This stylish and spotless flat is even lovelier than it looks in the photos. Super-centrally situated, full of old school charm and character, (literally, as it's tucked away in a converted school building!) this flat provides a welcome sense of sanctuary from the hustle and bustle below. This was even so when we came to stay, during a late August festival week.
Freshly decorated in impeccable style with warm creamy yellow, pale sage green and cool greys set off by huge fluffy deep red and gold throws for chillier evening moments, the flat has all you could possibly require in terms of kitchen and bathroom fixtures and fittings, and also of clothes care for a more formal occasion. There are plenty of entertainment options too for times when you just want to stay in, and the wifi worked perfectly for us.
The beds and seating could not be comfier, having deliciously crisp linens on the beds, and plenty of sumptuous velvet cushions on a capacious leather sofa.
This home being on two levels, an additional guest can have privacy downstairs (which houses a large sofa bed and linen chest in the kitchen/living room, with a separate loo accessed from the hall), while a double bedroom with a spacious en suite bathroom provides a quiet escape for two upstairs. For the serious chef, there is even a full set of Sabatier knives, and plenty of fold-out seating options for entertaining a few guests, though we did not have time for this.
People with dodgy knees etc should be aware that there are a few short flights of stairs to climb, and light sleepers might wish to bring earplugs for the occasional lively nocturnal exchange in the street below. You cannot expect silence in the heart of Edinburgh and this lively central location is of course brim-full of individual cafés and galleries, museums and historic buildings for you to explore.
Nice little touches were the full carton of milk provided on arrival together with tea and coffee, cafetière and biscuits, and all comms prior to and after our stay were excellent - thank you Chris and Sue for letting us stay in your lovely flat! We'd love to come again.