The summer house is a fabulous place to stay in Edinburgh. It's walking distance to the royal mile, so perfect if you don't want to bother with a vehicle. There are grocery stores and places to eat very close/walking distance. Vicky gave an excellent recommendation on a vegetarian restaurant, "Seeds for the soul", which was spot on for my taste buds. Also,if you are wanting to walk/run away from the busy streets, the Blackford hills are only a mile away, and great for running/walking! Overall felt like the perfect location to be near the city center, but not have to deal with the noisy hustle and bustle of the city life.