London Street, Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

This is classic New Town. Fabulously wide cobbled streets, manicured communal gardens and vast sash windows affording glimpses into houses one can only dream of living in. And you can experience a slice of it. You enter this lower ground-floor flat down a set of gently curving stone steps, the front door opening to an interior of elegant sophistication. The flagstoned floor, gilt mirror and fresh flowers are just the start. Down the pale wood-floor corridor to the sitting room, a soothing space, with an original fireplace and a well-crafted mix of old and new furniture and bright kilims. The small kitchen to the side is decked out with glass tiles, stainless steel and every modern thing. The bathroom is a spectacle of floor-to-ceiling marble, mirrored alcoves softly lit and the largest shower-head imaginable. The mini bath is more for a brief immersion than for a lingering soak but this doesn’t detract from the sumptuousness of the experience. In the bedroom, one of Pippa’s vintage travel cases folds out to reveal a set of drawers and a hanging rail, while stretches of pale, stripped floorboards and a generous window onto the garden create a light, easy feel. Where modern furniture appears, it melds into the background, the whole place has been so impeccably redone.

Details for London Street

Contact Pippa Lockhart tel: 0131 556 0737 Send E-mail Enquiry Visit Web Site sleeps: 2 (4 with sofabed). rooms: 1 double; sofabed; 1 bath/shower. price: (per unit) £470 – £650. Monthly Rates available. Special offers also available. closed: Never. changeover: Flexible

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Checklist Dishwasher Electricity included Washing machine Television Music system*** Short breaks possible Mobile reception* Microwave oven Iron & ironing board Central heating *** Not necessarily including CD player * For some networks

Owner's Highlights 5 mins to main shopping, restaurant and nightlife areas - Princes, George and Rose Streets Easy walk to all main attractions - Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood House, The Scottish Parliament, Arthur's Seat, National Museums and Art Galleries. If prefer to go by bus, the flat is well serviced by various bus routes to all parts of the city Lots of great restaurants and pubs in the vicinity. Great little corner shop if you want to buy ingredients and cook for yourself just on the corner! Easy to get to when you arrive. 5 min walk from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, the bus station, and airport bus terminus; or grab a taxi from the airport and it will cost about £16 Situated in the heart of the World Heritage Area - you get the best of Edinburgh in a nutshell Convenient and short walk to all Festival and Fringe Venues These highlights are written by the owner and are not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about them, please contact the owner.