Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh & Lothian Area, Scotland, Europe (Heart of Edinburgh City Centre. 20 Minutes from Airport.) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Apartment, luxury, historical, traditional, central, cultural
This 5 star, (accredited by Visit Scotland),luxury apartment has unprecedented views of Edinburgh castle and is currently available. It commands an extremely central location on the corner of fashionable George Street and North Castle Street, and is surrounded by leading stores such as Harvey Nichol's and great restaurants and bars. It is decorated and furnished to the highest standard
One of the first flats to be built in the New Town by James Craig in 1790 and directly adjacent to the Edinburgh town house of Sir Walter Scott! Two bedrooms - one master, (with super king-size divan) and stunning castle views. One single (but just large enough for two with a single bed that coverts to an additional single. large elegant lounge with two large windows, contemporary furnishings and decor with two comfortable sofas and a marble dining table and chairs for six. There is a large Sony flat screen TV with access to Sky and Apple television.
State of the art Kitchen and Bathroom - limestone throughout.
Fully fitted contemporary, luxury kitchen with everything you would expect of a 5 star property and bathroom (both with lime stone throughout) double bath and steam shower, under-floor heating and limestone wet-room. The property comes with access to the private gardens on Queens Street, just two minutes from the front door.
The apartment is situated within easy walking distance of all major attractions; museums and galleries, shops and restaurants and is a five minute walk from a nearby private gym and pool.
It's central location provides very easy walking to all major Edinburgh Festival attractions and has unprecedented views of the closing fireworks festival concert from Edinburgh Castle on the 4th September 2011: "The Edinburgh Festival goes out each year with literally many, very large bangs, in its annual 45-minute Festival Fireworks Concert, this year, on Sunday 4 September at 9pm:
"Beneath Edinburgh Castle, the world-renowed Scottish Chamber Orchestra will play while a fireworks team based in the castle provides synchronised visual accompaniment.
You need a ticket to hear the SCO playing at the Ross Band Stand in Princes Street Gardens, but the majority of spectators tune into local radio to hear the live broadcast and watch the pyrotechnians paint the sky in explosive colour"
Please email for further information or booking details in the first instance - DATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME BASIS!.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : State of the art Bosch washer with separate dryer.
- Dryer : condenser - whereby you pullout the drawer and empty the water into the sink when full.
- Linens Provided : quality high-thread count bedding and linens
- Off Street Parking : Metered parking on street below. 24 hour available 10 mins away. Free parking 20 mins walk or 5 mins in a taxi!
- Wood Fireplace : Marble & slate decorative fireplaces in both lounge and master bedroom.
- Beds
- King Bed : super king size, sprung divan fit for a king or Queen.
- Twin/Single Bed : single bed that pulls out to create another single bed.
- Convertible Bed : chair bed that pulls out to a single. This can be moved into either one of the bedrooms or the lounge area.
- Crib : Fold away cot for infants.
- Entertainment
- Sauna : Steam/ shower room cubicle, limestone with seat.
- Cable/Satellite TV : Satellite TV + Apple TV all channels
- DVD
- Video Library : DVD film library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Sony hard drive system for ipod/phone docking etc
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : 3 ovens including combi-microwave & steamer, hob, dish washer, washer + separate dryer. limestone flooring, corian surfaces. Fully gourmet equipped.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : fully equipped with quality utensils
- Refrigerator : American size fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : by seperate negotiation
- View/Location
- Monument View : Unprecedented views of Edinburgh castle and various statues along george Street. Directly across the street from the home of Sir Walter Scott!
- Communications
- Computer : Applemac desk top computer available with full wifii, internet access
- Broadband Internet : Full wifii throughout
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : throughout the property
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Now booking for the largest arts festival in the world! Probably the best views of the end of festival spectacular fireworks display from castle - dates still available. Minutes walk from all festive major attractions including; castle, museums and galleries, christmas market and hogmannay festival events. It is a 5 star luxury apartment with all the amenities you would expect from a property of this calibre. Lates in state of the art "sound-proofing" in Master bedroom and secondary glazing in other rooms. Hopefully more people can now have the chance of experiencing this luxury apartment right in the heart of the city with the new winter rates! As Winter approaches, this apartment is not only warm as toast, but has the added benefits of underfloor heating in the bathroom and a wonderful steam/turkish power shower. The street atmosphere in December becomes very festive, with xmas street decorations and winter fiestas, markets and sometimes organised street parties on a large sca
Rate Details (In GBP)
Apr-May .. £175/night .. £900/week
Jun-Jul-Sep .. £190/night .. £1300/week
Oct-Nov .. £150/night .. £900/week
Dec ...... £175/night .. £900/week
Jan-Mar .. £125/night .. £700/week / 1 month..£2500 / 2 months.. £4500 -limit S/O
xmas/New Year £250/night.. £1600/week
August: Edinburgh International Festival Month.. £275.00/night / £1800.00/week
rates are based on a maximum of 2-4 people sharing.Negotiable thereafter.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
5* Luxury Heart of Edinburgh! Exclusive Views Edinburgh Castle
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Edinburgh
I'm interested in all things literary and so when this apartment came on the market in 2001, I was excited by the fact that it sits just across the road from Sir Walter Scot's Edinburgh townhouse and on the other side of the street from the birth place of "Wind in the Willow's" author, Kenneth Grahame. of course, that's not forgetting that the apartment has unprecedented, stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and is in an excellent, central location for shopping, restaurants and culture - especially during The International Edinburgh Festival!
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Central location for great shopping and superb restaurants and bars
great views
luxury decor and furnishings
Access to lovely private gardens in the centre of town only 2 mins walk from the building.
On street metered parking or 7x24 only 10 mins walk away. Great value for long term parking at rcp parking on Brunswick Road, EH7 5PD - £30.00 per week.
Now booking for Edinburgh Festival / Xmas and Hogmannay 2012-2013.A rare opportunity to experience a Scottish new year - Hogmannay - in the heart of Scotland's capital!
The Fireworks Concert is the grand finale to the Edinburgh International Festival and a fitting climax to 3-4 weeks of cultural hedonism that is "The Edinburgh Festival". The apartment is still currently available for this spectacular event, providing probably the best "private views" of the fire works spectacle in Edinburgh: The Edinburgh Festival literally goes out with a bang! Beneath Edinburgh Castle in Prices Street Gardsens, the world-renowed Scottish Chamber Orchestra plays while a fireworks team based in the castle provides synchronised visual accompaniment. You can hear it live from the bedroom and then boost the sound via live radio. Truly breathtaking experience! You need a ticket to hear the SCO playing at the Ross Band%2
Just because your in the heart of the city, surrounded by the best restaurants, bars and shopping, doesn't mean that you can't escape from it all! These gardens whether private or public are just 3 minutes in either direction of the front door. Slightly further afield - approx 15-20 mins walk down hill are the Royal Botanical Gardens or Princes Street gardens just across the road in front of the apartment.
Owner's Map of Edinburgh
I worked as an actor for many years and as a radio broadcaster on the BBC, presenting arts programmes. I'm also very interested in cultural tourism projects and in 1996 created The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour, an award winning tour performed by professional actors. It runs throughout the year and Rick Steves, presenter of travel programmes USA wide, is quoted as saying in a recent review, "for an entertaining insight into the greats of Scottish literature, served up with new friends, good beer, and lots of laughs, The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour is my vote for the best way to spend an Edinburgh Evening!" so can't be bad!! Let me know if your interested in going on the tour at check-in and I can reserve you a slot.
Property Photos
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- Edinburgh Castle view from Master Bedroom - 5 Star Vacation Apartment with View of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
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- Lounge -contemporary furniture throughout- marble tables / "Easy-gliss" panels - 5 Star Vacation Apartment with View of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
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- No home without a hearth! - 5 Star Vacation Apartment with View of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
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- Marble dining table with stylish and comfortable chairs
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- Spacious master bedroom with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle
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- Super King size divan with period cornicing surround
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- White corian kitchen. three ovens including steam and combi micro, washer/dryer
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- Bathroom. Limestone throughout; double bath & steam shower, underfloor heating
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- Hall
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- spare bedroom - bed pulls out to make a "cosy- twin"
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- corner view from bedroom-roof top dining-great shopping-castle views
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- Period features throughout.
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- Family bathroom, limestone clad, underfloor heating, steam shower double- bath.
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- Hallway with warm seisal carpetting throughout, period portraits on walls.
Traveler Reviews (14)
Great Place in Edinburgh
Guest: Mike
(Chester, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/28/11
Review Submitted: 12/08/11
The apartment was wonderful and very clean. Morris greeted us at the residence and showed us the ins and outs of the property and recommended local eateries. Morris even had purchased milk, bread, and butter since we arrived late in the evening. The apartment was very clean and comfortable for 3 adults and 2 kids. All of the attractions, restaurants, and pubs are within easy walking distance. I highly recommend this property, Morris was very pleasant and trustworthy to work with.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Place! Great Location!
Guest: David & Donna
(Chandler, AZ USA)
Date of Stay: 10/25/11
Review Submitted: 11/22/11
This apartment was perfect. We have used this VRBP.com on several occassions and although we have never been disappointed with anything we have rented, this was by far the BEST property we have stayed at. It was clean and comfortable. There are no words to describe the shower experience - you just have to try it for yourselves - AMAZING! As for location, this apartment is perfect. You can walk to everything. We spent our first couple of days walking the city - there is SO much to see. Then we decided to venture out and see some of the countryside. We walked to a car rental place (Enterprise) rented a car for a few days. It was so easy. We could actually drive back to the car rental place at the end of each day, park the car for the night, and then walk back in the morning and take off again. It was perfect. Everything about this trip was perfect - thank you so much Morris for allowing us to stay in your apartment. (by the way, Morris was fantastic to work with, made everything very easy)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
The Only Place to Stay in Edinburgh!
Guest: DonandArlene
(Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
My husband and I had the distinct pleasure of renting this HUGE apartment, in the very heart of downtown Edinburgh, for a month beginning end June 2011. Talk about well equipped and comfortable, this place has it all with so many more pluses that words can describe. This apartment is truly the size of most condos the in US. The bedrooms had beautiful furniture touches, and the beds were soooo comfy with luxurious sheets, pillow cases, throw pillows and spreads. The bathroom was large with a state-of-the-art shower and gigantic tub. The combined living/dining room was next to heaven with sofas made to sink in, as well as a wide-screen HD TV with a large selection of channels. Next I have to cover my abfabfav room: the gourmet kitchen. And, believe me, it has everything and anything you could possibly want in the way of cooking, baking, and serving. I consider myself a novice gourmet cook, and this kitchen had it all! Katrina the housekeeper was a true gem. A very sweet, kind, and considerate individual who never failed to miss the weekly apartment cleaning. Near the end of our stay, we finally had the pleasure of meeting Morris the owner. Whatta guy! A true world traveler and entreprenur who knows how to make people feel welcomed and comfortable in his abode. Location, Location, Location truly describes this apartment. Close to everything and walking distance to about 95% of downtown Edinburgh. Restaurants, pubs, salons, drug and grocery stores, open air markets, bus station, train station, and department stores no more than 30 seconds to 10 minutes walking distance. Not to mention about 5 bus lines that stop one-half block from the apartment. From the bedroom window you can see the famous castle. The views from all the other windows (including the bathroom!) are also great. We have recommended this place to countless friends. Needless to say, WE'LL BE BACK!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Beautiful apartment and Great location
Guest: Patty
(Santa Ana. California)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
Morris was nothing short of gracious when we arrived. The apartment was beautiful and well appointed even with a computer for personal use which I found quite helpful. There were four of us traveling together and had our dinner in house one out of the two nights we stayed. The location was perfect with the ability to walk to all of our main sightseeing points of interest. Thank you Morris! Patty
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
wonderful base for all the sights
Guest: Wendy
(Surrey, UK)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
This apartment was a beautiful, comfortable and an incredibly convenient base for me and my two teenage children. The view from the bedroom of the castle meant we could watch the Tattoo fireworks from the comfort of an armchair. It was a short walk to Princes St where we could book fringe events at the Festival and enjoy all the shops. Even closer on Rose St was a wonderful Mexican restaurant Miros Cantina. We got orientated to the city on an open top bus tour and used our 24 hour ticket to go back to the Grassmarket and walk up to the National Museum of Scotland which was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed using the well-equipped kitchen, the marble dining table for celebration meals and then chilling out in the comfy sofas in the sitting room. My teenagers really appreciated the reliable wi-fi and other techy stuff, and it made it easier to get to grips with the festival programmes. It was also good to discover we could park outside for free from Saturday night to Monday morning which made unpacking our car a bit easier.My son came up on the train to Waverley station, a short walk away. All in all very convenient and a great holiday base in a great city.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Wonderful place to say!
Guest: Happy Travling Family
(Littleton, CO)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11
Review Submitted: 08/14/11
I stayed at the flat with my family for four nights in late July. Everything went very smoothly from our arrival to departure. The flat is very close to everything which made sigh seeing easy, great location, great views, modern bathroom, modern kitchen, comfortable beds, very clean and every detail taken care of. We would definately come back and recommend it to anyone.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Luxury Edinburgh Apartment
Guest: M.D.
(Cowbridge)
Date of Stay: 07/29/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
Stayed at this lovely George Street apartment recently, and can't wait to return, we enjoyed it so much.It contained every comfort that we could have wished for, with huge rooms beautifully furnished, fantastic views and is in an enviable position for a city centre apartment. So many of the sights of Edinburgh are within easy walking distance. Great restaurants and shops all around. The owner was extremely helpful.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Amazing... and I travel a LOT
Guest: Chicago Traveler
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 04/05/11
Every time I book a property on VRBO, I go through that little "uh oh" moment of worry... because you never know exactly what you're going to get, or how responsive the owner/caretaker will be. It's not like you're dealing with a hotel chain, where at least you have a corporate office to call with any complaints. Any nervousness I had before arriving at this flat simply evaporated when I walked in the door. The owner has maintained a beautiful 2 BR/1 BA apartment that feels like home. The shower is amazing... steam, with great water pressure. Big bath tub. Modern kitchen. Comfortable sofa and sitting area. And the location is right at the corner of George Street, so you're in the center of everything, with views of the castle. The property description on VRBO doesn't do this flat any justice. I was in love, and I can't wait to book this property again the next time I go to Edinburgh.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Edinburgh getaway
Guest: claudia
(millersburg, ohio)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
We had the pleasure of staying at Morris' flat for three days. We could not have felt more at home than if it was our own. The atmosphere is more comfortably elegant than depicted in the pictures. The little thoughtful accents were wonderful - heated towel bar and heated bathroom floor - especially in December. I felt guilty eating out when the kitchen was so well appointed. Anything you could need to prepare meals was there. I appreciated some basics being left in the cupboards. Just around the corner is the Living Room with a vegetarian friendly menu that was very nice as well as convenient shops (Morris gave some helpful guidance to newer shops) and Starbucks across the street. It was pleasant just to sit and regroup after marching around the hills of Edinburgh. I am planning a return visit with my daughter who has not been to Edinburgh and cannot wait to share this most pleasant experience with her..
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
A Great Experience
Guest: Elaine
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 08/20/10
Review Submitted: 10/03/10
We sayed in this lovely Flat in the middle of August of 2010. This is a great location. You can walk everywhere. If you like to cook, you will be right at home. Rarely do you find such great equipment in a rental. Fabulous bathroom, and a huge livingroom. You will delight in all of the good travel books, I studied them quite a bit, finding good travel tips for the forward journey. This is a grand flat, you are in the middle of the best action. Sam and Elaine Los Angeles, Ca USA
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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