This enchanting Self Catering in Edinburgh apartment is located in the heart
of the historic Royal Mile district close to the new parliament, law
courts and only a few minutes away from Princess Street and Waverly
railway station. It is categorized as a building of regional
importance dating from the 18th century.
The Royal Mile is
one of the most famous streets in Scotland. This
historic road leads from Edinburgh castle down to the
palace of Holyrood and the Scottish parliament. It is next
door to most of Edinburgh's attractions and is the perfect
location to explore Edinburgh and it's history.
The apartment is on the 2nd floor to the on the
left of the picture. The
street in the foreground is Royal Mile which leads from Edinburgh
Castle to the palace of Holyrood and the Scottish parliament.
John Knox's house which is situated across
the road from the
apartment. These buildings date from
the 16th century.
The apartment
has a long history and is a listed building
of regional importance dating back to the 18th century. It was
originally part of the outer walls of the old town next to the
Netherbow port (long since gone). This is where Bonnie Prince Charlie
entered and captured Edinburgh in 1745. It was also called the
world's end by the medieval residents of Edinburgh and the restaurant
next door to the apartment still bears that name.
When you
step out of the apartment you are surrounded by over 500 years of
Edinburgh's and Scotland's history.
The apartment has been styled in the traditional Scottish decor
with tartan curtains in the living room and sanded
floors. There is free internet/ broadband access and Wi-Fi
Museum of Childhood. Almost next door to
the apartment.
Looking down the Royal mile.
Living room
This self catering Edinburgh apartment
has been refurbished to
a high standard. The living room is a stylish room
designed with a Scottish theme. There is leather
furniture and tartan curtains. There is a flat screen TV and DVD player. There
are also a foldaway single bed, and a travel cot is available on
request at no extra cost. The apartment
is warm and comfortable.
Kitchen
The
newly fitted modern kitchen is well equipped, with a wide range of
good quality utensils and
equipment. It includes a cooker, Oven, washing
machine, fridge freezer, and microwave.
Bedroom 1
A double bedroom, with a double bed, is located
to the rear of the building with built-in fitted wardrobes
and a shelved airing cupboard.
Bedroom 2
A second double bedroom with 2 single beds located at
the front of the property.
Bathroom
There is a bathroom which has a bath with an electric shower, a
toilet, and a wash-hand basin. There are shelves for
toiletries.
Additional
Electricity, linen
and towels are included in the price. Clean linen and towels
are provided. There is an iron and an
ironing board in the flat. There is a foldaway bed and a travel cot can be provided on
request. A high chair and children's plates and cutlery can
be provided on request at no extra cost.
We give particular attention to ensuring the self catering
Edinburgh apartment is spotlessly clean on your arrival.
Access to the Apartment
Please note the self catering apartment is located on the 2rd floor . There
is no lift and access is from the secure communal stairs.
This self catering Edinburgh accomodation is ideal as a base to
enjoy a self catering holiday in the historic centre of Edinburgh.
Arrival is after 3pm and departure before
10am.
The Location of the Royal Mile Edinburgh self catering Apartment
This Royal Mile apartment is located at the
top of St Mary's street on the corner of the Royal Mile - in the
heart of central Edinburgh. The Royal Mile is the historic road that
connects Edinburgh castle to Holyrood Palace. The apartment is
situated approximately half way down this road. It is close to
Edinburgh Castle and the new Scottish parliament building and
it is a 5 to 10 minute walk to most of the city centre attractions,
including Princess Street Gardens, museum, and art
galleries.
When you walk out of the apartment
you walk into the heart of historic Edinburgh.
Its central location, within the
Edinburgh Old Town, makes this self catering flat an ideal
base for exploring the many attractions of Edinburgh and
visiting its many pubs, restaurants and theatres.
This link gives you the
precise location of the apartments. Apartment Location
