Although my husband and I have had many self-catering holidays over the years this is the first time that we have used Airbnb, and we were delighted.

The flat is very comfortable and has a real 'Home from Home' feel. It was immaculately clean, well equipped and ideally located for exploring the city. There were information leaflets, bus timetables, maps and books about Scotland and, in particular, Edinburgh.

Ela had left provisions so that we could make tea, coffee and have breakfast.

Ela met us on arrival and was friendly and helpful; had we had any problems or queries while we were staying in the flat we would not have hesitated to contact her.