We absolutely loved our 8 day stay. The apartment is charming and the location is truly amazing. I didn’t realize that Lawnmarket is another name for a portion of the Royal Mile, so most all of the major sites are just a short walk away.
Being so centrally located, there were at times quite a lot of visitors on the street below, and yet the apt was generally very quiet- could be due in part to the handsome stone walls!
There were 5 of us, so we used both bedrooms and the sofa bed. The beds were comfortable and the rooms very quiet. The sofa bed was actually fairly comfortable as well, but being in the main room, it did pick up a bit of noise from the street at times.
The kitchen and bathrooms were lovely - modern and spotless.
We also really appreciated Paul’s notebook of excellent recommendations and particularly enjoyed the Southern Cross for coffee. Another favorite discovery was the Edinburgh Larder.
With some trepidation, we had read the reviews about the 3-story spiral staircase to access the apt, so were prepared. The first flight has a sturdy handrail, which is needed as some of the cement steps are worn down and uneven. The second two flights don’t have a handrail, but the steps are even and it’s really not that bad. I’m 70 and was able to readily get up and down, even with luggage in hand, by just taking it slow a step at a time.
It’s hard to imagine a better place to stay and we’re already plotting another trip to this truly enchanting city.
Many thanks to our wonderful host, Paul.