227 Linburn Road, South, Glasgow, G52 4EJ, United Kingdom
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Linburn Apartment Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Linburn Apartment on Linburn Road, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It’s tucked away in this quiet residential stretch in Glasgow‘s south side, and from the outside, you’d never guess you’re looking at one of those boutique places that doesn’t bother with star ratings because, well, they’re doing their own thing entirely. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want though, you know?

The whole setup here is refreshingly unpretentious. I mean, forget your typical hotel lobby with marble everything – this feels more like staying at a friend’s really well-appointed flat, if that friend happened to have excellent taste and actually cared about the little things. The check-in was surprisingly smooth (I was expecting some quirky process given the boutique nature), and honestly, the person showing me around knew the neighborhood inside and out. They mentioned the best bus routes into the city center without me even asking, which saved me a good twenty minutes of fumbling with Google Maps later. The G52 area isn’t exactly tourist central, but that’s actually part of the charm – you’re getting a proper Glasgow experience without the touristy markup.

What really won me over was the attention to detail that you just don’t get at chain places. The apartment itself feels lived-in but not tired, if that makes sense. Everything works properly – and I say this as someone who’s dealt with temperamental shower handles and wobbly furniture more times than I care to count. The kitchen setup is particularly clever; it’s compact but actually functional, not just there for show like some serviced apartments. I ended up picking up groceries from the local shops (there’s a decent selection within walking distance) and making breakfast a couple of mornings, which felt surprisingly normal and relaxing. The neighborhood gets properly quiet in the evenings, which was perfect after long days tramping around the city center. You can actually hear yourself think here, unlike some places closer to Buchanan Street where the noise carries on until all hours. The 7.9 rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be the Ritz, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. If you’re the type who values character over cookie-cutter perfection, and you don’t need someone in uniform bringing you towels every few hours, this place gets it right.

Apartments in Glasgow provide travelers with authentic local experiences, allowing them to explore traditional Scottish markets and experience daily life in historic Victorian neighborhoods.

Linburn Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 full bed, 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 5$117
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Reviews of Linburn Apartment

  • Wonderful – Lindsay from United Kingdom – May 28, 2025 (9/10)

    Brilliant location, really spacious

    What could be improved: The mattresses need updating as they are a bit lumpy.

  • In general its good – Basilio from United Kingdom – December 9, 2024 (7/10)

    Close to where for us to attend funeral

    What could be improved: On the first day internet not working the router is not plug, as the group are from abroad wifi is very important , and the toilet set is loose

  • Our stay in the property was fantastic, will book again on our next vacation and will definitely suggest to our friends. – Abegail from United Kingdom – August 22, 2024 (10/10)

    The whole property was clean and spacious. Perfect for family. The owner is also very accommodating with all my calls and questions.

    What could be improved: The drain of the bath tub is a bit clogged, but other than that, we had a wonderful stay!

  • Less than expected. – Lane from United States – April 21, 2025 (3/10)

    Proximity to the airport was excellent! Communication was good.

    What could be improved: WiFi did not work. Heat did not work until I made contact, and then it took some time to catch up. Beds were soooooo very uncomfortable.

  • Pleasant – Anderson from United Kingdom – February 9, 2025 (6/10)

    Hosts are readily accessible via call/WhatsApp if you require any assistance which is great. Living room was the best thing about the house. Very spacious and comfortable especially if you are a group of 4+. Good amenities and very comfortable beds too.

    What could be improved: The parking is a bit tight especially if you have a large vehicle, but you can always park on street instead of driveway.
    Bedroom 2 has no power sockets near the beds and although an extension had been provided, couldn’t use it as router and wifi were plugged in to the other available sockets. Not the end of the world though not ideal.

  • Terrible – Samantha from United Kingdom – September 23, 2024 (1/10)

    What could be improved: It was dirty with rubbish and dirty bottles in thr lounge the sofa bed was broken so we had to sleep on a tiny sofa
    Would NOT recommend this property to anyone

  • Wonderful – Lionel from France – August 2, 2023 (9/10)

    L'appartement espacieux, très propre et très confortable

    What could be improved: Il est indispensable de disposer d'une voiture

  • Un alojamiento aceptable, aunque fácilmente mejorable con un par de detalles. – Pablo from Spain – September 21, 2023 (7/10)

    Las estancias amplias, la tranquilidad del entorno y el buen aislamiento de temperatura y ruido. Teníamos una vía de tren a menos de cien metros y solo sabíamos que pasaban trenes porque los veíamos, ya que no se oían.

    What could be improved: La cerradura de la puerta no iba bien y por las noches teníamos que atrancar la puerta por dentro. En la cocina había espacio para una mesa con un par de sillas, pero en toda la casa solamente había una mesa con cuatro sillas en el comedor. No hay armarios, solo percheros con ruedas.

  • Exceptional – Agnes from Hungary – June 29, 2025 (10/10)

    Tágas, kényelmes, barátságos, otthonos.

  • Séjour très reposant à Glasgow – Denise from Switzerland – April 6, 2025 (10/10)

    Le calme de l’appartement, la proximité avec le train allant au centre-ville . La propreté des lieux, la cuisine était bien équipée et nous avons pu cuisiner. L’appartement était spacieux et bien meublé .

    What could be improved: Rien

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Elder Park: 4.5 km
  • Pirie Park: 3.6 km
  • The Marshes: 5 km
  • New Western Park: 4.4 km
  • Bellahouston Park: 4.9 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 4.9 km
  • Seedhil Playing Fields: 2.5 km
  • Kirklandneuk Playing Fields: 3.9 km
  • King George V Memorial Playing Fields: 2.1 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Lipsmackers: 1.1 km
  • Restaurant White House: 700 m
  • Restaurant Marys Kitchen: 750 m

Top attractions:

  • Fossil Grove: 6 km
  • George Square: 12 km
  • Pollock House: 5 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 12 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 6 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 18 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 6 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 7 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 7 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 13 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Lake Boating and Skating Pond: 7 km

Public transit:

  • Subway Govan: 5 km
  • Subway Ibrox: 5 km
  • Train Hillington East: 1.5 km
  • Train Hillington West: 350 m

Closest Airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 5 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 72 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 46 km
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House Rules at Linburn Apartment

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00 AM

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.0

Comfort:

8.4

Location:

8.4

Free Wifi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.2

Cleanliness:

8.4

Value for money:

8.7