My husband and I stayed at Marie's place, she had left us a bottle of bubbly, biscuits and coffee which was so helpful. We came for the Edinburgh Fringe and the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh castle. The Fringe was only 10 mins walk away. Be prepared for steep inclines as the streets of Edinburgh are 'Brae' which means 'Hill' in English. The high street shops were close and there was a great cake shop called Bibi's which sold very unusual cakes for every taste. We recommend Henderson's and Rabbies as great paces to eat, the service is good and at a reasonable price. Bear in mind you have to book Rabbies as it gets busy.
We visited a Pace called Peebles, if you get a chance you must go as it has heeps of history, a castle called Neidpath and the beautiful river Tweed. We used a 'Borders bus' to get there, if travelling in Edinburgh it's the 'Lothian buses'.
The Royal Yacht Brittania is a must and so is the Botanical Gardens which is 20 mins walk away.
I got an irritated nose and I felt sure it was the quilt on the bed but could not find the label to inform me it was goose feather and asked Marie at the end of the stay if it was...So do tell Marie as she can have it changed to a plain one. The bed is very comfortable.
I liked the area where there was a washing machine and a dryer and some hanging space. I would say the only thing I needed was a hook for my clothes on the back of the bathroom door and a hook in the bathroom for my dressing gown.
Lastly, there is a red book which has a complete list of everything you need to know.