Lorne Street 11, South, Glasgow, G51 1DP, United Kingdom
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Fabulous 2 bed apt 10 mins from City Centre Overview

First Impressions

When I first spotted Fabulous 2 bed apt 10 mins from City Centre on Lorne Street, I’ll be honest — the name pretty much tells you everything you need to know. This three-star apartment sits in Glasgow‘s South side, and while it might not look like much from the outside, there’s something refreshingly straightforward about a place that doesn’t try to oversell itself. The building has that typical Glasgow tenement charm, you know — solid stone construction that’s weathered decades but still stands proud.

Location & Getting Around

The South side location actually works really well, especially if you want to experience Glasgow like locals do rather than staying right in the tourist bubble. I mean, you’re genuinely about 10 minutes from the city centre (they’re not exaggerating), but you get to walk through some proper Glasgow neighborhoods on the way. What really caught my attention was the parking situation — having free on-site parking in Glasgow is honestly like finding gold. Most places in the city will charge you £15-20 a day for parking, so this alone saves you a decent chunk of money.

The Space Itself

Inside, the two-bedroom setup gives you actual breathing room, which is refreshing after staying in cramped hotel rooms. The kitchen is properly equipped — not just a mini-fridge and kettle situation, but actual cooking facilities if you want to grab groceries from the nearby shops. I found myself using it more than expected, partly because there’s a good Tesco just a few minutes’ walk away. The living area feels lived-in rather than sterile, and honestly, that works for this kind of place.

What Couples Appreciate

I can see why couples rate this place so highly — there’s something about having your own space that just feels more intimate than a standard hotel room. You can actually spread out, cook breakfast together if you want, or just lounge around without feeling like you’re in a temporary box. The neighborhood has some decent pubs and a few good restaurant options within walking distance, so you’re not stuck eating hotel food or trekking into the centre for every meal. Plus, the area feels safe for evening walks, which matters when you’re exploring together.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

What strikes me most about this place is how it delivers exactly what it promises — no more, no less. The 8.8 rating makes sense because people aren’t expecting premium amenities or fancy concierge service. They want a clean, comfortable base that’s well-connected to the city, and that’s precisely what you get. The free parking is genuinely valuable (seriously, don’t underestimate this in Glasgow), and being able to pop back during the day without hotel key card hassles is surprisingly convenient. It’s the kind of place that works particularly well for longer stays or if you’re visiting Glasgow for reasons beyond just ticking off tourist attractions.

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Fabulous 2 bed apt 10 mins from City Centre Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment4 × 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Fabulous 2 bed apt 10 mins from City Centre

  • Kenneth from United States (9/10)

    The apartment had comfortable furniture and had a well setup kitchen. Beds were nice.

  • William from United States (9/10)

    Big open space. Closeness to underground. Easy travel to city center and west end. Nearby diner and “corner store”with everything open 5am to midnight.

  • Gordon from United States (8/10)

    location is close to Glasgow underground subway system and easy access to city center and west end shopping and restaurants. Parking was free and always found a parking spot. Close to motorway which was good for trips.

  • Robert from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Nice size and layout.

  • Shaelan from Canada (7/10)

    The location was decent, close to the train. Our lock broke on our last full day there and they got things fixed quickly for us.

  • Yugal from Oman (8/10)

    Cleanings

  • Daniel from Georgia (9/10)

    Location and quite

  • Chih-yin from Taiwan (9/10)

    Spacious and clean, with two bathrooms which was handy. The light is sufficient, the appliances are complete, the washing machine and the big sofa make people feel at home.

  • Rebecca from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Very spacious, comfortable, well set out and had everything you could need

  • Ionelia from United Kingdom (9/10)

    everything was very good

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Juice Plus: 900 m
  • Kelvingrove Park: 2.5 km
  • Bellahouston Park: 1.9 km
  • The Hidden Gardens: 2.6 km
  • Maxwell Square Park: 2.4 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 950 m
  • House for an Art Lover: 2.1 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 1.3 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 2.5 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 2.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Louden Tavern: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar The Grapes Bar: 100 m
  • Restaurant Chicken Choice: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • George Square: 3.4 km
  • Glasgow Green: 3.4 km
  • Pollock House: 4.1 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 3.4 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 4.2 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 4.2 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 15 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 4 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 3.8 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 4.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 4.6 km

Ski lift:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 37 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Cessnock: 500 m
  • Train Dumbreck: 1.8 km
  • Metro Kinning Park: 300 m
  • Train Exhibition Centre: 1.5 km

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 10 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 64 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 47 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Street parking

Bathroom:

  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities

Languages spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Cable channels
  • TV
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House Rules at Fabulous 2 bed apt 10 mins from City Centre

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

7.7

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

8.0