We didn't want to leave!!!
We shed a tear leaving Anne's place.
It was our first Airbnb stay and WOW... don't think we will ever stay in a commercial hotel again!
(Anne left us the key in the keysafe lockbox on the wall and a spare key in the information folder, she messaged us the 4 digit code)
When we arrived at first door opening it was the WOW factor... It smelled so clean, welcoming with an immaculate boutique theme with pictures on the walls of pure fun and joy.... The set out of the lounge with a balcony was fabulous. Two bathrooms was a massive bonus for two girls. The lighting and mirror space was great. Fitted wardrobes with hangers a plenty was perfect for all our clothes as we usually take far too much! Never have I stayed anywhere with loads of hangers!
Anne left us a loaf of freshly baked bread, some potato Farls, six large Scottish eggs, bacon, milk and two ciders which was such a lovely gesture!
The bed was very comfortable with crisp white sheets on which made us sleep like babies.
The sofa was huge and lovely to chillout on after a busy day exploring!
It was perfect location, a stone throw away from the sea and lighthouse in Newhaven Harbour.
We had chips the first night from The Fishmarket just over the road near the lighthouse, the chips were to die for served in a cardboard box. The chips weren't even greasey.
The bus stop is just around the corner where they were very frequent.
We went to the Indian restaurant Rishi's Indian Aroma just over the road which was delicious, you have to book two days in advance though!
Basils restaurant is a 7 minute walk away which we had a lovely breakfast there on our last day, we wished we'd of had an evening meal here!
We visited Edinburgh Zoo which was such a fun day out and easily accessible on buses. The Penguins and Monkeys were very lively and the Giraffes were very graceful.
On one of our days it rained all day long, but it didn't spoil our day, we went to the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre which was a 15 minute walk from Anne's place. A lovely shopping centre with lots of shops, bars and restaurants overlooking the sea. This is where you can access The Royal Yacht Britannia. We didn't go there as we headed to The Museum of Scotland which the Bus took us straight there from the Ocean Terminal stop.
The Museum of Scotland was AMAZING and free entry. We could of spent hours in there taking photos, it was fascinating and very interesting with all unique and outstanding exhibitions presented to perfection all lit up in protective glass cabinets with information plaques!!!!
We hopped on the number 16 bus to Silverknowles one morning and walked 35 minutes along to the old fishing village of Cramond. There were toilets near the shore and a little Bistro which sold hot and cold drinks and a small selection of hot and cold foods. There was an ice-cream van near the Cramond Causeway which was ideal. The Cramond Causeway was wonderful, it was a path along the sea to Cramond Island lined with anti Submarine pylons. Walkers beware as the tide comes in fast and the path is 1 mile long, so be sure to read the signs and the tide timetable as you can get marooned on the Island. We took some fantastic photos that day. We admired the boats and sea wildlife, being avid bird spotters! We then walked along the River Almond Walkway to Cramond Falls which were impressive close to some old ruins, again great for a photography moment!
Edinburgh Airport is, quite close to Cramond so we saw airplanes in the sky landing which was exciting.
We walked the Royal Mile and visited Edinburgh Castle on our last day. Be sure to be near the cannons as at 1pm everyday the cannon is set off... It is VERY LOUD!
Edinburgh is a beautiful place... We will definitely be back in the future... I cannot fault a single thing...the only drawback was we didn't have enough time to do everything!
BIG THANK YOU to Anne for great communication and for having us in her lovely home - we are smitten kittens and will reflect and reminisce about this trip FOREVER!!