We arrived early for a weekend in the Castle View Apartment. We had a 10 minute wait in the cold awaiting our key holder. This was soon forgotten when we stepped in to the warm welcome of our weekend home. As the other guests arrived we all had to choose a bedroom.... who would get the best room? Well, we all did! Every bedroom is tastefully decorated and luxurious. Only one room did not have an en-suite, but as there was also a family bathroom off the main hallway, nobody really missed out.
The living area had sufficient seating for all of the guests (6) to chill out and either prepare for our day out, or reflect on our time as we unwound before bedtime.
We chose to eat out most of the weekend, but, having had eoungh of city life, we had a lovely Sunday evening together around the dining table. We enjoyed the ambience of the kitchen / dining room. It was cosy, but large enough not to feel closed in. Later on Sunday evening we retired to the living room, where again we enjoyed the comfort of the furnishings and the atmosphere the room created with its high ceilings and quality wallpaper. And, of course, from the windows to the front of the apartment we had great views all day and night of the Castle and surrounding grounds.
The Apartment, did not only work in terms of its facilities inside. It's positioning within the city meant all the city sites we wished to visit were within easy walking distance. This was especially important to me, as I suffer from a painful ankle, having had a Club foot as a child. Even for me, I could make George Street in less than 10 minutes.
Although I live locally to Edinburgh, I would still gladly use this Apartment again. And, in fact, we are already planning a return trip, perhaps at a warmer time of year next time!!