Allen was a great host; greeting us upon our arrival and showing us around Hamish's Hame quickly but thoroughly. During our two night stay we did not require Allen's assistance for anything, but it was comforting to know he was happy to be contacted anytime if we had any questions or concerns. He also made us feel at ease and like we were at a home from home; the motto is "Don't panic" if something goes wrong!
The apartment was perfectly located for our needs. An easy bus ride or leisurely stroll up to the castle and into town, and the right side of town for us to easily visit our family in Fairmilehead. Morningside is a lovely suburb of Edinburgh with many inviting shops, cafes and restaurants we would have loved to been able to explore further. The street itself is off the main road and very quiet.
Hamish's Hame itself is a beautifully fitted one-bedroom apartment that sleeps 4. The sofa bed in the lounge is comfortably the size of a double bed, and contains a mattress rather than the sofa cushion to sleep on; if anything it is a "bed sofa" rather than "sofa bed" (primarily a bed, not a sofa!). The kitchen has everything you would need whether staying for a couple of nights, a week, or longer. The bathroom is fitted to a high standard with a large, modern shower. The bedroom is beautiful and if anything I think the photos here do not do the room justice. The bed is extremely comfortable, the wardrobe is massive, the dressing table is very useful, and the fireplace is a lovely decorative touch.
In addition to perfectly executing all of the things you would expect from an apartment or hotel, the emphasis on the little extra things makes this a wonderful option. Chocolates, traditional Scottish gifts, tea bags and milk in the fridge were all greatly appreciated after a long train journey up from London.