If you're planning a trip to Edinburgh, I HIGHLY recommend staying at Liz's lovely apartment! It is very clean, and bright and has so many unexpected amenities! We did a LOT of walking (but public transportation was very nearby, should we have desired it). I'd say it was about a 25 minute walk into the heart of the Old Town. With so much history and beautiful architecture, the walks were always pleasant. (We really lucked out on good weather, too!)
Here are some of the things that make Liz's place special:
-A very well-appointed kitchen, with nice touches like tea, coffee, 2 kinds of coffee makers, a package of shortbread (!), any utensil you might need, and a washer/dryer.
-Spotlessly clean bathroom, with deep tub and shower, big fluffy towels, a hair dryer, shampoo and soap.
-Plenty of room in the bedroom for your clothes, both in drawers and closets.
-A spacious living room, with a drawer full of local guidebooks and maps, and a notebook with instructions on running the various appliances in the apartment. (There is also a TV, but we never used it. :) )
All in all, everything we needed was there!
Thanks, Liz, for a wonderful stay!
Gina and Patrick