This is a stunning Penthouse apartment as it says in the headline. We didn't take our car so can't comment on the free parking but we're sure it's there.

Fiona was very welcoming giving us a quick and informatiive tour of the apartment and the offer of more help if we wanted it at any time. Plenty of room for our family of 4. The only argument was which of our kids had the double bedroom with the ensuite and which had to walk a few yards down the hall. Honestly, they don't know how lucky they are as we all had a very spacious bathroom to ourselves for the entire stay.

All the facilities were of high standard and sofa's, seats and beds (all the essentials) very comfortable. We were all intrigued by the 'Fat Boy' bean bag (with the bright red flower in the picture) and our kids ended up spending most of their time on this when we were in.

There are plenty of great restaurants and cafe's only a few minutes walk away from the apartment and Fiona or the house guide will be able to make some recommendations. We enjoyed I (heart) cafe and Pomegranate but ventured further afield to try the Tower and The Pompadour by Galvin for this special birthday weekend.

A few more minutes walk and your in the heart of Edinburgh so the apartment is very well located. Just in case you wonder what the large building opposite the apartment is if you look at the panorama view it's a bus garage and we had absolutely no noise problems at all. It was winter and we kept the windows closed but we don't think it would be a problem even in the height of summer.

No place is ever perfect, particularly when you like your home comforts as we do, but this apartment is as close as you're ever likely to find.

If it's available when you want to go to Edinburgh don't hesitate to book it.