Beautiful Old Merchant's House in Historic Central Edinburgh

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Overview

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

4 guests

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Our Gayfield Square apartment is our fabulous two bedroom property situated in a fantastic position, right in the heart of our wonderful historic city. In fact you couldn't get better - the apartment is located on a beautiful leafy square in the elegant Georgian New Town. Residential and quiet, yet just a few minutes walk (about seven) from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street and George Street and from there easily accessible to the castle and Royal Mile. Moreover, we're just round the corner from the bustling Broughton Street area with its great selection of restaurants, cafes and bars as well as some lovely 'local' and quirky shops (the best butcher/general store in town, great health food store, Skandi bakery and fishmonger to name a few!). We are now fully licensed for short term v...Our Gayfield Square apartment is our fabulous two bedroom property situated in a fantastic position, right in the heart of our wonderful historic city. In fact you couldn't get better - the apartment is located on a beautiful leafy square in the elegant Georgian New Town. Residential and quiet, yet just a few minutes walk (about seven) from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street and George Street and from there easily accessible to the castle and Royal Mile. Moreover, we're just round the corner from the bustling Broughton Street area with its great selection of restaurants, cafes and bars as well as some lovely 'local' and quirky shops (the best butcher/general store in town, great health food store, Skandi bakery and fishmonger to name a few!). We are now fully licensed for short term vacation letting via our local council- now a requirement for all properties in Scotland after new health and safety standards were formalised recently. The apartment is typical in design for its era, dating back as far as 1820, and built with the grandeur that represents Georgian architecture in its prime. It's also quite a one off with its own private entrance, private front garden and back patio (very unusual for a property in such a central location of Edinburgh). The entire apartment is on the ground floor with only one step up into the front garden so is very accessible for those who have difficulty in managing stairs. Interior style is sophisticated, contemporary and calming with a lovely blend of old and new. The main sitting room is a very spacious 16 x 13 feet with beautiful decorative fireplace, ornate cornice work and double windows with views to the front gardens and square beyond. Furniture comprises a comfortable sofa and contemporary Barcelona chair both in white leather as well as two antique gilt chairs upholstered in a bold print motif. Original art pieces hang on the walls throughout the property. The bedrooms are quietly located with cosy European king sized leather bed in one and white wooden Georgian style bed in the other, again European king sized. Wall coverings are in calming taupe and pale mocca colours. One bedroom is serviced by an en suite shower room with walk in shower with chocolate leather effect tiling. The other is serviced by the main bathroom with corner bath and shower. The kitchen is fully equipped - a large range cooker/oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer - a great cook's kitchen as well as being a very sociable space to sit round the large black granite kitchen table whilst you eat or watch the cook at work! French windows from the kitchen open up to the back patio/sitting area. We also supply a complete pack in the apartment which will guide you through how to use everything and also a great guide to our favourite restaurants, cafes, shops and top tips on things not to miss out on while you're visiting. Wifi internet access is available throughout the apartment. We think we've created the ideal retreat to explore our wonderful city- we really hope you'll agree if you come and stay with us! Keywords: Historic, Apartment, flat Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: EH-69826-F

House Rules

Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking

Bathrooms

2 Full baths

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Internet access
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Wi-fi

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Washer
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Patio

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Getting there

Turnhouse Airport

11 km

Dundee Airport

56.1 km

Restaurants

1802 Lounge & Grill

2 min

Bistro Coco

3 min

Fhior

3 min

Pickles

4 min

Attractions

Escape Hunt Edinburgh

3 min • Escape Games

Calton Hill

5 min • Geologic Formations

Fayre Play

2 min • Bars & Clubs

Boom Battle Bar Edinburgh

3 min • Bars & Clubs

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Check in / out timings

Check in after 3 p.m. • Check out by 11 a.m.

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Tourist Licence Number

EH-69826-F

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