We’ve just returned from a lovely stay in Edinburgh. I think main reason why our trip was so successful & enjoyable was because of how at home we felt in our self-catering apartment. It was as though the apartment had been designed to suit all of our individual needs- it was that perfect! The apartment, which sleeps 5/6 (plus a dog!), was located just off The Royal Mile, in the Old Town of Edinburgh. It was very central, so great if you’re exploring Edinburgh on foot! Around a 7 minute walk to Edinburgh Waverly train station means there isn’t too far to lug the suitcases! The apartment block had a grass sqaure in front of it- ideal for Piper’s (our dog) toilet breaks. By the end of the weeekend, she’d pretty much mastered running down the stairs, on to the green for a wee, then back up into the warmth of the apartment. It’s worth knowing that the flat is on the 3rd floor & is only accesible by a spiral staircase. Not a problem for us, but it may be for someone with limited mobility. Everything which you could need is provided in the apartment- bedding, towels, shampoo, hair drier, iron, washing machine, dish washer. You name it, it’s there! It made for a very comfortable & relaxing stay. Marion, the host, greeted us when we arrived. We didn’t see her again, but I was confident that I would be able to get hold of her if I needed to. She was very helpful in offering local knowledge, she even let us arrive a bit earlier & leave a little later (to fit in with our train times). The lounge was a very comfy, cosy room. The whole apartment followed a neutral, grey colour scheme. Although the apartment building itself was very old, the apartment inside had been done up to a very high, modern standard. The sofas were lovely & soft to sit in, you can just about make out the purple sofa in the corner which turned into a sofa bed if needed. In the lounge there was a TV with BT vision included, as well as the wifi box, a varity of books & some games for children. The electric fire really heated up the room well & it was lovely to sit by on an evening. The kitchen, although small, had everything we needed (and more!). There was a dishwasher (luxury, I know right?!) & washing machine so perfect for a longer stays. The basics which you would expect were also included, such as a kettle, toaster etc. The kitchen, and the whole apartment in fact, was spotless. It was as though we were the first people to stay. If you wanted to sit at the table & eat, there was a small table which folded out when in use. We never tried, but I can imagine it may be a bit of a squeeze. Like I said earlier, it was as though the apartment...