The Royal Botanic Gardens apartment is an exceptional place to stay.
Claudia is a wonderful host. She is thoughtful. When we arrived at the apartment, there were flowers and wine, as well as bread, butter, yogurt, fruit, coffee, milk, and everything we needed to have a comfortable and easy start to our stay. Claudia always answered our emails promptly, whether it was while making the reservation or for the few questions we had during our stay. She met us at the apartment when we arrived and showed us how everything worked. Her recommendations were great. She is a charming and intelligent woman., and an excellent host.
This is reflected in the way the apartment is appointed. The books are well chosen. The comfort of her guests is clearly considered. Staying in the apartment feels like staying in the home of a good friend.
The apartment itself is full of light. The colors of the décor in the apartment are beautiful. They resonate perfectly together to give a feeling of joyous calm. We felt happy every day there. The rooms are large and comfortable; even the hallway is large. The apartment is stylishly furnished with good quality furniture and appliances. The bedrooms each have a subtle "touch of tartan" -- just enough to remind a guest that he or she is in Scotland. The kitchen is also furnished with items of excellent quality. The bath towels are luxurious.
The apartment is in a lovely area. It is quiet at night. It felt safe, even when we were coming home late at night. There is ample on street parking that can be paid for either through an app or a phone call. We had a car for three days, returned it, and then used public transportation. The public transportation system is good. We took the bus down to the city center; and the bus stop was about a three-minute walk from the apartment.
I would highly recommend the Botanic Gardens apartment, and I hope to stay there again someday. We have always had nice vacation rentals, but this is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed.
Thank you, Claudia!!!