This little flat is great value for money with an extraordinarily well-equipped kitchen. There aren't any spectacular Edinburgh views but we grew to love Lady Stair's Close. The spiral staircase is long and steep but you can haul yourself up by the rope as well as the banisters. The bed is quite soft and just a double - larger guests might feel crowded. And the enlarged images from 17th-century paintings on the walls and the shower cubicle might or might not amuse you. But overall it's cosy and comfortable - and perfect for self-catering.