FANTASTIC! on a scale of 1-10, this is a 50! Calim's flat is simply a delight from start to finish, even better than the pictures. Immaculate, it is magnificently decorated with fine art and books; I could have happily stayed in and read for a month! Calim's decor is stellar and sophisticated, making a historic flat modern and elegant. Stunning deepset Georgian windows with their historic shutters look down on the Lawnmarket, the section of the Royal Mile closest to the Castle. Pour yourself a glass of wine in the evening and savor the atmosphere of this fairy tale nest; the lighting alone makes this the most romantic flat I have ever stayed in, and I felt like Marie Antoinette in that cabinet bed! In the morning, rain or shine, light pours in from those windows as the faint sound of bagpipes wafts down the street...I felt like i was in a movie! Staying here is like staying in a feature from Architectural Digest. Bathroom was fabulous, water pressure and temperature perfect. It is rare that one is able to find a nice place to stay in the Royal Mile that doesn't cost a fortune; the flat is actually a historic building only feet from Gladstone's Land, another historic home featured as a tourist attraction. NOTE: This flat is NOT suitable for those who cannot make it up the four flights of stairs (76 I believe), or for very young children. Calim simply has too many nice things, and they deserve to be treated well. Parking costs can also be forbidding...beware the lot under the castle; I ignored Calim's suggestion and ended up with a £65 fee for 2 days! I almost hate to post this review, because I am sure that scores of people will flock to stay here, and I can't wait to return next time I am in Edinburgh.
In a word, PERFECT. Calim, if you will allow, I will be back!