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Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle

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Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

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Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Lothian
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket3 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile6 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About this property

Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle

This self catering apartment is in a superb location on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, less than 150 metres from Edinburgh Castle. There are many attractions within a short walk including museums and attractions as well as restaurants, pubs and cafes. The flat overlooks the writer’s museum at the rear and the courtyard where Robert Burns once lived. At the front the flat overlooks Lawnmarket on the Royal Mile.

An ideal base from which to enjoy Edinburgh's many attractions. This self catering apartment is on the second floor of a traditional tenement building and is reached via traditional Edinburgh turret stairs.

The flat has an entrance hall, one double bedroom, shower room and living room/kitchen. If using the sofa bed the flat can sleep up to three people.

The bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, shelves and is at the rear of the flat overlooking the rear courtyard with a view out towards the River Forth and beyond.

The bright living room at the front of the flat has two windows (one with a window seat) looking out over the vibrant Royal Mile. The room has a comfortable 3 seater sofa bed (which forms a large double bed), a dining table with two chairs a TV is provided as is a fast broadband internet connection.

The kitchen area is fully equipped with built-in electric oven and grill, built in ceramic hob, microwave, washing machine and fridge.

The shower room has a white suite - sink and toilet - with plenty of shelf space for storage.

* All gas & electricity costs are included in the rental.
* Linen and towels are provided.
* Complimentary items are provided for your arrival.
* Ironing facilities and a hair dryer are provided.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 5 minutes walk.

Restrictions

* No smoking is allowed within the apartment.
* No pets.
* We regret that this 2nd floor flat will be unsuitable for some people with disabilities as there are only stairs.
* No lift is available.
* Strictly no parties - Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00 to respect neighbouring properties.

Access Arrangements

A "meet and greet" service is operated , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure can be found in the secure guest area after a booking has been completed. It is very important that an approximate arrival time is provided before arrival for this process. Formal entry is from 14:00 onwards. if your arrival is before this time we will endeavour to provide access but this cannot be guaranteed . Departure is by 10am, if a late departure is required we endeavour to provide one when possible, if a booking is made to arrive on the day of departure(this could occur only the day before), the property must be vacated by 10am. A guaranteed late departure can only be achieved by booking to depart the day after. Please advise if you want to add this to your booking.

Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.

**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds. The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day. ESC accept no liability for any costs involved in alternative accommodation for this 6 hour period.


A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival. This is rescinded 5 days after departure.

If you have any queries or require further information regarding this property please do not hesitate to contact us.


Sleeping Arrangements

1 x standard double bed, 1 x sofabed. (please advise if required if only two guests)


Getting there

Enter these digital latitude & longitude into any mapping app to be taken to the door of the building the apt is in :- 55.949559 -3.193517

There are three options to get from Edinburgh airport to the city centre, all take approx 30-35 minutes. The main rail station Waverley is approx 250 metres from the apt.

1. Edinburgh trams, approx every 8-10 mins (Sunday 12-15 mins), right outside terminal, the nearest drop off point for the apt is the Princes stop which is approx 300 metres away. Cost 9.00 pounds for adults and approx 4.50 pounds for children for a RETURN journey.

2. Airport express bus, every 15 minutes right outside terminal building, drop off point on Waverley Bridge approx 250 metres from Bank St. Costs 7.50 pounds per person for a RETURN journey.

3. Taxi, many can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost 15 - 25 pounds for a one way journey. However a taxi will drop you off right outside the property you have booked.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: EH-70228-P (expiry: 20th Jan 2025)
EPC: D

Property manager

Glenn Ford
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Amenities

Washer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Edinburgh

This apartment is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Edinburgh, Lothian

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deacon Brodies Tavern - 1 min walk
  • Ensign Ewart - 1 min walk
  • Castle Arms - 2 min walk
  • Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - 1 min walk
  • The Bow Bar - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps away from Writers' Museum and St. Giles' Cathedral. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 5 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

linda r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stopover
Very central for Old Town. Atmospheric and quiet in the evening. Busy from around 10 with tours etc but thats no problem. Sacha was cery helpful and answered any questions i had promptly. Nice cosy flat with everything you need. 5 mins walk to Edinburgh castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing find, in the heart of the Royal Mile. I was traveling for work. The apartment was lovely, Sacha provided excellent communication, and went above and beyond when a day after checkout we discovered we had left a jacket behind she found it and drove across the city to return it to us within 20 minutes, incredible customer service!! The only negative was Edinburgh had garbage strikes, which was such a shame as its really is a beautiful city.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location on the Royal Mile
If you're looking for a place to stay that puts you right in the middle of all the action in Old Town Edinburgh, book this place ASAP. The Castle is just a short walk up the hill, almost every tour you want to take meets right across the street, and you are just upstairs from all the souvenir shopping you could possibly want to do! We loved this central location. I would urge caution if you are looking for a quiet place away from it all after a long day of touring. This is NOT your place. We would have liked a clock on the wall, a box of tissues available, and more than two rolls of toilet paper for a week-long stay. Other than that, we found this a charming home for our stay in Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pam & Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edinburgh
Lovely flat on the Royal Mile. Busy busy busy!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serge G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl’s trip
Great location. Great service from landlord. Nice apartment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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