We enjoyed walking a short distance to our favorite restaurant for breakfast every morning and having the Royal Mile and train station close enough to not need transportation. It's possible to dine at a different ethnic restaurant for a least a week, maybe more, within a 10 minute walk. If you were expecting to cook often, the mini-galley kitchen offers some preparation space, but overall might be confining.
The cottage is well-maintained and very clean, and the cottage is supplied with many extras: an umbrella, shopping totes, a variety of hand soaps and shampoo, several guide books about touring Scotland, even an extra converter plug.
Along with some historic architectural elements, the decor gives the cottage a delightful personality. Storage space in the bedrooms is convenient, The beds exceeded our expectations for a comfortable night's sleep (including the pillows). The walk-in shower was a relaxing respite after a long day of touring the city.
You will occasionally hear someone walking across the floor above you or once in a while the dog next door will bark. If you aren't inclined to make the effort to avoid having the neighbors too aware you are visiting, this isn't the accommodation for you.
If and when I return to Edinburgh (this was my 2nd trip), I'll be checking the availability for this cottage first. I'll be disappointed if I have to stay anywhere else.