A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, 2 bedroom property (1 ensuite) in the heart of the Old Town provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
2 bedroom property (1 ensuite) in the heart of the Old Town
A beautiful apartment located in the middle of Edinburgh in an exclusive conversion of the old Traverse Theatre. Private gates access this quaint and cobbled courtyard off which this spacious ground floor two bedroom apartment is located. A plethora of Edinburgh attractions, restaurants and bars are only minutes away from this great location. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi. It is operated by the authorised tenant, Lewis Mason (The Principle) and managed by Edinburgh SC (Self Catering) Ltd on their behalf.
Accommodation
The apartment hallway provides plenty of space for luggage and coats etc., and two ample cupboards house the utility cupboard with drying space.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
This room features two sets of patio doors out to the private courtyard at the front and allows a view of the back. This area is fitted with solid oak flooring. There is a comfortable sitting area which consists of two comfortable sofas, easy chairs, dining table and some smaller items of furniture.
KITCHEN/DINING AREA
The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped with a fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven, microwave oven, cutlery and crockery.
BEDROOM ONE
Located at the back of the building this quiet, carpeted bedroom contains a double bed. It has an interesting feature wall preserved from the old building behind which is a separate dressing area and en-suite. A large built-in wardrobe provides plenty of storage and hanging space with other small items of furniture. The en-suite is fully fitted with shower, sink and WC.
BEDROOM TWO
Located at the back of the building this quiet, carpeted bedroom contains twin beds (default) which can be made up as a double or 2 singles. . A large built-in wardrobe provides plenty of storage and hanging space with other small items of furniture.
BATHROOM
This beautifully spacious bathroom is a great place to relax after a busy day touring the sights. Fitted with both bath and shower, sink and WC.
Additional information
* All gas and electricity are included in the rental. GCH throughout * Linen and towels are provided. * A modest amount of complimentary tea and coffee for arrival * Ironing facilities and a hair dryer are provided. * Street parking is available but is expensive. * The airport drop off point and main railway ( Waverley station ) are 10 minutes walk.
Please note that prior to arrival a refundable 200 pounds key/security deposit must be provided.
Restrictions
* No smoking is allowed within the apartment. * Well behaved pets by prior arrangement. * 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 are sent out in the formal confirmation. Entry is from 14:00 onwards but if nobody has booked to depart on your day of arrival it will probably be very suitable for us to give you entry as early as possible. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).
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 2 days after departure.
Cancellation In the event of cancellation the following terms and charges will apply - a. 6 months or more prior to arrival – full refund minus a 5% admin fee of the total booking amount with a £50 minimum. b. 42 days or more – 25% of the total booking fee. c. 41 days or less – full rental fee.
These cancellation terms DO NOT apply to any bookings made under specific "Non refundable" offers on any OTA's such as booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO .
Please consider obtaining personnel holiday insurance to cover this and other potential losses.
If you have any queries or require further information regarding this property please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sleeping Arrangements
1 x double bed in ensuite bedroom, 1 x twin room (can be arranged as a double, please select during booking process)
Getting there
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 500 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 St stop which is approx 650 metres away. Cost 9.50 pounds for adults and 5.50 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 500 metres from the apt. Costs 8.50 pounds per person for a RETURN journey.
3. Taxi, many can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost 35 - 50 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-70234-F EPC: D
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number EH-70234-F
About the neighborhood
Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Is 2 bedroom property (1 ensuite) in the heart of the Old Town pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 2 bedroom property (1 ensuite) in the heart of the Old Town?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 bedroom property (1 ensuite) in the heart of the Old Town?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2 bedroom property (1 ensuite) in the heart of the Old Town located?
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps from Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.
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