This is a clean, well-appointed apartment in an attractive part of Edinburgh, within walking distance of all the main tourist attractions and exceptionally well-situated for public transport links.

Paul and Dorothy are thoughtful, considerate hosts, who have furnished a fine period home in a simple Nordic style, with considerable care and attention paid to equipping it with every item that a guest would be likely to need during a stay. We particularly appreciated the fresh flowers, and the provision of a few essentials, such as bread, milk, marmalade and breakfast cereals.

Of particular note is the effort that Paul put himself to in order to prepare the apartment for a visit by our young children, investing in night lights and a baby monitor, for example, and obtaining a cot for our baby to sleep in.

We would certainly look to see if this apartment was available if we were visiting Edinburgh again.