Like everyone else in the country not willing to travel abroad in the current world pandemic, my wife and I decided to enjoy our annual leave in our own beautiful country and explore with our two year old daughter.
We love Edinburgh, but wanted to stay away from the city centre and it didn't take long to find this beautiful property in South Queens Ferry.
We contacted the host and paid our deposit through Airbnb. From the very beginning, communication between us and the host was fast, professional and friendly. Super Host!!
We arrived later than the allocated check-in due to activities we had planned on our journey south and missed the opportunity to meet our host, but none the less, we kept in touch through messages and allowed ourselves access to this stunning ground floor apartment by the key left in the key safe.
There is available parking (we had a VW Transporter) at the property, but be mindful other residents use this parking area also and although the parking spaces are not clearly marked, the residents are obviously used to what parking is acceptable. We had a note left on our window one morning asking us to not park across two spaces (again, this was not obvious to us).
Immediately on entering the address, we couldn't help but feel at home. There is great character throughout the property and I personally loved the bicycle theme quietly spread through each room.
The living area had comfortable sofas, with a view of all three Forth Bridges and no photos available will do them justice. The free WiFi is fast and reliable (slightly weaker in the bathroom and smaller bedroom) and the there is an Xbox and Now TV box available to be used.
The larger of the two bedrooms has ample storage, a TV, a large and very comfortable bed.
The smaller bedroom has a sofa bed, that the host kindly set up for our two year old daughter prior to our arrival, so there was no need to worry about setting this up correctly.
The Kitchen has everything you will need to cook your own meal, a microwave, utensils and when we were there, coffee and tea.
The bathroom is small and has a shower only, but if you don't mind going without a bath, it's perfect. Clean and soft towels were provided.
As for getting around and things to do, you are spoiled. Just a short (minutes) walk you will find local pubs, restaurants, Scot-Mid, Pharmacy, Cafes and access to a small harbour with a small sandy beach (stunning).
The number 43 bus took us into Princess Street, Edinburgh and from there we were able to export and catch another bus to Edinburgh Zoo.
If you enjoying cycling/walking, you are minutes from the old Forth Road Bridge that is easily accessible and a must do activity. I took my bike with me and cycled over the bridge every night, with no two nights being the same. From the property over the bridge and back is about 4 miles in total.
I cannot recommend this property enough if you are visiting the Edinburgh area. It is warm, comfortable, has plenty character and a great base to explore from as a couple of with children.