For those planning a visit to Edinburgh ... If you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime lodging experience, look no further than Sarah's enchanting dovecot! A magnificent design and restoration, completed in July 2016, of an ancient stone building originally housing pigeons, this is a thoroughly comfortable place to spend a few nights or weeks -- although I could happily live here forever! Heated floors, sleek and modern bathroom, gas cooktop and microwave/convection oven, small fridge/freezer, and a compact bedroom on the second story with exceedingly comfortable bed, high quality linens, and warm and snugly duvet ... I could go on and on. And the surrounding GROUNDS! You feel as though you are in the middle of the countryside, but you are minutes from shops and restaurants on Morningside/Bruntsfield, and barely more than 15 minutes (walking) to the center of the city of Edinburgh. A car is NOT necessary (although the dovecot does have a parking space should you require a vehicle). Sarah lives on the property and provided us with clear directions, a well-marked map, and suggestions of places to go; she lives on the property but you have complete privacy in the dovecot. She responds to text messages almost instantaneously and while we did not require much more information than she originally provided (sadly, we were only there for two days) I am sure she would have been readily available had we required any further guidance.
The photos and description provided on the Airbnb site are completely accurate. The space is compact, but so well-designed that honestly we, as a couple, had NO ISSUE whatsoever with space. We even had a ridiculous amount of luggage (2 largish suitcases, two carry-ons, a small travel case; yeah, we're Americans and we overpack) and we found space for everything without compromising the living areas. This is a unique property and accommodation ... A treasured bit of history, lovingly preserved. It is a must on the bucket list of anyone with an appreciation of history, architecture, design, and the unique. Cookie cutter hotel suite it is NOT -- delightfully! Just book it and go; you will have no regrets.