This lovely, modern 2 bedroom property sleeps 4 guests. The apartment has the advantages of free secure off-street parking for one car if required and of being situated in Old Tolbooth Wynd – one of Edinburgh’s original medieval closes just off The Royal Mile. It is also within a short walking distance from the Lower Calton Road exit of Waverley Station.
The Royal Mile, accessed in a matter of moments through the archway of the Tolbooth, offers an enticing array of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes as well as of a plethora of fascinating buildings of great architectural significance. From the Royal Mile you are within easy reach of a wealth of attractions, including Holyrood Palace, Dynamic Earth, and the Scottish Parliament building, but also St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, Mary King’s Close and the Camera Obscura.
The apartment is situated on the ground floor of the building. The front door of the property opens into a large welcoming hallway from which the spacious living room, with a view up towards the Burns Monument, is accessed. It has been furnished with plenty of seating, which includes a very comfortable sofa bed for flexibility of sleeping arrangements. There is a TV with Freeview, DVD player with a selection of films to choose from, iPod player and WiFi access.
Off the living room is a large well equipped kitchen with an oven and hob, a fridge freezer, a small dishwasher and a washer dryer. There is also a microwave, a toaster and an electric kettle and the owner has provided plenty of cookware, china, glass and cutlery for guests wishing to eat in the apartment. The room is furnished with a solid oak dining table and 5 chairs.
The master bedroom has a super king sized bed with the flexibility to be made up as twin beds on request. There is plenty of wardrobe space and an ensuite shower room with cubicle shower, toilet and basin.
The second bedroom offers a king sized bed. This room also benefits from an ensuite shower room with cubicle shower, toilet and basin. Again there is plenty of hanging and storage space available for guests.
A further family bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and toilet completes the accommodation.The apartment is wheelchair accessible, but the there is a step up to the shower, so please call for more information before booking if you have special requirements
The property has been furnished and decorated to a high standard. The owner of the property also offers The Park Apartment, again situated just off The Royal Mile, as a recommended alternative should Old Tolbooth Wynd be booked up already for the time of your intended stay.
One double bedroom and one twin bedroom. The single beds in the twin room can be made up as a super king bed on request. There is also a sofa bed for flexibility of sleeping arrangements.
Third time at this lovely central flat and it feels like coming home now. The flat is fully equipped, with everything you could possibly need. Tesco is a five minute walk away. It`s close to Princes Street for MandS treats. Almost everywhere is walkable (though we got a taxi to the Modern Art Gallery (but walked back as the No 13 now seems to have disappeared) and a bus (temporarily at the Mound) to the Botanics.) - National Gallery, Portrait Gallery, Chambers St Museum, City Arts Centre, Thins (as was) bookshop. The Plague seems well and truly over as the Canongate crowds are even more than pre 2020 though the flat is very quiet apart from a few people who seems to feel the need to bang the front door when they go out. New treat is the Physic Garden at the Palace which is well and truly flourishing this year. The Museum of Childhood is open again. Dunbar`s Close still good for a late afternoon /early evening wander and sit down surrounded by bird song - it`s open to 6pm in May now, 7.30 in high summer. Plan to be back next year if it`s available.
- Ann Minto
- 19 Jun 2023
Third time at this lovely central flat and it feels like coming home now. The flat is fully equipped, with everything you could possibly need. Tesco is a five minute walk away. It`s close to Princes Street for MandS treats. Almost everywhere is walkable (though we got a taxi to the Modern Art Gallery (but walked back as the No 13 now seems to have disappeared) and a bus (temporarily at the Mound) to the Botanics.) - National Gallery, Portrait Gallery, Chambers St Museum, City Arts Centre, Thins (as was) bookshop. The Plague seems well and truly over as the Canongate crowds are even more than pre 2020 though the flat is very quiet apart from a few people who seems to feel the need to bang the front door when they go out. New treat is the Physic Garden at the Palace which is well and truly flourishing this year. The Museum of Childhood is open again. Dunbar`s Close still good for a late afternoon /early evening wander and sit down surrounded by bird song - it`s open to 6pm in May now, 7.30 in high summer. Plan to be back next year if it`s available.
- Ann Minto
- 19 Jun 2023
We spent a fortnight in this lovely flat in May - our second time here. It`s probably the closest to a perfect holiday flat we`ve had. The flat itself is extremely comfortable and well equipped and the location is so central. The Canongate is a lot busier this year than last but the flat is very quiet and you are guaranteed a good night`s sleep. Dunbar`s Close Garden and Canongate kirkyard just round the corner are great for a peaceful wander at the end of the day and it`s a particular pleasure to see the changes in the plants in the garden day by day. You can wander up to the National Mueum via Chessel`s Court and St Mary`s Street taking in the bookshop on the corner. No need to book anywhere which makes planning a lot easier.
- Ann Minto
- 02 Jun 2022
