This is a beautiful 2 bedroom Ground floor Flat in a traditional Edinburgh tenement in the Newington area of Edinburgh. It is near the Festival Theatre, Queens Hall, Arthurs Seat, The Meadows and lots of Edinburgh Fringe and Festival venues plus an excellent range of pubs, restaurants and cafes nearby.
It sleeps 4 people with a King Size bed , a Single bed and a comfortable double sofa bed in the living room. There is a well equipped kitchenette and a separate toilet and shower room.
This lovely flat is on the ground floor of a traditional Victorian Edinburgh tenement. It has a well lit entry and a yellow door welcomes you into the flat.
A bright hallway leads to a living room with a double sofa bed, dining table and French doors which offer access to a communal garden where you can enjoy a coffee, wine or an Edinburgh Gin!
The spacious bedroom has a comfortable King Size bed. It has original wooden shutters and ample storage space.
The traditional Edinburgh box room has a single elevated bed (6 feet or just under 2 metres) with plenty of hanging and drawer space.
The arrangement of King Size bed, Sofa bed and Single bed provides 3 separate sleeping areas for maximum flexibility.
The flat has Superfast Wi-Fi. The living room has a flat screen 40" Smart TV with Netflix plus other Freeview channels.
Gas central heating ensures a warm, cosy flat throughout the year - Scotland can be a bit chilly at times !!
There are sockets in the living room and bedroom which have integrated USB connections for charging your devices.
The guitar you can see on the wall is a Fender Telecoustic. This is not just for decoration, if you feel like making your own music, please be my guest.
The kitchenette, off the living room, is well equipped providing fridge, microwave, induction hob, kettle and toaster plus all normal utensils etc.
There is a separate toilet and shower room with an excellent shower.
We provide top quality bedding, towels, hand soap, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, toilet rolls, tea, coffee and sugar.
There is also a washing machine, iron, ironing board and hairdryer.
The entire flat plus communal garden are available to all guests.
I will meet you when you arrive and will be happy to answer any questions you may have to make your stay in Edinburgh as enjoyable as possible.
I am flexible during the day so if you would like an earlier check-in or later check-out I will always try to accommodate your travel itinerary. Just ask!
Newington has a large range of bars (some with live music), restaurants, and cafes serving a wide range of international cuisine.
The flat is 5 mins walk from Holyrood Park with the iconic Salisbury Crags and Arthurs Seat (an extinct volcano). Just as close by is The Meadows, a large green space adjacent to the Old Town, where you can watch people playing football, cricket and just hanging out.
Within walking distance are many of the Edinburgh Festival venue such as Queens Hall, Summerhall, The Pleasance and the Festival Theatre, to name but a few.
For the sporty visitor the Royal Commonwealth Pool is at the end of the road with pool, gym, sauna etc.
Edinburgh has a fantastic public transport system. There are bus stops on your doorstep providing links to all areas of the city and beyond. There is a direct bus from outside the flat to Murrayfield Stadium for the Scottish rugby internationals. An Adult day ticket costs £4.40 andgives you unlimited bus travel throughout the city. A Family day ticket (2 adults and 3 children) costs £9.50
There are good transport links from the airport into city centre. Once there, it is a 15 mins bus journey from Princes Street to the flat. The main railway station (Waverley) is on Princes Street.
However, Edinburgh is a fantastic city to walk around and from the flat you can get to the heart of the Old Town in 15 mins.
There is free street parking after 5:30pm until 8am in the morning (Monday to Friday) and free parking all day Saturday and Sunday. There is free parking on a quiet street a few minutes away.
There are plenty supermarkets/delis nearby if you require groceries for example Sainburys, Co-Op, Chinese supermarket, Polish deli, Lidl etc.
Quiet Hours: Please observe quiet hours between 22 pm and 8 am, especially in common areas and shared spaces, to be considerate of neighbours and other residents.
No Unauthorized Guests: Only registered guests are allowed to stay overnight. Please inform us in advance if you plan to have any additional guests during your stay.
Respect the Property: Treat the flat and its furnishings carefully. Any damage to the property or its contents must be reported immediately.
No Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the flat of the building.
No Parties or Events: Parties, gatherings, and loud events are not allowed in the flat. Please be respectful of the peaceful atmosphere in the building.
Security and Locks: Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked when you leave the flat and at night for your safety and the security of the property.
Trash Disposal: Dispose of trash and recycling in the designated bins provided. Please follow local recycling guidelines and avoid leaving trash in common areas.
Pets: Unless otherwise specified, pets are not allowed in the flat.