Edinburgh Festival Glamping - Calton Retreat

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Fireplace
Point of interest

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Napier University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonaly Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Corn Exchange
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Edinburgh Festival Glamping - Calton Retreat

Edinburgh Festival Glamping – a calm, comfortable base in the heart of festival season

Escape the crowds without missing a moment of the magic at Edinburgh Festival Glamping, a unique glamping retreat set within the beautiful walled garden of Merchiston Castle.

Thoughtfully designed for festival-goers, performers, and city explorers alike, this peaceful hideaway offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and character during the world-famous Edinburgh festivals.

Your private bell tent

Each spacious bell tent is exclusively yours, comfortably sleeping up to four guests—ideal for friends, families, or fellow festival artists. All bedding is fully provided, so you can arrive, unpack, and settle in straight away without the hassle of camping gear.

For added peace of mind, every tent is lockable. We recommend bringing your own padlock, though locks are also available to purchase at check-in.

A calm retreat after a busy day

While the city buzzes with performances and late nights, our site is designed to remain a quiet, respectful space.

• No amplified music between 10pm and 7am
• The campsite becomes a quiet zone from 10pm onwards, ensuring restful nights for all guests
• Smoking, vaping, and open flames are not permitted within 5 metres of the bell tents

This makes the site especially popular with Fringe performers and guests who value good sleep before another full day of shows and sightseeing.

On-site amenities for a relaxed stay

Guests can enjoy a range of practical and social facilities, including:
• Hot shower rooms
• On-site parking
• A dedicated barbecue area (BBQs permitted in designated zones only)
• A tranquil “secret garden” social space
• Charging points for phones and devices
• Bins provided throughout the site for convenience and cleanliness

Everything is laid out to make your stay easy, comfortable, and stress-free.

Perfectly placed for festivals and sightseeing

Located just 10–15 minutes from the city centre, Edinburgh Festival Glamping offers an affordable and welcoming alternative to city hotels. Whether you’re heading to Fringe venues, exploring historic streets, or discovering hidden cafés, you’re never far from the action of Edinburgh—yet always able to retreat to calm surroundings at the end of the day.

More than just a festival stay

Although especially popular during August, this quiet glamping spot is ideal for anyone wanting to experience “Auld Reekie” without the noise and crowds of central accommodation. It’s a chance to enjoy the city by day and unwind in nature by night—something truly special during Edinburgh’s busiest season.
Edinburgh Festival Glamping combines the charm of outdoor living with the comforts you actually want, all in a setting that feels hidden, relaxed, and refreshingly different.
During your stay at this campground, you'll be within walking distance of Napier University. You'll find features like free breakfast. The accommodation offers free WiFi.
  • The accommodation offers a shower
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • 12 minutes by car from Edinburgh Castle and 8 minutes from Murrayfield Stadium
Free breakfast is served.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edinburgh campground.

Guests are served free breakfast.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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