stylish, comfortable and interesting Georgian home. With its fine furniture, family portraits, old prints and authentic period details, Vanburgh is a wonderful setting for a visit to Edinburgh. Where else will you find original moulding with bunches of grapes picked out in gold leaf?
Inside
- Choose the Links Room with king size bed and comfortable sitting area from which to watch the world go by on the Leith Links. With its fabulously appointed private bathroom, the Links Room is stylish, spacious and extremely comfortable
- Overlooking the back garden and decorated in the Sempill tartan, the Tartan Room offers twin beds with a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom
- With wifi internet access, flatscreen televisions, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers and bathrobes, both bedrooms afford a glimpse of life in a stylish, comfortable and authentic Georgian home with interesting art and books to peruse wherever you look
- Enjoy afternoon tea on arrival in the beautiful living room, overlooking Leith Links, and with its fine collection of family portraits and beautifully restored Georgian features
- Take a leisurely breakfast at the window and watch this bustling historic Links come to life. Delicious Scottish fruit compote, homemade bread, jams and marmalade will ensure you are ready for a fabulous day's exploring
- A conversation with your Scottish host, a mine of information on Edinburgh, Scotland and its colourful history, will enhance your experience of this most beautiful capital city
Out and About
- Visit the world's festival capital - Edinburgh hosts no less than eight international festivals from June to August alone
- Stroll down to the waterfront and enjoy some of Leith's magnificent foodie destinations
- With monuments, museums and galleries abounding, take a few days to immerse in some of Scotland's finest cultural experiences
- Explore the fascinating history of this World Heritage Site. Walk the Royal Mile with the Palace of Holyroodhouse at one end and Edinburgh Castle at the other
- Visit that most famous of iconic Royal homes and take a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia, now moored permanently off the waterfront at Leith
- Visit the famous giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo or the glorious collections at the Royal Botanic Garden
- Enjoy the very Scottish celebration of New Year at Edinburgh's Hogmanay
- Whilst festival fever rages in August, experience The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, culminating in the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle
- Take full advantage of your hosts' family connections and knowledge of Scottish history and join one of his Mary Queen of Scots Tours
Rates
From £85.00 per room per night, including afternoon tea on arrival and a delicious Scottish breakfast.
More information about our rates.
Food and Drink
In house cuisine: Start with fresh fruits, Scottish fruit compote with homemade yoghurt and granola, and freshly squeezed orange juice or pressed British apple juice. Then homemade toast, croissants and Scottish oatcakes with homemade jams and marmalade and Scottish honey.
Afternoon tea is served on your day of arrival. Relax in the living room accompanied by Josephine's homemade cake and a cup of tea.
Eating out: Leith is the gourmet 'capital' of Edinburgh. Michelin starred establishments, fabulous seafood bistros and just about every conceivable ethnicity of cuisine are within walking distance of 3 Vanburgh Place.
We are happy to advise and make bookings for our guests.
Your Hosts: Jamie and Josephine Sempill
Jamie, Sempill Clan Chief and specialist tour leader, and Josephine, interior decorator and stylist, have pooled their combined skills to provide a wonderful Edinburgh experience. With so much to do in the city, they will provide advice, should you need it, on what to see, where to eat and how best to get around. In the words of one guest, Vanburgh is ‘a beautiful, serene home’. Many similar comments can be found in the visitor’s book. With their incomparable knowledge of all things Scottish and of Edinburgh in particular, Vanburgh is the perfect base from which to enjoy one of the world’s most stunning capital cities.
