House With Beautiful Views to Edinburgh Skyline, Edinburgh

East Lothian. Sleeps up to 4

House is a compact end terraced villa in the Craigleith area of Edinburgh which is easily accessible to the centre of Edinburgh within 15 minutes. Ideal for couples and small families. There are 2 bedrooms with bathroom/shower upstairs. A livingroom with dining area with table and six chairs is also comfortably furnished with 2 two seater sofas, a 42 inch colour TV with UK freeview and DVD player and a collection of books and DVDs for all the family. Free Wifi. TV/DVD in double bedroom and TV in twin bedroom.
All linen is supplied including towels and tea towels. House is cleaned between lets and extra linen is available for longer stays. Kitchen is equipped with a supply of dishwasher tablets, laundry detergent, liquid hand wash, napkins and tea towels. Parking, Garden.
The house is freshly decorated and all furniture and appliances are new.
Parking space on driveway next to house for one car.
A welcome pack is provided with fresh milk, bread, wine, cheese and treats.

For essential food shopping there are shops within 5 minutes walk from the house, including Sainsburys with café/restaurant, Marks & Spencer Food Hall and café, Boots Chemist, Costa Coffee and Starbucks. There is also a large Waitrose store in the immediate area.

This house is a perfect Edinburgh International Festival location for both performer and visitor alike, when the city during August, transforms itself into one of the most vibrant cities in Europe. Edinburgh is a genuinely beautiful city with a history that extends back to pre-Roman times, it inspires and captivates you.

For culture and history there’s the designated UNESCO world heritage sites of Edinburgh Castle, and the entire New Town area of the city. The Queen’s official Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyrood, is at the opposite bottom end (from the Castle) of the world famous Royal Mile, with it’s long and sometimes dark historical past. Opposite the Palace sits the much younger Scottish Parliament building. Also in this area the Dynamic Earth Centre is a must visit for all, especially children.

The house is also close to a network of cycle paths which can take you, dependant on chosen route to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Gallery of Modern Art, Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and Cramond beach/promenade. Cramond Village and Silverknowes beach are approximately 3 miles from the house.

For golf enthusiasts there are around 20 golf courses within the city boundaries, 6 of these courses are run by the local council, while the remainder are operated as private clubs, almost all of which will accept visitors, with appropriate notice. Murrayfield and Ravelston golf courses are nearest and within one mile of the house. St Andrews is around 50 miles North East of Edinburgh. Going east of the city, the beautiful beaches of East Lothian and the splendid renowned links golf courses of Muirfield, Gullane, Dunbar and North Berwick are a 30 / 45 minute drive. Edinburgh city centre 2.2 miles from house
15 minutes by bus to central Edinburgh, including Princes Street, Mound Art Galleries, Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle
Waverley Train Station is 3 miles.
Haymarket Train Station is 3 miles,
St Andrews Square Bus Station is 3 miles

Edinburgh Airport is 7 miles away from the city, 25 minutes by bus or car. The Edinburgh trams run directly from the airport into the centre of the City where a bus can be picked up for a 10 minute ride to the house. Both Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket train stations are within 3 miles of the house.
Glasgow is easily accessible. 45 mins by train or 1 hour by bus. Trains every 30 mins. Buses every 15 minutes. Full details available in the house.

Dishwasher, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Hob/Stove, Iron, Microwave, Oven, Tumble Dryer, Washing Machine.
Cable, Central Heating, Internet Access, DVD, TV.

Bedroom 1 with double bed
Bedroom 2 with two single beds
Bathroom with shower over bath.

Regrettably we cannot accept pets.

House is not suitable for wheelchairs or people with reduced mobility as there are steps to front door and steps to back garden. Bathroom is upstairs.

House is non-smoking only. Smoking is permitted in back garden.

Outside
There is a back garden with outdoor table and chairs. Very young children would need to be supervised in back garden as there is a steep ledge.
There is space on the driveway of the house for one car.

Located in Edinburgh, this vacation home is in the city center. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks and Edinburgh Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Murrayfield Stadium or Tynecastle Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

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