This clean and cozy apartment is a good base for getting to know Edinburgh, with the town center just a half hour’s walk (or easy bus ride) away.
It’s small – I wouldn’t recommend it for more than two guests – but well equipped and tastefully decorated. Most of the furniture and appliances look new. There’s a kitchen/dining area and a large bedroom with plenty of storage space and a comfortable double bed. The bathroom is on the tiny side, but it has a good shower with complementary shampoo and body wash.
Someone has clearly thought about guests and their needs, supplying a washing machine, oven, fridge, freezer, microwave and enough kitchen utensils – right down to an egg timer – to cook basic meals. There’s no dishwasher, but plenty of washing-up liquid and dish towels. A Tesco Express is five minutes away by foot, with a larger Lidl 10 minutes down the road.
Valentina provided detailed instructions on how to reach the flat and quickly responded to questions. When a small leak appeared in the bathroom – apparently caused by upstairs neighbors – Valentina responded swiftly. The leak was fixed by the next day, and she offered free clean linen to compensate.
The only drawback is that the flat faces a very busy street, with traffic and pedestrians passing by at all hours. Those putting a priority on peace and quiet may want to look elsewhere. Those seeking a scenic hideaway might also be disappointed. Though well connected, Fountainbridge is a rather unromantic stretch.